My friend K. celebrates Hanukkah. She was telling me last week that she gives her children gifts in envelopes for Hanukkah. I celebrate Christmas. I thought I'd whip up a Christmas gift for her that she can use in her family's celebration of Hanukkah. I just had to make sure to get it done in time for Hanukkah, which starts December 8th this year. I love that we share our traditions with each other in addition to our friendship.
I started with blue felt and I drew my own envelope template on a piece of paper. I cut out 6 pieces of felt with my template. I sewed the sides of the envelope on the sewing machine.
I used a blanket stitch to edge the flap of the envelope. I then embroidered the children's names on 3 of the envelopes. My original intention was to make 8 envelopes for each child. But... time got away from me this past week. I guess I have a gift idea for K. for next year. (sheepish smile)
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What darling envelopes! Thank you for linking up the Adorned From Above Blog Hop! We appreciate you sharing with us!
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Joye & Myrna @ thebusybhive.blogspot.com
These are so cute. I love them. Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
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Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee's
These envelopes are so cute. Perfect for that Hanukkah Gelt. Love them.
ReplyDeleteYael from Home Garden Diggers
So cute! I would love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday - Tuesday) at 'Or so she says ...' Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com
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ReplyDeleteI clicked over from One Project at a Time's linky party. Love your Hanukkah envelopes They are so pretty, personal and functional. I'm sure your friend must love them. It's so nice to see bloggers sharing Hanukkah ideas along with the Christmas projects. I also share both! Would love for you to stop by!
Doreen
http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com
I've never tried doing this on my envelopes but it would be a good thing to try it out. I would make my envelopes look like this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRory, do give making the envelopes a try. They are very simple to make. If you don't do sewing, you could always use fabric glue and add trim with fabric glue. Have fun with them.
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