Every year I tell myself I’m going to start early on Christmas gifts next year.
And I do.
I really do.
I start.
But somewhere along March or April…
other things begin to crowd out the unfinished gifts list…
Sooooooo………..
I’ve been working hard on Christmas gifts for friends and family…
Some I’ve made using photography, some are sewn, some are quilted, and some are beaded…I can only post a few pics from the ones that have already opened their gifts, but I can’t wait to show you in the coming weeks, all the different fun projects.
For now, here are a few beaded gifts I had fun making…
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This green and gold set was for a friend. I just loved her reaction when she opened her little gift box. That’s really what makes it all worth the time and effort – knowing they liked it and will enjoy wearing it.
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This pink & silver & clear set was fun to make, too.
I use glass beads because I like the feel of them.
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I tie them together with some ribbon and tulle.
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These blues feel great…they’re a nice heavy glass and have the look of stone.
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I’ve made some others, but those will have to wait because they won’t be opened until Christmas day, along with other sewn handmade gifts which I can’t wait to show you as soon as their recipients have opened them! 🙂
The rest of this week I won’t be working on crafts or gifts any more… Now it’s time to stop and enjoy the friends and family that come to visit, and to cherish the FaceTime calls with precious ones that live in other places. I’m so thankful that we can see them even if it’s on the computer screen. Their dear faces, smiling at us. We’ll soon see them, too, in the next few weeks and months.
Take time to enjoy your loved ones this week. Time is the greatest of gifts, anyway.
Happy Christmas week!
Daisy
A Daisy Garden 
Wow those gifts are gorgeous, I especially love the green and gold, you are so talented. Your friends will be thrilled to receive such beautiful jewelry. Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year. Homemade gifts are the best.
Thank you! And a wonderful Christmas and New Year for you, too!
You are so talented! Just love your jewelry. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! And Merry Christmas!! 🙂
Your beadwork is very pretty, Daisy! Lucky friends!
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Thanks, Laura! Have a wonderful Christmas! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing these with us! I want to make gifts too, but am not there quite yet. You inspire me! God bless and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Debbie!
Lovely jewelry! Can’t wait to see the rest of your creations. Merry Christmas to you!!
It takes time, but I’m really enjoying making the different gifts. Have a Merry Christmas!
Your recipients are very lucky to get such beautiful gifts. I personally always prefer something hand-made.
Thank you, Lillian! It’s always fun to make something that you know they’ll like. 😊
Beautiful gifts! happy holidays.
Wha fun that you showed us thee Daisy! Those green beads are gorgeous– I’ll bet people loved opening these gifts. Homemade gifts mean more… Our grand-girl Maryann made us lumpy & pretty gifts in her ceramics class and drew a cute book for her new baby cousin. Loved seeing all these. Waiting for more…