Monday, December 20, 2010

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Well, my Kitchenaid mixer got a workout this weekend! I made 12 batches of cookies and baked seven loaves of pumpkin bread. Yum!! I've already given a bunch away, but the rest are here waiting to be eaten. I'm trying to be good, but... :)

I also made some gifts to give some people at work. I love making chocolate covered pretzles because they are so easy. Just melt, dip and sprinkle! Usually I put them in cellophane bags, but this year, these mason jars were on sale so I scooped up a few. I'm glad I did. The added ribbon, berries and flowers really dressed them up.




The poinsettias, flower center and leaves are Prima. I goth the berries at ACM, also on sale. I tied the ribbon on the jar and hot glued everything else on.



Can't wait to give these away!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. :)
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13 comments:

  1. Audrey PettitDecember 20, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Wow, how beautiful this looks, Anabelle! I love to make chocolate covered pretzels at Christmas, too. It's one of my standards each year, and I give it away to the neighbors. Haven't gotten to it this year yet. ;0
    I tend to make the bigger pretzels, but now after seeing how great they look in the mason jar, I might have to rethink things. Your jar is absolutely gorgeous. Love the big ribbon and the berries added to those yummy Prima goodies.

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  2. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    What a great and quick last minute gift idea. Love these Anabelle

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  3. cnelsonDecember 20, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    love those dressed up mason jars! fab!

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  4. Ivana CamdzicDecember 20, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Wow! This is beautiful, Anabelle! And yummy!

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  5. DebbieDecember 20, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Oh so GOR-JUS, Anabelle :) Your friends are very lucky to have you giving such lovely, handmade from the heart gifts this season!!!

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  6. Sarah MullanixDecember 20, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    beautiful!

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  7. Danielle FlandersDecember 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    gorgeous! anyone would be excited to get this!

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  8. Patty O'MalleyDecember 20, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Love the gorgeous ribbon and embellishments. Of course, the pretzels look delicious!

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  9. RomyDecember 21, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    They'll all be thrilled with these wonderful gifts. It is simply fabulous.

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  10. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorDecember 21, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Gorgeous, yet simple and do-able! And those homemade yummies inside look scrumptious!

    Have a moxie fab holiday, Anabelle! Mwah! :)

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  11. WinterDecember 21, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    So pretty! You make me want to bake something so I can wrap it pretty! :)

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  12. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    This is a beautiful idea! I can recycle some jars and won't have to buy anything to wrap them in! Thanks for the idea!

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  13. Kiss of WhimsyDecember 23, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    These are beautiful! I hope they are appreciated, my jaw would drop if someone gave this to me!!

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Thanks for your lovely comments! They make my day. :)