Last Minute Christmas Gifts Blog Party!!

Who still has a few gifts on their list to finish up??? I know I do! And, where does the time go?? We’re 20 days away from Christmas. So, hopefully this week you’ll find some inspiration to create those last few gifts (that you’re hoping to make) that are still on your list.

My good friend Kerri Bradford and I have teamed up to bring you a seriously fun week full of LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT ideas!! Kerri and I have worked together in various capacities over the years. She’s one creative gal and I’m sure you’ll enjoy getting to know her.

Our super talented design teams are playing with cutting files from both Kerri and I this week and we’ll be showcasing their amazing creations.

Each day Kerri and I will BOTH be highlighting projects on our blogs by one of our design team members. Be sure to go visit the Design Team blogs this week as you follow along for some awesome giveaways.

Make sure you tune in every day this week so you don’t miss a thing!

Oh, and to make this party even a little more fun and help you get the files you need… Everything in my online store is 25% OFF this week! Simply use code DEC25 at checkout. And… PLEASE EMAIL me with any issues using the code or getting your downloads at info@loriwhitlock.com. I appreciate your purchases and want to make sure every customer is HAPPY!

And, what would a PARTY be without some prizes?? I’m giving away TWO $50 Gift Cards to my Online Shop to a couple of lucky winners!! You’ll need to do 3 things to be entered to win…

1. Subscribe to my blog by entering your email address in the right hand bar and hitting “subscribe”… or you can choose to follow by google friend connect if you prefer.

2. Become a fan of the Lori Whitlock Facebook page right HERE.

3. Leave a comment on TODAY’s post telling us a favorite last minute gift idea… maybe something you’re planning to make this year.

The winners will be announced on my blog, on my FB page, and emailed on Friday. Kerri is also doing this giveaway. So, make sure you go enter her giveaway, too!

So, let’s get to our first awesome quick and easy last minute gift giving idea….

Today, Corri is sharing a super cute set of Bottle Label Tags that she’s created. These would dress up a bottle of “whatever” to make the perfect hostess gift or neighbor gift this holiday season. I love this idea because it’s super easy and really adds a homemade flair to a simple bottle. Go visit Corri’s blog to see her post giving more details about her project. There just might be some surprises over there, too… hint, hint : )

You’ll need these files to create these Bottle Label Tags…

BOTTLE LABEL TAGS (by Lori Whitlock)

THIS & THAT: CHRISTMAS (by Kerri Bradford)

Be sure to head over to www.kerribradford.com for more last minute gift giving ideas using both of our shapes!

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162 Comments

  1. I usually have some Panera gift cards on hand for that last minute gift. But I need to get to work on making them cute! Love these giant labels!

  2. I usually make homemade peppermint bark in the shape of snowflakes for last minute gifts-super easy, and love the homemade touch!

  4. What a fun, easy idea! I’m lame. My last minute is REALLY last minute, and usually involves a gift card.

  6. What a great event! My favorite last-minute gift is usually related to food. Whipping up a batch of cookies for a neighbor or co-worker, etc and then making a handmade card/tag to dress them up a bit. Thanks for the chance to win! I look forward to following your site/FB page!

  7. I love the tags!! My last minute gifts are usually gift baskets of some sort. And the bottle tags are the perfect thing to add to them!

  8. Thse little gift tags are too cute!! My last minute gift is always very last minute and usually involves lottery tickets in a mini stocking! Thanks for the chance!

  9. yay thank you so much for the chance to win!
    i am a follower and a fan on fb already
    my go to last minute gifts are some ornaments:)

  13. Hi! I follow on google reader and I am a facebook fan and have been! My go to last gift is to make some coasters out of tile and scrapbook paper using modge podge. Easy, usable and super cute. cut a tag out, tie a ribbon around the set and done!

  14. My last minute gift idea is to have lots of homemade trail mix on hand to put in a cute container to give as a gift. It’s super yummy and you can make tons at a time.

  15. Favorite last minute gift is gift cards as well. It’s just the easiest 🙂 I’m following on facebook and on the blog.

  18. I already follow you on FB, want to keep up with all your news 🙂 and follow your blog. Love the bottle tags, they are incredibly cute!

    My last minute gift is to buy a (cheapish) notebook and recover it with the recipient’s favourite designer wrapping paper – as it happens, that’s exactly what I have been doing this afternoon 🙂

    Sue
    x

  19. I usually have the things to make crockpot candy or peppermint bark on hand if I need last minute gifts. Love the tags! thanks for the chance to win.

  21. I subscribed to your newsletter. I already am fan on facebook. Love your style and creativity. Thanks for sharing. I am planning on making spiced pecans as a quick gift.

  22. What a great combo! Looking forward to the week. I’m making the nativity ornaments I saw on your blog last week for last minute gifts!

  23. I am a follower and an email subscriber. My favorite last minute gift is homemade caramel corn.

  24. I’ve been a follower of your blog for quite some time and now have signed up as a Facebook friend. My last minute gift is a framed subway art from Kerri with some of your cut projects in vinyl on the glass.

  26. My favorite last minute gift is a homemade goodie wrapped with a festive ribbon. Love your designs.

  27. Hello! My name is Marissa and I’ve been subscribed to your blog for some time now. My favorite last minute gift is coasters with vinyl monograms.

  28. I LOVE ALL THESE AWESOME IDEAS, LADIES!! Keep them coming. This is a great resource for ideas!! THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!! You are all SO awesome!!

  29. Lottery tickets are usually my last minute gifts. Just love the anticipation of possibly winning way more than I could ever give 🙂

    I love your blog and all of the inspiration. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

  30. these are so cute, thanks for the chance to win and for the disc on buying these tags
    lois paulo

  31. I love the bottle label tags, what an easy and cute way to dress up a bottle!! Gift cards are always great last minute gifts!

  32. Love those wine bottle tags- sooo darn cute and creative! My last minute gift are small treat bags filled with lots of chocolate. Thanks for the chance to win and all of the yummy inspiration!

  33. My favorite last minute gift idea is Penzeys hot chocolate w/ homemade marshmallows. The marshmallows are easy to make and add a touch of ‘handmade’ to your gift!

    Kim

  34. I’m already a fan on FB and I follow your blog (and ditto to Kerri – you guys both rock)!

    This year, I’m making dough ornaments using cookie cutters and rubber stamps (embossing with the stamps). Then, the kids will color them in with markers. And I’m leaving a few for me to color in and paint, too, for a hostess gift or my boss. 🙂

    I’m loving the wine bottle tag, though, so my plans might change!!!!

  35. I am already a follower! Love to see what you’re up to as much as possible! Thanks for all you share! rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.

  36. Wow! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’m subscribed and I’ve liked you on FB. My favorite gift to give is handmade ornaments. I usually make a few extra just in case!!!

  37. I couldn’t believe that I haven’t “Liked” your facebook page before because I love your designs! Well, I fixed that and I hope you’ll accept my apology!!! facebook as Ruth Suttie Gauss.

  38. I don’t have a great plan for last-minute gift ideas. I guess I was thinking about making sets of monogram cards for my non-paper-crafting friends or for school staff that I want to honor with something more personal than the marshmallow treats I’ll be making…rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.

  40. I usually give gift cards if it is a last minute gift or something like a cute gift package of snacks. I want to make some sets of cards to give as gifts this year!!

  41. I am making a calendar for my hubby this year. It’s a kit, but it’s a start. I’m hoping to make it an annual thing for him. His office is already full to the brim of pictures and he loved the calendar that I made him last year for Father’s Day so I figured, what better way to continue adding new photos to his office without taking up precious real estate than a calendar that gives him a new photo every month? I just finished it and put it under the tree last night! Gifts from the heart are definitely my favorite kinds of gifts!

  42. Those are so cute! I think it’s always good to have a couple of boxes of chocolates, or a coffee shop gift card or even some tins of homemade cookies on hand for last minute gifts…those are always my go-to ones.

  43. How funny that bottle tags are the subject of this blog post, because a bottle of wine is our favorite last minute gift!! We have a rather large cellar and love sharing its contents with friends and family! I was just thinking I needed to make some cute tags to have ready for gifting…SO glad I popped over here from Kerri’s blog!

    I am now a follower and a fan on Facebook! Love your stuff, Lori (have quite a bit from the Silhouette store!).

  46. Hi Lori,

    I love your files!!! 🙂 I am already a follower and a subscriber (for email updates). Our favorite last minute gifts are See’s truffles (pound boxes) and bottles of wine, so having some of those cute tags already made sure will come in handy!

    Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

  49. Hello!! Every year it changes, last year I had one of a kind ornaments in a small basket with single serving hot chocolate and chocolate spoons…yummy! Love following your blog!!

  50. Kerri sent me. I’ve subscribed to your blog and glad I found you! I’ll be back to do some shopping…love your designs! My last minute go-to gift is Starbucks coffee beans. Who doesn’t love Starbucks (and I’m not a big fan of gift cards…so impersonal!).

  51. Wonderful idea for a hostess gift. Thanks for sharing. I will use this for sure. I do often take a bottle of wine as a hostess gift and this will dress up the gift. I also like gift cards and votive candles for last minute gifts.

    Karen W

  53. My last minute gift is usually a Tim Horton’s gift card. I think I’ll try to make some holiday gift tags this year too!

  54. Food is always a welcomed gift and if I need one in a pinch I get out the peanut butter fudge recipe. a pretty simple reciepe but everyone always goes nuts over it. Pardon the pun. anywho that is always my last minute gift..Thank you for a chance to win the gift card..

  55. i am sewing die cut Christmas stockings and die cut mitten, they will hold gift cards. thanks for this opportunity.!

  59. So happy to know you & Kerri Bradford have teamed up. I LOVE both of your creations.

    My fav last minute gift is a gift card from one of the retailers.

    Followed u on blog and liked on Facebook.

  60. My favorite last minute gift to give are gift cards, packaged up in a cute and fun way! I’m planning to bake cookies this weekend and package them up…hmm, that means I’ve got to make some tags to go along with it!

  64. My favorite “emergency” gift is… a can of Spam. Yep! SPAM!

    Gross.

    Really, I know.

    But, someone gave it to me, and I’ve not yet been able to get rid of it. The darn thing has a shelf life of like 20,000 eternities.

    I think I’m going to forget to get my husband a gift.

    He’s the one who got it for me in the first place.

  65. My fav. last minute gift idea is a GC to a privately owned shop in my town. It’s so important to support small businesses in your community. Thanks for the chance to win!

  66. I <3 wine/alcohol as last minute gifts. The addition of the super adorable gift tags is amazing! Too cute!

    -Erica K ('erica gaming on FB)

  67. Usually Gift cards are my last minute gifts…or a really nice candle or two. I add apretty ribbon to it to give it a personal touch.

  68. I’m thinking I’ll run to the store for bottles of pop and use these cute labels for some of the people at work. Thanks for the idea.

    Julie

  69. Omgoodness As Kerri would say The Angels Are Singing Lori and Kerri Teamed up =Fabulous for sure…Love You Both!!! Corri Your Bottles are Absolutely Gorgeous…Giftcard for sure last min gift and now displayed in one of these fancy giftcard holders…
    Thank You so much Miss. Lori…xo

  70. Love the bottle toppers, Lori. I guess I am not too creative with my last minute gifts–usually gift cards work pretty well. I am, however, making some cute little gift boxes to put them in. Should be a fun hop. I am already a follower, subscriber and fan on facebook. Thanks for a chance to win. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

  71. new to your site. found you from Keri’s. looks like another one i need to be following. thanks for the chance to win. i’m a newbie and looking for holiday ideas.

  73. Definately got to do this quick last minute gift idea homemade Russian Fudge wrapped up beautifully or in a jar decorated.

  74. Besides bottles of wine, (LOVE your labels)my husband and I love to make quick breads like banana and cranberry for neighbors and friends.

  75. Great ideas! I usually give lotion or soap as last minute gifts. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  78. I’m excited about the blog party. I love the bottle tags. I have everything to make those.
    My go-to last minute gift idea are gift cards to the recipent’s favorite restaurant.

  79. I’m so glad I checked into your blog for you and Kerri working together! Yumminess 🙂
    Last minute gift: homemade baking! With a cute hand-made tag of course.

  80. Love the tag idea for a bottle of wine. This would be perfect for a last minute gift. I am crocheting some dish clothes as last minute gifts. I’ve been trying to become a fan of your facebook page but I don;t see a button to become a fan or even friend you. Thanks for your help!

  81. Love the bottle tag idea! My last minute gift would be a gift card in a home-made plastic holder.

  82. Love the bottle tag idea! My last minute gift would be a gift card in a home-decorated plastic holder.

  83. I love the last minute ideas! My favorite last-minute gifts are Target or Starbucks gift cards. I always put them in a hand-made card holder, so at least part of the gift is homemade.

  85. I’ve seen your designs on the Silhouette site, and I just got a Cameo, so I’ll be going to town over there and here. So excited to find great sources for great desings!
    Last-minute gift idea? My go-to solution is chocolate-banana bread. In fact, I’m making a batch tomorrow (not last-minute, thank goodness!). Looking forward to your week w/ Kerri!

  87. I love the idea of personalized wine bottle “tags” as last-minute gifts. I’ve got lots of wine-loving friends and this would be perfect for them.

  91. I’m a new follower! Love these Christmas projects! I guess my best last minute gift is CASH because then they can buy whatever they want! Thanks for the fun this week!

  94. A favorite last minute gift would be a gift card in a pretty handmade card or a bottle of wine with a homemade tag.I follow through Google friend connect and liked the FB page!

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  98. My last minute gifts usually consist of either handmade cards and tags and cookies. I make cards all year long so I almost always have a set to share and for the cookies I like to use biscotti. I prefer the individually wrapped cookies so that they stay fresh. Pair this with a few tea bags or homemade hot chocolate or even individual bags of good coffee and there you go! Oh, and last year I purchased 15 gift tins (on clearance) in various sizes at our local Walmart and saved them for this year. Gift giving made easy….

    Thanks and I hope I’m not too late…!

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  100. Cute bottle tags, I mean REALLY cute – lol. The blue and red are so striking together – thank you for great inspiration :o)

  101. My last minute gift idea is always make a little box and stuff candy inside. I really like Joy’s idea of the K-cups. May have to switch it up for my coffee lover friends.

    Already a follower and a liker on FB!

  104. Last minute gifts from me are usually some kind of baked goods in a homemade box or gift bag with a homemade card. When making all my crafty stuff for the Holidays, I usually make extra than I need so I can have what I may need for those last minute gifts.

  105. my favorite last minute gifts are gift cards to restaurants or coffee shops, etc. I love to give them in a cute card or wrapped creatively. Thanks for sharing all the great ideas this week!

  109. Yipee! Blog Party- I’m so excited! My last minute gift ideas include gift cards,hot cocoa and specialty teas all together in a cute coffee mug. On the homemade end- Simple cards wrapped up with ribbon.

  110. I always try to keep a few extra gift cards around in a cute little handmade holder for unexpected guests or last minute needed gifts. Thanks for the opportunity to win! Happy Holidays!

  111. I subscribe to your blog in Google Reader, and I’m already a fan on Facebook too! My favorite last minute gift idea is my homemade hot cocoa mix in a mason jar, decorated with a cute tag made with various papers and shapes cut with my Silhouette, and stamps! Tie the tag with twine, super easy and festive!

  112. Lori, I love your designs! I used my Silhouette all the time. For last minute gifts, I often just packaged several cards in a cute decorated container. I follow your blog & like you on FB as well. 🙂

  113. Always a giftcard to a favorite place!
    I think becoming a fan on facebook means to like?(that’s what I did)
    Thank you for the inspirations!
    tabithagrace

  114. my favourite last minute gift is a box full of homemade cards, i always have extras and it is a lovely homemade pressie.

  115. I love this idea! And I have just downloaded your photo box from the Silhouette store…I will be using that! This year for my quick last minute gifts I have crocheted a mug cozy for everyone. In each little cellophane bag I have homemade hot coco mix, a mug and a little cozy. Of course I’ve made cute matching tags too! 🙂

  117. my last minute gifts are always flowers. Everyone loves flowers or a special arrangement for the table.

  119. I love to bake some sort of sweets– cookies, candy, white chocolate popcorn and then decorate them in a pretty box/bag with my scrap stash.

  120. for my last minute gift is all the goodies I have made during the past week to give away–always a hit for me..

    thanks for chance!

    michelesscrapycreations35 at yahoo dot com

  121. Im already a follower of your blog via Google Reader…thanks so much for the continuous inspiration!!!!

  123. My all time favorite “last minute” gift is a small gift basket with a giftcard (usually $5-$10), a few sweet snacks (sometime homemade), a bottle of water or package of hot cocoa mix and topped off with a handmade card/tag.

  124. Lori, I am LOVING this week of last minute gift ideas!! I really could use them, I still have so many gifts to get! My favorite last minute gift idea is a pack of homemade cards. Most of my family members are not very crafty and I make so many cards throughout the year that its pretty easy to put together a variety pack that they can use all year round 🙂

    <3 Alyssa

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  126. thanks for continuing to inspire and teach me…great ideas! thanks for this opportunity to win!

  134. i have a gift closet that i pretty much keep filled all year long. i have everything from baby clothes, toys, Lego sets, jewelry, kiddie craft kits, books for all ages to pull from. but if i didn’t have any of the stuff in my closet, i’d probably just give gift certificates. i love that our local grocery store has a big spinner that has gift cards from just about every store that you can think of.

  135. Am having so much fun this week with all the great ideas. I wish I had time to do all of them. Candles are usually my last minute gift idea and I always make a big batch of Chex mix and give that out… now off to decide which box to put create to put it in this year! Cheers!

  138. Last minute gift idea – my idea is to make a set of cards that will last the recipient for the entire year. Then package them in handmade wrapping paper. Cards would include:
    Happy Birthday
    Happy Mothers Day
    Get Well Soon
    Happy Fathers Day
    Happy St. Patricks Day
    Happy Halloween
    Happy New Year
    Merry Christmas
    and maybe a couple specialty ones that match with the recipient such as Happy Nurses Week or Happy Secretary Day.
    They will have cards to give all year and will not have to run out to buy one when they need it.

  140. Love the last minute ideas… because well, I am WAY behind!! I need to get a package in the mail next week!! I love these wine bottle decor. Wonderful idea!! I am a gift card giver… so I am trying to think of cleaver ways to come up with some quick cute ways to give the cards!

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  143. Thanks for joining Kerri on this hop! I enjoyed going over all the last minute prezzies!! (and I’m so bogged down I need all the help I can get so THANK YOU!) 😀 Great work!!TFS!

  144. Drats! Forgot to say…last minute gifts for me is SWEETS! cookies or Candy! 😀 Wrap it up cute and voila! Great last minute gift!

  145. Subscribed and liked you on FB! My favorite last minute gift was when I made photo coasters for my parents. There were 6, once for each grandchild. The kids helped too, and they love to see them in use at Grandma and Papa’s house. 🙂

  147. Recently I bought into one of those daily discount deals and got a bunch of Jamba Juice cards that are good for a free smoothie. I am loving handing those out as last minute gifts and little thank yous now!

  149. So much fun…Such great ideas!!! Last minute gift would be gift cards …nope not creative but they work..but know I know how to make them look pretty thanks you all!

  150. My favorite last minute gift is coupons for things like back rubs, baby/pet sitting, homemade dessert, pedicure… means I get to give of myself just not right in the middle of all the chaos of the holidays! And you can whip up a cute coupon in a jiffy with your scrapping supplies :~)

  151. My favorite last minute gift is Vera Bradley. Gift cards are easy, but seem impersonal. I do love cards to gas/convenience stores, though. With this economy, it’s practical AND let’s the recipient indulge.

  153. Cookies in a nicely decorated, crafty box. That’s my last minute gift that I like to give.

  154. I love to make baked goodies and throw in a hand made ornament as a last minute gift. I also make boxes and fill them with spiced nuts as last minute gifts.
    Tammy

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