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Okay, I’ll let you in on a little secret… I hoard collect Sharpie markers – I LOVE them! All the pretty colors just scream “buy me” when I see them at the store. I look at all the packages and try to figure out which colors I don’t have.  I have this strange desire to collect EVERY color they make…I know, weird, huh?!

And just a little tip, for you fellow Sharpie lovers…Staples has select packages on sale right now! I bought the 12 pack of multi-colored sharpies for $6 (awesome deal!), the 5 pack of Neon Sharpies for $5 and the 4 pack metallic pens for $5 as well! You can ALWAYS use more Sharpies, especially during the holidays when you have so many uses for these little cuties!

First I had a little fun taking pics of my rainbow of Sharpies

Then I got to work making my Sharpie embellished gift card holders!

I myself love to pick out very personalized gifts for everyone – I enjoy finding just the right gift for the loved ones on my Christmas list, but sometimes a gift card is the best way to go. Some people just have everything or really just want a gift card so they can pick out their own gifts. Teachers, for example, LOVE to get gift cards as gifts. I think they get tired of the goodies and mugs and they can always use gift cards to their favorite stores or restaurants!

Instead of simply handing them a gift card in the package it comes in, I would suggest embellishing your own gift card holder with Sharpie markers to give it more of a personal touch! I used small things I had in my craft stash to hold my gift card holders – small white or kraft gable boxes, small kraft, white or patterned paper sacks, a pillow box, and muslin drawstring bags. Each of these are just the perfect size to hold those fun little gift cards.

Simply use your colored and metallic Sharpie markers to decorate your gift card holders, add a little tag if you wish and that’s it! Your gift card holder is now personalized and ready to give.

If you’re in need of some printable gift tags to attach to your embellished gift card holders, visit these posts for some of my favorite free printable gift tags. Or this post for more DIY gift card holders.

And be sure to check out Sharpie’s social media accounts for more fun projects to create with your favorite Sharpie pens!

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Mother’s Day is only 2 days away, aahhhh!! I don’t like that Teacher Appreciation week and Mother’s Day are so close, that’s too much stuff to worry about at once! If you haven’t figured out a cute handmade gift to give and you’re in a bind, that’s okay…I’ve got you covered!

I really do like gift cards, both to give and to receive. You know if you give a gift card, the recipient is going to go get something they really want.  I love receiving gift cards as well because it’s fun to go shopping and pick out something fun for yourself!  So give your mom a gift card to one of her favorite stores and she’ll be very happy, I promise!

But, the gift card holders that come from the store can sometimes be a little boring, so I have 6 great DIY gift card holders you can easily make to put those gift cards in.

I am totally in love with these mini chevron paper bags and  I have them in every color you can buy (seriously!)  I bought mine locally at Orson Gygi, but you can order them online as well.  They are the PERFECT size for gift cards.  I simply inserted my gift card into the bag, taped the top down with washi tape (another new favorite!) and then added a cute, free printable tag from Oh, Good Gravy.  Very simple, but it’s all in the presentation, right?!

These DIY pillow boxes from Lines Across My Face are made from a piece of plain scrapbook paper and then embellished with washi tape and some fun flowers and buttons.  The possibilities are endless in how you can decorate these…love that!!

Last week WhipperBerry shared this fun candy necklace she made and just added a gift card as one of cute treats inside.  Choose your mom’s favorite candy to include with the gift card and she’ll be one happy momma!

I think these printable paper gift bags from Craft & Creativity are just so cute!  All you have to do is print out the pattern, fold, tape (or glue) and you’re set!  Add some colorful paper shred, insert your gift card and maybe a little ribbon bow…darling!

Another great idea from Craft & Creativity…tie your gift card into a greeting card.  For Mother’s Day have your kids draw or create something on the front of the card and then insert your gift card in the middle – she’ll love it!

Today’s Mama has a printable gift card template that makes it really easy!  All you have to do is print, cut, fold, insert your gift card and you’re all set!

Last year for a church project we made these flower pot photo holders that were really fun and easy to make, if you need a simple craft idea.

For additional Mother’s Day gift ideas and lots of free printables, visit my Mother’s Day Pinterest Board.

I hope all you mothers have a wonderful Mother’s Day on Sunday!!

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