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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

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Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Dec 31 2011 :  07:44:03 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I am looking for fresh gifting ideas for 2012. So far I have:

-homemade vanilla extract in 1/2 pint jars
-truffle mold ornaments, and other new ones
-sets of thank you cards made with wallpaper scraps and boxes of envelopes
-another crochet lap blanket for one person
-homemade bath salts in a recycled, plastic, cheese bottle (still seeking a recipe to make this with my garden lavender)



I would love fresh ideas.

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Edited by - FieldsofThyme on Jan 04 2012 08:03:46 AM

GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl

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Gail
Hutchinson Minnesota
USA
Posted - Jan 01 2012 :  09:08:15 AM  Show Profile  Send GailMN a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Great Idea! Will you share the recipe for the homemade vanilla extract, or is it on your blog?

Happy New Year!

Farmgirl Sister #506
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 02 2012 :  05:10:54 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I found a recipe here:

http://www.sbcanning.com/2011/03/kelsey-nixon-is-cooking-in-jars.html

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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl

907 Posts

nancy
fernandina beach florida
USA
Posted - Jan 02 2012 :  05:50:36 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you for your ideas about the use of the Christmas cards. Love your blog.

Nancy

Laughing is good exercise. It is like jogging on the inside.
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl

212 Posts

Gail
Hutchinson Minnesota
USA
Posted - Jan 02 2012 :  05:53:27 AM  Show Profile  Send GailMN a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Thanks Kristina!

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 02 2012 :  09:36:39 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mommy and me apron project (for young boys)

...sharing an idea
http://www.hobbylobby.com/project_inspiration/project_detail.cfm?projectId=825

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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm

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Laurie
Montrose CO
Posted - Jan 04 2012 :  09:06:50 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Kristina, since you have lavender make lavender honey.

1/4-1/3 cup dried lavender buds
1 cup honey

Combine in a jar with tight fitting lid and let stand, turning the jar upside down once in a while. After a week, sieve the buds and it is ready to use.

Laurie

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

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Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 04 2012 :  11:55:16 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Laurie,
That's a wonderful, and useful, gift idea.

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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl

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Megan
Wisconsin
Posted - Jan 04 2012 :  2:57:22 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Kristina, something I want to try this year is giving either homemade cookies, or a cookie in a bag gift where you put a recipe for cookies (or cake, or any pastry!) in a cute bag along with all the measured out ingredients. I heard that one a while back, just never tried it before!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan

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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl

498 Posts

Pam
Manitoba
Canada
Posted - Jan 04 2012 :  5:23:05 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have found so much on Pinterest that I want to try to do! (And that is another reason to start right shortly! Like in February/March! Even though everyone thinks I'm crazy lol).

I'm not sure how to do links, so I'll just put what it is & then the link afterwards.

~Ribbon bookmarks (for hardcover books and/or special books) http://knucklesalad.com/super-simple-ribbon-bookmark/
~Felt Heart Corner bookmarks http://simple-serendipities.blogspot.com/2011/12/felt-heart-bookmarks.html
~paper clip ribbon bookmarks http://alteredtoperfection.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-03-03T21%3A48%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=7
~Snowflakes & crocheted kids hat-lovely! http://www.snowcatcher.net/2011/10/snowflake-monday_31.html
~Felt Owls - adorable! http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/hoot-felt-owls-styrofoam-balls/
~Fabric Shower Curtain http://www.allfreesewing.com/Home-Dec-Sewing/Anthropologie-Smoldering-Hues-Shower-Curtain/ct/1#
~kitchen scrubbies http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/08/kitchen-scrubby.html
~pot holder/hot pad http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/ckc-pot.html?r=1
~star dishcloths http://missabigailshopechest.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-star-dishcloths.html
~waterless snowglobes http://tidymom.net/2011/waterless-snow-globes-tutorial/

Some of my ideas already in place are making a tablecloth & placemats & napkins for my Mom's table, crocheting a care bear, some amigurumi animals, curtains for my cousin's living room, some homemade hot chocolate mix. Not sure what else I'll think up (or see on Pinterest!) to make for next Christmas.

Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself.

"When I grow up, I want to be dirt." seen on a box through construction in Wyoming 2010
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 06 2012 :  05:39:07 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Pam, I just took a look at the ribbon bookmarks....so easy and beautiful.

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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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GayleLorraine
Farmgirl at Heart

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Gayle
Sayre Pennsylvania
USA
Posted - Jan 10 2012 :  09:00:13 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote


I would like to make some outdoor ornaments for birds using bird
seed, peanut butter, etc. Anyone have any ideas as to what all to use, types of ornaments, etc.

Thanks kindly.
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 10 2012 :  10:21:43 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Gosh....we made those when my girls were in Brownies. I can't remember what we did. I think we used pine cones to make ours. It will be interesting as to what other farmgirls have to share.

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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

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From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2693 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
Posted - Jan 10 2012 :  4:14:05 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
On pintrest they have been showing ones made with just cookie cutters, or molds-like soap/candy molds, bird seed and knox geletin. Do a google and you will probably find a lot of those. For us we are going to smear pine cones with peanut butter and roll in bird seed! lol



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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 12 2012 :  05:24:15 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You know....we have have only used peanut butter and seeds too. Not sure.


Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm

4508 Posts

Kristina
NW Ohio
USA
Posted - Jan 24 2012 :  10:09:39 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
well...I know my "unfinished" list is long this year, but I'm adding handmade jewelry to my gifting list for Christmas. I used to make all kinds of stuff years ago, so I'll be back at it now.

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
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