Creative Gift "Basket"

To simplify, we try to give more family gifts

rather than individual ones.  We also prefer

giving "experiences" rather than material things--

of which, let's face it, most of us have too much.

Coming up with a creative way to give them is

probably my favorite part.

I've known for months that we'd be giving

family memberships to a nearby aquarium.   

 Goldfish crackers and Swedish Fish came to mind

and the DH came up with Lifesavers but I wanted

something to pull this one together. 

And I needed it within 18 hours.

 I've noticed that Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous 

has been posting Christmas &/or craft questions

from followers on Facebook.  How cool is that?

Help from 1,000's of other crafters.

So, to save time, I asked!

Fishbowls!  Of course!  And I had my answer

in minutes!  So grateful to those creative ladies!

I also picked up blue tinsel garland for the "water"

at the bottom of the bowl.

I wrapped them up in celophane and slipped 

red glittery leaves in the tie for a little bling.

I think they turned out great, and they seemed to

be received very well today at one family Christmas. 

How fun!  Now to start thinking on next year's!

One other gift that I can actually post...

I knitted up this wool scarf for--op!  Can't say.

I already have another one of these started, 

and a scarf for a friend's daughter.

My knitting in the round class is over and I've now

finished one hat but have another to go.

But for now, a nice cup of hot chocolate....

with just a tiny bit of Bailey's!

And, speaking of Bailey....How 'bout

George Bailey? 

Yep.  Watching it.

Isn't it truly a wonderful life?

Linking to:

A Special Christmas Soiree