Dozens of our members had fun exchanging gifts during our first annual Indie Business Network Secret Santa Gift Exchange. All of the gifts were personally handmade (of course) by the Secret Santa member and had a retail value of somewhere around $20.00. Pictured here are aromatherapy soaps in Cashmere, Holiday Magic and Cinnamint, gifted to Brenda Hunter by Rhonda B. Hodge of Rbellah in Murphy, Texas.
Everyone who participated had a great time, and not a few members wished they'd joined in the fun when they started seeing all the handmade goodies that were exchanged. (Not to worry, we'll do it again next year!) I am pleased to share with you some of the gifts that were exchanged and links to the members who made them with love. Unless otherwise noted, these photos were taken over the holidays by the recipients of the gifts. Be sure to visit the websites to see other photos and more handmade goodies!
Nefertiti Soy Candle
Gifted to Omeida Sanchez by Robert Ungemach and Keith Emmons of Kiez Fair Trade in Dallas, Texas
Handmade Soap and Botanical Bath Oil
Gifted to Renee Marshall-McKinley by Omeida Sanchez of Dirty Sailor Girl Soap Company in Orange City, Florida
Lavender Soy Candle
Gifted to Laura Luther by Brenda Hunter of CT River Candles in Haddam, Connecticut
Seasonal Handmade Soap and Cream
Gifted to Annie Pham by Carrie Seibert of Simply 7 Skincare in Cherokee, Alabama
Honey Almond Butter
Gifted to Rhonda B. Hodge by Renee Marshall McKinney of Keep Yourself Smelling Sweet in Orange, New Jersey
Body Polish and Butter Balm
Gifted to Diana O'Donnell by Shari Fowler of Iberian Skincare in Midlothian, Virginia
Rose Petal Preserves
Gifted to Anne-Marie Esposito by Alysia Gaye of Medicine Flower in Umpqua, Oregon
Cucumber Face Lotion, Rosemary Lip Balm and Healing Hand Cream
Gifted to Ellen Holder by Elise Loschiavo of Coast of Eden in S. Portland, Maine
Variety of Lovely Handmade Soap
Gifted to Sarah Flint by Michelle Rhoades of Mossy Creek Soap Studio in Perry, Georgia
Handmade Soap and Fragrant Bath Oil
Gifted to Tamara Zandra A. Cunningham Lewis by Omeida Sanchez of Dirty Sailor Girl Soap Company in Orange City, Florida
Monoi de Tahiti Oil
Gifted to Meagan Sincock by Diana O'Donnell of Moana Beauty in Naples, Florida
Nail Polish in “Never Nude” and “Ica Valley”
Gifted to Ginger Garrett by Annie Pham of Cirque Colors in Brooklyn, NY
Assorted Soap, Tub Tea and Black Soap
Gifted to Shari Fowler by 13-year old phenom entrepreneur Tamara Zandra A. Cunningham Lewis of Azariah's Innocence in Buffalo, New York
Holiday Scented Sparkle Stones
(Photo from Sparklefly.) Gifted to Tish Biesemeyer by Anne Marie Esposito of Sparklefly Candle Company in Selden, NY
“Time To Dance” Luxuri Body Lotion
Gifted to Carrie Seibert by Sherri McNeill of Sweet Savours in Chandler, Arizona
Fresh Face Cleanser and Frankincense Toner and Cream
Gifted to Michelle Rhoades by Marilene Richardson of Songcroft Naturals in Monroe, Washington
Lip Balm and Eye Shadow
Gifted to Marilene Richardson by Meagan Sincock of Wildly Natural in Bennington, Kansas
Lavender Mist
Gifted to Omeida Sanchez by Vienna Carroll of Vienna's Herbal Compounds in Harlem, New York
Red Red Wine Handmade Soap
Gifted to Vienna Carroll by Heidi Ricard of Mountain Cottage Soaps in Cumming, GA
We still have a few more to add, so check back to see more goodies over the next few days.
Question: Can you choose a favorite?
