I love gifting.
I enjoy the challenge of finding something that fits the recipient’s interests, something they would not expect you to know.
I revel in the surprise of giving something so perfectly them.
With this also comes an aversion to gift cards. But two of the most creative people I know are tying the knot [today] and The Mister and I wanted to give gifts they could personalize, forcing me to compromise on my stringent gifting rule.
With a little help from my stockpile of Paper Source goods (yes, I had all of this), I infused our usual thoughtful nature into the presentation, whipping up a gift which celebrates the couple’s worldly interests. If you’re going to give a gift card, at least consider some creative packaging!
— Liz
PS colors: night & curry
Latest fave: Cavallini Wrapping Paper
Materials used:
Pool Presentation Envelope
Paris Map Cavallini Wrapping Paper
Khaki A2 Note Cards
Bracket Placecard Border Rubber Stamp
Robins Egg & Frost White Color Box Inkpad
Embossing Heat Tool
Embossing Powder
Black Elegant Writer Calligraphy Pen
Memory Tape Runner
Foam Squares
And a little parchment resume paper (non-Paper Source)
great packaging idea! What did you do to the gift card? Could not quite tell from the photo. Thanks.
@Stephanie
You’re right! It is hard to tell where the “gifts” go. I apologize.
In the first photo there are three notes (folded in thirds). The one labeled “One” is our note to the couple. The other two have gift cards (labeled “Two” and “Three” — one for a custom cookbook, another for custom glassware.