Gifts

Best Gifts for a Calligraphy Beginner

June 17, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 21 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Gifts· Inks· Nibs· Paper· Straight Pen Holders

Modern calligraphy is a fun and useful hobby; there are few people out there who won’t appreciate a beautifully addressed envelope or a neatly written note! Many people would like to learn how to create swoon-worthy lettering, but the vast number of calligraphy supplies available may make the pastime intimidating for a calligraphy beginner. So, if you’re a beginner or if you know a beginner, this post is for you! In it, you’ll learn about supplies you can buy to make for a smooth and enjoyable introduction to this wonderful art.
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DIY Holiday Gift Tags Tutorial (Part II)

November 24, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 13 Comments
Calligraphy· Christmas· Gifts· Holiday· Inspiration· Tutorials

While the DIY Holiday Gift Tags Tutorial (Part I) was inspired by retro design motifs, nature serves as the muse for these Part II gift tag tutorials! Today, you’ll learn how to use a simple twig to label your gift in style; and then you’ll learn how to make a very quick fir branch illustration to add a festive feel to any package. More than likely, both tutorials utilize items you already have at home … well, with the exception of the twig, which you’ll probably need to hunt outdoors for!
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“Little Love Letter” DIY Holiday Gift Tag Tutorial

November 20, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 35 Comments
Christmas· Free Printables· Gifts· Holiday· Inspiration· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

This DIY holiday gift tag concept requires a little bit of cutting and folding, but it is a simple tutorial nonetheless, and the results are well worth it! You’ll want to begin by cutting out the Miniature Envelope + Card Template, which you can download for free by clicking here.

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Five Fresh Gift Tag Ideas

June 5, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Free Printables· Gifts· Inspiration· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

Gift tags often play second fiddle to the wrapped gifts they accompany, but I’m hoping that this blog post will change that. These five gift tag ideas will ensure that every future gift tag you make is worthy of an “ooh!” and an “aah!”. In fact, you may just skip the gift and give the tag {why not?}! This post includes easy — I don’t use that adjective lightly, I’m telling the truth! — instructions for making each tag, plus a free printable. I’ll bet you know at least someone whose birthday is coming up; and at the very least, Father’s Day is this month. In short, this is a good post to keep in the Pinterest artillery for present and future reference!
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DIY Bookmarks Tutorial + Printable Gift Label

February 11, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 45 Comments
Design· Free Printables· Gifts· Inspiration· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

The DIY bookmark is usually overlooked when people are thinking of handmade gifts. That’s a sad thing, because the humble bookmark is a wonderfully versatile gift. You can give a set to anyone, whether the person is an acquaintance or a family member — which is somewhat rare with DIY gifts. Bookmarks are easy to ship, making them ideal for sending to your friends or family who are far away. And, finally, giving away DIY bookmarks says: “I think you are very intelligent, so naturally you’ll be needing more than one of these to keep track of where you are in your literary pursuits.”
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15 Small Gift Ideas Under $15

December 4, 2013 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments
Christmas· Gifts· Holiday· Inspiration· Merchandise

These small gift ideas will help you to look like a holiday super hero. Someone who is on top of her game, a true gifting wizard. And, hey, you can do it all without making a dent in your budget. You know me: usually I am all about DIY. However, I recognize that we’re entering a bit of a gifting time-crunch here, and DIY takes a lot of time and energy. In this situation, I wholly recommend leaving the hard work up to another artisan. Accordingly, I have compiled these fifteen small gift ideas over the span of two days {hey, quality gift-hunting takes time!}. My hope is that you can: A) Experience the perfect “Aha! This will be great for So-and-So!” moment; or B) Garner inspiration; or C) Both. I only chose companies that I adore and trust {Chocolove and Zum Body} and individual artisans — because we should support people who are making wonderful products with a healthy dose of love.
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