Do not want to pay for a greeting card that just gets read quickly, then thrown away. Would rather make something creative to put on the gift to let them know who it’s from. Any fun ideas? This particular gift is for a bridal shower, but I would like to start doing this for all gifts.
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You can make a personalized greating card using scrapbook paper or any desired materials. I once sewed one out of fabric.
You can draw/stamp, paint on the wrapper for to/from info.
You can make homemade gift tags out of anything: paper, recycled plastic, clay, twigs, fabric, waxed flowers, etc.
Some examples can be found here: http://www.craftcreations.co.uk/pages/magazines/download__mag.mhtml?SSN_ID=e9c550a99cb26f41d40be9c5d0b5f87d
You could make a little gift box to hold some special treats like chocolate and tie it to your gift as a tag – write or stamp some special words on the box itself:
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/gift-box.html
You could make a candy bar slider as a gift tag too:
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/candy-bar-favor.html
Make a special box of photos with a space for a gift inside – you can write messages on the sides or the inside bottom of this exploding box as well as use pictures to decorate it:
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/explosion-box-album.html
Make a paper butterfly as a gift tag:
http://www.papercraftcentral.com/paper-butterfly.html
I’m almost ready to post up instructions for making a paper purse that you could also use as a gift tag – tie it to your gift by the handles and pt your message inside the bag. If this interest you come back to PaperCraftCentral in a day or so to see it. The link will be in the ‘What’s New’ feed.
I am sure however you decide to present your gift you will help make your friend’s day special!
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Here’s an idea that I use very often myself…I ordered paper with seeds (yes, there really is such a thing!). I then use my Sizzix machine to cut out figures that go with the occassion. For example, last year for Christmas, I cut Christmas tree and Snowman tags out of seeded paper (the recipient then plant’s the tag which will grow into real live Christmas trees too!) They also have seed paper with wildflowers!!
Here’s a site that you can check out and I hope this was helpful!
the previous posters have all given some wonderful ideas
i personally like to give something the person can use, something that s/he has an interest in, …..
eg. inside all my handmade cards, i add a handmade bookmark too. so even if the card gets thrown, the bookmark will remain inside a book for ages.
or add a sprig of pot-pourri flowers & herbs that can be detached from the card & used in various ways while emitting an aroma.
recently, i’ve started making square [or round, but square are easier] coasters for mugs/glasses, etc. to add to the card. if you have an overlocking sewing machine, just do the edged with it. you can decorate the coaster with fabric paints, some embroidery, write a message, even make a calendar [one month on one side]….. this is also for keeps & a reminder whenever it is used.
another item i add – motifs of crochet or tatting. you can even add knitting or quilting blocks. i leave it to the reciepient to use as desired. they can sew them together to make mats or laces or use separately on a dress or as an embellishment wherever they like.
i generally like to keep these small for obvious reasons. but the shape & size is totally up to you.
you could also make candy wrapper purse/pouch within which add the gift-tag with words & wishes.
http://candywrapperpurse.blogspot.com/
http://www.gumwrapper.com/build.htm
then, depending on the age, you could add friendship bracelets, beaded jewelery/chain, etc. These can also be used as part of the wrapping string.
how about artificial flowers — make them with whatever material you like. and you won’t need anything else to adorn the gift either
). if you leave a long stem, then they can be placed in a vase. otherwise, you can make them into a wreath, etc. which can be displayed on walls, etc. Hidden between the petals or the flowers, you can have the wishes.
http://ducttape.pbwiki.com/Rose
http://www.wikihow.com/Fold-a-Paper-Rose
if the person likes puzzles, make a customized crossword puzzle
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http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/crea...
http://www.edhelper.com/crossword.htm
or add any puzzle to the card. at least s/he will keep the card till they solve the puzzle
depending on their hobby, use knitting needles, paint brushes, crochet hooks, etc. to hold a paper scroll that has your message. later, they can just remove the pair from the 2 ends & add to their collection
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hope these inspire
all the very best