There are those that scoff, remembering the misshapen clay ash tray given . The fact still remains that a lot of love goes into the creation of a homemade gift..It's become very fashionable to make home-made gifts to give away at Christmas or take to parties. Sometimes it can be a cellophane bag of Xmas cookies , sometimes a knitted hat, mitts or socks perhaps even a personal luxury item....
This season I have tried to add these special touches with a few home made gifts.They will be used for hostess gifts , to neighbours who have done little favours for us , a little extra tuck in for broughten gifts..
First of my homemade gifts:
Lavender Oatmeal Milk bath.
pretty aren't they and oh how nice the scent! |
oatmeal ends up very finely ground |
The oatmeal was pulverized in a small grinder so hopefully won't leave residue in the bath... Dry milk powder and a bit of baking soda which also eases itchy skin are all the other ingredients needed.
Candy Cane Bath salts.
For these jars I used sea salt , epsom salt, a touch of baking soda and cranberry scent.... a little red food colouring to tint half of mixture.tilted jars and layered white and red coloured salts....Soaking in Epsom salts is said to help magnesium deficiency which account for high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, and stress-related illnesses. Sea salt is a purifier that is soothing, relaxing, and energizing.
finished |
Do you make gifts?
6 comments:
These look lovely and I bet they smell great too! I try to make something handmade for Christmas every year and encourage my daughters to as well.
Rosemary, you should sell these on Etsy! They look so pink and pretty! xo
I like homemade presents the most too, and I have been working on knitting hats and scarves for my family and friends. Much better than receiving a gift card, in my opinion. :) Your gifts are lovely.
What lovely gifts you have made for your friends and family.
Rosemary, how pleased the recipients of your lovingly made gifts will be!
I adore handmade gifts the most, too, and love to receive them. I'll be making a few things this year, mostly sewing and, if I ever get the basement cleaned out, I'll be making some stained glass whatnots, too.
Rosemary, what wonderful gifts. Who wouldn't love Candy Cane Bath Salts or a Lavender Milk Bath! I think they're a great idea.
-Lynn
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