Welcome to Day #3 of my Handmade Gift Giving series!  Today’s theme is for those little boys in your life!  In my home, super heroes are a really big deal. And although I was clueless at first, I can now name the members of the Justice League with the best of them!  haha

Seriously though, super heroes are a great way for little boys to learn about good and evil, about being chivalrous, and about kindness and generosity to others.  And for this mamma, all of those are a good, good thing. 

Peg Dolls, Cape, Buckets, Superhero Lightning Bolts, Lunchbox, Mask

Packaging ideas:

• Pick out a few of your little guy’s favorite Super Friends and package them in the lunchbox.  I love using lunchboxes as storage because they are sturdy and are easy to transport!
• Make a “Super Hero” kit with the cape, mask and lightening bolts and package them in a personalized bucket.  The buckets pictured above are small and party favor sized, but the concept is universal!  Find a plain bucket (I believe places like Hobby Lobby have them, but also look at hardware stores) and decorate with his favorite Super Hero symbol. You can even just do his initial!

I love having packaging that can also be used again, especially with kids.  When you package a gift in a lunchbox or bucket, they can also easily be used for storage and organization, and can’t we all use a little more of that!

Day #2 is for all of the tea-drinkers on your list!  So many cute finds!

Honey, Art Print, Tea Cups, Teapot Necklace, Tea Wallet

Pick two or three of these options and you’ll have a sweet gift for a friend or a loved one.  Here are a few ideas:

• Pair the handmade teacup with a few of your favorite teas.  Take the bags out of the box, tie a handful with pretty ribbon and place inside the cup. 
• Tuck a few teabags into the wallet.  Stuff a little of shread/crinkle paper inside the cup and then tuck the wallet inside. 
• Have the print framed (you can find inexpensive frames at Ikea and Hobby Lobby).  Wrap with kraft paper and twine and then include a note and tuck one of your favorite teas inside the card. 



Kraft Bag, Tea Box



• Any of the teacup ideas would look darling in these kraft bags with the window on the front.  Just finish with a label or some washi tape and you are good to go!
• For a more expensive option, but one that would definitely become a family heirloom, look into the tea box.  Gorgeous!



Welcome to Day #1 of my Handmade Gift Giving series! 

It’s never too early to think about Christmas, especially if you are hoping to buy handmade.  So all this week, I’ll be sharing a bunch of finds in the hope that you’ll get some great ideas for all those people on your list! 

Spreader, Tags, Muslin Bags, Jam

Today’s idea is a great “go-to” gift and is appropriate for so many people: neighbors, co-workers…it would even be a cute teacher gift.

There are so many options for different flavored jams on etsy, but here are a few other ideas:

• Share your own homemade jam from your garden’s bounty
• Use local jam or even jam made from your state
• Wrap up your very favorite jelly or one that you use often

Packaging ideas:

• Add a gift tag with some colorful ribbon around the cap.  The handstamped copper ones above are adorable, but any tag will do!  My favorite ribbon is grosgrain…this one is cute, but there are many affordable options at places like Hobby Lobby and Michael’s. 
• Add a spreader to your jar by simply tying it directly into the bow.  I love the ones with a cute phase stamped into it.
• You can then gift as is or place the jar into a little muslin bag for added surprise!

To make your gift more personal, include a recipe card with a favorite way you use the jam (over cream cheese, spread on a toasted piece of homemade bread, etc). 

Come back tomorrow for Day #2!