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Friday, December 9, 2011

Little Gifts

I needed some little thank you gifts for the boys' church helpers and teachers. I found these little bottles of hand soap shaped like fruit and thought they were really cute. But...they were kind of boring! So I got out my glue gun, ribbon, tiny ornaments and bits of dried berries and leaves. After a little makeover, I think they look much more special, don't they?
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And, shhh...don't tell anyone that I only paid $1.50 each. You can't beat that, can you! They look much more festive now. I wouldn't mind getting one myself!
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  1. JillDecember 8, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Your beautiful touches make them look very expensive. Well done!

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  2. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    lovely gifts Betsy!

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  3. The Silver FoxDecember 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    You really have a fantastic eye. Well, two of 'em, actually, but you know what I meant! :) Seriously, it's amazing what touches you add to things that helps them realize their potential. (And I'm not just talking about little knick-knacks...)

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  4. *Reading Between the Lines*December 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    You are talented!
    I try to "pick out" things I would like myself for a gift.8~)

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  5. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    thanks, everyone...and Silver, that was especially sweet. :)

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  6. The Silver FoxDecember 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I can't be a mean old s.o.b. all the time, I guess.

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  7. Brian MillerDecember 8, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    nice...like what you did with the ribbons and the berries...

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  8. Brian MillerDecember 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    you might want to keep an eye on your eyes....around silver you know...haha

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  9. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    And here I thought he had a thing for green eyes...oh wait...Brian, aren't yours green? lol....

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  10. MariDecember 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Very cute - I think anyone would be thrilled to get them!

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  11. The Silver FoxDecember 8, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, green eyes are nice, but it's the entire woman that counts. And as you stand there, close enough to enjoy the scent of her perfume, it doesn't matter what color eyes you're staring into.

    Just sayin'.

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  12. Old KittyDecember 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Awww they're now works of art! Take care
    x

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  13. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Well, I hope she knows how lucky she is, Silver...and I hope you know what color her eyes are by now. ha. :)

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  14. The Silver FoxDecember 8, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    She? What makes you think I was talking about anyone specific? In fact, that was a reworked line from a recent story: "Still enjoying the scent of her perfume, I slowly stood again and looked my little angel in the eyes.... those gorgeous brown eyes."

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  15. bright starDecember 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Smashing gifts and the moon photo is stunning! lol Angela

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  16. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Thanks, Angela! The moon photo is fresh off the camera! ha.

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  17. RebeccaDecember 8, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Very cute Betsy! I wish I had some of your creativity. I mostly copy others. :) Silver is admiring Brian's eyes? What???? :)

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  18. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    What nice moon Betsy:)

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  19. RoyDecember 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Oooh! Nice moon pic, Betsy! I think I need to look outside and see what our sky looks like.

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  20. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks, Roy! Our sky is all hazy now..like we might get snow. I think I caught it clear just at the right moment!

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  21. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Betsy now the moon look like yours (he,he) but I see more small:))

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  22. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Gloria ~ yeah, it's farther up in the sky now...I took it early and also used my zoom lens. Pretty, huh....almost full!

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  23. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    yeah betsy I think you used the zoom you have a wonderful camera I know by your pictures, are beautiful always, if you see mine, maybe you laugh, atime the kids used so you can imagine like is now:)

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  24. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Gloria ~ are you kidding? Your camera takes wonderful photos..that's what I first noticed about your blog..the gorgeous photography! :)

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  25. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Yes is true betsy the kids used to videos too, at school you know, I have to stick with tape!!! really, well anyway I love my camera Betsy(lol)

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  26. RebeccaDecember 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Ok, since you're talking about them--I'm looking for a new camera. Betsy, Gloria, what would you recommend?

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  27. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oh Rebecca I think Betsy know more about, anyway mine is a NIKON and is nice...until the twins used a lot!, is OK, I dont consider these things personal and the kids know, :)

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  28. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    The nice of my NIKON is easy to use and take nice pictures:)

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  29. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Rebecca ~ if you don't want to spend too much, my previous camera was a Canon Quick Shot. It had nice features and did really well.

    If you want to spend a little more, I now have a Nikon CoolPix. It has a larger zoom.

    But it can't do anything near what Christian or Anita's cameras can do. ha.

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  30. Pat HattDecember 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Delight to my ocd senses today
    Getting all festive in keeping the germs away
    You can't beat that
    It would even be enjoyed by the cat
    As the dumbie would eat everything off
    Then go about and cough...haha
    A full moon too
    Now if only it was blue
    Then I could use many references with that
    Still great new what? 50th header at your mat..haha

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  31. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Pat ~ yep, I'm fickle with the headers, I will admit
    That probably causes the Cat to have a fit!
    But at least the post is about keeping clean
    So you can't be too mean!
    lol....
    no blue moon
    not even a cow jumping over like a loon.

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  32. RebeccaDecember 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Ok, maybe I just need photography classes. Embarassingly enough I have the same camera as you do Betsy. Why do your pictures look SO GOOD, and mine look..........:(

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  33. Gloria BakerDecember 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Rebecca Listen My first pics wwere not so good but know I learne , psst! you dont need clases, all we can, he,he :))
    Cameras now are amazing, if you need some help mail me:)

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  34. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Rebecca ~ you have a Coolpix? OK..then it's your editing. Do you use Picasa or anything like that? It's free..and really easy...just download it from Google or whatever.

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  35. WandaDecember 8, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Oh my goodness....Betsy those are darling, and I just remembered I have a glue gun somewhere...I must find it!!

    I know the boy's helpers will adore those gifts.

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  36. Pat HattDecember 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    No dish running away with a spoon
    Could add the cow in as a cartoon..haha

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  37. Betsy BrockDecember 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Pat ~ maybe the cow could be friends with the goat in the tree
    now wouldn't that be too funny!
    Whiskers was on the roof today
    scoping out the neighborhood at her bay.
    ha.

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  38. jerzey72December 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    nice you have a Creative touch.
    Followed

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  39. Christian - Modobject@HomeDecember 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! I love them!!!

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  40. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 8, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Very pretty work, Betsy! You made them look like expensive boutique items and I'm sure they will be appreciated by all who receive them.

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  41. TannaDecember 9, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Great job, Betsy! You have a magic touch! blessings ~ tanna

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  42. The Silver FoxDecember 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Love the new header. Thanks for the moon!

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  43. SueannDecember 9, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Perfect and beautiful! They are going to love them!!
    Well done
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  44. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    beautiful beautiful, lovely gifts, very pretty and I LOVE LOVE that moon shot, did I tell you how much I LOVE the moon shot, lol!!!

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  45. Betsy BrockDecember 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    thanks, laurie! I'm loving the moon shot, too! ha.

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  46. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    they are so cute! I love the special touches you added.

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  47. CrystalDecember 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Little touches always mean the most! Beautiful. :-)

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  48. KimDecember 9, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Excellente!

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  49. jennyfrecklesDecember 9, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    The moon pic is fantastic, as are these gifts. I wouldn't know what to do with a glue gun. Would end up shooting myself!

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  50. ZuzanaDecember 12, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, these are gorgeous, you are such a talented lady.;))
    xoxo

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  51. MichaelJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    They are brilliant gifts and so well arranged again too. you are clever.

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