Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Homemade Gift Exchange

 This year I decided to participate in Craftaholics Anonymous gift exchange.
For those who don't know, I signed up and by randomness I receive a partner to make a gift for and send it to them.
Really FUN!

I was kinda at a loss of what to make for my partner.
I am much better at making things for people I know.
I like to make things I know they will love and appericate!
Luckily for me I have two awesome friends who just taught me how to crochet.
I am sure they wanted to tear their hair out while teaching me though.
We also had a few laughs at the way I was holding my yarn!
But in the end I learned how to do it.
 Then it dawned on me!
What girl doesn't love something pretty to put in their hair?
So I made my partner a couple of these cute and simple hairbands.
Adds a little something to any outfit.  
I think so anyway!
This wasn't the actual one I made for her.
I of course made a few for myself!

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8 comments:

  1. Tracy JNovember 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    SOOOO cute!!!! I'm a sucker for a mom of boys blog too...your boys are adorable! Now a follower! :)

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  2. Kristine@thefoleyfamNovember 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    SO lovely!! I NEED to make time to learn how to crochet! You've inspired me :) Found you thru MM's Blog Hop and looking forward to following you :)


    Kristine
    J&M's Eye Candy Blog
    J&M's Eye Candy on Facebook
    J&M's Eye Candy Shoppe on Etsy

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  3. Tracy JDecember 1, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    So maybe you can help me when I'm down.....you look great btw! Thanks for the support!

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  4. Nicole Wellon {evieLu}December 1, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Hi there!. Thank YOU for the follow!. Glad to be following you back :)
    xx

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  5. KaitlynDecember 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I haven't picked up a crochet needle in years (even though I have about 40 rolls of yarn in my closet!)- you have just inspired me! I found you through J&M's :)
    Kaitlyn
    www.sewleelaa.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Hi Mandi! New follower from the blog hop here! Thank you so much for joining us :) That headband is darling!

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  7. JacqueDecember 3, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Mandi,

    I just wanted to let you know that I've set my Soda Parlor to private for awhile. I've had issues with another blogger. I don't intend to keep it private for a long while, but I just wanted to let you know. Hope all is well with you and your family! And that you're having a wonderful Holiday Season thus far!

    Jacque :)

    P.S. If you would like to still follow my blog and keep up-to-date on what's going, please email me at preciousmoments84@gmail.com. I would love to add you to my private listing!

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  8. GianaDecember 11, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Hi,
    Thank you so much for making these for me! I love them!

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