I got a bit carried away with presentation this Christmas – it wasn’t on purpose, at first at least!
I have photographic evidence of my level of carried away-ness:
Giving things to people is fun!
The almost-2 dimensional gold painted “tree” is a gift from a former carer of mine. It was originally snapped up from a florist at an after Christmas sale for only a few dollars and it’s hugely handy for somebody like me with not much space! The “decorations” are pieces of translucent ribbon and keyrings decorations I’ve made which are gifts for people. Here are some of the keyrings:
The other main home-made thing I’m giving people for Christmas is “Emotional Emergency Biscuit Bottles”. They have all the ingredients for yummy chocolate chip bikkies except the liquids, including the addition of egg replacement powder and vanilla, so the recipe is pretty much “add melted butter and water, roll into balls, bake”. I’ve written out the instructions in excruciating detail and with no confusing recipe-speak for the cooking impaired of my friends and labelled the jars carefully:
The labels read 'Open In Case Of Emotional Emergency'
I love giving people things. I love making friends smile! I am so lucky to be able to participate like this this year 
- Ricky
so lovely to see your creative endeavours and to hear about your rollercoaster news flash!
i managed to make 2 short-row beanies for a pal of mine, who has always had my knitted beanies but something this year his best one got stolen when he was shopping for a new jacket! it’s not the same pattern/style but I think he will like them as they are skull-fitted. I didn’t take pictures so I can’t load them, and they are all wrapped up!
Merry christmas Ricky and looks like it’s gonna be a wonderful year for you if these new meds continue to work with you than against you
Cathy from ozMe
Hi I know you dont know me personally (yet, anyway), but very creative, I’m glad you’ve had the brain power to do these things and the emergency cookie jars are great idea though have to admit I’d have them even in non emergency times!
Hey Ricky
Fabulous keyrings, and love the emergency cookie jars! Glad you are having some better times. Best for 2010..