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I managed to make some gifts for fmaily and friends from my garden this year. Some early-flowering plants went to seed last week, so I gathered the seeds and made little packages of them with watercolour labels. And lavender I dried a couple of weeks back made some nice little linen sachets, a bit like these

And lastly, some packs of collaged cards were put together late at night – the pictures were but from an old and falling-apart gardening book.

First day of school holidays today- I won't lie and say it's not a culture shock for both parent and children. Luckily we have lots of young neigbours nearby so the children just run as a pack through the houses. Hope your holidays are treating you well so far.

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11 responses to “gardeny gifts”

  1. coco Avatar

    nm~m, your photos are certainly wonderful treats to my soul. it makes me want to start gardening, crafting, drawing etc many activity…
    i was feeling sick this morning, but thanks to your post, it makes me want to get up and move around now. thank you thank you melissa

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  2. betsy Avatar

    These are such beautiful thoughtful gifts, Melissa! So lovely.

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  3. Emily Avatar

    There are so many lovely ideas and inspirations on your blog, Melissa! Thank you 🙂

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  4. Mary Beth Avatar

    I just pinned this post, Melissa. You are rocking the homemade gifts this year! I’m making note of this for next year. Of course yours are way more beautiful than anything I would come up with . . .

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  5. shaheen Avatar

    What heart warming gifts. I love that they are so personal.

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  6. Francesca Avatar

    These are so lovely, Melissa.

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  7. Rowena Avatar

    Inspiring envelopes! Mine are just plain white ones, with a scrawl to say what they are (if I remember in time). Just wanted to say thank you, my fabric arrived in the mail today and it’s lovely. Also the postage stamp is very pretty. I have some old Needlework magazines from the 1960’s if you’re interested once you’ve got your move done? Let me know, and have a very happy Christmas. x

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  8. rachelle Avatar

    So glad you’re moving closer. I always have lots of things that I want to give you and keep thinking I’ll pack a suitcase (!) and wait for someone heading your way. Now I can just drop them off. You’re gifts are by far the best I’ve seen. Love them.

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  9. Carol Avatar

    What a wonderful idea, beautiful gifts.
    Carol xx

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  10. Sweet Living magazine Avatar

    Wow. That’s such a lovely idea. They’re gorgeous.

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  11. Charlotte Avatar

    Oh wow I so love the seed packets!!

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