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THEME: gifts

I'm SO EXCITED to have the chance to guest post with POV this month!!!

Here's a list of everyone involved.

Just click on each link to see a tutorial of their project.

Amy     http://amerooniedesigns.blogspot.com/     Ameroonie Designs

Gwen    http://www.gwennypenny.com     Gwenny Penny

Jonie     http://easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com/     Just Between Friends

Leanne     http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/     Organize and Decorate Everything

Michelle     http://www.alittletipsy.com/     A Little Tipsy

Caitlin (Guest)     http://caitcreate.blogspot.com/     Cait Create

Debra (Guest)     http://www.housewifeeclectic.com/     Housewife Eclectic

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For the theme "gift" I decided to do something that would make a great neighbor or co-worker gift.  I seem to always need last minute gifts for people that I didn't plan on when I did my shopping.  I also don't have a lot of extra money, so it needed to be affordable.  

The kind of gift that says 

"I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you."

I started with JUMBO marshmallows, melted chocolate chips, and sprinkles.

I melted the chocolate chips in the microwave and then dipped half of the marshmallow.

I sprinkled it with Christmas sprinkles while the chocolate was still warm.

Then I set it aside to let the chocolate harden.

I bought a white and a mocha colored dish towel at the dollar store.

Then I cut a piece of tan burlap, and a piece of white burlap.

I stenciled "Believe" on "Joy" on the other in red paint.

You can use your own creativity and style here and stencil whatever you would like.

It would also look cute with an image instead of a word.

Next I sewed the edges of the burlap onto the towel.

I didn't sew too close to the edge because I wanted to fray the burlap around the edges after I was done.

Last, I arranged the towel, marshmallow and a single packet of hot chocolate on a holiday charger (also from the dollar store).  All it needs is a cute Christmas card and it's ready to drop off to a neighbor or friend.

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