Deb made the most beautiful recipe boxes and inspired me to try some of my own. Deb is crazy about paper like I’m crazy about fabric, and when I see what she’s done with paper, it makes me want to a) copy her or b) try the same thing in fabric.
Of course, they never look as perfect as hers do, but here’s my first attempt – a Christmas gift for my sewing student:
And now I’m thinking it would have made sense to fill it with sewing stuff . . . oh well. Maybe next year. Here’s what’s inside:
Don’t you just love those chipwood letters? They’ve come in so handy. More on that in a future post.
And for my nephew who’s crazy about basketball:
And the inside. I love ModPodge!
And look what Karyn sent:
A beautiful set of paper-quilted cards. For being a supportive blogging friend. Supportive blogging friend? There is much inspiration at your blog that I can’t NOT visit! You are so kind. Karyn and I share the same affliction: migraines. But her creative drive is so strong she somehow manages to craft during a migraine. I can not. She opened up an Etsy shop recently and has sold bunches of her card sets. Thank you, Karyn!
And Lera, how do you manage to get anything done while managing your home and new baby? If I were you I fear this blog would not exist. But manage she does, folks, and she makes soap. Chocolate. Chocolate soap. Mmmmm. Delicious. I mean, delicious-smelling, since I’m not allowed to eat it.
And little wreathe snowmen. This little guy is too cute. Do you care to share where you got your itty-bitty wreathes?
On the schedule for tonight? A diaper bag. Stay tuned. 
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Love the boxes. You’ve inspried me… Like I need anything else to make between now and Christmas!
lucky you got some nice things. Blogging friends really are the best. And Linda I love your deco’d boxes! I’m sure your student and nephew will love them too. You silly (and sweet) gal!
Love those boxes! You did a great job. Sometimes it’s fun to work with things other than fabric for a change.
cool boxes!
i’m still working on the flippin’ christmas cards. urgh.
oh how i love mod podge! i love the smell, even!
Those boxes are too cool! Wonderfully done. What a great gift idea. I love the idea of doing sewing kits in them. Filling them with soaps and lotions would make them terrific hostess gifts too. Oooohh you’ve inspired me!
those boxes are too cool! it makes such a cute gift. your recipients will love them. not to mention the goodies inside.
the mini-wreaths were bought at a mom-and-pop craft store in Littlestown, PA (called Rippeons). i doubt they have a website, as the store itself is only open 2-3 days a week. the wreaths are made by “darice.” i’ve been meaning to check Michaels for them, but haven’t gone in there for awhile. if you are interested in some, i can maybe pick some up for you next time i go (although i don’t think i can make it there before christmas).
These are great! Love the snowman wreath and chocolate soap.
Fantastic boxes!
What a bunch of artists you and your blog friends are!!! I continue to admire the lovely creations from my craftless home.
The boxes are very nice! I love what you did with the inside and the extra treats will be so fun for your recipients!!!
By the way, what are some of your favorite stores??? Just wondering….. a little student was wondering.
Linda, I love those boxes! What a great idea. You are truly full of great ideas! Your are supportive and inspirational!
Wow! Those are great boxes, and a great way to wrap up some gifts.
Your boxes are super cool! Gotta seriously love that Modge Podge! And those cards are gorgeous! you’re so lucky!
Great looking boxes, what a perfect gift. Love the cards, too.
The boxes are gorgeous! mmmm…chocolate soap…how good does that look? I can almost smell it from over here!
you’ve been so busy Linda in these last few days!! And as usual you make beautiful things…
what did you use to cover the box? glue? special one?
adore your boxes, what fab presents.
Those boxes are gorgeous. I would have loved to do something like that for my kids Classical Conversations tutors. Maybe next year…