Gifted Insights – Corinna Wraps

April 19, 2012
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It’s not always what’s on the inside that counts! Gift wrap expert Corinna vanGerwen of the blog Corinna Wraps shares her favourite gifts plus  tips and tricks on how to [...]

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Silk Tie Easter Eggs

April 8, 2012
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Happy Easter! Follow this link to see how to created the pretty patterned Easter eggs above using old silk ties.
Silk Tie Easter Eggs.
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Similar gift ideas:Decoupage Paper Napkin Easter [...]

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Architectural Dog House

April 3, 2012
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My Poppa recently sent me this article on the long lost plans for a dog house in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright (like Fallingwater or Taliesin). Apparently when he [...]

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Poppies Flower Kit

March 29, 2012
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I must admit…much of the time I used to spend on early Saturday mornings (and late Monday nights) writing for Gifted is now spent on Pinterest. Dreaming of houses…and menus…and [...]

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Best from Christmas 2011

January 20, 2012
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After a wonderfully busy Christmas followed by a little curve ball thrown in the new year, I decided to take a little break from Gifted. But now I’m back and [...]

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DIY Christmas Crackers

December 24, 2011
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The Toronto Standard shows us how to make cheeky (and amazing) Christmas crackers full of useful (useless?) stuff. What fun you fill them with is all up to you!
Christmas Crackers, [...]

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts

December 23, 2011
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Only two days left! If you haven’t finished Christmas shopping, here are a few ideas for things you can quickly get to give:

Kiva Gift Certificates – Give a loan to [...]

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Elfster

November 9, 2011
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The holidays are upon us and so is Santa. For those who take part in office or family Secret Santa exchanges, I just heard about a cool, new free service [...]

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Bottle Cap Labels

September 8, 2011
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I love the family-oriented blog Inchmark! They recently came up with a ridiculously cute idea for a birthday gift – give the connoisseur a selection of interesting beers (root beer [...]

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Gilded Candle Holder

August 29, 2011
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The cutest little how-to was spotted on This is Glamourous. The blog features the steps to create your own gilded, animal candle holders. Simply adhere a candle holder to a [...]

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