gifts

Free Gift Giving eBook for M&T Facebook Fans

by Marie January 13, 2012

I love facebook. It’s fun to share photos of my kids, let Mom and Dad know what we’re up to since we moved to Seattle, and keep in touch with new and old friends (don’t say you haven’t spied on your jr. high crush!) I also manage a facebook page for Make and Takes. A [...]

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Holiday Stenciled Treat Jars for Neighbor Gifts

by Marie November 14, 2011

I’ve joined up with Martha Stewart and Plaid once again to share a fun holiday inspired craft. When I opened the box of fun painting supplies they sent me to use, I went straight to the adhesive stencils. Did you hear me right? Adhesive stencils!! Maybe I don’t get out much, but I’ve never heard [...]

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Holiday Craft Along – Handmade Felt Envelopes

by Marie November 1, 2011

A few weeks back I participated in a fun round up of handmade craft projects for the holidays. The lovely hosts Kelly of According to Kelly, Cindy of Skip to My Lou, and Rachel of A Southern Fairytale put together 30 days of baking, crafting, and sewing. I contributed this fun handmade felt envelope. It’s [...]

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I’ve Got Some Fun News and I’m So Excited to Share it!

by Marie October 6, 2011

I am beyond thrilled to share that I’m coming out with a book! A book!! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally share the news with all of you, it’s for sale in just a few weeks. Over the last year I’ve been writing and crafting 50 all new kid’s craft projects [...]

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How to Make Chic and Sassy Gumball Necklaces

by Jamielyn August 22, 2011

Hey friends! I’m Jamielyn from I {Heart} Nap Time and I’m so excited to be guest posting on ‘Make and Takes’ today. On my blog you can find all sorts of crafts, trash to treasure pieces, yummy recipes, and a little crazy thrown in the mix. Today I’m going to show you how to make [...]

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“Happy Birthday, Dear Family…” – Wedding Anniversary Fun

by Mariel July 28, 2011

Some of my wedding anniversaries have been fancy and romantic, some have been pretty low key. We’ve taken fun trips, but we’ve also just gone out to eat and exchanged little gifts. But, no matter how we’ve celebrated our marriage, I’ve always felt that it would be fun to involve the kids, on at least [...]

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Easy Scrap Gift Bows

by Little Birdies May 10, 2011

It seems like gift-giving season is upon us with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, wedding and baby showers, graduation…that’s a lot of presents to wrap! I love the presentation of a gift–that’s half the fun for me. I’ve noticed a trend in big, scrappy bows lately, and they’re the perfect scrap-busters for people like me who [...]

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Giveaway: Last Minute Big Give

by Marie December 10, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #23 Carolyn who won Office 2010 for Windows; #16 AppleTree who won the R House Jewelry; #162 April who won the Breville Smart Oven; and #311 Kathy O who won the Creatvity for Kids pack. Have fun with your new toys! This year [...]

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Easy Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen

by Marie December 8, 2010

Guest Post from Georgia of The Comfort of Cooking When it comes to holiday gift-giving, we all run out of creativity after a while. Dad doesn’t need another tie. Mom has enough bottles of perfume. However, a gift from your heart that can be easily mixed up in your kitchen is both an affordable and [...]

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Wrapped Bottle of Bubbly Neighbor Gift

by Marie November 29, 2010

My in-laws give great neighbor gifts for the holidays. Last year they gave these towel wrapped bottles, spending under $5 each (depending on your bubbly). It’s a quick and cheap way to look fancy and give a great gift. Supplies for Towel Wrapped Bottle: bottle of bubbly – wine, champagne, sparkling cider flour sack towel [...]

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