I LOVE giving an 'unusual' gift that shows those around me that I actually put a
little thought into what I do for them.
Some of my Faves......
Hot Fudge
(homemade of course)
Hooded Towels for Baby
Made from an adult size bath towel and a hand towel, these are so quick and easy it crazy!
Daisy Cupcakes
Easy to make and the recipient will feel extra special!
Memory/Message Board Magnets
Yesterday was my first experience in a Hobby Lobby Store. LOVE IT.
I came across these little, well uhm..... I don't know what they are exactly, but I knew what I wanted to do with them!
I picked up a couple magnets and hot glued them on. Ta-Da!
Possibly the cutest magnets EVER.
Sandbox Threads
cutest stuff EVER
Simply Been
personalized jewelry
This site offers really cute and unique jewelry that you customize to perfection. Personalized gifts are never forgotten!
Homemade Vanilla Extract
This takes some time to make but a little will go a long way.
Picture homemade vanilla extract in a cute little container from Garnished...... Darling right!
Rag Quilts
These quilts are so stinking easy to throw together and they make darling gifts. I used flannel and minky fabrics which only get softer as you use them.
(minky warning: I literally wear a mask while sewing with this yummy fabric. If I don't I will sneeze for DAYS! Once the quilt is done the minky is pure heaven.)
Personalized Photo Books
Amazing and so appreciated!
There are a lot of sites online that offer great deals on their design your own books. I love giving them as gifts because those who receive it never forget it and they are really fun to create.
Give it a try. You cant go wrong.
Candy topiary trees are always a huge hit.
Styrofoam ball
wrapped candy
hot glue
pins
ribbon
wooden dowel
bucket/pot/box/mug/
ribbon
Topiarys are so fun to theme, such as baby shower, Fourth of July, St. Patricks Day, Valentines Day, Halloween, Sports teams.........
ARTSCOW
One of my favorite places to look for personalized gifts.
My parents are huge card players, so when I saw these on Artscow I knew I had to order a set or two.
Here I have personalized them with a picture of my youngest son.
Coffee Filter Flowers
I really enjoy wrapping gifts but I like to add a personal touch. This year for valentines day I created a beautiful wreath out of coffee filter flowers. As I was making the flowers I realized how cute they would be to put on gifts! My mom also enjoys giving a beautifully wrapped gift so I made a bunch for her and put them in a little box that I created just for her. She LOVED it!
Gratitude Journal
I am a true gratitude journal enthusiast. I write in mine all the time and I really enjoy creating a personalized journal for close friends. They make really great gifts. When you write down all the beautiful things in your life it makes overcoming challenges a lot easier. Everyone should have a gratitude journal.
In this journal I made a special section where she can acknowledge all the beautiful people that surround her every day.
Gratitude Journal cover
Gratitude Journal cover
Here is a page where I placed all of my favorite quotes about gratitude.
Sugar Body Polish
Good quality body polish can be VERY expensive so Erica and I set out to come up with our own special blend. It worked GREAT!
We ended up making several different varieties even one for her father that was made with fresh ground cloves, coffee grounds and vanilla oil. He really liked it and kept it at his kitchen sink because it was great for cleaning his hands after working on cars and after fishing!
Another thoughtful and easy to make gift.
Sugar Body Polish
Good quality body polish can be VERY expensive so Erica and I set out to come up with our own special blend. It worked GREAT!
We ended up making several different varieties even one for her father that was made with fresh ground cloves, coffee grounds and vanilla oil. He really liked it and kept it at his kitchen sink because it was great for cleaning his hands after working on cars and after fishing!
Another thoughtful and easy to make gift.
For the macho guys in your life
Mangy Moose Cupcakes!
Sometimes people feel that cupcakes can be 'girly', well I beg to differ! This Mangy Moose cupcake is as rough and tough as you can get - it screams testosterone!
cupcake
chocolate frosting
twinkie (cut in half at an angle)
white chocolate chips melted
dark chocolate chips melted
and a sense of humor
That's it, That's all you need!
