flashback: 2010

It's hard to believe these great gifts were from a year ago; time sure does fly!

wrapping ideas

A few ideas in case you are stumped on how to wrap your awesome handmade gifts!

Confetti Wrapping

Paint Chip Boxes

Yarn Wrapped Boxes

flashback: 2008

These are just half of the gifts swapped back in 2008!

Just about one month to go for 2011; are you ready?

need an idea?

Washi Tape Magnets via Twirling Betty!

idea help

Make a wrap bracelet via Honestly...WTF

flashback: 2007

Just five short years ago we celebrated the first Midwest 12 Days gift exchange!

{I apologize for the missing photo; I didn't seem to take a picture of my own gift}

I know I still have and use every gift (well, except the candy; I ate that)!

2011 Twelve Days

It's hard to believe that this is our fifth year celebrating friendships and handmade gifts via our Midwest 12 Days gift exchange!

2007 was our first year; we started off with one group of 12. In 2008 the blog was born and we expanded into two groups of twelve. 2009 saw us grow into four group, which proved to be too much to handle so we went back to one group for both 2010 and 2011!

Over the next few weeks we'll be taking some trips down memory lane with mosaics of past exchanges and we'll also try to inspire you with some new ideas for this year!

Kicking things off is this cute bookmark tutorial from little lovelies by allison!

day 11 group 2

Dawn made soap. I have already opened the green grass scent. I wish you could smell how good these scents are...Thanks Dawn.

group 2 day 10

liz sent along this little bundle of baubles. I have been wearing this ring non-stop. Thanks Liz!!!

Day 9 group 2

Lisa sent along these pictures for day 9. I have this darling flower on my coat already. Thanks Lisa!

Group 2 Day 8

yum, yum, clementine clove coffee liqueur. I am going to bring this over to my sister's holiday party. Thanks Beth L. Love the packaging!

Group 2 Day 7

Snowflakes are flurrying around and this one showed up on day 7. This delicate snowflake was sent by Jodi. Thank you!

Group 2 Day 6

Angela, this is making me think about summer in the middle of the cold-gray winter. What a darling garden apron and seed packet. I thank you and so does my bare yard.

Group 2 Day 5

Becky sent these festive feathered headbands...love the crystal detail. I put this one on immediately. Thanks Becky!!!

Group 2 Day 4

it's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. This cinnamon stick adorned votive nestled in pine greenery smells wonderful. Thanks Anne!

group 2 day 3

Erin sent us this fun headband perfect for holiday parties. Glittery buttons that sparkle sewn to an elastic band...Thanks Erin.

Group 3 - Day 4

This sweet little pouch came in handy as I was going out.... Thank you Kara!  The perfect size for lip gloss keys and ID. 

Group 3 - Day 3

This Snowflake Garland is my new favorite thing!  Im still looking for the perfect spot.  Thanks Tasha!

Group 2 Day 2

Yo, Yo, Yo...Merry Christmas from Iowa. (Jessica...I hope you weren't waiting to blog this. If so, delete and add your own) If you only knew the story of a dog named Lucy and the needle Jessica used to sew these...

Group 2 day 1

Day 1...let the unwrapping begin. Melissa made these darling accordian folded books. Love the ribbon.