Simply Christmas has been all about putting the homemade and home baked back into Christmas and it has given me great joy to not only give homemade but to receive homemade too. I thought you might like to see some of these gifts. . . both given and received.
This is a gift I gave to some friends this week and as it has already been opened I can show you. . .
. . . a set of Faith Blocks for a Christian family.
I received this gorgeous green linen stocking yesterday from my beautiful friend Vikki at Sew Useful Designs. It was full of crafting goodies too!!
If the stocking looks familiar it is because Vikki gave a guest post tutorial on how to make this stocking right here at Simply Christmas on Wednesday. She also has one to give away over on her blog Sew Useful Designs, so pop on over before the GIVEAWAY ends on Christmas Eve.
Also in the post this week was this very sweet ad useful lingerie bag from my blogging buddy Kris from Tag Along Teddies. It is SO me too!
How’s this for an original homemade gift. . . Kelly who is one of my students makes her own ice cream every week, so she made a tub for us and put it in a Christmas tin. We’ve already done a taste test and I must say it is the creamiest and yummiest ice cream I’ve ever tasted. . . .mmmm.
Another one of my students, Kylie, made this lovely prim style lavender bag for me. Kylie also makes her own aromatherapy oil blends and this sachet came with one of her lovely bottles of oil.
How happy am I . . . something made by hand and given from the heart is the best and most treasured gifts to receive.
I’ll be back tomorrow with the wrap up of the Inspiration Friday party.
3 sleeps to go! . . . . Hugs ~ Kerryanne
clare's craftroom says
You have been spoilt and deservedly so . Have a great Christmas Kerryanne xx
shez says
lovely post Kerryanne and merry xmas.xx
ΕΥΓΕΝΙΑ says
I liked so much all the gifts, made with love and care!! Kisses, Evgenia.
Sandra says
Have a safe & happy Christmas to you & yours. all the best for 2012. See you in the new year. take care. LUV XXX
Linda Lilly Cottage says
Oh I love all the gifties you received, they are perfect for you, as for that amazing present you created it is stunning!! What a lucky family to receive that gorgeous set of blocks and might I also say your photography is also fabulous!!
Aahh you are so talented!
Kiss Noises Linda
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
oh my the faith gift is just outstanding!!!! a gift for the ages for SURE!!!!! thank you for sharing it with us — sending holiday hugs to you and yours!!!! : )
chillin with Quillin says
the gifts are so lovely, and awesome that they were hand made, thats a true christmas, means much more comming from the heart!!!
Merry Christmas !!!
Paula
Michelle says
Love all the pressies, especially your beautiful faith blocks-gorgeous! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Michelle.
Christine M says
You have received some lovely gifts. I love the Faith Blocks.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage says
Wonderful gifts…given and received! I’m really glad to see the shift to homemade, home baked – the way it used to be. 😉
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday this week, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Sandy Ang says
Your friend must have loved it !
kelly says
Some lovely gifts, Kerryanne. I love receiving homemade items.
Merry Christmas
Kelly
Lori says
I absolutely love the Faith block Nativity…Do you sell these? I hope so cause’ I NEED one! God bless you, and Merry Christmas, Lori
Anna Rosa Designs says
Hi Kerryanne,
What a lovely bunch of hand and heart made gifts given and received there.
You deserve them with all the hard work and time you’ve put into simply christmas.
wishing you and your family a very merry festive season.
Festive hugs,
Anna