Here's a project I put the finishing touches on last weekend. I wanted to share some delicious mulling spices with friends, so I put together little gift packets. I decorated each one with a tea dyed paper doily, crinkle ribbon (also tea dyed), little wooden button (also tea dyed), and mini-tag (...yes, tea dyed). The mini-tag is stamped with a sentiment from my holiday Whipper Snapper set called Got Mistletoe?.
I added little silver glittered sprigs of fern, a yummy cinnamon stick, and even some glitter for sparkle! Not only are mulling spices wonderful added to cider (and red wine), but I use them to scent up the house for the holidays. A few tablespoons of mulling spices added to a pot of simmering water on the stove makes the house smell "perfect" all day long! In fact, I have a kettle on the stove right now, and the house smells all warm and festive.
The mulling spices are inside a clear bag which is the same size as the glasine packet. Since the packets were being mailed, I wanted the package to have a bit of extra strength to keep the spices inside. And, the clear bag inside seals in the freshness of the spices. When they arrive, the spices will be as fresh and fragrant as possible! And hopefully just as cute!
The decorated packets were inspired by the letter "Mmmmm", and by my friend Michelle (Mish), who loves paper doilies.
These smell divine [sniff, sniff] and are oh-so-cleverly done. Thanks a million!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | December 20, 2010 at 06:26 PM
YeeHaw, I was one off the lucky recipiants. THese are truly wonderful. I will very carefully open it as I want to save teh beautiful packaging. Thanks sweetie! Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | December 18, 2010 at 07:02 PM
Hi!
I created a mixture of cinnamon chips, whole cloves, whole all spice, orange peel, star anise, and some ginger. SpiceBarn.com has a mixture already combined, or you can
buy the individual spices and mix your own. They also sell small sizes,
too, if you dont need pounds of it! If youre looking for
something local, Ive purchased small tins of it at Target in the last
couple of years. Youll find it either in the baking area, tea area, or
spices area. Ive seen it in all of those areas, depending on the store. Just look for mulling spices. Hope this helps!
Thanks!
-Anna.
Posted by: SweetMissDaisy | December 18, 2010 at 03:02 PM
please share your recipe!
Posted by: sherry vogt | December 18, 2010 at 02:36 PM
they are just beautiful Anna...wish I was your neighbor..haha...
Have a wonderful Christmas..
Posted by: Kellie | December 18, 2010 at 07:07 AM
These are so beautiful! They look golden and so elegant. I'm heating up some water for tea and will attempt to dye some doilies and seam binding. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dorothy C. | December 17, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Thanks Anna, I can't wait to try it out. It looks wonderful all decorated up too. You are so sweet to send these out.
Posted by: Ida | December 16, 2010 at 09:48 PM
I received mine and how beautiful! I really don't want to open it but I must since I love yummy fragrances simmering on the stove. I hope you share your "recipe" because I would like to keep it going all winter. Thank you so much! You are such a sweet friend!
Posted by: VivLyn | December 16, 2010 at 08:24 PM
I got mine in the mail today. You are too sweet! I love it!!!! Thank you! xo
Posted by: Karrie Baker | December 16, 2010 at 08:02 PM
I bet these will be a big hit! They're lovely and so thoughtful!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | December 16, 2010 at 05:15 AM
What a lovely idea. Love your little packet.
Posted by: NormaJ | December 15, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Wow!! That is the fanciest bag 'o mulling spices I have ever seen.
Posted by: MichelePhillips | December 15, 2010 at 07:11 PM
Anna these are absolutely beautiful! What lovely gifts. Only you would be so creative to give the gift of an aroma or a flavor. The tea stained doily and seam binding tape are heartwarming.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | December 15, 2010 at 05:42 PM
These little gifts are adorable and such a sweet thought behind them. I really really love the tea dyeing (ooooh did I spell that right?)
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | December 15, 2010 at 02:32 PM
Those are so pretty. I can almost smell them from here.........
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | December 15, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Anna
What do you put into your mulling spice mix??
Posted by: Janine | December 15, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Love your project Anna!!!
Posted by: Janine | December 15, 2010 at 01:14 PM
These look BEAUTIFUL! Did you buy the mulling spices or do you have a recipe to share? :-)
Posted by: Angel | December 15, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Anna, gorgeous as always! (You and the spices.)
Posted by: Shala | December 15, 2010 at 11:29 AM
These are so pretty and yummy! You always have great gift ideas so I'll be hunting around your blog today! Thanks Anna!
Posted by: Danielle | December 15, 2010 at 10:17 AM
I just LOVE this!! Beautifully done Anna.
Posted by: dee dee roe | December 15, 2010 at 10:11 AM