Homemade Thank You
June 21st, 2011
Homemade Thank You
I don’t usually do posts like this (crafty), and I wasn’t sure if this would appeal to you guys? (please let me know if it does!) But as it is something I L-O-V-E to do, I thought that it might be interesting to some of you ?
This is really an ode to the homemade thank you. I am a firm believer in doing something special when someone has done something special for you. In the age of technology, sometimes it feels as if there are so few ways to make that gesture anymore -at least in ways that feel truly from the heart.
I had a group of women recently that gave me a valuable gift of their time (sometimes the most precious gift of all!) and I wanted more than anything to show them how much that meant to me. This was what I came up with:
If you are interested in sending out a thank you, or even just a homemade gift for a friend or neighbor- maybe consider this method!
I took a wine box in plain wood and covered it in pretty hand made papers and different types of ribbon.
I stuffed it with tissue and my favorite summer cookie recipe, Dark chocolate with fresh mint (recipe this Friday!)
There are endless options, and if you are interested I will share some of them with you!
What a fabulous idea! I’m always looking for ways to make my family and friends feel special, this is a fantastic one. Now finding the time to make this…that’s another problem!
4:43 am on June 22nd, 2011
I love this idea! I was planning on sending a box of cookies along with a thank you card to some lovely ladies who threw me a baby shower this past weekend. The wine box is much more creative and heartfelt than just a plain box! THANK YOU! Please continue adding more crafty post.
6:25 am on June 22nd, 2011
I know- I am always short on time too- but it wasn’t that bad-just the extra wrapping!
(Double sided tape is my friend for these- glue is too messy and hard to dry)
7:16 am on June 22nd, 2011
oh good!! I will- glad to hear that this could work for you :)
7:17 am on June 22nd, 2011
wonderful idea and so beautifully packaged!!
But i almost rather you share those cookies than the ideas! ;) [kidding!!]
7:37 am on June 22nd, 2011
LOVE. Please keep posting these fabulous “crafty” ideas…just like you’re cooking and entertaining posts, the “crafty” posts are terrific!
7:49 am on June 22nd, 2011
Love it! Posts like this are a great idea. I can’t speak for all cooking and baking enthusiasts but I think the bulk of us are creative people. Creativity can manifest it’s self in many ways!
Also, I CAN’T wait for that dark chocolate mint cookie recipe. Two of my favorite things on the planet!
7:55 am on June 22nd, 2011
Thank you Laurie :)
7:55 am on June 22nd, 2011
It is actually one of my “special” recipes I have been hoarding! They are really good :)
7:56 am on June 22nd, 2011
i’m not necessarily a ‘crafter’ either but i do love a great presentation – and this is one of the best i’ve seen!
8:26 am on June 22nd, 2011
THANK YOU! what a nice compliment. I am obsessed with presentation too. I like to get a reaction out of people- thank you for satisfying me :)
8:28 am on June 22nd, 2011
gorgeous! We think alike and this post made me smile.
8:41 am on June 22nd, 2011
Great post! I can’t wait for that recipe – it sounds divine!
8:56 am on June 22nd, 2011
What a great idea. Where did you find such a great wine box to wrap?
9:29 am on June 22nd, 2011
Lovely presentation and those cookies sound fabulous! Looking forward to the recipe :)
9:36 am on June 22nd, 2011
These are so pretty. You have such a talent. Love it!
10:13 am on June 22nd, 2011
Thank *you*, Heather, for the gorgeous post! Anyone would be thrilled to receive a touching thank-you like that. Yes, definitely continue with these fun craft ideas!
10:40 am on June 22nd, 2011
Packaging Specialties, but I bet lots of crafting stores or wine supply stores would have them. I also bet that some wine stores have them for free after the wine has been unpacked.
11:37 am on June 22nd, 2011
I LOVE these! What a wonderful idea. I love to bake and recently decided to make small treats each day and give them away…to teachers, local heros (like firemen, the school nurse, my elderly neighbor, etc) as a little unexpected surprise. I love the reaction when I give a little baked gift to someone – what great smiles!! I just may have to start wrapping these treats in your beautiful boxes. I do have a couple of questions: did you add the button and ribbon? Is the button how you close the box? Was all of this from a craft store? In your opinion, Is it difficult or fairly easy to put together?
As always, thanks for sharing!!
11:54 am on June 22nd, 2011
Love the crafty posts!! Beautiful presentation. Packaging Specialties is high on my list of things I miss in Seattle!!
12:11 pm on June 22nd, 2011
Jennifer- you are so sweet! I am sure you are greatly appreciated :)
The button was already there, along with a leather cord. But I undid the small screw holding that part together and removed the leather cord. I covered the button in a round red sticker and folded the edges under. Before putting the button back on the screw, I wrapped the large red and white striped ribbon around it, and pushed the screw through the ribbon. What is holding it together is one of the smaller ribbons which is tied around the button, and then looped around the package. Did that make sense?!
I got the wine box at the craft store, and had the papers and ribbons and round stickers at home- but obviously those are all easy things to find. The paper stuck to the box with double sided tape.
I would say that it was pretty easy. The only “complex” (not very!) thing was measuring the paper to be the right size to fit around the box- not bad right?
12:46 pm on June 22nd, 2011
I think that is just wonderful and no one does enough of this anymore. Very meaningful.
12:53 pm on June 22nd, 2011
I read your blog daily for recipes/inspiration/ideas so yes…please share!! This is such a great idea. I love to give homemade gifts but always struggle with a cute package for them.
1:25 pm on June 22nd, 2011
So beautiful and creative! I love those to stack cookies in. Brilliant!
2:02 pm on June 22nd, 2011
This is really a great idea! Please keep posting any and all of your ideas; cooking, crafting or otherwise-they are all fabulous!
4:13 pm on June 22nd, 2011
Love the crafty post! Keep them coming.
Definitely looking forward to the Dark Chocolate mint cookies, YUM!
9:06 pm on June 22nd, 2011
I love this idea. Anytime I want to do something special for someone or say thank you I always think in terms of food. I pay my babysitters (friends) for date nights by making them dinner and sending them home with frozen homemade cookies for later. I am always looking for great packaging ideas to make it more special. I have been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I love it. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
11:10 am on June 23rd, 2011
Thank you so much Laura! Great idea about bribing friends with food for babysitting. I should look it that right away!
12:20 pm on June 23rd, 2011
This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing – and please do share more.
But where do you get those pretty boxes?
3:23 pm on June 23rd, 2011
packaging specialties- they do have an on-line store!
4:16 pm on June 23rd, 2011
Stunning packaging. What a sweet gesture.
2:59 pm on June 24th, 2011
Elegant and very charming. I enjoy learning clever ideas that I would not think of myself. Yes. Please share more! I love your sense of style.
7:04 pm on June 24th, 2011
I love this! I think you should post all of these ideas! If your crafts are anywhere near as good as your food then we are all in for a treat! And who doesn’t love to get their craft on?
10:53 am on June 29th, 2011
thanks Heather!
11:34 am on June 29th, 2011
Just wondering where to get the wine boxes?
11:19 am on July 3rd, 2011
I got them at Packaging Specialties. They have a web-site and a customer service line.
12:11 pm on July 3rd, 2011