Cool Gift Ideas

Sometimes you just want to give an inexpensive gift from the heart to a family member, friend or coworker. Sure, you could buy them a cup of coffee or a candy bar but why not put a little extra effort in to show how much they mean to you or to say thank you?

Once again I found myself in the Pinterest rabbit hole and wanted to share these ideas with you! I would love to see your project if you decide to try one!

Sour Cream Treat Holder (this one is super cute)

Explosion Box Purse

Bakers Box

Bow Builder Tiny Treat Box

Bee Treat Box

Pretty Wallet

Nesting Drawer Box

Curvy Keepsake Retro Trailer

Explosion Box Idea

Project Inspiration 7-26-15

Hope everyone had a great week!

Explosion Box Purse

Note Box (video tutorial)

Sunflower Treat Box

Sweet Little Valentine

Cupcake Treat Box (video tutorial)

Box Card Birthday

Chocolate Egg Butterflies

Faux Tile Technique

Project Inspiration 7-24-15

Bakers Box Thinlits

Berry Basket

Choose Happiness

Sprinkles of Life

Dad Nugget Box

Origami Kiss Flower

Pop Up Gift Box

Pink & Black

Project Inspiration 7-22-15

Cute Owls

Two Tags Toolbox

Flip Lid Box

Envelope Punch Board Treat Box tutorial

Slide Lock Boxes

Explosion Box

Toadally Awesome

Hardwood Card

Project Inspiration 7-20-15

Gift Box & Mini Album

Bridal Box Tutorial

Bow Builder Box

Pretty Flower Box

Time for Tea Box

Apple Favor Boxes

Moon Box Card

Mini Treat Box

Project Inspiration 7-18-15

Still trying to adjust to the 5:30 mornings and 2 hour commutes!  I'm just happy to be working again but sure wish I was working closer to home!

Going to try and catch up on inspiration posting.  I have been pinning a lot of great stuff to share with you.  Just needed to blog it.  I hope everyone is having a great summer so far.  The weather is been very nice here in northwest WI.  Got our first steamy day yesterday.

Punch Board Picture Tutorial

Stand Up Joy Fold

Strawberry Box

Watermelon Curvy Boxes

Birthday Style

Rucksack Giftbox (video tutorial)

Tiny Box of Sunshine (video tutorial)

WOW Retro Camper

Accordion Mini Album Tutorial

Project Inspiration 7-6-15

I hope you all had a fun and safe holiday weekend.  I stayed home and set off some fireworks.  I'm glad I avoided the traffic home on Sunday night!

My new job downtown gives me a lot of time on the commuter bus.  And of course, that's just more time for me to spend on pinterest so I can share all of the fun finds with everyone!

One Sheet Box

Brown Truck Box

Tent Tutorial

Pinwheel Treat Box

Cozy Watermelon Tag Topper

Floral Frames Treatbox Tutorial

3-D Bee Box Surprise

For You

Mini Tote Bag Tutorial

Hello Sweet Friend

Project Inspiration 7-3-15

Maritime Handbag (video tutorial)

Sheltering Tree

Beautiful Bunch

Planter Box Tutorial

Baby Duck

4 Hearts Basket

Half Circle Pop Up Card Tutorial

Floral Wings

Happy Blooming

Butterfly Basics

Project Inspiration 6-30-15

Traveller

Stand Up Joy Fold

Mary's Swing Card

Watermelon and Slice of Summer

You're a Blast

Scalloped Edge Bow (video tutorial)

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Shaker

Build a Birthday

Birthday in a Box

Project Inspiration 6-28-15

Hello All, it was a long week!  Back to work, taking the bus downtown for the first time in my life.  Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but I'm spending 2 hours a day on my commute.  Not what I'm used to!!  Sorry I haven't gotten around to sharing more links until now....  I will try to keep up.  By the time I get home at night, sometimes I just too tired.  LOL

Hershey Nugget Box Tutorial

Festival of Trees (cool technique)

Stationary Organizer Tutorial

Half Circle Pop Up Card

Center Cut Easel Card (video tutorial)

3D Greeting Card Tutorial

Owl in the Tree

Way to Go!

Enjoy

Inspiration and Then Some

Project Inspiration 6-19-15

I'm planning a fun weekend at the Dells with my daughter.  My last week off before I start my new job next week.  It will be exciting (but rather confusing at first) to be working downtown. I will try to schedule my posts ahead so there aren't gaps between posts.  I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful summer.  So far, it has been perfect with sun, temps and rain when we need it.

Could Bows be the New Butterflies?

Capture Your Heart

Sweater Weather

Stepped Tent Fold

Petite Petals Aperture

Garden Party

Masculine Fishing Card

Floral Thanks

Project Inspiration 6-17-15

I really need to get my studio cleaned up!!  Can't get anything done with such disorganization.  I admire all of you with beautiful immaculate work spaces.  It definitely boosts your creativity when you have a nice clean space.

Speaking of creativity.....

Note Card Totes

Watercolor Wings

June Artisan

Owl Gift Bag (tutorial included)

Micro Easel Card Box

Petal Potpourri Set

Butterflies Thinlit Die

Simply Wonderful

Project Inspiration 6-16-15

I'm officially another year over the hill LOL.  Enjoy these fun projects!

Cookie Monster Box

Origami Gift Bag

Sugar Fairy Gift Box (printable template)

Cookie Envelope (step by step instructions)

Paper Teacups (printable template)

Mini Purse Treat Box (video tutorial)

Jeweled Purse Box (printable template)

Grunge Gift Box

Project Inspiration 6-12-15

Hello all, it has been good to be back to regular blogging.  I have been finding so many awesome ideas that I just need to sit down and actually make some...  perhaps today I will tackle one and share my results.  I hope you all have been enjoying what I find.  Please take a moment to comment on any of the awesome projects I send you to.  These artists share their wonderful ideas and deserve recognition!

Yippy Skippy Flower Patch

Secret Box (step by step tutorial found HERE)

Decorative Top Gift Box (step by step tutorial included)

Accordion Wallet (step by step tutorial included)

Accordion File Organizer (step by step tutorial included)

Sweet Treat Tote (step by step tutorial included)

Mini Bag

A tisket a tasket a little green basket (step by step instructions included)

Project Inspiration 6-10-15

I was out of the loop for so long that I'm finally seeing some awesome projects that have been posted over the last year!  I need to take some time to try them out.

Matchbox Suitcase (step by step instructions included)

Origami Box (video tutorial)

Crisscross Box (step by step instructions included)

Fancy Flower Tutorial

Backpack Gift Boxes (step by step instructions included)

Birthday Style

Note Box (video tutorial)

Little Strawberry Basket (step by step instructions included)

Top Tip Tuesday Treat Box (instructions included)

Pretty Basket Tutorial (step by step instructions included)

Project Inspiration 6-8-15

I hope everyone got a chance to enjoy some sun this weekend.  I seriously need some color on my legs!!

Porthole Flip Card (step by step instructions included)

Big Hero Six Punch Art

Ballet Punch Art Card

Minion Birthday Punch Art

Chevron Pattern

Perpetual Calendar Blocks Tutorial

Little Sewing Basket (step by step instructions included)

Hello Sweet Friend

Pop Up Book Card (instructions included)

Christmas Kitty Punch Art

Project Inspiration 6-5-15

So many projects so little time to make them!  I hope you all are pinning these ideas for the long winter months.  I know I am!

Faux Punch Art Buttons (instructions included)

Owl Anniversary

Retro Trailer Curvy Keepsakes Box (step by step instructions)

Curvy Keepsake Mushroom

Curvy Keepsake Dragon

Curvy Keepsakes Covered Wagon

Curvy Keepsakes Alligator

Mouse Treat Wrapper

Easter Bunny Favor

Spring Frog Favor

Project Inspiration 6-3-15

Raining heavily here in my corner of the world.  What better time to look at all of the fun projects online?

Daydream Medallion

Leprechaun Punch Art

Simple Thank You

Retro Sunburst

Punch Board Card Holder (instructions included)

Spool Notecard (video instructions)

Birthday Card Organizer

Tiny Gift Boxes (instructions included)

Envelope Punch Board Box (video instructions)

Summer Watermelon

Project Inspiration 5-31-15

Happy Sunday everyone.  Wish the sun was out here!  Some inspiration for you.

Hello

Watermelon Wonder

Gold Soiree and Petal Potpourri

Party Animals

Butterfly Pocket Card

Friend Gift

Lovely Little Box (video tutorial included)

Prim and Proper Shirt

Punch Art Pony

Punch Art Pizza

Project Inspiration 5-28-15

I am trying to get back into the daily swing of things.  Watch for a few inspiration posts a week.  I can't guarantee I will post every day though.  Summer is a little slower for inspiration as many people are out enjoying the weather rather than creating!

On to the fun.....

Thinking of You (simple but so pretty)

Outside the Paper Pumpkin Box (step by step instructions included)

Stay Closed Box (youtube video)

Sloped Top Box (youtube video)

No Tape Box (youtube video)

All In One Box (see SCS for step by step tutorial)

Secret Double Treat Box (youtube video)

Little Box Basket (step by step instructions included)

Individual Cupcake Box (step by step instructions included)