One of the things I enjoy most about the holidays is exchanging gifts with loved ones. And now, thanks to the Winter 2011 edition of the
Handmade Gift Exchange at Craftaholics Anonymous, you can add exchanging gifts with strangers to that list as well!
My exchange partner was Ana, a Brazilian woman who moved to Manitoba after marrying her Canadian husband. Brr, I think I may have tried to persuade hubby to move to Brazil instead. Ana blogs at
Tropical Momma -- check her out there or on Facebook, where you can see more of her
Custom Art!
In any case, Ana said she liked the colour leaf green, so I went through my stash and found some leafy green yarn (I actually went to a friend's house and matched it against some of her houseplants!), and knitted up a little scarfette. You've seen this pattern from me before
here. It's one of my favourite patterns to make.
Ana also has a young daughter, so I made her a quick crayon and notepad roll. I keep one of these in my bag for use in waiting rooms, restaurants, etc. Keeps the kids amused, and is easy to carry around. Hope she likes it!
And now for the really good stuff...this piece of Christmas gorgeousness is what she sent me! I love it! It arrived this morning, just in time for decorations starting to go up at our house. Thanks so much, Ana! Your work is great and I will treasure it.
you are so sweet to stick in something extra for her daughter! I love the scarf you made. that shade of green is such a happy color!
ReplyDeleteSo much handmade goodness in this post. I love it all. I think it is great you participated in the exchange - that scarf pattern is really lovely, and what a great pop of colour. Have a great weekend Tanya.
ReplyDeleteI love what you sent her Tanya! That scarf is so pretty!! And the piece of artwork she sent you is just precious! What a lucky girl you are! Angie xo
ReplyDeleteLove the shade of green you chose. That is so neat about the gift exchange. Will definitely have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful gifts, both the gifts you gave and that lovely piece you received! :) This was my first time participating in the exchange; such fun! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteTanya, as I told you before, I cant wait to wear the scarf. Have a great day. Claire will have tons of fun with the crayon holder. :)
ReplyDeleteLove how your scarf turned out. It's so fun to knit those keyhole type scarves.
ReplyDeletewhat lovely gifts. and the green color is looking so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSend gifts to Pakistan from Australia
Send gifts to Pakistan from Australia
Send gifts to Pakistan from Australia