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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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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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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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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Today in Boulder was snowy, frigid, and beautiful. These are the days that I love being inside and am especially thankful to be working from my home in a frumpy wool sweater. Being curled up inside reminded me of my winter favorites, my fondness for which are renewed this time of year:
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