January 8, 2013

Handmade gifts are special because ...

... much love was put into the making of the gift, whatever it may be.  

Over the holidays this year I spent a lot of time making handmade gifts for my family.  These gifts included three yarn-wrapped wreaths, a burlap table runner with lace trim on each end, decorated mason jar candle holders, a decorated embroidery hope with fabric and felt, and a big batch of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles.

I would have loved to share these projects as I went along making them, but in my attempt to finish them on time, it didn't end up working out that way.  I also didn't take many photos, which I now regret!  But I do have photos of two of the wreaths I made, a smaller sized one for Autumn's teacher, and a larger one for my sister-in-law.







And I've also included a link to the recipe I used to make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles because they were delicious!! They taste just like cookie dough, without the egg of course, covered in chocolate! 

 With Valentine's Day coming up next they would make a great gift!! Mmm...

L O O K I N G   A H E A D :

If you participate in Wordless Wednesday I'd love for you to stop anytime after 12PM US EST and link up! I love seeing what you all have to share each week :)

Thursday will be the grand reopening of my Happy Mail Party!! This time I have an awesome co-host, Leah from Lovely Life of Leah.  This is going to be so much fun!


Sincerely,


Paula

13 comments:

  1. Masshole Mommy1/08/2013

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles??? Sign me up!

    Those wreaths are absolutely gorgeous. I am not crafty, so the only kind of "homemade" gifts I've ever given have been baked treats, but I love, LOVE receiving homemade things from other people. It means so much more when you know they put their time into making something special just for you.

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  2. Julie Tucker-Wolek1/08/2013

    Your wreaths are just soooooooooooo beautiful!! I need to try those!!!!

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  3. Kera @ Nugget On A Budget1/08/2013

    Those wreaths are beautiful! I love handmade things. Stopping by from the I Love My Online Friends hop. Have a great week!

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  4. Beth1/08/2013

    The wreaths are beautiful!

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  5. HighlandFling1/08/2013

    I love getting and making home made presents, so much nicer than store bought. those cookie dough truffles look amazing too!!! YUM! xx

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  6. mail4rosey1/08/2013

    Those truffles do look a little more than delicious!

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  7. Unknown1/14/2013

    Hi Paula,

    I just finished up a yarn wreath and saw your's from Too Much Time's Linky Party. I had to check yours out and they are too cute! I love how they turned out. Your coordinating yarns and fabrics look wonderful!

    Awesome job!

    Jen @ Noting Grace

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  8. Anonymous1/14/2013

    Cute wreaths! I love the fabrics you used for the flowers!

    T'onna @ Submarine Sunday
    http://www.navywifeypeters.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-14.html

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  9. Anonymous1/16/2013

    How pretty and creative! I'm sure your family really appreciated those! Homemade gifts are DEFINITELY the best!

    Chloe
    http://rainbowsandhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/

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  10. Unknown1/16/2013

    Love the wreaths :)
    Thanks for sharing over on Tutorial Thursdays.
    x
    Natalie
    www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.com

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  11. Bree @ Twinkle in the Eye1/17/2013

    That's very sweet Paula

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  12. Julie 1/20/2013

    I love these types of wreaths! I made one for 4th of July last year. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays, Paula!

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  13. Diana of Diana Rambles1/22/2013

    The wreath is so pretty, Paula! Thanks for linking up at my Pin Me Linky Party.

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