Tuesday, December 22, 2009

c is for cookie


Every year, Roger and I like to make at least one set of handmade items to give to our families to go along with the store bought gifts. And what to make becomes a bit of a dilemma when they are all too familiar with our etsy shops. So this year, inspired once again by Bakerella, we decided to make cookie mix jars (the original post was for Cowgirl Cookies... our interpretation has more of a holiday theme). As a non-baker, this was really exciting since it makes me feel like I am sort of doing some "holiday baking"... well minus the yummy baking cookie smell. Last thing to add to them are some pretty fabric and ribbon for the jar tops. I hope one of our recipients invites us over for a cookie.

21 comments:

M.M.E. said...

This is such a great idea! Yes, I hope you do get invited over for a cookie because they look like they'll turn out well.

Mamma Pie said...

Oooooh! Yum! I want some! I love the jars!

Nicole-Lynn said...

Very cute. We're making some dry cookie mix jars as inexpensive gifts too :)

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea!

Rainy Day Gardener said...

The label makes it so perfect! Love the layers of color too!

T@PoppyPlacePdx said...

What a wonderful idea, a great new twist on a loved classic :) T.

Anonymous said...

That's a great gift idea! Sure to please :)

Penny said...

Ooh these look lovely! So beautifully presented.

Bonzai Beadwear said...

those look great!! Send one my way! heehee :)

Fern said...

YUM!

Jane said...

I love this idea! I was thinking of doing this too but have run out of time. - Maybe next year though.

Erica said...

That is a really great Idea! those look yummy!

Jenny Sue Jewelry said...

love this! i found an entire diy cookbook for gifts in a jar and can't wait for the next holiday to make them. wish i had more time this year or i would have done this instead of the commercial gifts! wonderful!

Iva Messy said...

that is super fabulous!!

readingsully2 said...

Valerie, this is really neat.

Melissa Lisbon said...

Great idea - and the colors are so festive. Are those M&Ms? Yum.

Chrisy said...

You clever thing! And they look so beautiful as well...yes they must all save a cookie or two for you!

Christie Cottage said...

I have a book of these complete with tgs. I have never made them! LOL


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Unknown said...

this is great - of course i love jars :)

Liseanne R said...

Wow that is a really cool idea! Maybe I could do a similar thing next year! I always like making my gifts, it's so much more personal.

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VeganCraftastic said...

What a cool gift, the labels are super cute too!