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Friday, August 13, 2010
"Mother Who Knows" Survival Kit
I love giving survival kits. They can be gag gifts for a laugh, or more meaningful gifts for more serious occasions. I have done "teenage" survival kits, "new mother" survival kits, "calving season" survival kits, "wedding day" survival kits and "marriage" survival kits. This past week I went to a triple baby shower and the mom's each got a "mother who knows" survival kit. The kit included uplifting quotes on topics from treasuring their child to the importance of mothers. Here's what was in it:
I picked out quotes on mothering that were inspiring to me. I bought items that related to each quote and wrapped them separately. Each quote I put on a 3 x 5 corrugated cardboard that I distressed by ripping and inking the edges. I put holes in the cardboard so it could be made into a book. Each quote was tied to the corresponding gift.
This is one of the gifts I purchased. I altered it by ironing on a CTR emblem....
and on the back I sewed on a ruffle. For the boys gift I purchased a hoodie and ironed on an emblem.
After all the packages were wrapped I put them in a bag and added a bow. I love using kraft paper for wrapping and kraft bags.
"Survival Kits" are well received and are unique and creative gifts to give.
Sue, these are so darling!...and lots of work but I love the book idea. Such a keepsake. Love your blog,it looks so good. I have one but don't keep it up enough....but this is inspiring! Mine is at kasmath.blogspot.com. Looking forward to doing cards again, I got a new punch...the cute lace edge one!
ReplyDeleteHi Kasandra! THANKS for the compliments. I am new to the blog world so it will take a while for me to navigate around. I did go to your blog and I thought I signed up to follow you but it didn't take. When I attempted again it worked. Not sure what I did wrong the first time - but hey - live and learn. We shall do cards soon!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to have a template for this? I have a friend that really needs some inspiration right now, as she recently lost her 1 yr old daughter to cancer...
ReplyDeleteok I have to ask - what's in a calving survival kit? my parents are calving and so is my boyfriend!
ReplyDeleteWould you be willing to post your quotes and gifts? I would love to make this for a few women I know!!! :D Thanks for posting such a FANTASTIC idea!!! <3
ReplyDeleteI would love to see your quotes and gifts too!
ReplyDeleteI would also love to see what quotes you used!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see your quotes too. These would make darling little gifts for friends and family. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove your ideas!!! SO creative!!!
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