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Category Archives: gifts
Daily Gratitude Library Card Garland
Whew…that’s a mouthful for a title! The actual Gratitude Garland is much less cumbersome and much more appealing…see? I based this on a set of stamps and a kit to make a similar garland in Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Catalog, called … Continue reading
TBT: Dad’s Day Gifts from the Past
What with the end of school, my birthday, and all the other daily stuff we do, Fathers Day always sneaks up on me! In case that’s true for you, as well, here are a few ideas we’ve made in the … Continue reading
Pretty, Pearly Bangles for Mom
It’s true…Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Did you already buy, make, and/or mail a gift to your mom (or any of those amazing women who have kept you on the straight and narrow all these years)? Well, I haven’t. But, … Continue reading
Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, so I thought I’d have a roundup of several ideas I love from past posts. You can click on the highlighted link or directly on the photos to go to the post and get … Continue reading
Simple Knotted Jar Hangers for May Day
So, even though we have rarely remembered May Day (May 1) or to deliver flowers to our neighbors on that day, following an old tradition, I have the best of intentions this year. And I want you to remember and … Continue reading
Gussied-Up Mason Jar Gifts
“Gussied-up” is one of those phrases that pops into my mind sometimes and immediately brings back a flood of memories of my grandma. I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m pretty much a carbon copy of her, according to my … Continue reading
Easy “Egg”-cellent Teacher Gift Tag Printable
I can’t believe Easter almost here…it seems as though Lent just started (other than totally missing the eating out that we gave up for six weeks!). Anyway, it occurred to me this morning that I need a little gift for … Continue reading
One Delicious Gift: Jezebel Sauce
I’ve blogged about Jezebel Sauce a couple of times before, but always as an appetizer, poured over cream cheese and snacked on with crackers. But, y’all…it makes a wonderful gift, as well, for your neighbors, for a hostess, or just … Continue reading
Quick and Simple Chunky Knit Cowl
I am overly ambitious when it comes to making knit projects to give as gifts. Thus, the pile of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects) on the shelf in my craft closet. I first panic that I can’t finish it in time for … Continue reading
Gift Tag Set (for Giving!)
Every few months, I spend an afternoon making tags, usually birthday and thanks, so that when I need to wrap a gift or just dress up a plant or treat-filled jar, I can do so easily. THis time of year, … Continue reading
