* Spoiler for Donna, Maija, Merry and Julie*
I love a good surprise and I love making a good surprise! One of my favorite things to do is to buy one of those sturdy photo boxes from JoAnn's or Michaels and fill them with little treats. They are often on sale and almost cheaper than a mailing envelope! I buy tissue paper and ribbon to match and, lately, even some of that colored packing tape from the dollar bin at Michaels. Then I start gathering "treats" that I think would be appropriate for the person. It might be crafts supplies or candy or little rummage sale items. Often I put in a few things I have made. This Halloween, I made boxes for several lovely people: for Maija, who had a fiftieth birthday and it one of the sweetest people in blogland; for my dear friend, Donna, who has been the best of friends for many years; and for Merry and Julie, my Little Sisters for Silver Bella (and sisters, themselves, in real life!)
The outside of the box is "decorated" with an Ugly Doll who is tied up. The little sign says, "Help me, Donna." Donna then knows she is to free the doll!!!! Bizarre? I know. I think I have a rather quirky sense of humor but I thought is was funny.
The box is filled with treats that I hope she will enjoy. I try to wrap about half of them because, unwrapping presents, even if it Halloween napkins, is FUN, right? You can pack a whole lot of stuff in these boxes!
I also put a composition book and a whole bunch of Halloween graphics to embellish the book in a couple of the boxes. Each box is a little bit different. Usually, I make several things but this time, I just didn't have enough time.
Always, always, there is chocolate.
Always.
How sweet and fun!
ReplyDeleteWhen you have tween and teenage boys, lots of shoe buying is going on. I do this same thing with shoeboxes that I embellish and fill. A sweet way to recycle and treat a friend. Always fun to surprise someone and make them feel extra special. Have a great day. :) Tammy
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful and very thoughtful thing to do for your good friends and sisters. You have put a lot of time and thought into these. Happy Haunting...
ReplyDeleteYou need to use your dremel tool Suz! It's not hard and you will love it. Copper will be easy to drill. Just watch some videos on Youtube on drilling metal. LOVE the gift boxes! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteSuz...that is so, so clever and sweet! You are just a creative doll, with a kind and giving heart =)
ReplyDeleteDear Suz, Here I have found you again to add you to my reading list. In your comments you mention "your" blog. When I click on your photo, I don't arrive at a blog. I actually found you again through the person who designed your beautiful header. Happy, happy! Elizabeth
ReplyDeletehow fun!! you are the sweetest thing ever, aren't you! what lucky recipients of your goody boxes!
ReplyDeleteNope, it doesn't work! There is just a list of the blogs you read and My Web Page to click on which brings me here. I'm having such trouble with my blog reader. So many of my favorite blogs are not showing up on my reading list. Working this out! E
ReplyDeleteUnwrapping presents anytime is always fun! I love the guy tied to the top. He's quite charming in a goofy way... I don't know if he deserves the moniker "ugly doll."
ReplyDeleteYou're going to Silver Bella?! Oh! I am as green with jealousy as Kat the ghoul! Donna will love her surprise box. What a fun present!
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