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Tis the season to spread joy! After a bit of a break, I am back with some new gift tags for the holidays. These round diy spread joy tags with a Christmas wreath can be used with any gift, but go especially great with any kind of "spread" such as jam or nut butter, or [...]
These basic, black and white season's greetings tags are designed to go with any gift wrap or packaging. You can print them on white cardstock, like I did, or on a colored paper. They also are appropriate to use for teacher appreciation or staff gifts, and cover the entire holiday season. The gift tags may [...]
I am stepping away from my usual tags today, to do a sticker template you can print on precut Avery labels. These "Thankful for Sweet Friends Like You" tags are great for the holidays or year-round use. You can either print on 2.5 inch round labels to make stickers, or just do cardstock and cut [...]
I am continuing to design and post holiday gift tags. These tags are for coworkers, clients, employees, or anyone you do business with. Use them to make pretty packages for your entire staff. The gift tags say "It's a Treat Working with You." They go great with sweets or other edible gifts. You may download [...]
I cannot seem to stop making holiday gift tags, even though the season is upon us. But, I figure some of you are probably running as late as I am, and might still be searching for ideas. So . . . these A Christmas Treat for Someone Sweet gift tags are in a red and [...]
I used to love Christmas shopping. When I was in my early twenties, I lived in rural Virginia due to my job at a historic house museum. Stores were few and far between, and my rare ventures to cities, where I could wander frenetic malls and festive downtown shopping districts, were a treat. A decade [...]
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 [...]