a little bit D.C., a little bit design, a little bit me
A reader requested that I modify my Thanks for Bee-ing My Teacher gift tags so they could be used for friends. I had a little time and decided to do it, changing the color to red so you may use it for the holidays or Valentine's Day. The tags read Thanks for Bee-ing My Friend [...]
Here is a cute and inexpensive holiday gift idea for neighbors. Popcorn, either homemade or store bought (shopping ideas below), is sure to be appreciated during the season when we are overrun with cookies and candy. These Just Popped By To Wish You Happy Holidays tags will make the gift more personal. You may download [...]
The first live performance that I remember seeing was the Nutcracker ballet. My mother took my sister and me when we were little. I remember music, beautiful children dancing across the stage, and feeling so grown up and special to be out. Afterward, my mother bought the last Clara ornament at the gift shop, and [...]
Here is an idea for holiday gifts for teachers, staff, or neighbors. How about putting together a fun, but inexpensive, baking kit with your favorite mix and a whisk? You can customize this to the occasion, and use cookie, bread, or a dip mix. Then just add a whisk, and if you want a larger [...]
Today I felt winter. The temperature dropped in Washington D.C., and tonight it will dip below 30 degrees. Brrr. All this to say, it makes the idea that the holidays are coming seem more real. These are simple tags you can use to give treats to teachers, clients, neighbors, staff . . . or anyone [...]
Following up to my post from Monday, I did another honey jar gift tag for those of you who aren't planning a wedding anytime soon. These blue teacher gift tags read "Thanks for Bee-ing My Teacher" and may be used at any time of year. You may download your free printable tags using the form [...]
Colleagues can make or break your job. Having a good friend at work is worth more than anything in the world, and I know that, but sometimes I get so caught up with life that I forget to thank the people who make going to the office fun. These tags are to help show your [...]
While people often spend December crafting gifts for the people in their lives, there is something to be said for pushing it up a month. We all tend to get overrun with treats around the end of the year, and it is hard to keep track of everything. So how about saying thank you to [...]
The Thanksgiving table is one of the most fun to decorate. There are so many options, like recently fallen gold and red leaves, gourds, cornucopias, and, of course, pumpkins. This year, I thought that small white pumpkins would be the perfect place card holders. All you have to do is cut the stems slightly, then [...]
You can never have too many ideas stored away for teacher gifts. I created these "It's a Treat Having You as a Teacher" tags with no holiday or specific occasion in mind. Print a few and use them any time you want to give your teachers a little lift in their day. You may download [...]