This simple neighbor gift idea is listed at #10 of my Happy Holiday Roundup.
I love this simple gift idea that I learned at the Thanksgiving Point Emporium.
What you need:
-an empty (washed out tin can)
-potting soil
-flowering bulbs (we used small paper white bulbs, but a big Amaryllis would be fun for a bigger sized tin can)
-peat moss
-strips of burlap
-holly & berries
The How-To:
1. Fill the can about 60% of potting soil.
2. Add in your flowering bulb making sure it is right side up (important tip here!)
3. Add a bit more soil and top with peat moss.
4. Water your bulb.
Now here’s the fun part! Wrap your tin can with burlap and make it look festive with the holly and berries!
It should flower in a few weeks…and they will love it! Cheap and easy! It might be too close to Christmas to make this happen for all your neighbor gifts this year, but it’s a fun one to bookmark for next year. Or better yet what about a New Year gift! I think I love that idea even more.
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Cute idea!
FRESH! Environmental and beautiful.
I love this idea. Not the standard candy/cookie fare, to make you fatter.
Kami–I love this idea! I may just go for this next year.
I love this idea! So clever (and beautiful)!
I'd love this as a gift!! No calories!
Wasn't this the best idea? I put together a couple of pots from things I have around the house this year…
I have to remember to collect some cans so that I can make more next year!