Gifts for other kids Puzzles- construct homemade puzzles by gluing magazine pictures, greeting cards or photos to cardboard or construction paper. Cut the reinforced picture into as many pieces as are appropriate for the age of the child. Homemade cassette tape- Here's a great gift for a younger brother or sister. Record yourself on a tape recorder reading a favorite story book. Now when you are at school or away at Summer camp, your younger sibling can listen to you telling them a story. Book worm pencil- Wind a pipe cleaner tightly around the end of a pencil. Glue wiggly eyes and a small plastic hat to the end of the coil to make the book worm.                                   Gifts for Grown ups Pebble coaster set- You'll need: small smooth flat pebbles, quart jar lid for each coaster( such as a mayonnaise jar lid), Plaster of Paris and mixing tools. What to do: Mix the plaster following the package directions. When it begins to thicken, spoon it into each jar lid filling them half full. Press pretty pebbles into the plaster before it hardens. Let the plaster harden. Use an old towel to rub away any plaster that covers the top of the stones. Brush a coat of acrylic finish or acrylic floor wax over the plaster and stones to give your coasters a shiny finish. You may wish to glue felt on the bottoms to prevent scratches on furniture. Potpourri Sachet- You'll need: dried potpourri mix, 6" square of nylon netting or lightweight cotton fabric, rubber band, 6" length of satin ribbon What to do: Lay the fabric square on a table top and spoon about two tablespoons of the dried potpourri into the center. Bring the edges of the fabric to the center and secure with a rubber band. Then tie a pretty bow at the center with the ribbon. Pomander- You'll need: An orange or lemon, whole dried cloves, thumbtack with a large plastic head, ribbon What to do: Use a thumbtack to poke holes in the orange skin. Insert the stick end of the cloves into the orange skin. wrap the ribbon twice around the studded orange. knot the ribbon on top. Then make a loop with the ribbon ends so the pomander can be hung. Sweet Dreams Pillow- You'll need: 1 cup dried flower petals, 1/2 cup dried mint, 1 tablespoon crushed cloves, 2 pieces of closely woven fabric about 6"x6" (cloth handkerchiefs are pretty too) needle, thread and scissors, ribbon or lace for trim (optional) large bowl. What to do: Gently mix the herbs and petals in the bowl. With right sides of the fabric facing each other (so it looks inside out) sew the pillow together around the edges, leaving one side open for turning and filling. Clip the corners of the seam allowances. Fill right side out and fill with the dried herbs. Sew the opening closed. You can decorate the pillow by sewing or gluing on lace or ribbon trims.
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