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I put this little gift box together for a special 3 year old a few weeks back. I heart sticker paper. I did this label in Illustrator. The box is from Michaels. (Photos with the old camera, curses!)

Inside it contains small object bootie that anyone would envy. I love putting together these little gift boxes so much. I have quite a few empty and waiting for sewing, map-making, book-making, sticker-making, & beading supplies all to be tucked in, ready to go for our small friends.

Did you see what Hillary is up to ? Posting everyday this month! How inspiring! It takes the edge off, for me anyway, thinking about a once a day post, cause then I can make it quick and dirty. Now, if I actually do it. . . .we shall see. We have a big week ahead of us. The middle child turns 3, a book signing, and a kid party. . . and only one runny nose so far. whoo-hoo!

Comments

[adrienne]

I love this special little box. I was trying to figure out a good way to give beginner art supplies (crayons, markers, scissors, glue sticks, etc.) to my friend's son and this may be just what I was looking for. Good luck with your busy week! =]

[Penny]

This is too cute! Great idea.

[jessica]

love the box--

and posting everyday?!? i've been feeling good with once a week. :)

good luck!

[andrea]

Wow, that is fantastic. I would have loved something like that when I was a kid. Heck, I'd STILL love something like that.

[Nicole]

What a great box!!!

I was stupid enough to join the posting everyday thingie and I tell you it's hell! I'm not giving up yet, but I tell you, it's really hard! Think carefully before you commit!!!

[KellyS]

I have a Lily and she would totally dig this special box.

Posting every day? Heh. I'm trying hard these days to do more than once a month.

[Marina]

What a gorgeous box and contents. And the envelope attached to the inside lid.... What a lovely touch.

[Ruth]

what a lovely box with so many fab goodies inside, such a brilliant gift.

[Angela]

That is an absolutely lovely box and what a great gift giving idea. Hmmmn...looks like a trip to Michael's will be in my future!

[sheree]

Ooh,this is adorable. Lovely gift idea.

[macati]

this gift is soooooo great! I wish I were the lucky girl!
:)

[Holly in Virginia, USA]

Amy, I have raised 5 kiddos, now they're 18-27. One of BESTEST gifts they received was from my mom, a box filled with items from the business store, gift receipts/memo pads/waitress=type pads, carbon paper, etc. They had hours of fun with this gift.
Another great gift, still to this day, is to get refrigerator boxes or plasma tv boxes....my dad used to work at SEARS and I remember building tons of cool structures with my 3 siblings.
magic kits are another spark for imagination-play......enjoy your children each and every minute,
Holly

[meg]

that is a super cute idea.

[saganaga]

what a creative idea!

[Melissa]

What a fabulous idea. I love the Small Object stuff as well.

[Ravenhill]

Adorable and a wonderful idea. Kids love gifts like that. I am sure that it was well-received!

[Amy Curran]

I love this box. What a great gift.

[D'Andrea]

such a wonderful, thoughtful gift. my 3 yr old would go ga-ga over this! thanks for the inspiration.

[Tickled Pink]

I couldn't think of a holiday gift idea for a couple of kids on my list. This is perfect, thanks!

[Lorri]

Very cute! Kids seem to love crafts - and this is much more fun than the art kits you buy at Walmart or some such place. Fun thing is when this is empty the kids have a little "treasure" box for all those things they find and want to save.

Wouldn't look as cute and "professional" but you could do something similar with old cigar boxes.

[Sheri]

totally inspired to do this for my niece for xmas. is that box lined? please say it isn't lined? can i not line my box? {gulp} is lining a box hard? lovelovelove this!

[Wooden Toys]

what kind of wood did you use?...is it maple? Looks very attractive and solid. Nice box.