Be creative, mix it up

For a while, I was making all kinds of treat dishes using two plates with a candlestick in between them, (like this) and I still love those, don't get me wrong. I like to give them as wedding gifts, or birthday gifts because they're so personalized to fit the recipient's style. But for one of my husband's cousins who is a little on the funky side, I thought I'd try something different. I used a cup thing in the middle instead, and I think it turned out really cute. I gave it to her with a bag of chips and a jar of dip as one of her shower gifts. The plates and center glass cost me less than $1.50, and it's cute and personalized. Can't get more budget friendly than that!