Birdies and Boxes

Birdies and Boxes! I just love the title of my post today for so many reasons. If you've visited my blog long enough then you know how much I love dressing up a box for gift giving. I even made a coordinating tag too!!!

And check out my inspiration...

 

I'm playing along in the current Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger Challenge. It's all about birthdays this go round. I think my altered gift box and tag are a perfect fit for the occasion. 

I was inspired by the springtime colors and the adorable birdie in the inspiration photo. I even added a Martha Stewart Craft's birdie embellie to the front of my tag. I also threw in some natural elements such as canvas and corrugated cardboard.

 

And since we are on the subject of birthdays........I want to wish my youngest daughter Rachel a Happy #17. I can't believe that she will be graduating from high school next year....sigh....

 

I'm so proud of her for making the Honor Roll this year. More importantly, I'm so proud of the "Student's Achieving Excellence" awards that she has received recently. Several of her teachers noted that she is always respectful, courteous, and always helpful to her peers. I am one PROUD MAMA!!!!! 

 

Happy Birthday Rae!!!

 

 

 

Box and Tag Supplies:

Kraft Box and string: Michael's Craft Store

Tag: Canvas Corp.

Stretched Canvas: Hobby Lobby

Bird Embellishment, white doily, & button: Martha Stewart Crafts

Flower Embellishment: K & Company

Kraft doily die-cut and currogated cardboard: from stash



Give Something A Bit Different for Valentine's Day

The day for love, hugs, and kisses is fast approaching.  Here comes Valentine's Day!
Many people buy the usual card, flowers, and chocolates....but why not do something different this year? All month long I will feature Valentine's Day gift ideas for those of us looking for something a bit "DIFFERENT" and "UNIQUE" to give to the people we love this year! Look at all the sweet goodies I found. Check these out! 

First up are these wonderful Valentine Hearts Ipod/Cell Phone Cozies from Curiouspug.  Alycia designed these with an extra pocket on the back to keep your ear buds in. 

The next item is a Felted Wool Wine Bottle Bag from Rulatwal. Rula designed these in a beautiful oatmeal color with an eye-popping red heart on the front.

While browsing today I also found this cute "Heart on the Line" letterpress print. You can find these at Sweet Harvey. They are hand drawn by artist Brandi Powell. 

My last find of the day are these Glitter Hearts Bottle Cap Magnets. They can be found at Bean Things. Jeanna even includes a beautiful gift box when you order these.

So please share your unique items for Valentine's Day with us. Click "COMMENT" below and tell us where to find more cute gift giving ideas.


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