gift ideas

I stumble upon… Reusable Fabric Gift Wrap

What a cute way to dress up your gifts?! Not only it is a eco-friendly reusable Fabric Gift Wrap, the design is printed on 100% organic cotton with soy-based inks. Each fabric wrap also has a meaningful message: Give Luck. Give Love. Give Wisdom. I just totally HEART Chewing the Cud!!

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I stumble upon… Melissa Borrell Pop-Out Jewelries

Mellissa Borrell’s Pop-Out pendants and earrings are so fun and whimsical!! You just “pop” the shapes out and hang them on a chain or ear hooks, and they turn into an artsy sculptural jewelry pieces.

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I stumble upon… Heart-Shaped Soap

I felt like I just celebrated the New Year not too long ago, and now the Valentine’s Day is coming around the corner. Prepping early and trying to find something cute & sweet for my dear friends, and I  came across this fun DIY project from Martha Stewart. It also offered a how-to video on its website. If you are planing a V-day wedding, it will be cute giving out the soaps as wedding favors or Thank You gifts for your closed friends & family. Enjoy!!

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Tools and Materials
Nonstick 9-inch square pan
Heart-shape cookie cutter
Glass measuring cup
Glycerin soap
Bench scraper
Soap colorant or food coloring
Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Cutting board
Needlenose pliers
1/8-inch metal letter stamps
Masking tape

Heart-Shaped Soap How-To
We used a 2-inch cookie cutter (1 inch high) and 2 1/2 pounds of glycerin soap-sold at crafts stores-to make 16 hearts.

1. Depending on your equipment, yields may vary. To determine how much glycerin you’ll need, fill pan with water to 1/4 inch below height of cookie cutter; pour water into measuring cup. Record amount; discard water.

2. Cut soap into small pieces with bench scraper; fill measuring cup. Microwave on medium heat until melted; stir. Add soap and heat until you’ve reached the water amount. Add colorant; stir. Pour liquid into pan. Spray with alcohol to eliminate bubbles.

3. Let harden at room temperature, 2 hours. Freeze 10 minutes.

4. Turn upside down onto cutting board. Create soaps with cookie cutter; pull cutter out with pliers if it sticks. Tape stamps together to form words, and imprint on soap, applying light, even pressure.

I stumble upon… Custom Photo 2010 Calendar

What an adorable calendar designed by Shutter Sisters!! They offer the free download template that you can just simply make this personalized calendar at home. Wouldn’t this be a lovely holiday gift or even save-the-date card for your 2010 wedding?!

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I stumble upon… OH BABY

Erin Jang from The Indigo Bunting made these adorable “OH Baby” shower favors for her friends, Albert and Tasha. She was inspired by the children’s rhyme: “What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails and puppy dogs’ tails, that’s what little boys are made of.” She rubber-stamped “OH BABY” onto the muslin bags (the baby boy’s last name is Oh!). Then She put a small thank-you note along with some Haribo frog gummies for guests to enjoy.

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I stumble upon… Good Stock Press & Bindery

Yesterday, I attended my friend’s, Emily, bridal shower.  The girls and I had sooooo much fun opening gifts after gifts and helping Emily to try out each of them.  But nothing could compare to the gift that Emily’s sister had especially made for her little sister, a beautiful photo book. The tear were dropping down from Emily’s eyes when she saw the photos of her sister holding her, playing at the playground together, handing a bouquet of flowers to her during the college graduation ceremony. It was really a lovely gift.

I came across Good Stock Press & Bindery this morning, and their custom books were beautifully made. I included a few photos below. Enjoy!

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I stumble upon… Lisa Leonard Handmade Jewelry

A simple way to appreciate your friends & family (and your soon-to-be lovely wife) and tell them how precious they are in your heart.

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for men

Visit Lisa Leonard website to see more her charming designs.

I stumble upon… Doggie Wedding Attires

When picking who will be in your wedding party, of course you don’t want to miss out your dearly best friend, “woof-woof”. Check out all these cute outfits for your furry flower girl and ring bearer.

Sweet & Chic

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Simple Elegant

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Ring Bearer

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all images from Yorkshire Pet Shop

I stumble upon… Make a Wish Necklace

What a cute idea for bridesmaids gift!!

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Dogeared bridesmaid necklace with sterling silver heart on coral thread by Penelope Poet

Tote Bags as Throw Pillows

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What a great idea from notcot.com!

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