Christmas is About Giving

I think we can all agree that the old saying "It's Much Better to GIVE Than To Receive" is SO true.  Christmas is really all about the greatest gift that was ever given.......JESUS!  God loved us so much that He sent His only Son, a perfect sacrifice - completely free from sin - to come to earth through His birth in a manger, live among us (John 1:14), set an example, die on the cross as a sacrifice for our sinfulness, to be burried, rise again from the dead three days later, be seen by hundreds of witnesses, and then ascend into heaven to prepare a place for us in eternity.  What a wonderful gift!  Our pastor always says, "you can't outgive God", and that's SO true.  It's a blessing to give generously to others to show our love for them, just as God gave to us when He sent that gift of His precious Son.

 

I have seen so many wonderful challenges in the last several days that are all about "gifts and giving" and so, with the gift Jesus gave in my mind, I wanted to take part in these challenges and share with you all one of the (many) gifts I've prepared this Christmas.  This particular gift is for some friends of ours.  What's inside this box, you ask?  Well, it's none other than a box of the delicious truffles I made; and you can see that blog post right here:  Homemade Chocolate Truffles With Sea Salt.  They are super delicious, and I know that our friends will love them.  I know this because they bought two dozen of them at the Craft Boutique and told me that they ate them ALL!

This treat box has been in my stash for several years, and I finally put it to use.  It always feels good to use up some of your stash, doesn't it?  I simply added some die-cut snowflakes, a Making Memories poinsettia with a button and baker's twine, and tied it shut with a raffia bow.  The tag is my Design Team project for this week's challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  I would really LOVE IT if you would come by Word Art Wednesday and enter the challenge this week.  Our sponsors this week are Detailed 4U Collections AND we have a Stampin' Up demonstrator, Cynthia Millan, who is offering TWO Stampin' Up Stamp Sets to one lucky winner.

 

For the tag, I simply printed out this week's scripture/word art from Word Art Wednesday on cream Bazzill, which I inked green with Tim Holtz ink.  I adhered it to a tag from Freckled Fawn, added a piece of Making Memories patterned paper, embellished the tag with some Making Memories ribbon and Prima lace, and then tied it onto the treat box using a ripped strip of coodinating fabric.  Those truffles are tucked safely inside (and hidden away from my husband...LOL).

 

Here are the challenges I'm entering with this gift project:

 

http://www.craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2012/12/monday-challenge-79-wrap-it-up.html - My Craft Spot by Kimberly - Challenge #79 - Wrap It Up/Share a Gift

 

http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/12/simon-says-snowflakes.html - Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog - Simon Says Snowflakes - Mine are in the upper left-hand corner

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/12/pile-it-on-49-pile-on-embellishments.html - Pile It On Challenge Blog - Challenge #49 - Pile On The Embellishments - That's FUN!

 

http://www.twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com/2012/12/15-inspired-by-carols.html - Twist of Faith Cards - Challenge #15 - Inspired by a Christmas Carol - I chose Silent Night, Holy Night since my gift and my post are all about the great gift ever given - Jesus Christ!

http://www.audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/anything-goes-and-dt-call.html - Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

 

http://blog.ribboncarousel.com/2012/12/rcc75-holiday-spirit.html - Ribbon Carousel Challenges - Challenge #75 - Holiday Spirit - The ribbons I used include baker's twine, raffia, Making Memories ribbon, Prima lace, and a ripped fabric strip.

 

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/12/challenge-47-christmas.html - Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #47 - Christmas Projects

 

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-challenge.html - Ribbon Girls Challenge Blog - December Challenge/Ho, Ho, Ho!  Christmas Theme

 

http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/with-love-at-christmas.html - Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog - With Love At Christmas - I just LOVE Joanna Sheen's On-line Store!

 

http://theprettylittleribbonshop.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-challenge-17-its-christmas.html - The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Challenge #17 - December/It's Christmas - I love The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and they have an amazing prize of baker's twine this week!!

 

Well, I can't thank you enough for stopping by today to say hello.  And since we're on the subject of giving gifts, I want you all to know how very thankful I am that God has given me so many wonderful friends in blogland.  I hope that I have GIVEN you as much love and support this year as you all have given to me.  I am grateful for your sweet comments, your frequent visits, and the best Christmas present you can give me is to stop by Word Art Wednesday and play along with us if you're not already doing so.  We have amazing prizes, and we would LOVE your sweet fellowship. Come and play with us!

 

Have a blessed day!

Karen