A Bird Inspired Housewarming Gift

March15

My mom and aunt are throwing a housewarming for my aunt’s mother.  I wanted to decorate the gift with some fun crafting stuff I picked up at Michael’s in the last couple of weeks: a bird stamp, sage green polka dot ribbon, and metal edged tags.  I also have some adorable frame stamps I ordered at a Stampin’ Up card party and I was able to use them to accentuate the bird stamp.  

 

A card made at the last Stampin' Up party

 

A toffee candle

 

Soap: I used a frame stamp and the bird stamp over it.

 

A ceramic potpourri ball I filled with cloves.

 

An egg planter with thyme seeds.

 

A bird I painted white.

 

I hope she likes this "cheep" gift!

posted under Hooked on Fridays, crafts, gifts

“A Bird Inspired Housewarming Gift”

1. On March 19th, 2009 at 8:11 pm Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home Says:

   I love this idea! Each item is so carefully chosen and each bird is adorable. And I love your play on words, too. ~Arleen

2. On March 19th, 2009 at 9:03 pm The Tiny Homestead Says:

   well done, I’m so bad at this sort of thing. I’m sure she’ll love the gift

3. On March 19th, 2009 at 9:07 pm Lacy Says:

   Very creative! I love how you ‘themed’ this thoughtful gift!

4. On March 20th, 2009 at 5:46 am living with lindsay Says:

   I love those gifts! If she doesn’t like them, tell her to send them my way!

   I really like what you did with the candle. Now you have some wheels turning my my head to create my own!

5. On March 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am Angela Says:

   What a great and creative idea/theme!! Love it!
   ~angela @ peonypatch

6. On March 20th, 2009 at 6:47 am Jane @ Beach House Says:

   That’s so creative and cute

7. On March 20th, 2009 at 7:29 am Laura Ingalls Gunn Says:

   Happy Friday, Happy Spring, Happy~Happy Everything!

8. On March 20th, 2009 at 7:35 am suzy Says:

   Great gift ideas….Thanks for sharing!

9. On March 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm Patricia Says:

   Hmmm…now I wish it was my apartment warming. Big D is in for a treat!

   Love, Mom

10. On March 22nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm Hooked on Toile « Hooked on Houses Says:

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11. On March 22nd, 2009 at 8:30 pm Mrs. Petrie Says:

    Thanks for the comments, all! I had such fun doing this project. Those dollar bins at Michael’s are awesome!

12. On March 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 pm Mrs. Petrie Says:

    That candle was 75% off, so it only cost $2.50! I was thrilled to include it in the gift. I’m looking forward to your Linky party, Lindsay.

13. On March 23rd, 2009 at 5:29 pm Phillips Phamily Mama Says:

    Such cute gift ideas! Love it all!

14. On March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm Aunt Dolores Says:

    My mother and all the guests went nuts over your creative gifts. Thank you for being so thoughtful and loving. My mom wants your address, she was so touched. Give Miss Petrie a huge hug and kiss for me, she is so beautiful! I hope to see you soon.

    Love,
    Aunt Dolores