Last Friday I got an unexpected Christmas treat from my workout buddy Jennifer. She made bonbons and delivered them wrapped in cellophane, looking too cute to eat, to the whole group. Made me laugh a little as I indulged that afternoon thinking that A) this came from a workout friend and B) in 6 years as a stay at home mom I've joked several times about spending my afternoons eating bonbons and I was actually doing just that. They were delish (of course, I gobbled them up before thinking about taking photo) and was reminded once again how much I like homemade Christmas gifts. Something about the time spent and thought put into homemade gifts makes them extra special. Here's just a few of my favorites over the past couple of years.
My sister Janelle made this quilt for Abby for her second Christmas. Still just as beautiful as it was 8 years ago and is on her bed every winter.
When the scarf craze caught on several years ago I jumped on board. I got the red & gray from my sis-in-law Crystal and purple scalloped one from good friend Amy. Both are hand crocheted and gorgeous!
Last Christmas my sis-in-law Bobbi Jo gave us cookie mix in a jar X 2. The cookies were terrific and now every time I drink from the glass drinking jar the mix was in I think of her.
The kids have made me some pretty cool stuff too. Last year Abby carefully painted, glittered and wrapped her Jesus Shines masterpiece for me. Honestly one of my favorite gifts last year. Aidan had some help from dad on his popsicle frame but it came from his heart.
Finally, this year I'm doing the usual gift cards for the kids teachers and bus drivers but adding our own homemade touch. The gift card holder is an upside down binder clip, covered in Christmas paper and metal clips wrapped in fuzzy yarn. It holds the gift card and then can be used as a picture or recipe card holder.
Don't get me wrong I like store bought gifts too! I'll be the first to admit I don't have the time or energy to hand make all the gifts we give this time of year. So I choose to make what I can and appreciate all that I receive. Merry Christmas!
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
How CLEVER is that gift card holder!
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