Frugal family photos in kid-designed frames2 of 12With a color printer and a nice family photo, we make copies and give our family the gift they want -- framed pictures! I buy unfinished frames at the arts and crafts store for $1 apiece and let the kids decorate them with puff paints, gems and other fun decorator items. Grandparents LOVE receiving the handmade frames with updated pictures of the kids. Like they always say, "We don't need anything." ... Pictures are always welcome! Price per gift: about $1.50!Amy San Carlos, Calif. Related Articles:Web shopping checklistFrugal holiday party tipsPros light up holidaysFrugal yuletide funRelated Links:30 days of holiday savingsRetail secrets revealedPay less for happy holidaysOverspend the holidays advertisement
With a color printer and a nice family photo, we make copies and give our family the gift they want -- framed pictures! I buy unfinished frames at the arts and crafts store for $1 apiece and let the kids decorate them with puff paints, gems and other fun decorator items. Grandparents LOVE receiving the handmade frames with updated pictures of the kids. Like they always say, "We don't need anything." ... Pictures are always welcome! Price per gift: about $1.50!
Amy San Carlos, Calif.
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