Easter seems a fitting time to take a journey down the rabbit hole otherwise known as Etsy. I can spend hours browsing Etsy for both purchases and design inspiration. There are so many brilliant artists on the site who create amazing things. Since Easter is coming up, I spent some time today picking my favorite [...]
How to Make Easter Bunny Gift Bags & Free Printable Tags
With the weather we've had in Washington lately it is hard to believe, but my calendar tells me that spring is on the horizon. I am more than ready for sun and warm days and a green garden. It is also time to start planning for Easter. This idea is perfect for giving little treats. [...]
Thank You Bags with Free Printable Tags
Sometimes, you just want to say thanks. No extra words or clever sayings or cutesy drawings. Just an elegant, simple thanks. These modern two-inch gift tags, oriented on the diagonal, fit the description. You can print them on any color of paper to make them match your occasion. You may download your free printable tags [...]
How to Make a Paper Shamrock Garland
St. Patrick's Day is a fun holiday. There are no high expectations, and you can celebrate it or not. I decided to enliven my house a little this year, and so I made a shamrock garland from green paper and baker's twine. It was super easy, and is great for parties or just to decorate [...]
New, Blue, A Little Treat for Someone Sweet Free Printable Gift Tags
The Little Treat for Someone Sweet gift tags that I designed for Valentine's Day were by far my most popular post since I started this blog. I enjoyed notes from many of you, and especially loved hearing about the kiddos who made class gifts with them. I decided to recreate the gift tags in a [...]
Baker’s Twine | A Review
My all-time favorite ribbon for gift wrapping isn't a ribbon at all. It is baker's twine, the string that is now ubiquitous to craft shops and farmhouses. I am not sure when I first started seeing baker's twine absolutely everywhere, but I've used and loved it for years. Its popularity does not diminish it. Modern [...]
Have a Lucky St. Patrick’s Day: Free Printable Gift Tags
Receiving a St. Patrick's Day gift is unexpected. Whenever a friend gives me a little present or card I did not anticipate, my thoughts immediately fly to how lucky I am to have that thoughtful person in my life. I designed these tags with the unanticipated gift in mind. You can make a bunch of [...]
Welcome Home Wine Bottle Gift Tag | Free Printable Download
We all know that the go-to housewarming gift is a bottle of wine. But sometimes, it just seems so boring. If you want to make it a little more personal, a 'welcome home' tag you've made yourself can be the perfect addition to your gift. This free printable is ideal for whenever you are invited [...]
Free Printable Soap Bar Wrappers
A nice bar of soap and other beauty products make a perfect thank you gift for teachers, volunteers, customers, staff or anyone you appreciate. This idea allows you to forego the gift tag by creating a wrapper for the soap that says "you're the best BAR none." The type is black, so you can print [...]
Sweet Valentine Party Favors
I thought I had finished Valentine blog posts for the year, but this weekend I went to a little party at my friend Beth's house. She sent us home with favors that I thought were too pretty not to share. Her mother-in-law put together these little cups of candy with Valentine wrapping. They happen to [...]