Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Birthday bags.

Happy Halfway-There Day, Dolls!

Oh man, I am so behind on getting birthday gifts out. I mean wayyyy behind. I used to be so good about these things before I had kids. Now being Super Mom is my #1 priority, so unfortunately other things get moved down on the list. It doesn't mean I love these friends or family members any less, it just means, well, that my little family is numero uno with me and I'll get to things when I get to them. This past weekend I was going over the list of all the things I am behind on. I feel more bad about some than others - LOL I have a really wonderful cousin in New Mexico and she's really good about remembering our birthdays and special occasions. Well I looked at the list and noticed that March was one of her daughters' birthday, April was her birthday, and May was her other daughter's birthday. Yeah. That's me with the big L on my forehead: LOSER. So I got them some really great birthday gifts - spent more than I normally would, and then I also whipped up this little gift bag set for her and I'll send her some of my cards too. I don't know about you, but I'm totally cool with getting a way-late birthday present surprise in the mail - riiiiight?

I bought these little gift bags at {gasp} Walmart. Set of (4) of them for $1.50 (I used the other one for another birthday already). Patterned papers and embellies by American Crafts, stamp, ribbon and ink by Papertrey Ink and just some simple stitching around the frame.

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BirthdayBagSet2_07_11_10

BirthdayBagSet1_07_11_10

A couple of sidenotes.

Courtney's got that amazing yellow ruffled ribbon back in stock. So hit the shop before it sells out. She's also got some fabby orange linen ribbon that I think is pretty hot as well.

And - are you following along with all the latest sneak peeks? HERE is a hot one from American Crafts, and HERE is a hot one from Cosmo Cricket.

Off to work on another late gift - LOL

8 comments:

Sassy's Ramblin's said...

These bags are ADORABLE! But of course....a surprise gift in the mail, always makes up for it being a little late! LOL

You are so thoughtful and kind and to get your bags and some of yours cards will be an amazing treat for her....

Lorraine said...

Yup, those beautifully decorated bags with gifts and cards will definitely make up for it being late! Happy halfway-there (argh) to you, too...LOL.

Kerri said...

I LOVE THEM!!! I really need to do this more often! Yes, a surprise belated birthday gift in the mail will definitely make their day:)

Beebeebabs said...

Very cute bags tfs

Pat said...

Definitely cute! Love the colors. And a gift is appreciated at any time.

Heather said...

Super-cute summery bags. Love all the bright colors and BIG chipboard pieces.
I love late gifts...it makes my birthday last longer. :D

Jill said...

What cute bags! Nothing wrong with late birthday gifts--it makes the celebration go on longer!

Anonymous said...

Darling bags! I'm sure they were so happy to get them they didn't mind that they were late!