Thursday, December 8, 2011

Quick Present

First of all, does anyone have good ideas for sibling-present giving?   We draw names and it's pretty lame. It's degenerated to the exchanging of gift cards. I like homemade crafty stuff, but I don't really think any of our siblings do, so I didn't want to spend 80 hours making a quilt that no one wants or appreciates, but I did want to do something besides just stick a gift card in an envelope.  Solution:
 I gathered up some craft supplies: block of wood, white paint, paper, ribbon. Mod podge, and my Cricut.

1. Paint the block
2. Cut out letters
3. Mod Podge letters to block
4. Tie a big bow around block
5. Admire your work.

I'm thrilled w/ how it turned out.  I think I might even make some up for neighbor gifts and maybe even make one for myself.


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13 comments:

  1. Very pretty! I've been working on some handmade gifts this week and I must admit that I've had to double the project so that I could have one too!

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  2. Sounds easy to make, but looks very effective! Love it! x

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  3. This is beautiful! Whoever receives it will surely love it...I know I would. Following your fabulous blog...would love it if you stopped by ours too!
    funwiththefullwoods.blogspot.com

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  4. I love how this turned out! I found you via Chic on a Shoestring Budget's linky party!

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  5. Wish I was your neighbor :)
    I might have to steal this...such an easy idea!

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  6. Turned out great, and I love how it is easy. Now just to get some wood!

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  7. Very pretty and what a simple present to make. Love the idea! Thanks for linking up and sharing:>

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  8. What a wonderful gift idea that anyone would appreciate! So glad you shared it at Shine On Fridays!

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  9. This is a great idea! I love the ribbon too!

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  10. What a great project. Thank you so much for linking it to Fabulous Friday.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  11. Visiting from Bowl Full of Lemons. Love your blog name! I'm soooo gonna make a few of these for last minute gifts :-) Thanks for sharing!

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