Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is just around the corner. In the hustle and bustle did you forget something or someone? Perhaps you ran out of cash before you reach the end of your list. Don't worry if you have paper and a printer you can create a quick gift or something to fill out a stocking.

1. Free Printable Calendars
Everyone needs at least one calendar, most of us need two or three. Free printable calendars are now available online for 2010. HP and Cannon both offer templates and programs that allow you to personalize a calendar with your own photos.

2. Cannon Creative Park Paper Crafts
If you have some time to assemble things, then these patterns for toys and art offer an opportunity to make something out of paper that will bring a "wow" from the recipient. I especially like the maze, chess set and pop up ABCs. Another Link

3. Create and Print Your Own Cookbook
Get out those favorite family recipes and create your own personalized cookbook. HP's online instructions and templates that will guide you in the creation of a cookbook for your friends and family.

4. Christmas Music Downloads
Add the perfect touch to your next holiday get together with music. Download some great Christmas Music and create your own special holiday mix. Burn it to a CD and you've got a great holiday gift.

5. Gather up some family photos and create a photo or movie CD.

Give your music or photo CD a professional look with custom labels from HP.
HP Editable Holiday Label Designs and HP Holiday Labels

6. Reward Coupons
Assemble your own personalized coupon book with rewards that can be redeemed at a later date.

7. Heritage Pages
Create a photo family history with these nostalgic templates and give the gift of memories.

8. Don't have time to write up a family history? Then create a Mini Holiday photo album.