Gift Set

My best friend's birthday was... oh, back in June. We don't usually do birthday gifts - as adults with busy lives who live about 90 minutes away from each other, we decided long ago that birthdays were more about spending time together than spending money on gifts. (Pretty much our theory on holidays, too, come to think of it.)

Anyway, this year we didn't get to do our usual day out by ourselves, instead we did a girls night out for dinner. It was fun and anytime I get to spend with my J these days is a good time for me. But I wanted to give her a little something - hand made and from the heart, to show her that I was thinking about her, how much I love her, and I wanted her to know how much her birthday (and SHE) means to me. I don't think a box of cards really says all that... but I think she knew what I was getting at :-)

Anyway, here is the box - a tin I bought ages ago and had been hoarding for 'just the right thing' - and a mini 3 x 5" card to match. I kept the box fairly simple, so that she could use it for something else after the cards were gone if she wanted to.

The patterned paper, button, ribbon and stamps are all from PTI. The flower has been living in my studio a looooonnngg time! Happy to put that to good use too.

Next post I'll show you the cards that go IN the box.

*Tip: RSVP envelopes made for wedding invitations are the perfect size for 3 x 5" cards - and they are one of the smallest sized envelopes that can be mailed within USPS regulations for a standard stamp. I buy stationery-quality white envelopes by the case, and recently added this size to my supply. They're so fun to make!