I mentioned before that I participated in a gift swap this Christmas, but I didn’t really go into much detail because I decided it deserved a post of its own.
The swap was hosted by Meg at Sew Liberated, and as soon as I read the details, I knew I wanted to participate. In a nutshell, you get paired with one other person to share the details of some tradition that you maintain around the holidays. Each person is to send her partner a handmade gift, a recipe, and the details surrounding their tradition. The really fun part is getting to "meet" someone that you most likely wouldn’t meet otherwise.
My partner was Debbie, and I must say she really out did herself.
She included examples of her traditional tin can baskets, which are perfect for putting little treats in for teachers and such.
She thoughtfully provided two sweet little felt Santa bags with beaded costume necklaces for the girls and sent along some delicious lotion for myself!
For her recipe (which sounds so yummy and actually looks like something I could pull off), she has this great idea to put a magnet on the back to keep handy in the kitchen. Awesome!
And finally, my favorite, is her handmade gift: a decorative plate with this adorable snowman image on it. She even thought to send a plate stand!
I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude at receiving such a bountiful and thoughtfully conceived package.
Thanks, Debbie!
I really wish I’d seen this swap in time to participate! It looks like so much fun! I really like the idea she had of putting a magnet on the back of the recipe! Too cute!
Hi, Chrissy
You’re so welcome,, again i had so much fun doing something for somebody that I didn’t even know.. I was just as excited about mine,, I love personalized things. I’m looking forward to participating again next year.
I love that idea. You so had me at FUDGE PIE? That might as well be renamed heaven! Wishing you a very happy and healthy new year!
So cool!!!!!!