Stock up on greeting cards for 2011 and take advantage of my weekend sale.
Buy one card and get one FREE! It’s a great time to purchase cards for birthdays, thank yous, anniversaries, weddings, congratulations, baby etc. The promotion is available on my whole shop so stop by and shop.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SnoValleyGreetings
Here are some pictures of the most recently listed cards:
Happy Birthday Strawberry Cake
This subject comes up every year. You want to give your co-workers and/or boss a gift for the
Here are some unique ideas that are unique and won’t break the bank.
2. Picture frames are always a nice gift especially if you have a picture to go in it. Consider getting together with some co-workers to take a picture for the frame. If you don’t have a picture you can always frame a gift card to their favorite store, restaurant or coffee shop.
3. Edible gifts such as chocolate, candy, meat/cheese, fruit, popcorn etc…are usually safe gifts 
5. Give a book if you know their favorite author or genre. If you don’t buy a gift certificate to a book store.
6. Gift certificates are always a safe bet. If you can spend a good amount of $ go for a gift card to a restaurant. If you are looking on the lower end of the spectrum buy a gift card to a coffee, ice cream or smoothie shop. 
7. If the person you are buying for works at a desk check it out. Do they need anything? Many people like to personalize their desks with pencil/pen cups, staplers, tape dispensers, etc…If you know what type of pens they like to use buy them a pack. You can never have too many pens. To finish the gift buy a few nice notepads.
8. Mugs and cups for the coffee and tea drinkers. You can’t go wrong with this gift.
10. Holiday Ornament. Only go to this idea if the person you are giving to celebrates the holidays with a tree!
Hope these ideas help. If you have any other ideas feel free to comment on this post. Remember giving gifts is not a necessary act. You should always give a gift with thought and heart.
Happy Holidays!
These Snowflake Ornaments make amazing favors and fit a winter themed wedding quite perfectly.
What You Need:
For each snowflake:
Instructions:
1. Add beads to 4 pins. Place beads on 1 corsage pin in desired order, leaving the last 1/4 inch without beads. Make 3 more beaded pins using the same arrangement.
2. Make another set of 4 beaded pins, using a different arrangement. Make an additional set of 2 beaded pins. (You should have a total of 10 beaded pins.)
3. Add 4 matching pins to cork. Cut the cork, if necessary, so it is about 1/4 inch long. With the round side of the cork laying on the work surface, poke one beaded pin into the cork (close to work surface) like a spoke of a wheel. Place a matching beaded pin opposite the first. Place the remaining two opposite each other, between the first set.
4. Add remaining pins. Using the remaining set of 4 matching pins, poke each into the cork, slightly closer to the top of the cork and alternating with the first set of four. Place the remaining 2 beaded pins into each round end of the cork.
5. Cover the cork using glitter paint pen. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary, and let dry.
6. To hang, cut a desired length of monofilament and tie to one spoke of the snowflake.
Original project idea from BHG.com | Click HERE for the link.
The show was split up into 15 gift categories:
10. Handmade Trendy
11. Handmade Gadgets
12. Handmade Stocking Stuffers
Here are some of my favorite Etsy items from the show:
Custom Beer Labels from Orange Lady Bird’s Shop.
Luggage Pet Bed from Love Nostalgic Whimsy’s Shop.
Antique Silverware Garden Markers from Beach House Living’s Shop.
2. Write a short note inside the card. Don’t just sign you name, besides, the whole point of sending a holiday card is to get personal.
3. Include a family photo and write a caption on the back. Be sure to include kids names/ages and where/when the photo was taken.
4. Remember to include a return address on the envelope.
5. Send a card to everyone who sends you one.
6. Be sure to mail your holiday cards out so they arrive prior to the actual day.
7. Hand addressing the envelope is more personal than a label.
8. Email greetings are not a substitute for an actual holiday card.
9. If you write a holiday newsletter make sure you don’t over-do it. Only include the highlights from the past year and be sure to keep it on one page.
10. Support local artists and buy handmade at www.etsy.com
I have yet to try this recipe but it looks delicious and if you love peanut butter cups why not give it a try? The reviews are 5 star and the recipe looks easy. This recipe is courtesy of www.allrecipes.com.
Amount Per Serving Calories: 122 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 12mg
For a direct link to the recipe click HERE.
Birdhouse in the Snow – Photograph by Red Wagon Road.
Set of 3 Christmas Cards – Santa Claus by Cup of Snowflakes
Mitten Winter Snow Birds Felt Embellishment by Paper And Whimsy
Snow, berries, and birds Christmas holiday flower headband by Brighten Your Day Photo
Starling FAT Gusset Reusable Snack Pouch by Cotton Top Quilts
