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Now, the thing is, my family reads my blog, and if I put down what I'm actually buying, then they won't be surprised on Christmas morning. So these are just some really great ideas! *Grin*
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3) Sometimes it is nice to give your recipients the gift of your time. I found this free gift certificate maker that has quite a few ideas. It is easy to create and print gift certificates from this site. Or, you can get extra-creative and make them yourself! The only thing about giving something like this is that you have to be willing to redeem it. LOL
4) I know all the etiquette experts scorn gift certificates, but really, what's not to love about getting a gift certificate? I will never turn down a gift! *Smiles* If you do choose to give gift certifcates, you can still be creative in the presentation. Perhaps you can create a day's get-away for someone...a gift certificate to a coffee shop; a bookstore, mall, or department store; and a local restaurant. See? Your recipient will get to go have coffee in the morning, have fun shopping till lunch, and then a lunch out. Maybe she's a busy mom? You could throw in babysitting to boot. Now that's a gift that will make her smile!
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Those were my ideas--for more great ideas, head on over to the carnival and check out what others are recommending!
8 comments:
Ooo... I'm always a sucker for Etsy. That shop looks great!
That cd looks great. If I draw my sisters name I'm ordering it for her. Blessings...
Great ideas, thanks for sharing! I admit I already started doing some of my Christmas shopping on Etsy back in September. I also love Celtic music, so I may just have to check out that CD for myself. ;)
Thanks also for mentioning my shop! I have been busy lately, but I hope to get a lot of new items listed between now and Thanksgiving.
Love those zippered bags!
Those bookmarks really are pretty! Have you ever posted a tutorial on how to make them? I'd love to see some tatting!
Your heart book mark is so pretty..I learned to tat when I was in school...should find a shuttle and give it a try again sometime.
Hey, I'm listening to that CD right now!
I am usually done with Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving, but this year it just has not been possible. Argh! I am feeling the time crunch.
Great list! Your bookmarks are beautiful too.
Linda
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