check out FABRIC CHRISTMAS TREE WITH DEBBIE SHORE- i made these in the 70s but larger.  I like her smaller version and she glues them on to tiny or small clay pots, Dollar tree has them I think 3 for 1.00

also DIY WEDDING FAVOR BAGS WITH A TWIST – she uses paper but i used tiolet paper rolls.  I also used the tops of shirt boxes to make these too.  you can use scrap book paper too.

ALSO CREATIVE TRY   ALS – A BAG WITH A TWIST – she does the same thing here but she sews the end together rather than gluing the end of the twisted cone.

ALSO 101 HANDMADE HOLIDAY TUTORIALS – these are great and they connect you with other craft blogs for more ideas.  I loved the advent jar idea- cover match books with scrap paper and place a number 1 to 25 and put things inside and place in jar to remove to count down to Christmas. 

1.  Homemade tea bags- cut the center of a coffee filter into an oblong square, sew on all three sides, place 1-2 tsp loose tea and any spice you want.  I put 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.  Sew up the top, adding a string of twine as you sew or staple it into place, folding down the top once you have sewn it.  So sew the top closed, fold down and staple a piece of twine.  good cup of tea and good for gifts.  If you have a stapless stapler you can crimp the edges together instead of sewing them.

2.  No sew dog bed – get a pillow or some foam size you want.  cut out fleece to cover it well.  Cut up 3 sides with about 1 inch strips to tie together.  Tie the three sides together, leaving open one side.  Insert the pillow or foam and then tie that side together.  you can tuck in the ties if you want.  dog beds are expensive.  

3.  Childrens Travel Pillow cases – Cut out your own pillow case for a pillow.  Or buy one.  Turn down the end as much as you want, I cut an extra 7 inches and turn down 3.5 inches so there is a good sized cuff at the end of the case,  sew on rick rack if you want where you sew it down.  cut out a pocket for the front of the pillow case and sew on (before you sew the sides up.  You can add a smaller pocket to the larger one too if you want.  you can pleat them and or use velcro to close if you want to help keep the pockets closed.  once pocket is in place, sew all the sides up place some webbing or something for a handle in the seam a the top of the pillow case.  so the child can carry their pillow case with them on the trip and place toys, snacks, colors etc in the pockets.  cute gift idea.