Parchment, twine, sealing wax, rubber stamps, old book pages
Once the holiday music begins in November most people seem to cringe. Not me. There is something about hearing the Charlie Brown classic “Linus & Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi that always makes me smile. Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby make me want to pull out my cookie press while Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin inspire cocktails for festive evenings with friends. For me, holiday music creates a sense of nostalgia. It’s a feeling that gives me a gentle tap on the shoulder to say, “Get busy, Linda. You need to make a few things for those special people on your list!”
Stitched linen bags, rubber stamps, branches, mail collection stamps.
Perhaps some of you have that surge of overwhelming gratitude each year? A certain feeling which inspires your giving season?
In the spirit of season’s past, I wanted to share a few of my favorite little handmade gifts, including handmade linen bags for small accordion books, jars of homemade fudge sauce (my grandma’s secret recipe), and yummy cinnamon and caramel chews in a sweet chocolate favor box. All, of which, have a classic feel thanks to my favorite PS rubber stamps!
Chocolate favor box, paper, small branch stamp.
I hope these thoughts help you find your own inspiration to create. ‘Tis the season for handmade treasures!
Season’s Greetings!
–Linda
PS colors: paper bag & persimmon
Latest fave: 2011 Paper Source Booklet Calendar