handmade gifts :: project ideas

i want to show you some of the handmade gifts i received this year for christmas.  as an artist, i try center all of my gifts to friends and loved ones around something handmade, and i truly enjoy when i am gifted with such items as well.  here are three of my favorites that ended up under my tree:

my sister-in-law made this lovely wreath.  it is wrapped in yarn and the felt flowers are pinned on.

that same creative sister-in-law also sewed this clutch.  i feel super girly when i carry it!

"cousin b" is what i call a paper artist.  her work always has a vintage feel that i love.  above, you can see the new recipe box i received as a gift from her.   i can't wait to start adding my favorites to the cards and i hope to pass this on to a daughter-in-law or a granddaughter someday.