I love Christmas! It can be such a fun time of year, filled with parties and shopping and goodies. It can also be a time of year when it’s really easy to think about all that we’d like to have. I’ve tried very hard to reverse that idea in my kids’ lives {our 24 Days of Service calendar is one way we do that} and I want them to always be looking for ways they can be a blessing to others. So when I had the chance to Share the Joy with a gift basket this week, I was really excited about it.
I went to World Market {if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll have seen this photo} and bought all kinds of goodies to create a fun gift basket for a family we know. A couple of months ago, this family lost their husband/father to cancer. Along with medical bills and grieving hearts, they’re facing their first holiday season without the man they love. I know nothing can erase that heartache but our family hoped that this little basket might at least let them know that others are thinking of them and praying for them.
I left World Market with my arms loaded and a few DIY ideas in mind. World Market has so many fun products {and such novel things for the holiday season} but I also wanted to embellish some of the things I found to make them a bit more personal.
I added red vinyl letters to some square candleholders to spell out my wish for this family …
… and added some more red vinyl to a simple white picture frame.
If I had the time, I would have mixed up a batch of my favorite cocoa but instead, I bought some of World Market’s delicious Salted Caramel Cocoa and poured it into this cute jar with a chalkboard label. {I love these jars … I’m thinking of buying some for my kitchen.}
I bought a few placemats and sewed a simple little stocking, using red placemats for the main part of the stocking and a chartreuse placemat for the cuff. I’m thinking of doing this again for some neighbor gifts … the stocking was so quick to whip up and you could fill it with candies or other goodies.
One of my favorite parts of the gift basket was this tea towel {inspiration found here}. I used a flour sack from World Market and cut strips from fabric I had in my stash then sewed them in a circle to make a wreath. I love it … I’ll be making one for myself this week!
I placed all the goodies in a vintage-looking wire basket …
… added a chalkboard sign …
Love the stickers on the picture frame – a gift basket anyone (including me!) would be thrilled to receive!
Kelly
You put together a beautiful basket! I need to get back to World Market for some more shopping!!
I love how you put this all together. It is lovely. I really like the red/black/and grey mix. Nice!
i love giving gift baskets. and i love world market. i was just there on saturday and found a ton of fun stuff for turkey day!!
What a lovely and meaningful gift for that family…brought tears to my eyes. And I love all of your DIY projects! The wreath towel is too cute!
Really Sweet and Cute Idea! Great job…so love this!
I visited World Market recently too, and they have the most gorgeous gift wrapping materials!
Wow lady, you are awesome!
-liZ
PS—I was working on dish towels this morning but mine aren’t nearly as cote as yours—I love them! Also, I’ve never been to a World Market before. We must not have them out here in my neck of the woods….
I absolutely LOVE the Ghiradelli peppermint bark – such a great choice for this gift basket!
What a wonderful basket to give to your friends in need. It’s a great combination of food and festive.
How fun to share. I wish I was closer to a World Market. & how cool they are giving a gift to charity!Come link up your post if you like on my link-party. Visiting from DearCreatives.com
Looks great! I’m posting mine today….(love your blog name, my last name is duke;)