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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Gift of JOY

Create a simple chain of key tags.
Wrap them around a small tree or plant.
Special messages to a friend on her birthday.

In choosing JOY this year I realized I receive great JOY
in giving. A friend is having a birthday soon, so I took
the key tags and dyed them in a strong cup of black tea, then
found special pictures, words, and other decorations for each of the tags.
It was a fun and simple crafty project.
The tea stain only took about 15-20 minutes and
they dried by the next day, just laid out on a paper towel.

I hope she likes it, but I thought you might like the
simple idea. Another idea would be to just make a paper
chain and wrap it around something special.
Each chain could be a special word or thought.
What is important is the thought and care in giving.
It brings great JOY~
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11 comments:

  1. Angela McRaeJanuary 12, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    What a fun and creative idea! I would not have thought of tea dying those tags. (I also like your canisters in the background. Cute!)

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  2. parTea ladyJanuary 12, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    What a great craft idea. I like the garland wrapped around the plant and it looks like it would be fun to make too.

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  3. Annie JeffriesJanuary 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Lovely, Marilyn. I know your friend will greatly appreciate this gift.

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  4. bethJanuary 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    this is a great...really great idea !
    wow...I can't wait to try one myself !

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  5. AdrienneJanuary 12, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    What a great idea - and such a fun gift! Love your canisters, too. ~Adrienne~

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  6. Linda JenningsJanuary 12, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    This is an adorable and thoughtful gift!

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  7. CarolineJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    This is wonderful...little messages of joy. Thank you for sharing this idea...love it!

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  8. CathyJanuary 13, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    What a lovely and thoughtful gift, Marilyn. This is an idea I will use in the future. Who wouldn't love to receive something like this from a loved one!

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  9. StephJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    I love this!

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  10. MaryJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    I really love this idea Marilyn - I know your friend will too!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 28, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    I am filled with JOY! This lovely gift was discovered on my doorstep on the eve of my birthday! It is charming and a true delight! You were very quiet and sneaky to tape up the happy birthday streamer outside the door. I am grateful for your surprise - it is simply the best! Thank you for your loving friendship.
    Cheers,
    Annette

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