Themed Birthday Gift ... Spring has Sprung

This weekend Cole had been invited to TWO parties of course at the same time and day!  So I had to split our time between the two parties.  Personally I would have loved to stay all day at the second party (of course for a Girl so Cole gave me the face that he had to go). The mom and her best friend were so much fun, I wish I could have stayed longer to maybe make friends .. LOL I'm so needing a Girl Friend.

I texted to RSVP for the event (because you know that is my crazy pet peeve that people don't do that) and asked what theme.  She let me know Spring / Hello Kitty.  So this girl went on a theme hunt!  You know me by now and my love for a theme!  This actually I must say is one of my favorite gifts I've made in a long time.

What you need:

Bucket (I found a pink one with flowers and Butterflies)

Spring Sign

Bubbles

Chalk

Flip Flops

Note Cards

Pinwheel

Flower Toy

Candy

Homemade Cookies

Stickers / Coloring Book

Large Clear Gift Bag

Ribbon

Card Stock (if you want to add tag)

Arrange all items in the bucket.  I put it in clear bag and tied it with a nice ribbon that reminded me of spring.  I found this cute FREE Printable for a Spring Bucket List on Love Bakes Good Cakes that I added to the ribbon before I tied it up.   You can really do anything you want with the bucket.  I just found all things that reminded me of spring, then a few Hello Kitty items I found.  Most items can be found at Dollar Store or Michael's Dollar Bin.

NOW of course I couldn't just leave it as is!  I had to bake some cookies (recipe and pictures to come soon) but if you're looking for a yummy recipe I made Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Do you Theme Gift?

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Unique Gift Time ... Slumber Party Kit (Girl Birthday Gift)

The 2nd gift I made fort the 2nd birthday party (It was a party for a brother and sister).  The brother got the Fort Kit.  For her I knew her mom was going to be a slumber party with her cousins.  So I thought why not make up a basket for her slumber party.  

It was a simple one to make but very cute and a hit with the girls!

What You Need:

Large Popcorn Bin

Popcorn

Popcorn Bags

Glow Sticks

Cookie Mix

Cupcake Mix

Nail Polish

Nail Decals

Nail Polishing Kit

Lip Gloss

Makeup

Snacks / Candy

Put it all together in the bin, print a cute label and your done.  SIDE note make sure you write slumber party correct.  I was in such a hurry I forgot the m and added to b's LOL.

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Themed Gift Idea ... Dragons Oh my (Once Upon A Time Gift Bag)

Yesterday I showed the gift for Stacy @ Stacy Uncorked and her family, today I show the gift I did for her daughter Princess Nagger.  Stacy let me know PN loves Dragon's, so I thought why not make a fun Dragon / Fairy Tale gift.  I couldn't find all things dragon so I ran with a Fairy Tale as the Dragon as my focal point. 

I hit up Michael's Craft store for a few items and then Target to complete my items.

What I used:

Canvas Bag

Iron On Letters

Wood Castle (I found a pre-painted one at Michael's)

Stuffed Dragon

Foam Castle Craft

Zany Tales (Like a Mad Lib but Fairy Tale Version)

Princess Bracelet (Since they call her Princess Nagger)

Hot Tamales (Wrapped up saying Dragon's Breath)

- Hot Glue Gun & Sticks

- Hot Iron

I first started out with a canvas bag, I then took these fun iron letters that reminded me of the font on fairy tale books.  I first put them on the bag and figured how I wanted them on the bag.  I then took my hot iron and set the letters on how it like them.  I took my trusty hot glue gun and glued the castle down in the middle.  I wanted to keep with the dragon theme.  So I took some Hot Tamales and went to my computer took a flame and added the Words Dragon's Breath.  I wrapped this around the box and done!  I took Pink Tissue paper to match the bag and put it all in. 

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Girls Just Want to have FUN ... Youth & Tween Girl Birthday Gift

As most of you have figured out by now I'm a HUGE fan of giving a gift in a basket.  One of my besties daughters were having a birthday party together (she does this every year).  I must say I have been known to give them a combined gift.  I just couldn't do that this time since they are getting older.  So I thought why not cool gift's in a basket.

For the Tween Gift I found some of what I thought to be the best and favorite things.

What you need:
DVD - I picked up Tooth Fairy
Candy Bars / Candy
Lip Gloss
Glow Sticks
Stickers
Pedicure Set
Hair Bands
Gum
(other ideas, Teen Mag, Make up)
Basket
Wood Letters
Wood Character (something they like)

I put a little tissue paper in the basket and then filled it with all the fun items.  She is really into Soccer so I found a soccer ball at Micheal;s and letters to spell her name.  I used my favorite item the Glue Gun and hot glued it all on!  It was a simple but super fun gift!!

For the Youth Gift I wanted to switch it up a little so her basket had a few different items

What you Need:
Bubbles
Glow Sticks
Movie (Open Season)
Candy
Chap stick
Stickers
Nail polish
Hair bands
Baton
Basket
Wood Letters
Wood Flower (or what they like)

I put a little tissue paper in the basket and then filled it with all the fun items.  Caden found a pretty flower he wanted to use for her  at Micheal's and letters to spell her name.  I used my favorite item the Glue Gun and hot glued it all on!  It was a simple but super fun gift!!

This was another simple one but a huge hit!  Hope you all have a great day and give this a try!

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Girlie Gift Ideas

I have two fun gifts to make that are on the girl side it can be for a teen or for us ahh hmmm or us wiser in years moms or ladies.  These are simple and inexpensive gifts to make!  I made one for the Christmas Exchange and one for my bosses teen daughter.

I some how have deleted the before picture with everything I put into this Pamper Me Jar (found on Practically Living) so forgive me for it. 

What you need:

Fuzzy Socks

Bubble Bath

Lotion

Chocolate (I picked a two different kinds)

A large Mouth Mason Jar

Paper & Ink Printer (to make the label)

Next on my list was a gift I made for my bosses teen daughter but heck I say any mom or lady would like this!  It was simple to make and you can bases on their favorite color.  I found this idea on Life in Thrifty Lane.

What you need:

Nail Polish Remover

Nail Polish

Emery Board(s)

Toe Separators (for painting)

Nail Scrubber

Bubble Gum or Candy

Clear Bag (or for the holiday)

I hope you enjoy and maybe brighten up someone days with one of these gifts.