This gift set I put together for my BFF, Deb. I wanted to really give her something from the heart this year as she, and her husband, have been so good to me over the past couple of years when I needed it.
She was just amazed at how everything looked liked you would find it in a store! She kept asking me, “Did you really make these?” She knows I stamp and she buys cards from me all the time!! But when people only see the cards you make they don't realize all the other possibilities out there too!!
The picture frame I found on clearance at TJMaxx. I backed it with a piece of groomÂ’s dsp and then laid my card front over it. This actually was a card to begin with, but someone suggested I should frame it and so I did! And I think it made a lovely gift.
The candle I just covered up the label on the front and wrapped some ribbon around the neck and the body.
Then I made a set of 10 monogrammed notecards for her. She loves red, so I used my leftover Riding Hood Red and Bella Rose dsp. I am so happy with how they came out.
And, one of the best parts is this only cost me around $10 to put together! I also put some lotion/bodywash in I bought after Christmas last year on clearance. But, most of all she loved it and that is what makes me happy!!
I also gave her the button wreath card I made for GCA68. She thought the buttons were purchased that way and then I put the bird and branch on it. I think I told her three times that I put the wreath together myself!
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 @ 11:52 AM
What a fabulous Christmas gift for your BFF! I think giving someone monogram cards/note sets is just the greatest thing.
When I was a kid, I used to think anyone with anything monogrammed must be rotten rich. To have monogrammed note cards meant you really were rotten rich! These are fabulous and your framed artwork is superb. How could anyone not like the time and talent that created such a wonderful gift.
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what an absolutely wonderful gift to give to your friend. One made from the heart is so giving. I know she loved it and thought how wonderful it was of you to do such a special thing for her.