Kisses for My Favorite Firecracker

6.29.2017

In our house, the holidays come and go with lots of decorations. They also typically come with treats. And if my husband liked candy, there would be a lot more of it in our place during the holidays. Sadly, I have to make treats for my friends and co-workers instead, since he won’t eat any of it. This July 4th I am particularly trying to entice him with candy and treats. In other words: fatten him up. He’s going on a Bachelor party trip to Cabo in a few weeks, he doesn’t need to pack all six abs does he? I mean, I’ll let him take one or two, but the rest can be filled in with pizza and cookies.

While cruising the candy aisles at my local Dollar Tree, in an attempt to bring home something that would wet his whistle, I got a tad side-tracked and found myself standing in the July 4th aisle instead. Of course, these tiny tin buckets stood out to me. I mean, they’re adorable. They’re tiny, they’re patriotic, and they can be filled with candy! Joy!

I picked up some patriotic Hershey kisses to fill my mini buckets with, printed my tags, and used some wire twine to tie the tags to each bucket. If they weren’t cute before, they’re definitely cute now. If my husband won’t appreciate them (honey, there’s only 22 calories in each Kiss), then my friends and co-workers will just get lucky with a holiday treat.

Download the Kisses for My Favorite Firecracker tag here. Print to size.

DIY

Taste the Rainbow

6.13.2017

My whole life I’ve had a thing for the colors of the rainbow. Not rainbows per say, but the good ol’ fashioned Roy G. Biv (for those of you non-nerds, that stands for the colors of the rainbow). In my college days I had decorations in rainbow colors all over the house. When people that I didn’t know well found out I had a boyfriend instead of a girlfriend, well let’s just say they were a little surprised.

Whenever I see projects with the colors of the rainbow, I want to try them immediately. I saw something similar to this, but with regular sized vodka bottles. I mean, I love my friends and everything but who do you think I am? I’ll tell you who I’m not: Mrs. Moneybags. So mini-bottles are what you’re gonna get, and you’re gonna love it.

I found five different colors (flavors) of mini vodkas, bought 12oz of Skittles, and bought a little tray from the Dollar Tree. I printed the pictured printable and tied it to the tray with red twine. Since it just so happens to be Gay Pride month (and I live in the Bay Area), this project was perfect timing.

Download the Taste the Rainbow (Happy Pride Month) tag here.

Download the Taste the Rainbow (blank) here.

DIY

Unique Graduation Gift Idea

6.08.2017

I’d like to inform you all that it is Graduation Time. This should already be evident to you. I’m sure there is nothing on your Facebook news feed other than photos of children graduating kindergarten to the ‘adults’ graduating college. I’ve even seen a photo of someone’s baby ‘graduating’ from daycare. Is that a real thing? I’m not quite sure that counts exactly, but hey, who am I to stop someone from celebrating a momentous occasion? Besides, the photos of all these little kiddos are so much better than Facebook politics.

A friend of mine is doing the actual graduation thing. You know, where you get a cap and gown, walk down the aisle, and receive a degree you’ve been working towards for the past four (if you’re lucky) years? I scoured Pinterest for DIY Graduation gift ideas and am sad to report that nothing unique popped out at me. So I waited days for something to pop into my head. And then I waited more days. And then, the day before a gift was due:

It hit me! There is nothing better than booze. Especially for the graduate. I mean, let’s be honest with each other here. They literally just spent years studying, cramming, and busting their a**es to get that simple piece of paper. So let’s give them what they want and stop beating around the bush. Liquor. Lots and lots of liquor. And this is all in reference to the college graduate of course, none of those kindergartners welcome.

I picked up a bunch of mini-liquor bottles, some mixers, and two pretty glasses. Put them in a basket/bucket together with the tags for each class. If you ask me, this is the perfect gift. I know it’s not my graduation, but if anyone wants to make me a basket like this, I’m totally game.

My friend’s hardest class was Anatomy, so for that tag she got a larger bottle of liquor. You could also use mini-wine bottles or beer bottles as well for this gift. And hey, if you have an unlimited budget, there’s always full sized bottles! (Here’s where I apologize to my friend for having a limited budget)

You can download the Graduation Gift tags here.

You can download just the basket tag here.

DIY, Holidays!, Home Decor

Dollar Store Patriotic Centerpieces

6.01.2017

I’m feeling quite ahead of myself today! I’ve got a simple, easy DIY for you with plenty of time for you to put it together. Not to mention, since it all comes from the Dollar Tree, you’ll have to go pick it up asap, since we all know how quickly they sell out of holiday stuff. Besides. If you pick it all up now, you can be ahead of yourself too. Trust me, it feels nice.

This table centerpiece will cost you a whopping $8 total. I know, breaking the bank right? So get your butt to the dollar store stat. Pick up three of these candle holders, three of these candles, the place-mat, and the sparkly wire garland. I wrapped my garland around the candle holder three times and called it a day. Then I poured myself a cocktail. (Okay that last part was only in my imagination. I only wish I poured myself a cocktail. Instead, I had a nice glass of ice water. Heavy emphasis on the word nice. I’m trying to convince myself. Did I at least convince you?)

After I put the centerpiece together, I realized they would make cute little gifts for July 4th too. So I designed a little tag to tie on to the candle, and voila. You now have a gift. A very easy, cheap gift I might add. Is there anything better?