It’s the first day of the Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash from
Simply Sweet Home. I am excited to host — we are sharing
homemade gift ideas. There is something special about a gift that is homemade.
You probably know that I love working with burlap. So I thought it would be fun to make some embellished burlap bags to give homemade treats to my family and friends. I made some different sizes and styles, to fit different treats.
I made a small, skinny one for baguettes with homemade pesto
or homemade jam — the jam or pesto fits at the bottom of the bag.
These brownies fit right inside a square burlap bags
with a trees sewn on the front.
And a little burlap purse holds fresh tangerines and a candy cane. It can be hung on a neighbor’s doorknob.
Another homemade treat that is great for neighbors or teachers are dry mixes in glass containers.
I made some spiced hot chocolate. I love the way the layers look together. I put some miniature candy canes in for color.
Here is the recipe: {My jars are quart size which is 16 ounces}
One layer of 2/3 cup confectioner sugar
One layer of 2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
One layer of 2/3 teaspoon vanilla powder {found at baking supply stores}
One layer of 1/3 teaspoon cardamom
One layer of mini candy canes
Directions to put with the jars: Sift the cocoa mix into a large mixing bowl. For each serving, stir 1/4 cup mix into 1 cup hot milk.
One layer of 2/3 cup confectioner sugar
And I made these labels that can go on top. They are perfect for a 2 5/16 scallop punch. I have the free printable
HERE if you would like to customize and use them.
I also made a little ornament with the family initial that I put on the top of the package. I made it out of sheet metal and glittered up the edges for a little sparkle.
Now, for the giveaway!
Pam from PK Home Designs has a wonderful etsy shop where she makes the most
wonderful pillows and other home decorations.
She is giving away this wonderful french burlap pillow:
{front of pillow}
{back of pillow}
This pillow measures 12″ x 14″. The image measures 7 1/2″ x 6 3/4″. The image is outlined in velvet trim. The front of the pillow is done in burlap and the back done in a stunning french-style fabric that mimics the flowers on the front of the pillow.{image on the front from the Graphics Fairy}
Here’s how to enter:
- Leave a comment on this post for one entry
- My BFF’s {followers} automatically get a second entry
- Link up to this homemade gifts party for a third entry
- Blog about the Homemade Gifts Party and a fourth entry
- Go over Pam’s etsy site and let me know what your favorite item is for a fifth entry!
And Pam is giving you all an additional 10% off while this giveaway is going on PLUS if you mention tatertots & jello at checkout at her store you get an additional entry into the giveaway!
This giveaway and the Homemade Gift Idea party will be open until Friday night at midnight (MST) — so come and join the fun!
Also, each comment that you make on this post and everyone that joins in the party will be included in the drawings for the other prizes over at Simply Sweet Home!
I am excited to see all of the wonderful homemade gift ideas! Please join up and then visit everyone in the party — let’s get this party started!
Thanks for coming by!
I appreciate each of you!
XOXO
