the big reveal!

back-tack gifts for Helen
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Now that Helen has received her package, I can show you all the gifts I made!

I wanted to involve all five of the senses, so here is what I came up with:

For "Gold", a very sparkly gold bracelet and a CD of holiday songs. The pattern for the bracelet is Bauble, from the Spring 2007 Knitty. Super fun and surprisingly easy to make!

"Frankincense" is a super soft cotton chenille washcloth and some "Frankincense" soap.

"Myrrh" is a banner saying "Cheers!" made from tiny embroidery hoops and some homemade mulling spices.

I packaged everything in handmade drawstring bags that can be used later on as project bags or storage. More pictures can be found here!