Crafty Tuesday Gift Exchange

Earlier today the Crafty Tuesday group met at Ellyn's home for our last get-together of 2013. This month we had a Christmas gift exchange. I made a set of four ribbon napkin rings for each of the ladies.

I think they liked them!

The gifts from Trae came wrapped in a beautiful piece of material!

Inside we each found a painted & decorated chipboard initial. My "M" looks wonderful in my craft room!

Ellyn ordered us each a special necklace - mine has a camera and a little yellow flower on it. I love that this is also a reminder of the Inspiration Days Ellyn & I shared this year as we practiced our photography skills in gardens, at museums, and around town. (The other ladies' necklaces had a sewing machine since they are all sewers/quilters.)

We each received a fabulous new tote bag from Joellen - they are large enough to stash a couple of scrapbooks and they zip up to keep everything protected. (The little tube of miniature M&Ms tied on top of the package was an extra bonus!)

I know my bag will get lots of use!

Raquel put together the cutest snowman gift baskets for each of us - inside we found a pocket calendar, a candy bar, a pair of soft fluffy socks, lotion, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, and a precious sledding girl ornament.

I have truly enjoyed getting together with these crafty ladies throughout the year as we crafted together and celebrated birthdays and holidays!

Thanks ladies for the wonderful Christmas gifts - I'm looking forward to a very crafty 2014. (And, yes, I'll be sewing some, too!)