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Handmade Gift Ideas Linky Party!!

December 11, 2011 By 98 Comments

{{{Happy Monday}}}

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 It’s time for one of my favorite days of the year!!

It’s  Holly Bloggy Christmas Week and time for the Handmade Gift Ideas Link Up!!

This is the third year that I’ve hosted this festive event. Last year we had almost 500 gift ideas linked up. It’s so fun to see all of the beautiful handmade gifts that are linked up! Plus, it’s a great way for people to find your projects!!

I don’t there is anything better than receiving a handmade gift.

Here are a few that I have made in 2011:
Dollar Store Painted Trays, Heart Jewelry, Chevron Subway Art, Chevron Fabric Pennants, Bunting Canvas, Painted Rug, Button Necklace, Washi Tape Clock, Threaded Necklace, Etched Chevron Pitcher and Glasses, Rosette Necklace, Stenciled Pillows

And I am so excited to announce the giveaway for this party — it’s from one of my favorite shops:

UPDATE — winner is Deb from Paper Turtle.
Deb – send me an email :)

Twisted Sugar Twine are giving away a 6 Pack of their Twisted Sugar Twine {$69 value}!! 

Genuine Twisted Sugar Twine™ in color twisting Lemonade Pink, Gray Macaron, Blue Sugar, Licorice Twist, Cola Red, and Limeade.

240 Yards per spool
720 Feet
100% Cotton
4-ply
Made in USA
Eco-Friendly
Bio-Degradable
Wound on cardboard tube

{Value = $69}

There are so many things you can do with these twines!

They are great for:

wrapping presents
Making cards
Crafts
Tie them to balloons and banners
Accessories
Mobiles
Treat bags
Scrapbooking
Cake toppers
Labels
and so much more!!

Be sure to follow along with their blog for all kinds of great project ideas!!

Just link up your projects to win.

Each project = one entry. (you can link up as many as you want for more entries)

Plus, if you want an extra entry: “Like” Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook and leave me a comment here letting me know that you do.

{a winner will be announced on Monday, December 19th}


Ok, time to link up!! I am excited to see YOUR handmade gift ideas!!

{I’ll be doing a wrap up of a few of my favorites a little later in the week}

 

And, be sure to stop by the other FUN link ups this week:

(Thank you Jerri at Simply Sweet Home for putting this event together!!)

Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Christmas Recipe Party

Hosted by Nikki at Chef in Training.
Giveaway: Beanie of the winner’s choice from Sweet Kiwi Crochet

Wednesday, Dec. 14 – Christmas Craft Party

Hosted by Staci at Just Sew Sassy
Giveaway: $25 Gift Certificate from AliLilly

Thursday, Dec. 15 – Christmas Decor Party

Hosted by Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage.
Giveaway: Hot Chocolate Candle Set from Good Neighbors Candle Co.

Friday, Dec. 16 - Friday Favorites Christmas Party

Hosted by Jerri at Simply Sweet Home.
Giveaway: $25 Gift Certificate from Amy Cornwell

Grab a button and join us for a Cup of Good Cheer!!

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Thank you for your comment. I read and appreciate each one!

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Comments

  1. Stefanie says:
    January 10, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Wow! Well that was pretty much the most impressive thing I have ever seen! Thanks for always providing such great ideas!

    Reply
  2. andee eve says:
    December 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    thanks for hosting this link up & giveaway! i tried to post your button in my post but the html wasn’t working :(
    the image wouldn’t appear in the post

    Reply
  3. Kat says:
    December 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Great twine! I like them on facebook!

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth says:
    December 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Am a fan of twisted sugar twine on facebook (and now following their blog) Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. Elizabeth says:
    December 19, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I linked up a few of my hand made Christmas gifts. Hope I win me some twine :) My list of crafting things to do with twine is growing by the minute :)

    Reply
  6. Hedster says:
    December 19, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Thx for the linky party! I didn’t even know about Twisted Sugar Twine, thx for letting me know. I’ve liked them on FB.

    Reply
  7. Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says:
    December 18, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I linked up Sweet Stockings for My Boys – My first sewing attempt in 15 years!

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  8. Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says:
    December 18, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I linked up Marth-ne Salt Scrub

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  9. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says:
    December 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook

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  10. Michelle@OurWonderfilledLife says:
    December 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    linked up a colorful felt circles tree I am giving to my niece with a gift card, it’s merry and bright!

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  11. Michelle@OurWonderfilledLife says:
    December 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    liked twisted sugar twine on FB, love all the colors!!

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  12. Katt Whaley says:
    December 17, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    I linked up a Green Bubbly … Ocean inspired chainmail/ elegant Necklace and Earring set! :)

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  13. xiang lu says:
    December 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I just liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook!

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  14. Esther says:
    December 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    i like them on FB!

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  15. Jenni says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    What a fabulous group of gifts! Thank you much to everyone that shared!

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  16. thecottagemarket says:
    December 13, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    thanks so much for the great party!!! just linked to chef in training and went over and liked twisted sugar and i have to admit — i bought the 6 packs i LOVE it sooooo much and use bakers twine all the time so it seemed like the thing to do : ) you can never have too much!!!! : ) thanks again! enjoy the day! hugs…

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  17. Kelley says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Thanks for hosting Jen! Cant wait to go through all the great ideas :)

    Reply
  18. Micki says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    this is so fun! and i *like* twisted sugar twine on FB AND in real life. :)

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  19. Amanda says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    So many adorable links! So little time!

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  20. DENISE says:
    December 13, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Love your ideas!!!

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  21. Edie S says:
    December 13, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I now follow Twisted Sugar Twine on FB! :)

    Reply
  22. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I just linked up my “shabby” noel ornaments!

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  23. Kate says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I linked up a High-Tech CD Box made out of disks

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  24. Kate says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I linked up a Penguin Ornament!!!

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  25. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook!

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  26. Lindsey says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Thank you for the link party, lots of cute ideas here. Now, to find some time for crafting in the madness! :)

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  27. Katie {Sweet Rose Studio} says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I linked up a project! Thanks for hosting Jen!

    Reply
  28. worldwidemom says:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I like Twisted Sugar Twine fb page!

    Reply
  29. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I liked their Facebook page! Thanks for hosting Jen!!!

    Reply
  30. Ashley Emmett says:
    December 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    ??

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  31. Taylor says:
    December 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    i also linked up a monogrammed plate that i love!

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  32. Taylor says:
    December 12, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    i linked up my casserole carrier, which i have currently made 8 of this month! best gift ever!!

    Reply
  33. pat peele says:
    December 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I liked twisted sugar twine.

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  34. cristin @ simplified bee says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    What a great party and giveaway!

    xo,
    cristin

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  35. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    And I linked up a cereal box guitar for kiddos…I’m making one of these for my nephew :)

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  36. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Linked up a Rapunzel wig for little girls :)

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  37. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I also linked up a fort kit….

    Reply
  38. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Linked up napkin rings!

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  39. Sabrina Jackson says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I liked them on Facebook and posted two links: Etched Glass and Wooden Wall Letters

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  40. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Linked up homemade sugar cubes :)

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  41. Kristen says:
    December 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I linked up a recipe for homemade vanilla sugar.

    Reply
  42. Amy says:
    December 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I like Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook and I linked the personalized notebooks and fabric headband tutorials!

    Reply
  43. Mary @ Redo 101 says:
    December 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook.

    Thanks for the great giveaway offer.

    Mary

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  44. Mary @ Redo 101 says:
    December 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks for hostessing the party, I linked up and am linked back to your blog.

    Mary

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  45. MiMi says:
    December 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    People always have the most amazing ideas!

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  46. Rebecca Lopez says:
    December 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Already “like” twisted sugar twine on facebook! :)

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  47. Judith says:
    December 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    So many wonderful ideas and soooo little time. Thank you for hosting and posting.

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  48. Michaela says:
    December 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook!

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  49. Judith says:
    December 12, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I like Twisted Twine on FB

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  50. laura says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Jen
    I think this is the first linky party I have done even here even though I visit often. I always miss the linky parties! Darn that blogger dashboard! I linked up two fun ideas! Merry Christmas, laura@imnotatrophywife.com

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  51. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Whew! What a turn out, Jen! : ) Thanks for hosting. I’m sure it will take me all week to visit everybody!

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  52. Miss Stitch a Wish says:
    December 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love bakers twine and I use it all the time for my hangtags! I “liked” Twisted Sugar on FB! Thanks for hosting Jen, love, love, love your blog and all of the great ideas & inspiration!

    Reply
  53. nicolette @ momnivore's dilemma says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    thank you for hosting…

    now I can keep my christmas budget under wraps with all the ideas presented here…

    Reply
  54. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I like Twisted Sugar Twine on FB!

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  55. april says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    thanks for all the great ideas and the chance to win twine! who would have thought that twine could bring so much JOY!? :)

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  56. Deb @ PaperTurtle says:
    December 12, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    What a yummy selection of handmade items! I could spend all day looking at each and every one of them. Thanks for hosting this fun linky party!!!

    Reply
  57. Jenna says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I like them on FB! Thanks for the party and giveaway! :)

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  58. sue says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    great party! I’m liking the twine on FB and will be linking up a little later today! Thanks!

    Reply
  59. Heather Burdett says:
    December 12, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I wish I could link up, all I have is pics of my projects on my facebook. :( I liked them on facebook a while back. While I can;t win, I still wanted to tell you that this is an awesome giveaway anyway! :P

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  60. Jerri says:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Hi Jen! Great party! Thanks so much for hosting with me! =)

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  61. Susan says:
    December 12, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I’m liking twisted sugar on FB … I love this stuff!
    Susan

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  62. Ann-Kay says:
    December 12, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    I like Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook

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  63. Amy Tong says:
    December 12, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I’m going to make my delicious Meyer Lemon Curd with Vanilla Sugar (also home made) for gift-giving this holiday season. Everyone love receiving these Meyer Lemon Curd. :) I “Liked” Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook! Thanks for hosting such a fun linky party. I’m going to browsing around for more home made gift ideas. :)

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  64. Nat says:
    December 11, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Yay! I love that twine! I am totally liking them on facebook! :)

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  65. Summer @ Made By Munchie's Mama says:
    December 11, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I like Twisted Twine on FB

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  66. Lindsay says:
    December 11, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway & hosting such a fun party! I linked up quite a few :)
    I also liked Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook!

    Reply
  67. Sierra @ Blue Robin Cottage says:
    December 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine on FB! :)

    Reply
  68. Gramy Lura says:
    December 11, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Hello dear. How nice of you to link so many fun crafty ideas. I am still not up to doing many crafty things yet but how nice for those who are. I am just stopping by to say hello and wish you a Merry Christmas and a great new year. I hope that all is well with you and yours. Hugs, Lura

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  69. Holly says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Of course I had to link up for Holly Bloggy Christmas! Merry Christmas Jen!

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  70. Ashley Emmett says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I don’t have a blog but I would like to share my handmade gifts and enter too win. What can I do?

    Reply
  71. Jennifer says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Hey Jen,

    I linked up some stuff to the party. Thanks for hosting! I actually just wanted to say that I saw you on KSL when you did the coat refashions and I was like, “I know her! Wait… actually I have never met her before. But I read her blog!” haha. :)

    Reply
  72. Jeneen says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I liked Twisted Sugar Twine’s FB. Thank you so much for this link party!! Happy holidays!!

    Reply
  73. Virginia says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I LIKE Twisted Sugar Twine on Facebook!

    Reply
  74. Lina says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    How fun! Thanks for hosting this! :) Happy Holidays..
    Lina @ Fancy Frugal Life

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  75. Brenda A. says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I “like” Twisted Sugar Twine on facebook.

    Reply
  76. Chrissy Boerman says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    i linked up an embroidery project

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  77. Chrissy Boerman says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    liked twisted sugar on facebook!

    Reply
  78. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i liked them on facebook!

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  79. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    i linked up my anthro-inspired earrings!

    Reply
  80. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I linked up my beaded bib necklace!

    Reply
  81. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I linked up my pearl ribbon necklace!

    Reply
  82. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I linked up my sheet music necklace!

    Reply
  83. jenni says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Linked up the emergency clutch too!

    Reply
  84. jenni says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I also linked up with the Felt Hair Bow!

    Reply
  85. jenni says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Can’t wait to see all of the ideas people are going to link up! I did link up a few…
    first up – Peppermint Vanilla Sugar Scrub with Printable!

    Reply
  86. Kristin Orth says:
    December 11, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I like Twisted Sugar Twine on FB!

    Reply

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