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I watched this Soapylove tutorial and was struck by a.) how easy it would be to make this gift and b.) all the cool things you could do with this. For ideas for a variety of recipients, keep reading…
I myself have some really cute silicone heart-shaped molds that I got ages ago, thinking that I would make some heart-shaped blueberry muffins for Alex or cupcakes or something yummy but now I’m thinking cupcakes in some and soap in others! I mean, heck – the Parsons table inspired soap blocks are cool but with Valentine’s Day just around the corner I envison hearts. But really, this tutorial just makes me realize how simple it would be to make any sort of melt and pour soap.
Oh, Paper Source, how I love thee!
This homemade Foxy Valentine is a super cute way to let someone know you think they are foxy! It is easy, inexpensive and creative.
Something like this can be made even more personal by customizing the label – for instance, with your Valentine’s name – or leaving something special inside. The something special need not be expensive either (though it would probably come as quite a surprise it was!); a love note, a memento of some special time together, your Valentine’s favorite candy or whatever else you choose. You could leave the humor at the outside and be serious on the inside or choose to keep the cute going, for instance, you could put some fireballs inside with a note that …read more
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and I found a cute idea from the folks at Paper Source – you can make New Year’s hats!
Make Your Own Party Hats!
Maybe I’m corny, but I think that the little things like hats and noisemakers are even better (and safer!) than alcohol. Here are a few of my ideas for how to make these hats into great gifts:
* Bringing homemade hats to a party you’ve been invited to would be a hostess present!
* Making some for a party you are throwing is a great take-away gift for your guests.
* You could even have this be a party activity – get the supplies and have guests make their own! Not only a great take-away gift but …read more
