What Jason needed was a tool to help facilitate the construction of the counter tops, so I got him a trim router for cutting the formica we're covering the counters with. The next day he needed a random orbital sander, so we went back to Home Depot and got one. Two new power tools, one weekend. Best. Anniversary. Ever.
I wrap just about everything in brown craft paper. I really like using craft paper for wrapping gifts. It gives you a simple, versatile look and lends itself well to a little creativity. For this gift, I doodled tree rings with a brown Sharpie. Super cute and took about 5 minutes.
I also like making my own cards. For this one, I printed out an inside message on white cardstock. I folded the card in half and cut it to size with an x-acto knife. For the cover, I cut a piece of scrapbook paper to size, cut the heart out with the x-acto, then glued it to the front of the cardstock card. I used a red pen for the details. The inside message? Brace yourself, it's really corny...
wood you like to know a secret?
it's hard knot to love you
because you keep me rooted
Glad you are back in action!!! I found a simple craft the other day and thought of you... they knitted a "snake skin" (long and skinny then sew it together on the long end, I assume) and stuff it. Then you coil the snake for a seat cushion. It doesn't really look like a snake, just a spirally cushion with bright funky colors. It was cool. You have probably seen this though.
ReplyDelete