I found this post for sewing Crisscross Coasters over on Creative Attempts and I thought it was a great idea for a hostess gift or a housewarming present! You can easily personalize this by incorporating the colors of your recipient’s home. Usually coasters find themselves on the coffee table so be sure to put on your thinking hat and visualize your recipient’s space so that you can help ensure that you create something they will love!

Sewing really not your thing?  Making anything not your thing?  Well, I have oodles of other gift giving ideas so use the magnifying glass (to the right) to search for the recipient or occasion you need to get a present for, check out some other posts (handy links below and to the side!) or …read more

Happy Spring!!!

Now that the long winter has ended and warmer weather is gracing our days, you notice yourself going out more, accepting more invitations to get-togethers and find yourself seated at some dinner parties so you might be needing some nice, easy Spring-like hostess gifts for these impromptu meets. Or maybe you made so many excuses to spend time outdoors you find yourself in dire need of a last minute birthday present that doesn’t scream “I forgot!”

Photo courtesy of Paper Source

A great solution? Read this wonderful Paper Source how-to on creating an easy centerpiece and personalize it so that it becomes a gift worthy creation that is perfect for your recipient! …read more

Remember last Sleuthing Sunday’s post? I had a puzzle of sorts for you to solve with clues (or red herrings!) as to what sort of gift idea I was cooking up.  Well, if you weren’t able to suss out what sort of project I was up to – here’s your answer!

I made New Year’s cards with a special twist. I purchased a few items from Paper Source: pretty cards, labels, adhesive chalkboard and two glittery pens.  I provided: a little creativity, patience, love and time.

The end result:  a very personalized New Year’s card and gift.  The reason I chose a chalkboard was to symbolize the idea of a New …read more