That’s a Wrap!

Today is all about. . .PRESENTS! Or at least, the wrapping of. I figured now that we’ve got Christmas over and done with, we aren’t so sick of the idea of gift wrap anymore. I have to say though, I could wrap presents all year long. I really could. I would like to hire myself out at the Christmas season to wrap people’s gifts. I would make millions. Millions I tell you.

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Pretty Butterfly Tags in Pastel Colors with Pink Velvet Ribbon, Set of 3 by TheCroppingBlock

The first item of the day is by TheCroppingBlock. Not only do I absolutely love these gift tags (this is one of those moments where I want a daughter), but Holly is one of my Etsy Heroes and I can’t believe I haven’t featured anything of hers yet.

What I really love about these tags is that the components individually are mostly really busy, but when put together, everything becomes very soft and feminine, blending together and using the solid of the background, ribbon, and the butterflies (despite their elaborate shape) to refocus your eye. These are tags I would want to use forever and ever.

“Hey, I’m glad you like your gift. Can I have the tag back? Thanks.”

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Custom Rubber Stamp Flower Your Name Lotus by PoshBinky

Stamps! Stamps are so much fun. There is so much embellishing you can do with such a simple concept. I for one love plain matte paper that has been stamped. I had to feature this one in particular because the name PoshBinky is using to display, is mine. I feel connected to this stamp.

Anyone who has a less than common name, or spelling of a name knows my pain. Always walking by the named items in the store, searching and searching even though you knew that after ‘Cathy’ came ‘Christine’.

But now, my bretheren of names uncommon, you can have a stamp in which to package your gifts and sign your cards. Or stamp all over the walls. Doesn’t even matter. It’s just for you.

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Three Mini Map Gift Bags with Shred and Tags by GrannyPantyDesigns

I got so excited over these. Actually first, I got excited over GrannyPantyDesigns because how much do I love the name of that shop?

I love the idea of handmade gift bags and I had recently come across a tutorial for them and I was like: :O I HAVE TO MAKE THESE, but then I really thought about it and came to the conclusion that I am actually far too lazy to do so, so instead, I went a-searching for someone who DOES make their own bags.

Maps. Holy cow. How cute is that? MAPS. With map shred! Perfect for small gifts for high school or college graduates as they begin their journey through– yes. Yes I am that cheesy.

Though quite frankly, I think I would just display them in my house.

Watch out for da bees!

Today’s finds are exciting and early, and partially exciting because they are, in fact, early. Not much else to say on that matter. I’m bad at introductions.

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Antique Pearl Lace Ruffled Scarf by JANNYSGirl

This scarf has to be one of the most beautiful scarves I’ve seen in a long time. It’s design is simple in that it is simply lace. Nothing more, nothing less. Though the lace itself is rather intricate, the uniformity of it pulls the piece together in perfectly delicate femininity.

The fact that this scarf is so elegant and high class without having an obscene amount of glitter, crystals, ruffles, and bows is what speaks to me the most. JANNYSGirl knows that less is more in this case, and I love it.

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Beehive Piñata by wsykes

Wow. This is great. Generally we run in fear from a giant beehive, but this one here can filled with delicious! (not that honey isn’t delicious) Thanks to wsykes, we don’t have to worry about an angry swarm of bees coming after us and stinging our poor unsuspecting bodies. Heck, the whole purpose of this is to whack it around until it bursts!

So this is for every bee that’s ever come after me *WHACK*

Yay, candy!

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Victorian Inspired Leather Boots - sz 8.5 by moransagron

OH MY GOODNESS Moransagron WHY AREN’T THESE MY SIZE? Not that I have chunk of spare change hanging around, but if I did oh my goodness. I don’t even know if I can write anything up that will do these justice.

I’m in the shoe business and I can say I am not easily floored (haha) by a pair of shoes. I want most of what I see, but these take my breath away. This work of art must be what happens when a dress and a chaise lounge get together with the most eligible bachelor of the ton.

I honestly feel like these boots are unisex, which is marvelous. It is difficult to create something with that many feminine attributes, and still be easily viewed as a men’s shoe. I do not think the artist intended this, and I apologize if I have offended, but I really think that is fantastic. I can totally picture Steven Tyler or any rock star from Japan rockin’ these on stage.

Great job. Truly amazing boots.