Easy Gift Ideas for The Holidays | $15 & $25 Gifts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoVa-L67dsvH11KjjG8-RLQz_HvPcdPzcBsqBDaAzmAEBhUu97ntaEinTpV4qChEfEJnqr54at3Q4BskOjlYFZMOfgv7bsb7fi5WgzYW5vLANhBLLpHT4M31y5p88MnE5ZdNxQAY5pvdd/s1600/IMG_4293.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivoVa-L67dsvH11KjjG8-RLQz_HvPcdPzcBsqBDaAzmAEBhUu97ntaEinTpV4qChEfEJnqr54at3Q4BskOjlYFZMOfgv7bsb7fi5WgzYW5vLANhBLLpHT4M31y5p88MnE5ZdNxQAY5pvdd/s400/IMG_4293.jpg" width="266" /></a>My sister recently said to me - I need a $15 gift for teachers, what do you have?  So, I've put together a couple of gift ideas from my store - each set a price point to make it easy for you.  Like many of you, our extended family does a gift exchange with a $25 limit, so I'm always on the lookout for something great for $25.  Below, you'll find several ideas for $15 and $25 gifts. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/tablet-le-pens">Red Le Pen + Tablet | $14</a><br /><br />Especially for the holidays, I'm offering my favorite tablet with 4 Red Le Pens.  This is a great gift for teachers - what teacher doesn't love a good red pen!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA1OlhPy6yUTcNgbKXlOzR0Uc7iekLa934qN-gYOrySOZ_DsXSRxFIM-jel32Dy_BBgYzrWUHnsEOa3YMcmQnavw3vZZz-7LVM8ozRIBhrOdFnNAjgCbVghp6S1_K5yy3VEFOQFZ2YUU0/s1600/IMG_4764.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzA1OlhPy6yUTcNgbKXlOzR0Uc7iekLa934qN-gYOrySOZ_DsXSRxFIM-jel32Dy_BBgYzrWUHnsEOa3YMcmQnavw3vZZz-7LVM8ozRIBhrOdFnNAjgCbVghp6S1_K5yy3VEFOQFZ2YUU0/s640/IMG_4764.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBJJC2m1QyzSszy9IyV_zz50xdZcbO-pHFPvdPCoa9Co7Dw3QALZ81mqMYkTmLjy5nbzeLJ51xNGrmylx0-tlcehb0inpPhR6W7YOQetAYzug79HeSngt9_pTT57WZ6QpWfuE6Wewlzo5/s1600/IMG_4763.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBJJC2m1QyzSszy9IyV_zz50xdZcbO-pHFPvdPCoa9Co7Dw3QALZ81mqMYkTmLjy5nbzeLJ51xNGrmylx0-tlcehb0inpPhR6W7YOQetAYzug79HeSngt9_pTT57WZ6QpWfuE6Wewlzo5/s400/IMG_4763.jpg" width="265" /></a>Monogrammed Linen Tea Towel + Hand-Dipped Taper Candle | $25 <br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/monogrammed-linen-grey-black-towel-candle-set">Grey/Black Towel + Candle Set</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/red-natural-monogrammed-linen-towel-candle-set">Red/Natural Towel + Candle Set</a><br /><br />One of my favorite things to give this season is a Monogrammed Linen Tea Towel with coordinating Hand-Dipped Taper Candle.  I think it is such a lovely gift... and only $25.  You can choose any embroidery color to coordinate with the candles.  I LOVE this.   <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekcTz404isXQNELZrkOi_N3ohxpAwlhbKcxcdClYYMi8oi7K1vsXjLKimgypOipSNwLXHhNr3t9jp6mV58U-IKzG4WIdtK5Gl7F2spfyTwlMjKRVXbcpLZyU_6PMVdUnN15jA5zIT0RMK/s1600/IMG_4772.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekcTz404isXQNELZrkOi_N3ohxpAwlhbKcxcdClYYMi8oi7K1vsXjLKimgypOipSNwLXHhNr3t9jp6mV58U-IKzG4WIdtK5Gl7F2spfyTwlMjKRVXbcpLZyU_6PMVdUnN15jA5zIT0RMK/s640/IMG_4772.jpg" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/wild-ferns-lanolin-body-collection">Wild Ferns Lanolin Body Collection | $12 - $25</a><br /><br />Also, I have a special treat that is a little different than my typical product selection.  As I mentioned, I hired a helper (Erica) a couple of weeks ago to help me out with the holiday rush.  I once did a fabulous holiday party at her parents' home back in my catering days.  She recently contacted me with questions about how I manage my store website, as she has recently started her own.  We got to chatting and I told her I needed some help a couple days a week, she said she could help out and has been my saving grace!  She has shared her product line with me and I'm hooked.  So, in the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to help her out, just as she has helped me.  So, I'll be offering her fabulous body products in my store for a limited time!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL3TzRkw3Ei0WL-32_arCfApgtUrXw83ZljqNvfHRBxTwxicQOoVavqHMNORP7ZFZWZa7nNU3cj_vMlwn6zAJ16kmGniroKvG6vbrLBIQNsoYuKK6pm3bEcxILL-DsetEMeo1cD7bfuyV/s1600/IMG_4773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoL3TzRkw3Ei0WL-32_arCfApgtUrXw83ZljqNvfHRBxTwxicQOoVavqHMNORP7ZFZWZa7nNU3cj_vMlwn6zAJ16kmGniroKvG6vbrLBIQNsoYuKK6pm3bEcxILL-DsetEMeo1cD7bfuyV/s640/IMG_4773.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> These <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/wild-ferns-lanolin-body-collection">Wild Ferns Lanolin body products</a> are imported from New Zealand - Erica's mom discovered them on a recent trip there.   <br /><br /><br />I especially love this little soap with the lamb!  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I hope you find some ideas for someone special and I hope I've made your shopping a little easier!  <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDI4rEZ4OfmeVa-hh8-pHr43YRHG6QXZMkM1x0FI2cKm4gI2L1Qh_R4Ljt9pGyt2QYAeYt_RlkvgOceTBSRMdYdKwy43ZqQA5z3_4VybMTQo0oWiVO493iLmAyeVd4R3yXXhl4_2ij_y0b/s1600/IMG_4577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDI4rEZ4OfmeVa-hh8-pHr43YRHG6QXZMkM1x0FI2cKm4gI2L1Qh_R4Ljt9pGyt2QYAeYt_RlkvgOceTBSRMdYdKwy43ZqQA5z3_4VybMTQo0oWiVO493iLmAyeVd4R3yXXhl4_2ij_y0b/s640/IMG_4577.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xS61h_fpKfbrbzQ6bNs7jcch90dEplEakm2L_n-aKl_OLYag1K8yl7HDDo9lloby22kCGTh8_w-GPBkZB5CTBYjTlvJYTIofg07x-mohS68iOySfkZ8ispibfPVSXLf1rfbUwdi8KX9b/s1600/IMG_4788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xS61h_fpKfbrbzQ6bNs7jcch90dEplEakm2L_n-aKl_OLYag1K8yl7HDDo9lloby22kCGTh8_w-GPBkZB5CTBYjTlvJYTIofg07x-mohS68iOySfkZ8ispibfPVSXLf1rfbUwdi8KX9b/s400/IMG_4788.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Also, I wanted to share a quick photo of the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/printed-collection-we-believe-tags-cards">We Believe collection from my Printed Collection of Cards + Tags</a>.  I didn't have the real ones from the printer last time I shared them.  Aren't they so cute?  I can't wait to put them on our Santa packages and use them as place cards for our brunch table.  I also have a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/printed-collection-fir-tree-tags-cards">Fir Tree (green)</a> and <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/printed-collection-let-it-snow-tags-cards">Let It Snow (grey)</a> printed collection.<br /><br />........... <br /><br />The last day to order from the store for the holidays will be Sunday, December 15th!  All orders, even custom monogram orders will ship out by the 17th to ensure arrival plenty of time before Christmas... and to give Erica and me a couple days of relaxation (and catching up on sleep and baking!) before the Christmas.<br /><br />Thank you so much for tagging along on this new adventure for me.  I've loved developing the store and I feel like I've gotten to know so many of you through your orders!  Such a fun experience! <br /><br />I'll be back later today with recipes for the Holiday Dinner Schedule I shared yesterday!

Easy Gift Ideas for The Holidays | $15 & $25 Gifts

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My Wish List on Pinterest

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0PogdQUAiIGK98-hmPV64SBO0vAdGj1vm9IHcz6_kkX14x5fEG-3NLf4ser-bE03BrzASS__7YkMo3lINuVLwblaBOZ8KsiVv_Rfg_ctGr_cK9o7ugnrjAuu3Am-mYDmoWMhVcWHxdQ/s1600/wish+list+jh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0PogdQUAiIGK98-hmPV64SBO0vAdGj1vm9IHcz6_kkX14x5fEG-3NLf4ser-bE03BrzASS__7YkMo3lINuVLwblaBOZ8KsiVv_Rfg_ctGr_cK9o7ugnrjAuu3Am-mYDmoWMhVcWHxdQ/s640/wish+list+jh.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Not that I expect any of you to be buying me gifts this year, buy I thought I'd share some things on my list this year - maybe they'll inspire your own list or someone's that you're shopping for.  I used <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> to create it, which works like a charm because not only is it a visual reference for everyone, but is directly linked to each product.  I am able to send <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/jenny-s-holiday-gift-list/" target="_blank">the link</a> to anyone that asks me what's on my list.  I include my size and color choice on each item in the description box.  And, because I don't want to know exactly what I'm getting, I pin many options for my gift givers to choose from.  Another great reason to love <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!<br /><br />Here is a link to <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennysteffens/jenny-s-holiday-gift-list/" target="_blank">My Wish List</a>!<br /><br />

My Wish List on Pinterest

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Mother's Day Wish List

If I was going to buy myself a Mother's Day gift...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglmDyNV5OOt36TcpprWeKYjR2RYOZI4sJW3Lx0lpOGkg0g5nA79uAexmhPTtlUJd49ZQc8TAZWAmd71wdWvktKCyqby1eI49OL9NaQpuA80g6WLC0JcFoIH3qP3GqrO3CKrtU8Y4qtTuM/s1600/PRO-191788_Default_1_200x200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_w_EWqH1VoRPWXnWClNCBYST_Od6Fi5IOj_MvhtDrVMcy00nvX6rmFpSYmvZlRTEgXaxDEk8eKq7bLAR9l-O3Gj8EqaIgEosdd-q_0lRSqDDaU66QOJal7uVVsjtU4QsShD9QdJu3uAgw/s1600/PRO-523043_Default_1_200x200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_w_EWqH1VoRPWXnWClNCBYST_Od6Fi5IOj_MvhtDrVMcy00nvX6rmFpSYmvZlRTEgXaxDEk8eKq7bLAR9l-O3Gj8EqaIgEosdd-q_0lRSqDDaU66QOJal7uVVsjtU4QsShD9QdJu3uAgw/s200/PRO-523043_Default_1_200x200.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_tobJ9t3pSqLCx9piP2OvjJbLO5SYx-DcPPzTDHiGJL0b5EKzzLC_Z3VOpb-tpA09e7t6QbJd3fCQzs_GnhA7Gi13Cg62SxABTrnSI26KyUXnOwEIHs9kvIixM2Th2kDyNTcU7ik0dSV/s1600/PRO-523050_Default_1_200x200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_tobJ9t3pSqLCx9piP2OvjJbLO5SYx-DcPPzTDHiGJL0b5EKzzLC_Z3VOpb-tpA09e7t6QbJd3fCQzs_GnhA7Gi13Cg62SxABTrnSI26KyUXnOwEIHs9kvIixM2Th2kDyNTcU7ik0dSV/s1600/PRO-523050_Default_1_200x200.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />These <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802301094&pubid=21000000000393866">La Rochere Fleur de Lys</a> would be on the list... I love the heavy, chunky glass.  I'm in need of some new props for our table- I'm sure you're all getting tired of my current glasses!  These are only around $10 each.  A steal for something so classic.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxp5Y-p_OFiINFbilJsz2lvxA7h3SLOOBUHTJ1cC7DSimqFhOSsxrdoOyAhnP_iuAn-N8Cxnqq47VPTayqehqMYAOnxq0hH6-lq52oXS2qegLVQtBhJBYtuh48KinRbAEX8dXm0xd0FovH/s1600/Wish+Perfumed+Luminary+-+Large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxp5Y-p_OFiINFbilJsz2lvxA7h3SLOOBUHTJ1cC7DSimqFhOSsxrdoOyAhnP_iuAn-N8Cxnqq47VPTayqehqMYAOnxq0hH6-lq52oXS2qegLVQtBhJBYtuh48KinRbAEX8dXm0xd0FovH/s1600/Wish+Perfumed+Luminary+-+Large.jpg" /></a></div>This Lollia "Wish" candle smells like summer.  I got my bridesmaids the hand cream as one of their gifts... one sweet smell takes me right back to <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-life-our-wedding-seaside-florida-inn.html" target="_blank">Seaside</a>!  <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802301093&pubid=21000000000393866" target="_blank">Large Lollia Wish Candle $32</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegeiRcf2vwzNIXWf7UEX76v87joPGzji-hROOe66gidotQLI5UCOWewNZqlqHKHBsvl7dArAYowaMWW-c48XxGvDfQjglqbii4UtsUQxbI7gTVgKqBCjpTObe51uPEGoIduTPjeM0lwnV/s1600/PRO-908285_Default_1_200x200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegeiRcf2vwzNIXWf7UEX76v87joPGzji-hROOe66gidotQLI5UCOWewNZqlqHKHBsvl7dArAYowaMWW-c48XxGvDfQjglqbii4UtsUQxbI7gTVgKqBCjpTObe51uPEGoIduTPjeM0lwnV/s1600/PRO-908285_Default_1_200x200.jpg" /></a></div> I'd order these herb topiary... because I like pretty things that are useful, too.  <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802319896&pubid=21000000000393866" target="_blank">Herbs, $39 for all 3</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKC_mvkJyDvAfu87J-68inTGVR7tA030TXMpg723jlztbwH3g4hb8MUAYrA3_d9lOpfZ53kisE0bVT64TdFbqV1wAFbY08eLsouAO_VYax7ro-_NjT_43ihE5wr3VcuZsZWQRnHUikvWDS/s1600/file_204_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKC_mvkJyDvAfu87J-68inTGVR7tA030TXMpg723jlztbwH3g4hb8MUAYrA3_d9lOpfZ53kisE0bVT64TdFbqV1wAFbY08eLsouAO_VYax7ro-_NjT_43ihE5wr3VcuZsZWQRnHUikvWDS/s1600/file_204_11.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEtti49Mxu88vfAigabUt6Vu_wEbaZLFeIYCL1fWcnQ3zYMHgCKfsMGXCEenJ-pv97xIl-e4BgXUkS-wBM9_fbqDVvr8R-57XT6T4gexnB-tD1-oaVM-dkoSxjfAdp5RapXf2R0cMedz3/s1600/home_santafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div> And the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/02/jack-rogers-jackie-o-spring-wish-list.html" target="_blank">Jack Rogers</a> that I never got around to ordering for myself! 

Mother's Day Wish List

If I was going to buy myself a Mother's Day gift... These La Rochere Fleur de Lys would be on the list... I love the heavy, chunky glas...

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Flowers & Herb Planter | DIY Gift Idea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsssVkAkX3InTRbRAN4X7kY8YBig1xOiCawt33UIcJHhwsQ6HB89LaGLve2fQRcLaFSmacxxf3LvCqCLU3h3eyxDh1DOcKcn_sEUgFiE_XpmZYs6LYBTDHe22GJ1A2KCMG-J0Djdf1lc-z/s1600/IMG_4739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUrZZ2KMCmaK6zknGOE0jPY5HjJABjrXtn56w_ydEuNAHe8aNV7d1qeN6A2ARRXDYY4JqVQs6Bb_qskLdM7qDRv7ktN86usbor0YqekCylvls_tj3ik7nphYl1yWoskoNIXWEnQ4u_DQI/s1600/IMG_4744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUrZZ2KMCmaK6zknGOE0jPY5HjJABjrXtn56w_ydEuNAHe8aNV7d1qeN6A2ARRXDYY4JqVQs6Bb_qskLdM7qDRv7ktN86usbor0YqekCylvls_tj3ik7nphYl1yWoskoNIXWEnQ4u_DQI/s640/IMG_4744.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I know I am not the first to think of this... but I don't see it that often.  Maybe it is just something I've never done, combined the two- flowers and herbs.  Normally, I plant them separately.  But I like this idea... and I think my herbs will have better luck outside on my steps than they do, often neglected, inside.<br /><br />Talk about a great Mother's Day gift - she's pretty and productive, just like Mom herself.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5427492-11022507" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_top"><br /><img alt="Mother's Day Gifts" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-5427492-11022507" width="468" /></a></div>

Flowers & Herb Planter | DIY Gift Idea

I know I am not the first to think of this... but I don't see it that often.  Maybe it is just something I've never done, combined t...

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Shower Hostess Gifts | Baby Shower Paper-Source Hostess Gift | Personalized Stationery & Labels

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2MiWgAOGtB9Sc2z8e_G2Hf07ep_atZdqzWkb7Ok4UfwQlrWX6nlqGyBUs2bmyoWFghjBYC4ymMrik6eViySU7eOwMCUD5hELsjnf_NWusnZZcn58AU-Oac46qttNSktXeJxZG8YjOX5S/s1600/IMG_5822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2MiWgAOGtB9Sc2z8e_G2Hf07ep_atZdqzWkb7Ok4UfwQlrWX6nlqGyBUs2bmyoWFghjBYC4ymMrik6eViySU7eOwMCUD5hELsjnf_NWusnZZcn58AU-Oac46qttNSktXeJxZG8YjOX5S/s640/IMG_5822.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaGYA6P8r1sjmERxA7xwMb2_qeihYpPf-PLUV7FqWQgXA_6DXjzR1Qb0Gd4LEN_9Go3lV_1qo2MMoeEI1B13AXKyu00HdZRySYjFGHPx_iQqJtQXfMRI3W893yGAxLMuAAZWeGY7mgl8t/s1600/IMG_5811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaGYA6P8r1sjmERxA7xwMb2_qeihYpPf-PLUV7FqWQgXA_6DXjzR1Qb0Gd4LEN_9Go3lV_1qo2MMoeEI1B13AXKyu00HdZRySYjFGHPx_iQqJtQXfMRI3W893yGAxLMuAAZWeGY7mgl8t/s400/IMG_5811.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Last weekend my Sister and Aunts hosted a Baby Shower for me.  I wanted to do something special for them as a Thank You/Hostess Gift.  It's always a challenge to think of a small gift that is special, personal and something that they'll actually use.  <br /><br />I wanted it to be something that I made... at least part of it.  Since we were traveling back to KC for the shower, baked goods weren't really an option (we aren't bag checkers).  <br /><br />I made a stop to my favorite spot for homemade goods supplies that don't look homemade - <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">Paper Source</a>.  My plan was to make personalized stationery sets and personalized "From the Kitchen Of..." labels.  When I found these <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=RfqGUgqYSig&offerid=251735.10000508&type=3&subid=0">Vera Bradley</a><img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=RfqGUgqYSig&bids=251735.10000508&type=3&subid=0" width="1" /> lunchboxes, I thought they'd be the perfect 'package' and useful, too.<br /><br />Baby Shower Hostess Gift :<br />- Stationery Set<br />- From the Kitchen Of Labels<br />- Lunch Bag<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_nTPyA-EA73hKtJK65vZTV1f_Te4b-X5Zl6hHXIE2bxJnMVk7BofHaOkYWdJISi_HL2pSvrH6S3x7EPp2a4Lxe_sNq7Q6mHZNuSj3EFW_IUBnTEKAdKVND1ED_7fFue36BRUNJAo1rc3/s1600/IMG_5769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_nTPyA-EA73hKtJK65vZTV1f_Te4b-X5Zl6hHXIE2bxJnMVk7BofHaOkYWdJISi_HL2pSvrH6S3x7EPp2a4Lxe_sNq7Q6mHZNuSj3EFW_IUBnTEKAdKVND1ED_7fFue36BRUNJAo1rc3/s640/IMG_5769.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For 4 sets of 10 Personalized Stationery (card & envelopes), you'll need :<br /><br />- <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">1 pack of Lux Cream Cover (contains 10 sheets of cardstock) from Paper-Source</a><br />- <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10765879">4 packs of A2 envelopes (contains 10 envelopes each) from Paper-Source</a><br />- Printer <br />- <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">Paper cutter from Paper-Source</a><br />- <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765029">Thin Satin Ribbon from Paper-Source</a> (for wrapping)<br /><br />To create the Stationery Template, use a graphics design program (I use InDesign), Word or PowerPoint document divided into 4 equal sections (each being 5.5"w x 4.25"t fit on one 8.5"x11" page).<br /><a name="more"></a>Put the initials or name of each person on the top margin (about 1/2 inch from top) of each card.  Print onto Lux Cream Cover and cut using a paper cutter to 5.5" x 4.25".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg1En2Q9eWum00AYULUKC9cWtcp24NhZkmVduIy4YWEUJTqUPpcyqcj_I6WGB1X1aFKSUc1RDuDpic20gmz3dbKcjCLhgXaMEhURMGdFYkzIap24l7sneYpxcp5xcWDrODx12UXGQ2GWB/s1600/IMG_5776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTg1En2Q9eWum00AYULUKC9cWtcp24NhZkmVduIy4YWEUJTqUPpcyqcj_I6WGB1X1aFKSUc1RDuDpic20gmz3dbKcjCLhgXaMEhURMGdFYkzIap24l7sneYpxcp5xcWDrODx12UXGQ2GWB/s640/IMG_5776.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765874">straight edge paper cutter ($19.50) from Paper-Source</a> has been my saving grace for so so so many projects.  Straight cuts really help to make professional looking paper crafts.  It is definitely worth the $20 investment!<br /><br />Cut it length-wise in half...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMXrqR0nrZ1L4Cnj5VPCUej1basGv9zqjYEOnPSC_Mw4-N_2zooKM96YFKt3SxgShObF6KM08oGGFQ1g82ilN1xMTe9Uu_yuEX7n76EKIFFOoatAuePKLl38HVZKpOlkdq1HonxZ1mCu1/s1600/IMG_5778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMXrqR0nrZ1L4Cnj5VPCUej1basGv9zqjYEOnPSC_Mw4-N_2zooKM96YFKt3SxgShObF6KM08oGGFQ1g82ilN1xMTe9Uu_yuEX7n76EKIFFOoatAuePKLl38HVZKpOlkdq1HonxZ1mCu1/s640/IMG_5778.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then in half again. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIqgHN0mQbK1fUV8MYPdhF5P_lwEHHAgv4vU6Hcs6GCCAVcNfndfPUguoyn2zA9NDEZbIgy3A9Gd15q4gHNHA-K-ddU5nmiImMibmbsoW3UQfxuZPl8hoJwGYRvdt9K8vFFQA6b9U1TJW/s1600/IMG_5782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIqgHN0mQbK1fUV8MYPdhF5P_lwEHHAgv4vU6Hcs6GCCAVcNfndfPUguoyn2zA9NDEZbIgy3A9Gd15q4gHNHA-K-ddU5nmiImMibmbsoW3UQfxuZPl8hoJwGYRvdt9K8vFFQA6b9U1TJW/s640/IMG_5782.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I use this <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-5427492-10765029">thin satin ribbon</a> from Paper-Source to wrap each set of cards and envelops. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP7KccBfLbpwEAz2mf-638H6yMPLTJ_NKhRQRxOqrgUH_Ae6NJxcdXGvanG3VsYVOkuqhxS3fNxM7-nXzC2KduDcbizL8dExdGSjOCVYIktoTTuxkIrYOH9zSr0UIVrLJLmQGBG2GSIer/s1600/IMG_5783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP7KccBfLbpwEAz2mf-638H6yMPLTJ_NKhRQRxOqrgUH_Ae6NJxcdXGvanG3VsYVOkuqhxS3fNxM7-nXzC2KduDcbizL8dExdGSjOCVYIktoTTuxkIrYOH9zSr0UIVrLJLmQGBG2GSIer/s640/IMG_5783.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Flip it over and twist, bringing the sides up over the top and bottom... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyIewfJHxVGIuRPfx4JTNFUPUmYwZeVvZfObBl8sPMGmKl0ZdiVVrqdN_owIG2lFfL3fUfNnAr64bVNckclmvOeuEBKZM2D_WuXZi1vtZ1Xo9O0uErCzTrqQC1yUqauSsU4M4oUh33Xd/s1600/IMG_5788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxyIewfJHxVGIuRPfx4JTNFUPUmYwZeVvZfObBl8sPMGmKl0ZdiVVrqdN_owIG2lFfL3fUfNnAr64bVNckclmvOeuEBKZM2D_WuXZi1vtZ1Xo9O0uErCzTrqQC1yUqauSsU4M4oUh33Xd/s640/IMG_5788.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Flip over again and tie a bow.  I really like how the thick textured paper looks - it gives it a professional quality. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnZdSr9HiRbLwMgckPqCBceqmvtUSX6FjLNDJEbgdPHmjA5lDcTrZJGFKqhUAMtDrL-vmnM8VIQ9A-JG2VicuUGKCUL3GFWaY0M8_OHgVktaVg1q7QpGlvX0NT9rl-R-r2P_eIWcPGcp3/s1600/IMG_5793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnZdSr9HiRbLwMgckPqCBceqmvtUSX6FjLNDJEbgdPHmjA5lDcTrZJGFKqhUAMtDrL-vmnM8VIQ9A-JG2VicuUGKCUL3GFWaY0M8_OHgVktaVg1q7QpGlvX0NT9rl-R-r2P_eIWcPGcp3/s640/IMG_5793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Coming Soon : how I made the "From the Kitchen Of..." Labels here using Paper-Source adhesive labels. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKglA7G3pmrfZtornnoLe2_Wvmuxf43w3-kplNMz1e9Omg041hdaHthNAMfNDdmC6gyi-hg9TNz-z0QKXvwuwmtFK8-iiurvADw2bVXQ85vYNxU5O-qRot3WEqykIO1M5AyLVIQOIyxYy/s1600/IMG_5810.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKglA7G3pmrfZtornnoLe2_Wvmuxf43w3-kplNMz1e9Omg041hdaHthNAMfNDdmC6gyi-hg9TNz-z0QKXvwuwmtFK8-iiurvADw2bVXQ85vYNxU5O-qRot3WEqykIO1M5AyLVIQOIyxYy/s640/IMG_5810.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is all of my gift supplies ready to be assembled. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJago9kjciYCb1ti6xFB-jjxLdfDE4hysj3xa_nPMD5X8ye1FzSdH7-7729CyIo7TeTNLG8cjFRSSCyQWeC8gmvCYxozpZFP6HVJpWbF5PQCmD-j8NhM3_vLHOsR1oQWmJZV9oIo-EYE/s1600/IMG_5812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3DJago9kjciYCb1ti6xFB-jjxLdfDE4hysj3xa_nPMD5X8ye1FzSdH7-7729CyIo7TeTNLG8cjFRSSCyQWeC8gmvCYxozpZFP6HVJpWbF5PQCmD-j8NhM3_vLHOsR1oQWmJZV9oIo-EYE/s640/IMG_5812.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I am really pleased how they turned out!  Have I inspired you?  If you have a hostess gift to put together, click below to all of the items on sale at Paper-Source!<br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-5427492-10763941" target="_top"><br /><img alt="Up to 50% Off" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-5427492-10763941" width="468" /></a>

Shower Hostess Gifts | Baby Shower Paper-Source Hostess Gift | Personalized Stationery & Labels

Last weekend my Sister and Aunts hosted a Baby Shower for me.  I wanted to do something special for them as a Thank You/Hostess Gift.  It...

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