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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Simple Mothers Day Gift Wrap


Tomorrow is Tax Day here in Canada and our sons birthday so a quick post today but one to remember for a simple but touching Mothers Day gift wrapping idea that I had in my file from Martha Stewart. Mom will love this idea, a gift wrapped with photos of her favorite children or grandchildren.........she is going to get all teary eyed when you pass along your love with this idea. Just remember the cut ends of the ribbon go under the photo so the bottom stays nice and flat.




Photo from Martha Stewart
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30 comments:

  1. Privet and HollyApril 29, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    This is just lovely. I decoupaged a box for Father's Day once with a b&w of me and my dad when I was little, sitting on his lap. Inside I stashed some wonderful cashews. Simple, but meaningful. Thanks for refreshing my memory banks with this great idea! xx P&H

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  2. debra@dustjacketApril 29, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Oh you always come up with the goods that is so gorgeous and something I could do.

    Thanks Sande,
    love DJ

    My best wishes to your son.

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  3. Jacqueline @ HOMEApril 29, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Perfect gift wrapping for Mother's day and Many Happy Return's of the day, Sande's son. Have the BEST birthday ever. XXXX

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    What a wonderfully touching and personal gift! and so beautiful. I will copy if I may, on my next present. Merci.

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  5. Gigi ThibodeauApril 29, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Perfect! I'm doing this for my mother and mother-in-law! Thanks for the inspiration, Sande! xoxo

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  6. Simply Mel {Reverie}April 29, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Sande~
    The grandparents will LOVE this! The crumb all framed up with pretty silk ribbon. Brilliant idea (as usual)!
    Bisous,
    Melissa

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  7. BrigitteApril 29, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Sande, Love, Absolutely love this idea--simple but so touching! I will use it, but do I think my sons might use it. Not so much! I would be so touched with this wrapping I would never open the gift! Happy, happy birthday to Austin!

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  8. Sally@DivineDistractionsApril 29, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Geat idea, Sande. I had my first grandchild in October and my daughter is due to deliver my second one any moment now. What a sweet way for me to commemorate their first mother's day. Thanks for passing on Martha's simple genius!

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  9. Noel SolomonApril 29, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    I love this idea, it's so special!

    xo Noel

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  10. StephanieApril 29, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    It is a wonderful idea.

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  11. SueApril 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    This is a wonderful suggestion...love it!

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  12. SarahApril 29, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Sweet idea. I'll remember this one! Thank you for sharing it.

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  13. pve designApril 30, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Really, I just want to bottle you up. I would open you and drink before every wrap. You crack me up with all these gifts.
    I would never want to open them.
    Happy day to your son and to mr. Tax man.
    pve

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  14. vicki archerApril 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Such a sweet idea...xv

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  15. Trish {Pink Preppy Lilly Lover}April 30, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Sande, found you via my sweet friend DJ. I just love this idea for Mother's Day and am pretty much obsessed with everyting about your blog! I am happy to be following along now, you have absolutely exquisite taste!! :) xox

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  16. DanaApril 30, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, this is the perfect idea! I am totally going to use it this Mother's Day!

    Have a splendid weekend.

    xo ~Dana

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  17. A Refocused LifeApril 30, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Such a simple, but perfect idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. KarenaMay 1, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Sandee, this is so beautiful for Mother's Day!!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  19. J.May 1, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    That is such a great idea!

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  20. FrenchBlueMay 1, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Dear Sande,
    Perfection at it's best! Thank you for this personal touch idea! LOVE it! I have a black and white picture of my mom on the beach with me when I was 2ish... I think I will use it for her gift this year:)
    Did you get my address ok last night on the email? I never got your email so hoping we are not, not connecting via emails...Oh No this would be terrible says Pooh!
    XO's

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  21. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    wonderful idea. thanks for sharing :)

    xo Alison

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  22. Cashon&CoMay 1, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    okay, that is adorable.

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  23. Carole Poirot May 2, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    How beautiful and elegant in its simplicity. Stunning and a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration. Love from London x

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  24. Ingrid MidaMay 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    What a beautiful and thoughtful idea Sande! I hope you come to Toronto to see the Bata Shoe Museum exhibit this summer. If you do, please let me know so I can treat you to lunch!

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  25. Tamanna A. ShaikhMay 2, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    Ohh that's a really really fantastic idea! It' my first time on your blog and I love the design, love the header, love the posts!! Following! :)

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  26. MarijaMay 2, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    I ADORE this idea. How thoughtful?! And I think it would work for so many different occasions. Thanks for the tip about the cut ends of the ribbon. I never would have thought of that (though now it seems so obvious!). Hope you're having a good weekend!

    Marija

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  27. Rachel CotterillMay 3, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    That's a lovely idea :)

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  28. Acanthus and AcornMay 3, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Love, love, love this idea!!!

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  29. escapadeMay 3, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    This is just perfect! May steal this idea for Mother's Day - hope your son had a happy birthday!
    xo

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  30. The Antiques Diva™May 3, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    What a simple & cute idea! I love it!

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