by Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T
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October 13, 2006

My Frugal Christmas Present Buy

November 07, 2008 01:40 AM EST
views: 189 | comments: 57
Tonight, for $23.92, I was able to buy Christmas gifts for 8 people- or 7 people, rather, plus 1 for me to keep. Artscow is having a sale- all 1 sided ornaments are $1.99, free shipping, and all 2 sided ornaments (new this week!) are $2.99, free shipping.

So what are they? Well, they are flat porceilin ornements that you add your own images to, or words. I chose to do the 2 sided ornaments. I put a picture of the kids on one side, and a Merry Christmas message on the reverse side.

I think these are going to go over really well, and I can't wait to see them! We don't plan to buy many gifts this year, and being that these are personalized, I doubt many people will think we skimped out on a gift, even if we did only spend $2.99 each on them.

Below are the images of the front & back of the ornaments. To get the sale, use the code ornaments199 as you check out. Normally, the 2 sided ornaments are $6.99 each, plus $3.99 shipping, so this is quite a deal! The sale is going through to November 30th. If anyone wants any help with getting graphics for text done, or needs photo resizing, let me know!
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Comments: 57

Denise W. Nov 7, 2008, 1:48am EST
Thanks for posting this.
Qpon Lady Nov 7, 2008, 7:14am EST
Oh I will have to check this out. Thank you for posting! Good job!
Heather C. Nov 7, 2008, 8:32am EST
Those sound really neat. I'm going to check into these too!
Jenny D. Nov 7, 2008, 8:44am EST
I wish we weren't so tight on cash right now. I would love to get some of these made. :(
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Nov 7, 2008, 9:10am EST
Cool!
I hope they turn out good. These will be a good gift- they also have a lot of other cool stuff to make!
Michelle C. Nov 7, 2008, 10:25am EST
Awesome! That sounds great. Can you ping me the website? I'd love this!
Tabitha M. Nov 7, 2008, 10:28am EST
They're so cute!
Thanks :)
Elaine S. Nov 7, 2008, 11:49am EST
Great Gift Idea
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Nov 7, 2008, 12:24pm EST
very cool
Thanks! I think they come with a red ribbon, but I might replace it with a different color. I'm not sure yet!
Megan R. Nov 7, 2008, 2:26pm EST
wow- fantastic gift idea. It will definitely look as if you spent more.
Karen S. Nov 7, 2008, 7:31pm EST
very cool Heather don't let me forget Maybe we'll try to get some good pics of the kids before it gets to cold, Cadee is at that age that she want to sit still next to Josh she wants to move.
Rita j. Nov 7, 2008, 11:02pm EST
very cute that's a good idea
Lesli B. Nov 8, 2008, 11:31am EST
After you posted about this last weekend i went there. I've been putting stuff together all week.

BTW, my daughter is in Holland, Mi. She is a freshman at Hope College.
Nora Davenport Nov 8, 2008, 11:36am EST
Wow, what beautiful Christmas gifts! I don't think there's anything nicer, and more personal, than gifts like that! You did incredibly well on spending..........fantastic!!!!!
Chrissy O. Nov 8, 2008, 1:15pm EST
Cool let me know how they turn out!!I may have to get a few!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Nov 8, 2008, 7:24pm EST
Those turned out great.
jessica s. Nov 8, 2008, 10:19pm EST
those are adorable! between DH and myself, we have a TON of family to buy presents for, this year is a little tight since DH couldnt work for 2 weeks after hurricane ike. all the adults will be getting photo gifts this year!
Stephannie H. Nov 9, 2008, 12:46am EST
you got some great deals
Becky S. Nov 9, 2008, 5:41am EST
great idea! thanks Heather
Paying it forward
Kay S. Nov 9, 2008, 10:30am EST
You always have such great information, Heather. Your ornaments are beautiful!
Ryan M. Nov 9, 2008, 1:49pm EST
cool
paying it forward
Connie C. Nov 9, 2008, 8:39pm EST
Paying it forward!!!
golds g. Nov 9, 2008, 10:30pm EST
this comment is
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Paying It Forward
golds g. Nov 9, 2008, 10:30pm EST
happy holidays
Lisa B. Nov 9, 2008, 10:53pm EST
Those are really really cute. You did a fantastic job and people are going to love them.
Sara S. Nov 9, 2008, 10:53pm EST
That is so cool
What a great idea - it's so personal too. Love this one, thanks!
Marilyn
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. Nov 10, 2008, 4:38am EST
I hope to remember to come back....I am at work and all my pictures are on my laptop at home.

Thank you for sharing ~ Pay It Forward
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Nov 10, 2008, 4:45am EST
i hear ya
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Nov 10, 2008, 4:45am EST
have a good one
♥♥LoViNg♥LiFe♥ ♥♥ Nov 10, 2008, 4:45am EST
paying it forward
Mary Bee Nov 10, 2008, 7:03am EST
that is so cool
Bryan B. Nov 10, 2008, 7:20am EST
Interesting Idea for Christmas presents! Do they take paypal by chance?

Paying it forward with a 10 for you!
Amanda C. Nov 10, 2008, 10:10am EST
Wow that is a great deal, and a great idea for Christmas gifts!

We might have to do this for the grandparents with pics of Maddie.

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
Jennifer R. Nov 10, 2008, 12:36pm EST
What a great idea. I am going to have to check that out.

~Paying it forward~
Jennifer R. Nov 10, 2008, 1:18pm EST
This was a great site. Thanks so much for sharing this. I just made some personalized coffee table coasters that I think we can give to Travis's dad and his girlfriend and my sister and her husband and they only cost me $11.95! Too cool. Thanks again.
This is very cool!
I like the personalized stuff quite a bit.
**Paying it forward**
Claudia B. Nov 10, 2008, 3:15pm EST
I'm impressed with your shopping skills, is it contagious? Paying it forward.
Just stopping by and "paying it forward".
Cyndi B. Nov 10, 2008, 5:47pm EST
Thanks for posting this! This would be a great gift my in-laws! I will have to check it out :)

**Paying it forward**
Cyndi B. Nov 10, 2008, 5:50pm EST
I just visited their site - new members can also get a 20 page hardcover photo book for $6.99 with coupon code PBS699.
Cecilia Lyne Nov 10, 2008, 8:57pm EST
These are great I will have to buy some!!!!
Cecilia Lyne Nov 10, 2008, 8:58pm EST
thanks for that code too I will have to place a BIG order after we get paid on Thursday!
You're welcome!!
And YES, they DO take Paypal!!!
H M. Nov 10, 2008, 10:39pm EST
nice deal! I think personalized stuff shows you put time and effort into it - it doesnt look like you picked it up just because it was cheap, it looks like you spent time on it

pay it forward
Sandra H. Nov 11, 2008, 8:36am EST
Thanks for sharing the info! Your ornaments are beautiful and I'm sure the people who receive them will really enjoy them!
Lisa C. Nov 12, 2008, 1:07pm EST
Great idea!
Paying it forward!
Mary Cathleen B. Nov 13, 2008, 3:09am EST
What a great, creative thing to do! Thank you for sharing this information with those of us who need to be frugal this Christmas, but want to give meaningful gifts.
Hopefully this will come in handy- I know the site has a lot of low cost items, and you get a lot of freebies when you first sign up, as well!
Shelbia C. Nov 17, 2008, 4:02am EST
great idea
Brittney R. Nov 22, 2008, 9:11am EST
I wish I had found this article sooner! I still have a few days, so I will have to look into this. Thanks so much for sharing. I love personalized gifts.

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