ROCKY ROAD FREE GIFT TAGS

I'm just catching up from a super long weekend over here. Both Friday & Monday off school has been a bonus. It's so much more relaxing in the mornings and I feel I can just breathe easier throughout the day. Ahhhh...

I don't know if you follow Leanne of Sweet Style? But if not...get on over there! She is one the original Aussie party bloggers I 'met' back when I started blogging and getting into the party scene. I have the utmost respect for Leanne. Many have come and gone, but she has been true to herself, and been committed to seeing her shop grow & change with her. And in addition, more recently, she has bloomed into this amazingly talented photographer! I love her bright and clean style.

I have started contributing to her blog in the diy/design area and I had my first feature last week. Head on over to read why the Rocky Road, and get a free printable gift tag!

Oh I want some of that right now...:)

Happy Monday friends!

All Images// by Leanne from Sweet Style

GIFTING :: TWINE-WRAPPED CHERRY RIPE

Apparently Cherry Ripe is one of those 'only in Australia' flavours. An Australian friend living here in Canada has been missing home and was craving some of the deliciousness that is a Cherry Ripe bar.
I decided to make her some when we visited her last month and packaged it up just to entice her a little more!
I based my recipe on this one, but substituted the base for a biscuit crumb base as I couldn't for the life of me find chocolate puff pastry here. While it wasn't the real deal, it still hit the spot!

I gifted it by cutting it into bars, placing inside a glassine bag, tied with jute string, & finished with a swing tag.

Images // Polkadot Prints


P.S. I'm still operating at half speed at the moment, so thanks for the understanding on my sporadic posting. It's been the biggest transition in history, but we'll be moving into our own place in two weeks...can. not. wait!

GIFTING :: PAPER BAG FAVOURS

Okay, so I've been wanting to start a little series of gift giving for a while. Provide you with some encouragement and samples of how you can use printable paper products everyday and not just for your child's birthday. Think dinner party, a gift for a friend, thank you pack, or special family occasion.

I love a physical printed product add a little gift giving to that, and I'm pretty much operating in my sweet spot!

Because of their quick turnaround (approx 24-48hrs), with printables, you can have some groovy paper goods in your inbox in no time. And they might just help to make your next gift a little bit something special!

Here's a super simple idea to get things going - An example of using a buffet label as a placecard for a dinner party, with an accompanying paper bag party favour.  
This is all you need: 
// Trim the top crinkles to give a clean edge
// Fold over the top
// Hole punch two holes through the folded top
// Fill with treats

// Thread through ribbon from the back
// Tied the ribbon on the front and trim the ends
Easy!

{Image // Polkadot Prints using a custom colour version of the Coastal Buffet Label}