Sort of handmade.

I would love to make each gift I give, but sometimes that just isn't realistic.  Some people aren't so much into handmade gifts and would just like a gift card.  (Yawn.)  Then there are boys... I am generally clueless on what to make for them.
My niece asked for art and craft supplies for her 4th birthday and I was happy to oblige.  Halley, my resident expert in all things four was my shopping assistant.  We headed out and found this sort of girlie-ish tool box (lets be honest, if a handyman came to your door with it wouldn't you question his fix-abilty skills?) But to make it over the top girlie I ribboned up the handle and put her name on it.
Then we filled it up with glitter, glue, paints, scissors, jeweled stickers, pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and buttons.  It was a huge hit and now I am thinking this would also be a great gift for a boy, sans the ribbons.  Since all of the schools supplies are on sale in abundance the grand total was less than $20.  Not too bad.  Halley has already asked for her own.


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11 Comments

  1. EliseAugust 8, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    Julie, you are my kind of girl!! I am filing away this idea!! The font I used is myriad web pro. I made it 400 and bold. I also like ravie, not to be confused with ravve(or whatever the correct spelling is.) I could take a pic of Lilly's shirt so you can see it. Do you mind sharing the font you use for your awesome signs? Also do you use a cricut or hand cut your letters?
    Thanks!!
    If you'd rather not give away your secrets, you can email me at athomeelise(at) yahoo (dot) com.

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  2. Just MeAugust 8, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    what a sweet idea, i love gifts like that....the little "do it yourselfer/crafty kit" gifts...fun, fun! have a happy weekend!

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  3. AprilAugust 8, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Super Cute !!!

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  4. You can call me Lucky.August 8, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    I would love this as a gift too!!! What a great idea!
    :)

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  5. meg duerksenAugust 8, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    cute present!
    i wish i could remember parties ahead of time so i didn't run to walgreens on the way to them to buy a gift! then i could give cute stuff instead.
    very very cute.

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  6. cherryAugust 8, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Just came across your blog and love it. I love that oct. afternoon paper too. I was reading down...and have to say I love my Pedegg! It works miracles. I love those kid shirts you did...so cute. cherry

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  7. joyfullnessAugust 9, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    Julie!!! I too would just love a "girly crafts-4-You" set!! This is adorable...all my friends know they will most likely get something crafty anyway... but this is over the top wonderful!!..and for boys too...
    i am going school shopping today for this one!!!
    great idea sweet friend!!

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  8. ShawnaAugust 9, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    I love this idea. Thanks!

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  9. Shelly GAugust 11, 2008 at 11:16 PM

    I like the little arts in such a cute way of containing them... The nice thing too is it is portable... so it can travel with the girl on the go :)

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  10. Bonus MomAugust 13, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    I really think we are long lost sisters! I did this last Christmas for some friends... same walmart tool box (well one blue one green) and ribbons on the handle. The craft supplies were different. I wish we lived closer, we could make our stuff together :)

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  11. LeslieAugust 21, 2008 at 7:56 AM

    What a great idea! I might be stealing it if you don't mind! So creative and useful. I love your blog:)

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