Sara's address labels got me thinking.UPDATED AGAIN WITH PACKAGING

**heavensent_7** · 09-01-2003, 03:35 PM

I've had a brainwave (and yes it did hurt lol)

We don't really make Christmas presents, everything is bought and since having come here that has really depressed me LOL. But I couldn't really think of anything to make

Anyway the address label thread got me thinking and I thought it would be really nice to make some boxed stationary sets.

Matching Paper, envelopes, notelets, address labels and maybe gift tags too. All tied in ribbon either in a box or bag (matching of course!)

Do you think that would make a nice present? Only I don't want to do it all if it wouldn't LOL.

**guest2** · 09-01-2003, 04:18 PM

I think it's a lovely idea for a gift. I for one would be thrilled to get such a special stationary set.

**mrscornbread** · 09-01-2003, 04:28 PM

What a wonderful Idea!!! Especially with your cute little girls, could you do some like you have in your avitar?

I say GO FOR IT!!

**heavensent_7** · 09-01-2003, 04:36 PM

Yes basically I could put anything on them. Photos of the family or pictures.

I was thinking tatty teddies for SIL (because she collects them)

Either rats or Elephants for the other SIL (because she's mad about both)

And I was thinking angels for my Mum - but I didn't think of the girlie pictures - I could use them instead

It's hard for me to imagine because we are SO useless at making gifts for each other for some reason

But I thought this would be personal and useful?

And obviously all matching and boxed up, hopefully it would look nice too!

**guest2** · 09-01-2003, 04:52 PM

Go for it Bev!!! I'm sure they will all be thrilled!!!!

**couponchic** · 09-01-2003, 06:09 PM

That is a great idea. I think you should definitely do it.

**homesteadmamma** · 09-01-2003, 06:26 PM

Can I be on your Christmas list? I think it would be a wonderful idea. Step out of your comfort zone and go for it Bev. I'm sure everyone who gets one will love it.

**Mom23boys** · 09-01-2003, 06:58 PM

I for one would be happy to receive such a gift. I love the idea Bev!

**Michelle** · 09-01-2003, 07:16 PM

I think it's a wonderful idea. I love getting stationary for gifts

**sunshine** · 09-01-2003, 07:34 PM

My brother did this for me, before I had my own computer. He made them up special with nurse clip art on it. I absolutely LOVED it. Mostly because it took his time, and he really thought about it.

**captclearance** · 09-01-2003, 08:43 PM

What a wonderfil gift Bev !!!!!!!!!!! I made Wizard of Oz note cards for sil last year and it made a great gift !!!!!
Go for it !!!!!!!

**heavensent_7** · 09-01-2003, 08:58 PM

Thank you SO much for your replies, it probably sounds silly to you, but because nobody here really makes gifts it's quite hard to know what would be acceptable?

Anyway this year I have very little money, so either they are happy with what I can give or they'll have to go without lol.

So here's what I've done so far, (not that you can probably actually see much! I couldn't fit it all in the picture and photography isn't my hot subject either LOL)

I'm tired now and obviously I haven't done a box yet because I only thought of it tonight!

But I made 12 sheets of writing paper in 4 designs (the others will all be the same but I have loads of this particular one) And matching envelopes (so 3 of each design)

6 notelets with matching envelopes

8 Gift tags

2 sheets of address labels

And a matching vanilla candle (ok that doesn't really go LOL but it helps the present!

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I know it's hard to see - sorry - it's the best I could manage! It's 2am here now LOL.