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Category Archives: gifts
What Can You Make of It?
It’s juvenile, I know, but I think of the line from the old movie, “Airplane!” every time I fold a piece of paper. You know, when they hand him a map and say, “What can you make of it?” and … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, gifts, packaging, Stampin' Up
Tagged packaging, paper folding, Valentines
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Christmas Candy for Gifting
As I may have mentioned just a few times before, I do not like to make cookies. One of the best things about having older kids who like to be in the kitchen is that they have assumed most cookie … Continue reading
Delivery Driver Crate of Treats
This is a far from original idea, but in this year of home deliveries, we wanted to do something to thank all of the delivery drivers who have often been our only link to the world (or at least that’s … Continue reading
Soul-Warming Russian Tea Redux
I’m always on the lookout for fun neighbor gifts, or a little something to add to a gift for friends. This delicious Russian Tea totally fits for either of those, and it’s a great treat for yourself, as well. I … Continue reading
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Tagged drinks, printable, Russian tea, tag
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Thankful for You Printable
I’m still wondering how it’s so close to Thanksgiving, y’all. As long as the days have seemed since March, the time has seemed short overall. I’m not advocating we need to stretch out 2020 any longer than it already is, … Continue reading
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Confetti Banner {June’s Paper Pumpkin}
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned a time or ten how much I love Paper Pumpkin, Stampin’ Up’s subscription monthly crafting kit. If you’d like a creative escape for an hour or so each month, it’s totally worth the $20 cost. … Continue reading
Mochas, Flowers, and Chocolate..a Perfect Gift!
Here’s a quick idea for a fun friend gift… I dropped this off at a friend’s house to celebrate the end of school (she’s a teacher). It would be a great hostess gift if you’re headed to a 4th of … Continue reading
Made in Minutes T-Shirt Tote Bag
A couple of weeks ago, a hooligan helpfully left a crayon in a pocket in the laundry…fortunately, the only thing it really ruined was a t-shirt belonging to Princess Thundercloud. I’ve successfully gotten crayon out of clothes before, using dish … Continue reading
Homemade Kahlua and Irish Cream
Yep, I’m cheap. I mean, thrifty. Whatever…I hate spending tons of money on big bottles of liqueurs when I can make them at home. Not to mention that they make great gifts…a little handmade gift to spice up your coffee…what’s … Continue reading
A Few of My Favorite Things
It’s that time of year again…the time when I am ready to get in my craft room and make tons of fun Christmas gifts! I’ve been finishing up Calc 2 this week, so my school term is done and I … Continue reading