So one of the Christmas traditions I think is important is that of homemade Christmas gifts. The amount of effort and time that goes into each homemade gift I have ever received has always meant a lot to me and it's something that I would like to pass along to those that I love. So this year I am holding "Liane's First Annual Homemade Christmas" for my closest friends. Some of them were not so keen on the idea of making gifts for each other but as the date draws closer to the party I am amazed at what I am seeing being made by my friends. I knew they were talented but they are going above and beyond what I thought they would... it's going to be a great night!
Of course the problem with being the hostess of the Homemade Christmas party is that I feel like my gifts have to be completely stunning, I'm going for the "You made that?!?" reaction when they each open their gifts....it's a tall order when you are as picky as I am.
So I have been searching around the internet looking for some fantastic ideas and here are the two finalists. I won't reveal what I made until after the party as I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise for the girls, and knowing me I will change my mind at the last minute and make something completely different than the original plan. PS if you click on the links for each item the original blog post with instructions will appear.
1. DIY Luminaries
I found this idea on Hip Hostess and absolutely love it. I think they would be so pretty all glowy on your coffee table. Pretty time intensive I think but well worth it in the end.
2.Hot Chocolate on a Stick!
I found this recipe over at The Givers log and think it would be lovely in a package with a Christmassy mug and some homemade sugar cookies!
