Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up with String

I recently sent a little care package to a long time blogging gal pal. As always, I was dreadfully behind when it came to actually mailing it out to her. So I didn't have time to fuss with it like I wanted, but I'm really happy with how the simple packaging turned out.I hand cut the tags out of cream cardstock and then added a swirly stamp in gold ink that I heat embossed. I also inked the edges and embossed them a bit too. Some of the swirls aren't as clean as I'd like, because I am not an expert stamper by any means, but I've decided they give it an artsy homemade feel. Don't you agree? C'mon, humor me☺
She's crafty like me, so I sent her some blank mini books to create with,
A set of alphabet stamps so she can personalize her projects,
And some assorted embellishements to fancy up her creations.
Plus a few books to give her some ideas. A little message explaining each package is on the backside of each tag. I hope she likes it all!

Shared at: Scrappy Saturdays at Scrappy Gifts, Sundae Scoop at I ♥ Naptime, and Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello, and It's So Very Creative at It's So Very Cheri.

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12 Friends Said:

Christine said...

Katie, I love the tags. What a lovely gift...she's going to love it!

malia said...

hi katie-- great idea and i love the tags and twine. this gal is going to be thrilled when she opens your gift!

Anonymous said...

So cute, great idea. Loving everything about it!

Unknown said...

So pretty. The tags are adorable!

MaryAnne said...

So pretty! I think anyone would like to receive a package like this, so I'm sure she'll love it!

Christy said...

I love the twine and tags! That's my kind of package. ;o)

Ticia said...

Now the song is stuck in my head.

I love this, what a great idea!

Mama King said...

What a lucky friend!

Susana said...

Katie, anyone would love getting a gift from you!

Brown wrapping is some of my most favorite.

I know your friend will love it and you are so thoughtful. I can tell you are always thinking of others.

Anonymous said...

YES! I did and do love it all, Katie! ♥ It was so much fun to open everything and I was really careful not to break the candy cane string! I loved looking at each of those little tags and I think they came out great! I did flip through the books but I am enjoying the anticipation of saving them as my reward at the end of my baby sitting marathon!

Thanks again for these special treats! I'm so glad I won your give away! ♥

The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mum said...

That's so nice of you to send that to her. She's very lucky.

Crafty Mommy Diva said...

What a sweet gift! I love how each tag coordinates with each gift; so clever! Featuring this tomorrow on my Friday Favorites. Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays!

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