I Feel An Idea Coming On

As you know I’ve been mulling over how to make gift card holders this year.  Then I remembered that I have several (okay, a LOT) of these old AOL boxes.  Years ago they were free for the taking at the post office and boy did I ever take advantage of that!  LOL!!

They are a really nice wooden box with a white liner inside.

I’m thinking gesso on the outside…. and then some decorative paper for a start……

What should I do after that??  Ü

 

Hugs,  Suzanne

Gift Cards

I have two thoughts about gift cards. One is that I do not like to give them and two is that I love to receive them.

Receiving them? That's easy! I get to choose what I'd like/need/want most without having to return something I don't. Perfect!

But in my little world of gift giving, the best part is knowing someone well enough to know that they will just L-O-V-E what I chose for them and never even dream of returning it.

When I find myself hardly able to contain my own excitement, then I have no doubt that I succeeded in finding the perfect gift. And I love THAT more than receiving, I really, really do!


I just can't seem to wrap my head around the hunt this year though. I need to do something easy to let go of the stress I am feeling and something simple to keep my holiday budget in check. And I'd also like something that says "I thought about you" when I chose this.

I'm really leaning towards a gift card with a hand made card holder. So now I'm on a new hunt. I'm looking for the world's best handmade gift card holder. Do you know what it is?? Please comment and share any links you'd like to! If you have a photo to share, you can email it to me: suzanne@pennywisearts.com

Thanks in advance, I know you'll come through for me! Ü

Hugs,
Suzanne