a thank you gift...

October 06, 2011

// photo's by the fashion gal //

i don't know about you, but i LOVE to give gifts... hostess gifts, thank you gifts, birthday gifts, or even a little just-because gift. i really enjoy the entire gift giving process. i like searching for the perfect present... from cozy missoni socks to a funky vintage treasure (the vintage finds are always the hardest to give away once you got em!). i sometimes will keep an item i love on hand (like this delicious Red Current candle) in case i ever need a last minute gift. it's my favorite scent and i know it's a great gift anyone would like to get. i always try to make each gift special by creatively wrapping it & finishing it off with a homemade card! here is a thank you gift i put together for an amazing girlfriend of mine...

**there was no way i could drop this present off without something for my girlfriends hubby... so i baked him a key lime pie (get my recipe here). oh and i baked one for the fireman too... he really scored in this deal!

the gift wrapping & card making supplies...
where to pick up your supplies... yarn: Joann's / raffia ribbon: Target / fabric tapes: Michael's / tag: Staples / wrapping tissue: Joann's / giftbox: recycled from an Anthropologie gift (try Joann's or Target)

{my friend is a new mom, so i grabbed a little gift for the baby too. a missoni baby blanket of course!}

here's a few steps for gift-wrapping made easy...
one: i like to make a fold in the paper before i wrap each item // two: wrap the individual items separately

three: i thought these adorable Halloween socks would be a cute addition to my little gift //
 four: cut your ribbons all the same length... i like using three different textured ribbons or yarns

five: wrap all three ribbons at once // six: stick the fabric tape along the edge of the tag, then cut 

seven: repeat step six until your tag is decorated to your liking // Ta-daa! you got yourself a great gift!

key lime pie recipe


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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love giving gifts as well! I've already been mulling over what to do for Christmas for everyone. These tips are so great. I wouldn't have thought to use yarn to wrap with.

<3 Rachel
dress ups and mess ups

Anonymous said...

What a great thank you gift

XOXO,

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kelly @ paper doll theory said...

creative wrapping! the tag is super cute. and that key lime pie looks delish. i'm craving something sweet right now... so that looks perfect.

love
kelly

www.paperdolltheory.com

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