Here is a fun, DIY gift idea. Create a keepsake box out of a book! I saw this on a blog awhile back and thought it would be a great gift for my book-lover friend, Julie. Here’s how I created this keepsake book, in case you’d like to make one, too: First I went to my local Goodwill store and picked out a book. (TIP: the bigger your book, the better.) I found one about the friendship between the poet, Emily Dickinson and the abolitionist,…Continue Reading “DIY: Keepsake Box”
I recently saw an easy DIY gift basket for a new homeowner on Pinterest. Thought it was a super creative idea, so when I found out that my friend, Althea, had bought a new house—I knew exactly what I wanted to give her! I thought I’d share the idea with you, because it’s super practical for the homeowner and you get to use a little creativity putting it together. Here are the items you will need: a new (empty) paint can, flower pot or bucket…Continue Reading “DIY: Easy Practical Housewarming Gift”
Found a great idea for gift gifting today that I had to share with you. I have seen food boxes and beauty boxes, but these are even better in my opinion. These boxes make great gifts for someone who’s hard to buy for or even a special treat for yourself! OliveBox is a subscription box for people who love all things paper, love getting something in the mail, and love surprises! They have monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual subscriptions. Grace Kang of OliveBox, describes it…Continue Reading “Easy Creative Gifts: Subscription Boxes”