Pure Innocence Gift Set

It makes me SO happy when kids appreciate crafts! My daughter, Madeline, has a friend named Meg, who takes an interest in my card & gift making. When she is over at our house and I am in my stamp room, I'll often catch her peering in and she always has nice things to say about my projects (so sweet). When Madeline received a birthday party invitation from her, I decided to make part of her gift.

I started with a clear card box and added a band around it, as well as a decorative panel for the front. Inside, I added 4 cards (all different), plus 4 envelopes, so she can send out letters to friends or family. I know she likes to do this, because one time, Madeline received a letter in the mail from her. LOL (she lives 1/2 mile away)

I was in pink, black and white mode and decided to continue on and make her some personalized wooden blocks spelling out her name. Of course I used my favorite alphabet, Bling 'bet, and some (and by some, I mean over 50) Swarovski crystals.

After those were done, I figured I would make a tag for the gift bag. And YES... I used REAL Swarovski crystals. (note to self: order more crystals ASAP)

Here is her gift, all jazzed up and ready to go. I even stamped her name on the envelope to keep it all matchy-matchy.

Stamps: Pure Innocence Heart Stripes, Bling 'bers

Ink: Pixie Dust dew drop, Memento Black

Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Black, White, SU patterned paper (retired pack)

Accessories: Copic markers, Copic airbrush, Swarovski crystals, SU ribbon, silver brads, paper piercer & mat, Tag die, black chipboard, cuttlebug folder, red line dimensionals, red line tape, various punches, Nestabilities, heart ghost shape

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Thank for your responses for the last question of the day. I got some good ideas and am ready to stuff my stockings. :)

Today's question of the day is: With school letting out soon for Christmas break, what are some activities that you plan to do with your kids to keep them entertained?

I'll go first. :)

• Take them to The Bouncing Place. It is a business that has a bouncy house, obstacle course and slide in it. The kids go crazy jumping and always have fun with the other kids that are there.
• Bailey and Madeline's Cozy Christmas Party. The day after school lets out, we will be hosting a party for the girl's friends. We will watch Christmas movies, play games, do Christmas crafts and have a stocking exchange. I have committed to 12-8 (if you would have seen their puppy dog eyes, you would have said yes, too) so we have a full day of festivities to prepare for. It should be fun!
• Go to the theater. I think Alvin & The Chipmunks is on the agenda...
• Sleepovers are sure to be in my future...

I am getting tired just thinking about all those things. LOL OK... your turn. :)