Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Women from Oriental Trading, All Under $10

Oriental trading is growing in popularity as a resource for inexpensive gifts, party favors, and craft supplies. Their products are of a good quality, making them a great value for the money.

These are the top ten gifts for under ten dollars in the latest edition of the Oriental Trading Holiday 2006 catalog.

1. Porcelain Christmas Ornament Candles; page 2, item # JK-95/3189
$9.95/set of 3
Who doesn't love candles? With the lid on, these candles look just like sparkling Christmas tree ornaments. They can go from table to mantle, end table, or shelf…anywhere to deck the home and halls. They are versatile and functional, and can be given to just about anyone. The candles are unscented, so you don't have to worry about offending the senses, and they will not compete with the fabulous smells of baked goods or a home cooked holiday meal.

2. Porcelain Stacking Snowman Candle Holders; page 2, item #JK95-2353
$6.95/set of 3
Candles are not included, but at this price you can grab them along the way. With or without them, these candle holders make adorable winter decorating accents, and will last beyond the Christmas season. A candle can sit inside both the top or bottom when burning, so you re actually buying six candle holders. The snowmen look like they are made from little toasted marshmallow.

3. Tricot Snowman Chair Covers; page 5, item #JK-4/2687
$9.95/set of 4
Decorative chair covers are also available in Santa Hats and Wrapped Presents, so take your pick, but the snowmen are great again because they work for Christmas and throughout the rest of the winter. All you have to do is slip these over the backs of chairs for a festive and fast way to decorate for holiday gatherings and beyond.

4. Cotton Tapestry Holiday Tote Bag; page 18, item #JK-4/2778
$9.95/17x6 ½x 12 in./12 in. handles
This tapestry bag has a frame that reads 'Happy Holidays' around a caroling snowmen print. It would make a cute gift for bag loving women who like to show off their holiday spirit.

5. Vinyl Bendable Holiday Photo Frames; page 33, item #JK-4/3108
$4.95/dozen, assorted styles
Mom, Auntie or Grandma will love receiving and displaying you're their favorite kid's faced in these put-em-anywhere frames, putting your child's adorable mug on bodies of Santa, penguins, reindeer, and snowmen.

6. Peppermint Tealight Candles; page 49, item #JK-4/3727
$6.95/dozen
Reminiscent of simpler days and candies, these white and red swirled candle versions of the starlight had candies look and smell good enough to eat. Tie up a dozen in a treat bag with a little holder, and any woman will enjoy these little glowing reminders of years gone by.

7. Rustic Tin Holiday Ornaments; page 63, item #JK-95/2449
$6.95/dozen
Very nice looking rustic tin ornaments with Santas, snowmen, and angels on them. Great value for nice tree ornaments or to use to decorate anywhere around the house. These would beautifully decorate a tree with a yester-year feel.

8. Cast Iron Snowman or Gingerbread Man Muffin Tins; page 71, item #sJK-95/96
And JK-95/1203
$5.95 each
You can't buy muffin tins for this price, never mind cast iron! Take your pick of snowmen or gingerbread that make six adorable muffins. When they're not being used, these would make the most adorable, rustic kitchen decorations without a lot of cumbersome holiday glitz!

9. Holiday Metal Bucket Luminaries; page 72, item #JK-4/3861
$5.95/set of 4
Tins adorned with snowflake, Christmas tree, candy cane, or snowman cutouts glow when candles burn inside. Candles are not included, which makes filling them your option of candles, candies, goodies, or more! Great decorating anywhere, and snowmen and snowflakes can be left out all winter!

10. Wooden Changing Seasons Block Calendar; page 74, item #JK-91/1507
$5.95 each
This is a cute, wood-crafted desk calendar with changeable backgrounds for four seasons of the year, making it a gift that can be used for years to come. What else can you spend under six dollars on and have it last that long?

There you have it - ten gift ideas for the ladies on your list that won't break your budget! While you're there, take advantage of the abundant, quick and easy wrapping options. Multi-packs of festive, great looking gift bags, take out boxes and draw string bags are just a few of many packaging options.

Didn't get your Oriental Trading Holiday catalog? You can also order by phone at 800-228-2269 or online at oriental trading.com. Shipping is quick with reasonable fees; also, Oriental Trading is currently offering free delivery to new customers who place a minimum $40.00 order.