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Valentine Candy Flowers

February 3, 2012 By Sarah Leave a Comment

My son is in first grade and his classroom is going to be having a Valentine's Day party soon. It's a traditional affair where the kids will hand out valentines to all of their fellow students and eat some sweet treats, probably do some arts and crafts too. He's really excited to show all of his friends how much he loves them, and I thought it would be fun to make something, instead of buying the paper print outs you'd find at the store. We came up with an idea to turn heart shaped suckers into flowers. … [read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Valentine Kids

February 1, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

For a cute and inexpensive way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, order a couple sheets of photo labels for all your kids (and you too) to make treats for the special people in your lives. I love the idea of having your photo on sweet little goodies. All you have to do is put the label on and hand them out! Simple and quite sweet. You will be remembered. How to make your Valentine treats: The Carson Kids are on After Eights, little square mints covered in chocolate and slipped into a dark brown … [read more...]

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DIY Crayon Heart Garland

January 25, 2012 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

While searching for decoration inspiration, I recently came across this tutorial for Crayon Hearts, and knew I had to make them for my friends and family to give as party favors for my Valentine’s Day party this year. I made as many crayon hearts as I could, using all of the festive colors (reds, purples, and pinks) that I could find in my old crayon box. Then, once my hearts were cut and ready, I strung them together with embroidery floss to be hung near windows for a stained glass effect. I really … [read more...]

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Game Day Prizes

January 23, 2012 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and my husband and I are excited to be going to a party! We're not big football fans, but we do enjoy getting together with friends, rooting for a team, eating lots of salty food, and playing games. My favorite football party game is Squares. Traditionally, players would buy in and the pool of money would be used as the prize. However times are tough and I decided to give the Squares away for free this year. You may ask what the prize will be, since there is … [read more...]

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Almond Liqueur

January 9, 2012 By Jeanne 3 Comments

The perfect elegant cocktail for your special occasion, this liqueur is smooth and sweet and has a very rich almond flavor. Add personalized labels and you have created a lovely wedding favor your guests will be happy to receive and love to keep. Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar • 2 cups water • 2 cups vodka • 3 tsp almond extract Bring sugar and water to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into glass bottles, cork and store in a dark place. Bottle … [read more...]

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Jasmine Green Tea Soap

January 6, 2012 By Zoe Leave a Comment

Walking into my grandmother’s bathroom was akin to visiting a shrine to femininity. All the surfaces were decorated to suit her sense of beauty and womanhood; lavish flowers, sensual perfume bottles, fragrant soaps, and distinctly female-inspired art on the walls. However, it was never too much, always just enough. Every visit, I thought, this is what its like to be a woman, this is what she keeps for herself; aside from raising children, supporting her life-partner, and keeping the home. My mother … [read more...]

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Bride Ale

January 4, 2012 By Anna Leave a Comment

Did you know that back in the day- way, way back in the day- before their wedding, brides would brew a special batch of beer to sell? This was to raise funds for her and her husband's new life together. We still have traditions like these, money dances at wedding receptions and money trees on which wedding guests can clip paper money for the couples use. But there is no need for this bridal beer to fade into the past. I am not much of a beer brewer but I thought it would be neat to apply this … [read more...]

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Valentine’s Day is on it’s way!

January 2, 2012 By My Own Labels Leave a Comment

Share your love this Valentine's Day with unique gift and favor ideas. Whether you are planning a party, helping your child with classroom invitations, or surprising your sweetheart, My Own Labels can help you create fun, personalized memories this Valentine's Day. What better way to express your love and care than personalized, handmade crafts and sweets! Our contributors have some great ideas that we will be sharing the entire month of January. Check out our new blog navigation and especially … [read more...]

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Tears of Joy Keepsake

January 2, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Encase one or two tissues in a small glassine envelope to equip your guests for the inevitable tearful moment, and transform it into a keepsake with the addition of a ribbon-adorned card. Print up text labels (shape 05) with a meaningful poem - perhaps written by you - or other text you would like to share with your guests, and affix to a card cut to fit. Punch a hole for a ribbon, and tie it off with a bow or a simple knot. Lovely on a silver tray, or grandmother's embroidered linen towel, or a … [read more...]

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Candle Wedding Favors

December 30, 2011 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

(Sources: Candle Favors, Wedding Table, Shoes, Wedding Bouquet.) At a wedding, candles symbolize unity. Deepen the symbolism with candle favors and monogrammed tags, and send your guests home with a warm reminder of your love. Helpful Links Diamond Favor Tags • I chose the "Astor" style in Blue. Candles • From BlissWeddingMarket.com Ribbon • From Bags & Bows Online. More wedding favor ideas... Shop Our Wedding Collection • Wedding Labels • Wedding Favor … [read more...]

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