Craftaholics Anonymous Gift Exchange

Yesterday my gift for the handmade gift exchange was due.  I mailed it to a wonderful Mom in Idaho.  It was fun getting to make something for a stranger, though a little nerve wracking.  My challenge to myself was to not spend any money on this gift.  It isn't meant as a slight on Tami, but I think trying to work with what you have adds a new level of creativity.  You can't just get an idea in your head and go buy the supplies.  You have to figure out a way to use what you have on hand.

The flowers are a piece of gingham fabric I got at a second hand store.  The green, purple, and orange ribbons I had leftover from other projects.  The buttons came from my button collection and the flowered paper came from my scrapbooking stash.

I really hope Tami enjoys her gift and I'm super excited to get mine.  She already let me know she's running late with it, which is just fine by me.  I can't believe I got hers out on time.  I'll post pictures when I get it!