family gift coupons
-used cd case
-markers
-colored paper (Michael's has a great card-stock assorted pack in the scrap-booking isle)
-the name of a few items that you forgot to pick up at target (write these items directly on the paper with a funny saying or quote)
-colored ribbon/rubber band
*Time to go on a shopping spree together:)
community service for kids
-seek out a business or a dr's office in the community that has a need (toys for the lobby, clipboards, art on the wall, etc...)
-donated items (classroom of students, neighborhood community, church group, etc...)
-inexpensive containers/paints (hobby lobby and big lots have great containers)
-an inspirational children's book centered around giving to give purpose to the project (a chair for my mother, the giving tree)
authentic gifts from afar
-when you travel bring a small something back for family to save the memory
handmade made earrings (bridesmaid gift)
-beads (Michael's, bead shops, etc..)
-a crafty friend who makes jewelry
-jewelry boxes (I had luck at getting some free at department store jewelry counters)
-1 roll of hemp
-brown paper
-gift paper (newspaper or recycled paper is always fun too)
-tape
-small baskets
homemade thank you cards
-pack of assorted scrapbook paper (hobby lobby, Michael's, etc...)
-pack or assorted stickers to match
-scissors
-stamps (I have a set of "I appreciate you", "Thank You", "Thanks", "Many Thanks", "Love and Gratitude", and a small flower
-black ink pad (color may vary depending on the colored paper)
-ribbon
-pack of envelopes (white and cream are the most neutral)
*Use the envelop to measure the paper. Snip snip snip, stamp stamp stamp, and wallah.
spice box
-letter stickers
-spices
-baby baggies
-unpainted wooden box
-paint
-ribbon
