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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Christmas Gift Baskets


I've been a little elf again today!


Made some good progress on my gift basket orders!



And who says Christmas has to be red and green? 

42 comments:

  1. Aha, first, how did you know that I was thinking about you Betsy!! Scary huh. xx

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  2. Oh, pretty!
    That looks like so much fun to do.

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    1. It is a lot of fun....been doing it for over 20 years now and each basket is different. ha.

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    2. You are very talented, Betsy....
      Great job!
      I will fill the feeders tomorrow! hahaha!

      Linda♥

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  3. Pink and silver is a brilliant combination! And your gift baskets look smashing, Sunshine. I can tell you enjoy your little business and what a cute little elf you make! Santa made a good choice when he picked you!

    Admiring you from afar,
    Vincent

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    1. I like the pink and silver, too! :) And of course, being an elf is so much fun! haha.

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  4. Your studio must be a wonderful place for creativity because these are BEAUTIFUL!

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    1. It is wonderful....just to have the space! And it's the warmest room in the house...nice and cozy!

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  5. What a wonderful gift to receive!

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    1. that's what the mr. always says...that he wouldn't mind if one of them stayed home for us! ha.

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  6. Cozy, tingly... A lot going on there! Ha.

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  7. Crumbs you have been a busy bee!!
    Santa will definitely know where to come for help if his elves cannot cope.

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    1. crumbs. lol....one of those cute expressions we just don't say over here. I love it!

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  8. nice...i am digging the silver cones around the tops...you have been busy....def cool to be on the receiving end of those...

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    1. Yep, a busy bee...working away happily.
      oh wait..you aren't Pat.
      Don't have to rhyme like that.
      hahaha.....

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  9. Very nice!

    Several Christmases ago I decorated the dining room table with lime green, pink, and silver instead of the traditional colors. It was a nice change.

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    1. That sounds pretty! I do blue and silver a lot...

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  10. Sure been working away
    There at your bay
    Gift baskets galore
    Not sure who said they had to be red and green at ones shore
    Colors can vary indeed
    Nicely done at your feed

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    1. They get the Pat Hatt stamp of approval?
      Well, that is just way too cool!
      haha

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    2. haha that they do
      Very well done at your zoo

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  11. Beautiful Basket Bounty! I have never really been keen on the red/green of Christmas so I usually dilute one of the colours right out of the picture. I like white and gold, or as you, silver and blue. A bit softer on the eyes. Question.Top photo, right side of the basket, what is the green/white/pink striped thingy? Is it a lollipop? An oven mitt? A loofah? Can't quite figure it out!

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    1. It's an oven mit and it has a gingerbread cookie mix up inside it...and a little whisk attached. So cute! :)

      I'm shopping for a christmas tree online tonight. I'm in the mood for a snowy flocked one. Am I crazy? haha. I love them but wonder if I'd tire of it or be disappointed. Hmmm......more shopping is needed I think! :)

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    2. Oh, that's a cute idea with the cookie mix and whisk. Personally, I think I might grow tired of a flocked tree, although they can be very pretty for a change of pace. My tendency might be to buy a smaller, flocked tree for decoration and go with the solid green one as the main one.

      But, that said, I have been looking for a white one for years. A friend has one and I love it because the decorations show up so beautifully when it is lit. And it is not a soft leafy one but rather hard plastic branches. Does not sound very appetising the way I am describing it, but I love it and have never been able to find one like it. They have had it since the 1940s I think.

      To each his own! But, you may also want to keep in mind that flocked trees, and artificial snow in general, can be quite toxic for pets. Just a thought.

      Supposedly Cyber Monday is the day to shop online so maybe something will grab you, or me, by then! Good luck!

      xo

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    3. good points about the flocked tree. I love their vintage look and tend to gravitate toward something not as common as what everyone else has. They are a little pricey, though. Maybe one slightly smaller that could stand in an urn I saw some photos on pinterest last night that were like that. Branches wouldn't be near the floor that way, either for nugget to chew.

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  12. Hi Betsy .. love the gift baskets - they are just beautiful and so prettily put together. I rather like the look of the insides now too. Love the snow, hate the black Friday, believe your days of pie and more pie .. sound very good, and then the little elf who pops into her studio to make silvery snowy jewellery - fabulous ... I guess the men fulfil the rest of your day! Happy Thanksgiving and year ahead .. Hilary

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    1. yep...the men still take up the majority of my day! haha...but I love that, too. :)

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  13. Wonderful gift baskets Betsy, great to see you getting into the holiday mood!

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    1. Well, when the orders come in, you have to make them whether you're in the holiday mood or not! ha.

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  14. The recipients of those baskets are going to be so pleased!

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    1. I hope so! The person that ordered them wanted hat boxes filled with gourmet food. Fun!

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  15. I LOVE the pink!...one of my favorite colors! And the goodies in the baskets look so yummy. The hatboxes are such a creative idea. The one with the pink flowers looks like a set of nesting boxes that I have. Enjoy the concert and your night out!

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    1. I think I like the pink, too! A nice, fresh change!

      Dinner and concert were great...a very fun time. :)

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  16. These are beautiful, Betsy. Your attention to detail is what makes these so special!

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    1. Well, thanks. I do enjoy making them up...so fun!

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  17. I love these gift baskest.Always are amazing.
    If I could I will love have one! just lovely!Have a nice time with the Mr.:)

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    1. Yep, I'm loving the pink, too! There are, after all, pink poinsettias! :)

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  19. Nice idea and Pictures To Shop online your just Consider your one of your favorites custom gift baskets for men Specially in Valentines Day

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