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I don’t know about you, but it seems like time is flying! I have had so many projects I’ve been working on and my table has been filled to the brim. I finally put the sewing machine away, but I still have a few other projects that require my attention in order to finish them.
One project I worked on recently I couldn’t show here until I attended a Christmas party on Saturday. A group of my friends were having a gift exchange and the rules were that the gift had to be handmade (love this!) and it had to cost $10 or under. My kind of challenge!
I decided to make an apron from a Simplicity pattern I’ve used over the past few years – It’s So Easy #5154. It’s great because it only requires 1 yard of fabric and it’s quick to put together. On Black Friday weekend I made a trip to JoAnn’s and picked up some black and white fabric, and also a bit of red. Black, white, and red always go together so well! I found beautiful jeweled beads at Michael’s to use as a center for a pretty sequined rosette pin, too.
I bought extra fabric when I was shopping, so after making the apron I had extra fabric and I thought a cookie mix would be a great addition to my apron. I mixed together the dry ingredients for Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies and bagged it up in a clear bag.
Using extra fabric, I made a Fabric Gift Bag cutting larger 8 inch x 15 inch rectangles. I followed the same general instructions, but adapted it a bit for the larger size. When stitching the bottom, I sewed 1 1/2 inches in from the corner. This created a wider bottom for the bag to sit on.
Once the bag was completed, I put my cookie mix bag inside and folded down and inside about 3 inches of the top of the bag. I tied the bag shut with ribbon. You could make your bag shorter by approximately 3 inches, but I liked the way it looked once it was folded down and tied.
The last thing I did was create a black and white tag with the cooking instructions for the cookie mix. Feel free to print out a copy to attach to your cookie bags. I also found pretty black and white cardstock to glue onto the back, just to dress it up a bit.
Isn’t it a cute set? I love how it all coordinates. This would be a lovely gift idea for a baker in your family. It would work well at anytime of the year!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I love hearing from you so please feel free to comment or leave a question in the comment box. I look forward to hearing from you!
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This is an excellent gift. I am pinning this as it would make an excellent present for all my nieces next year. Thanks for sharing such a creative idea. Cheers.
It does make a perfect gift and I’m sure your nieces will love it. Thanks so much for stopping by, commenting, and also pinning! Merry Christmas!
This is a nice gift – love the reusable bag, and who doesn’t like cookies?! Dropping by from Met Monday.
It did make a nice gift as a set together. I thought it was fun to match the bag up and it can always be re-gifted. :) Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love this! I have run out of time for this year, but WILL be doing this for next year! Great gift set :)
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Visiting you from the Project Inspire link party. I love this idea! I’m pinning it and hope to make these sometime! Thanks!
What a very pretty gift, I know I’d be happier to bake if someone made me some cookie mix and a beautiful apron to wear
I agree – having a pretty apron to put on before beginning kitchen duty definitely makes it more fun! :) Thanks for stopping by!
I love this Laurie! Just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring you in my Christmas Projects Round Up tomorrow. I would love for you to stop by and check it out!
Hugs,
Katie
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Thanks so much, Katie, and I’m thrilled to be featured! I will stop by and check it out. Have a good evening!
what a special gift…. This is perfect for the gift exchange. Lucky recipient!
hugs x
Crystelle
Thanks! I think it was the most fun gift exchange I’ve ever been involved in. The ladies, even the non-crafty ones, went out of their way to make beautiful gifts and they were all wonderful. I think the gal that ended up with th apron and cookie mix was pretty happy! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
What a beautiful gift! Thank you for the idea, stopping by from Pin Me!
I really thought it turned out cute. I’m thinking I need to do more with black, white, and red – it’s so classic and I just love the finished look. Thanks so much for stopping by from Pin Me! Have a wonderful afternoon!
Very nice!!
Thanks, Diana! I love how it turned out, too. :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Too cute! What a great idea to give an apron with the cookie mix. Love it!
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Thanks! It was a fun gift to give. I am in love with the black fabric with red ties. They have such a classic look. I know it was a fun gift to receive, too!