Oct 10 2009
Quick Little Hostess Gift
This is just a quick little gift to bring when you’re invited out this time of year, whether it be a full-fledged meal or even just an evening cup of coffee with warm apple pie! I have a friend who is especially fond of pretty paper napkins, and she always has them on hand to suit the time of year, so when I found these I just had to pick them up.
Isn’t it pretty, and SIMPLE! A gift you can put together in just a few minutes. I have 2 packages of paper napkins wrapped in 1.5″ Striped Ribbon and a seasonal tag is tied on with 1/8″ Jute Cording. And did you realize a lot of the autumn items are already on 1/2 price sales in the stores? I picked these up at JoAnn Fabric for 50% off. It’s a good time to pick up some things at reasonable prices, put some gifts together, and be all set when that invitation comes!
This little tag actually opens so you can write your message inside. The top stamped piece is merely attached to the bottom layer with a SU Jumbo Brad. My stamped image is from Autumn Blessings Set by JustRite. The leaves on the border are very small and it only took a minute to get a little color on them with my Copics — not a lot of fuss here at all.
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The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries the following items to make this project:
Autumn Blessings Set used on the 2 1/4″ x 3 1/16″ Oval Stamper by JustRite.
Classic Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders.
1.5″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and 1/8″ Jute Cording by May Arts
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Stamp Simply Ribbon Store reminder: I am still without computer access (this post was pre-set), so if you’ve emailed me to place an order or ask a question, I should be home and able to respond by Sunday evening. Thank you SO much for your patience!
Aren’t you the clever one! I love QUICK and SIMPLE……. thanks for the lovely idea!
A beautiful gift presentation!
Thanks for sharing!
Simply GORGEOUS!!! Who would have thought that some napkins could look that good ;D. Love that yummy ribbon and beautiful tag, Sharon!!! Hugs, Sabrina
You make everything look gorgeous! Thanks for the simple and elegant tip.
how fantastic…..I just bought some fab napkins for a friend today…maybe I will fancy them up in your style…tfs
What a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Thanks for the clever idea!! You make a simple gift look elegant!
Lovely, as usual, Sharon. And such a thoughtful little gift.
Don’t know if this is the proper forum to mention this, but for the last several days
I have been getting two of the same messages from your blog….anywhere from
5-6 minutes to about 15 minutes apart. Have any idea why? Thanks.
Sherry
Great idea. Thanks so much,
Donna
This is a perfect example of how you can make a simple little gift into something so special. This would be such an unexpected delight to receive. The napkins are so pretty!
Quite lovely — thanks for a great gift idea.
So pretty Sharon…what a great hostess gift! I especially like that the tag opens to write the sentiment!
What a neat idea-great presentation! Thanks for the idea.
Love it Sharon, what a fabulous idea! I have a friend who loves to gift us with cute little tissues. Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to do with some of my tissues and napkins. A wonderful hostess gift as well!
What a smart idea. I know friends too that love napkins too. Thanks for the clever idea.
Your inspiring ideas never end, Sharon! What beautiful presentation and fabulous token of appreciation gift idea!
What a wonderful idea Sharon! Thanks for sharing your idea and beautiful decorating ideas!!
Very pretty Sharon- you must be the nicest guest to have over!
Hi Sharon,
Love how you tied up those pretty paper napkins and allowed them to stand on their own! Great idea and so simple. I will need to add a few to my cupboard of hostess gifts. TFS! Sheila
What a fun–and quick–idea, Sharon! Thanks for the inspiration!
what a cute gift so simple but the simple gifts mean the most nothing is better then a unexpeted surprise i love the saying we all should give thank for the simple thing
What a perfectly wonderful idea! It would be such a sweet gift to receive!
What a thoughtful little gift so prettily wrapped. TFS