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.

Signature

12 Friends Said:

Christine said... 1

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

malia said... 2

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... 3

So cute, great idea. Loving everything about it!

Anonymous said... 4

So pretty. The tags are adorable!

MaryAnne said... 5

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

Christy said... 6

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

Ticia said... 7

Now the song is stuck in my head.

I love this, what a great idea!

Mama King said... 8

What a lucky friend!

Susana said... 9

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... 10

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... 11

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

Crafty Mommy Diva said... 12

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!

Blog Widget by LinkWithin

  © Blog Design by Simply Fabulous Blogger Templates

Back to TOP