Christmas Pockets of Whimsey

The first round of these pretty little pockets of whimsey went so well, I am now hosting a Christmas version!

The pretty "purses" in this photo are by Becky Shander in Somerset Life. I have been making something similar for several years. It is funny I never thought of them as "purses" before reading this article. I have made them as tiny gift pockets to hang on the Christmas tree, just big enough for a pair of earrings, or other tiny gift. I also made a garland of them two years ago for my daughter's advent calendar, all numbered with a little chocolate santa in each one.

For this swap you will create one tiny pocket for your partner, altered and decked out. Then you will put a few trinkets of whimsey to fill it up. Maybe a little piece of velvet ribbon, a pretty glass button, and a little pair of dresden wings. Or perhaps a fun piece of ric rac, a little vintage charm and some fleur de lys that you punched out of aged book pages. Just a couple of little trinkets to add to their stash. This pocket is very tiny. It is extremely simple to make. You will take a paper towel roll, cut off approximately 2- 3 1/2 inches. You then pinch and secure one end (glue, tape, or staple) closed. This creates the pocket. You can curve down the front edge a little if you like, or round the corners a little, then decorate/alter your pocket. Lastly, add a little handle, wire, chenille stems, ribbon etc, place your items of whimsy inside and send off to your partner! So cute, so fast and so tiny! These pockets should have a Christmas theme.

Have fun!! There should be no flakers in this group, but if someone goes rogue I will angel this swap!