1.14.2011

...{...Christmas Gifts - GIft Books...}...

Today I thought I'd share some Gift Books that I made for some friends for this past Christmas.  I had seen several of these styles and thought they would be a great idea.  A while back myself and some of my closest friends exchanged emails listing some of our favorite things.  These are SOOO handy during the Christmas season, Birthdays and just any time I'd like to pick up a gift for a friend.  But we were always trying to recall the name of the email and I thought, surely there has to be an easier way.

The first section of the book has an envelope to store receipts.  Next section is a group of sheets I designed - one side you list the person's name, birthday, anniversary and their favorite things which are divided into sections.  On the other side of that sheet you can list gifts you have given them along with the prices for up to 5 years (I know I struggle a lot with trying to remember what gifts I've given friends).  Then there is a divider tab followed by blank sheets of paper to record notes.



I created 4 of these for my friends.  Of course I wanted one and had all the pieces laid out, but have just been so busy that I haven't gotten around to working on mine.  I think they really liked them and were pleased...maybe a bit too well.  When I asked about them they said they liked them so much they just wanted to display them and not use them :-)








ps...I didn't get a picture w/ the 4th book due to that friend missing our Christmas party.

14 comments:

  1. These turned out great! What an awesome idea! Love the doilys on the front. Did you spray those or paint them with something? They look fab!

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  2. Thanks! I did spray them w/ Glimmer Mist...I'm addicted to that stuff :-)

    ~ Jess

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  3. Oh, that is so cool. Great gift for girlfriends. I love the Paris themed one - I went to Europe last May for the first time. I'm suddenly drawn to anything with the Eiffel Tower! :)

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  4. oh gosh are these so great! what an amazing heartfelt gift

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  5. Lovely books! I love that they were gifts! Awesome idea!

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  6. Yes we were thrilled by them. I'm looking at mine displayed with my Paris stuff. I will use it though haha. It's nice having a crafty friend!

    Alyssa

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  7. Those are beautiful and a FAB idea!!

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  8. Such clever books! Neat idea.

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  9. OOOH! I LOVE these!!! I especially love the colored doilies! I love doilies!

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  10. I think those were a fun gift. You did a great job. I am addicted to glimmer mist too.

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  11. Jessica, your mom gave me your address and I have to say your work is outstanding...I also do papercrafting, sewing, quilting, painting, etc..you name it..lol I have 2 Cricuts, and a Cuttlebug so they help alot in creating...I will follow your blog from now on......I have one also but not much crafting on it..just some.
    www.tobycatcreations@blogspot.com

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  12. Thanks so much you guys for all the kind comments :-)

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  13. Hi there! Imyour newest follower...kind of obsessed with these! They are amazing! I am starting to look for good DIY Christmas gifts and these would be perfect for all the sisters. Thanks for sharing! You are talented, girl.

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