DIY Design - Hostess Gifts

Chocolate pretzels | recipe here
Silverplate | step-by-step tutorial here
Flat finish | tutorial here

During the holiday season people, especially family, seem to gather together more often. The McGuire clan is big and getting bigger so it seems there is always an occasion or reason to party.
Everyone contributes a dish of some kind and more often than not, I seem to bring a cake. Presentation is important and placing the cake on a cake stand you've made is always appreciated.
Treats are gobbled up quickly. One sister-in-law is famous for her spiced nuts, an easy, munchy snack and another for her savoury dip. Both are great with wine and beer.
Flowers or seasonal plants are always festive and brighten up a table or sideboard buffet spread.
Candles set the mood and depending on the design, like the memory candle, can start conversations about events that happened during the year.
Your host and/or hostess has welcomed you into their home. Why not show appreciation with a small gift?

Bough out | read tutorial here
Shabby chic | read tutorial here
Silverplate | read tutorial here
Flour pot | read tutorial here

Bacon jam | recipe here
Chocolate pretzels | recipe here
Cherry truffles | recipe here
Lemon fudge | recipe here

Dotted lines | read tutorial here
Flat finish | read tutorial here
Bump it up | read tutorial here
Vivid colour | read tutorial here

Teacup | read tutorial here
Silver leaf | read tutorial here
Chalkboard | read tutorial here
Memories | read tutorial here

Happy DIYing and giftmaking!