FANTASTIC NEW HOSTESS GIFT IDEA!!

Dishcloth Bikini or Bra/Panty
From Faye Wellington

Print Cardboard Body Pattern Here!

 


(Bikini for the Bath)

The bra is stuffed with two net pot scrubbers and the backside is rounded out with two S.O.S. pads.  The poem Jazbo wrote would go with bathroom wash clothes and bath puffs and/or round soaps as the stuffings. lol Here are Faye's instructions complete with diagrams!  Thanks Faye!

 

MORE HOSTESS/GAG GIFTS

 

 

Put this with a mini stapler for a gag gift.

 

PMS TAMPON ANGEL

 

  • Wet fingers and flick water onto a tampon until it fluffs up.  (A brand with "Easy Glide" in the name works well.)  Spray it with gold glitter paint and let dry.

  • Glue a round wooden bead (head) to top and paint a face on.  Glue hair on.  It's okay if she is having a bad hair day! lol

  • Glue a piece of chenille stem to back and bend to the front for arms.  Glue a flower in her arms.

  • Bend a piece of shiny gold chenille stem into a halo shape and glue to head.

  • Glue purchased wings to back.

  • String is already on tampon! So she is ready to hang or you can glue on a pin back.

  • Print and add a poem from below.

PMS Angel
© 2000  by Shirley Thomas
@ CraftSayings.com

When your weight begins to bloat
and everything gets your goat. . .
When your nerves begin to itch
and your mood begins to glitch. . .

You feel like your life is cursed
and that your temper may soon burst. . .
Remember it is only for a few days
and then it's back to your normal ways.

So I'm here to be your guardian angel
And help you thru this temporary hell!
It will soon pass.  Oh, yes it will,
But I'll give you an angel caress until!

 

Padded Slippers

Jan sent in a picture of these slippers.  Don't they look like real slippers!  Jan said the snowman pins are removable.  Great idea.  That makes it a nice gift even if they choose not to wear the slippers. LOL

 

Instructions

Lay a sanitary napkin out flat and wrap another one around the "toe end" as shown in picture. Glue, tape or hand stitch to hold. Decorate. What could be easier!

For the ladies who don't need these anymore:

 

 

BATH SUNDAE

 

Chocolate Sayings Jar

GREAT HOSTESS GIFT FOR A DEATH BY CHOCOLATE THEME PARTY!!


For a Chocolate Sayings Jar add a few mini wrapped chocolates in the jar with cut apart chocolate saying strips.  Laminate label to jar and decorate lid.

  1. To have one’s diet defeated by chocolate is a delectable defeat.

  2. God sends no stress that prayer and chocolate cannot handle!

  3. When the going gets tough, the tough get chocolate.

  4. There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate.

  5. I am a woman of many moods, and they all require chocolate.

  6. Warning! I have PMS and I'm all out of chocolate!

  7. Warning! Chocoholic in Residence.

  8. If God had meant us to be thin, He would NOT have created chocolate.

  9. I'm going on a starvation diet. No chocolate for 24 hours!

  10. In heaven, chocolate has no calories and is served as the main course.

  11. Sisters share laughter, tears and lots of chocolate.

  12. Money may talk, but chocolate sings!

  13. The best things in life are chocolate.

  14. Some things in life are better rich. . . coffee, chocolate, men.

  15. In the beginning there was the word, and the word was chocolate and it was good. Confec. 1.5 oz. 340 cal.

  16. I eat anything as long as it is chocolate.

  17. Q. How many calories are there in a piece of chocolate?
    A. Who cares?

  18. Anything tastes better dipped in chocolate.

  19. I love you as much as chocolate itself!

  20. So much chocolate. So little time!

  21. Give me chocolate or give me death, for to live without chocolate is not living!

  22. Anything is good and useful if it is made of chocolate.

  23. If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control top pantyhose.

  24. If there is no chocolate in heaven, I'm not going!

  25. It's never too early or too late for chocolate.

  26. When my time is up, let it be death by chocolate.

  27. I only eat chocolate for you, so there will be more of me to love.

  28. Promise me anything, but give me chocolate.

  29. Do Not Disturb: Chocolate fantasy in progress.

  30. Forget the fruitcake, give me chocolate.

  31. There's no metaphysics on earth like chocolates.

  32. When life gets you down and nothing is going right, you always have a friend ... in chocolate.

  33. The future is uncertain.  Eat your chocolate first.

  34. The best over-the-counter prescription to perk you up is chocolate.

  35. The way to a woman's heart is through a box of chocolates.

  36. Will do anything for chocolate!

  37. Hand over the chocolate and no one gets hurt.

  38. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.

  39. I never met a chocolate I didn't like.

  40. Forget love! I'd rather fall in chocolate!

  41. The key to my heart is chocolate.

  42. Don't send me roses, unless they are chocolate!

  43. If life is a box of chocolates, I want the cherry-filled!

  44. There are two food groups: Chocolate and fruit. And if it is fruit, it should be dipped in chocolate.

  45. I'm a Chocoholic's Anonymous drop out.

  46. There is no Chocolate's Anonymous because no one wants to quit.

  47. Chocolate is worth its weight in gold.

  48. A chocolate bar is better than a gold bar.

  49. Chocolate is an essential nutrient.

  50. If it's chocolate, it's sending out messages for me to eat it.

  51. I'd stop eating chocolate, but I'm no quitter.

  52. There's never a wrong time for chocolate.

  53. Chocolate is to die for. Only it's so sinfully good I'd never get to heaven!

  54. Money can't buy love, but it can buy chocolate.

  55. A day without you is like a day without chocolate.

  56. Chocolate satisfies all my cravings.

  57. Man cannot live on chocolate alone, but woman can.

  58. One never outgrows the need for chocolate.

  59. Chocolate solves everything!

  60. Chocolate is the answer. Who cares what the question is!

  61. If at first you don't succeed, have a chocolate!

  62. Things are bad. Send chocolate!

  63. S.O.S. Need chocolate!!

  64. If you get melted chocolate all over your hands, you're eating it too slowly.

  65. Chocolate-covered raisins, cherries, orange slices and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you like.

  66. Eat a chocolate before each meal. It will take the edge off your appetite and you will eat less.

  67. If you can't eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But if you can't eat all your chocolate, it may be a sign of a deeper problem.

  68. Store your chocolate on top of the refrigerator. Calories are afraid of heights and will jump out of the chocolate to protect themselves.

  69. Chocolate is the food group they don't tell you about!

  70. Who says chocolate isn't a food group!!

  71. Equal parts of dark chocolate and white chocolate make a balanced diet.

  72. The preservatives in chocolate will make you look younger.

  73. If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control-top pantyhose and an entire garment industry would be out of business.

  74. A nice box of chocolate provides your total daily intake of calories in one place. Isn't that handy?

  75. Put "eat chocolate" at the top of your list of things to do today. That way at least you will get one thing done.

  76. Question: Why is there no such organization as Chocoholics Anonymous? Answer: Because no one wants to quit.

  77. Problem: How do you get two pounds of chocolate home from the store in a hot car? Solution: Eat it in the parking lot.

  78. One of life's mysteries is how a two-pound box of candy can make a person gain five pounds.

  79. Make mine chocolate!

  80. You are some bunny special. (Put with a chocolate bunny)

  81. Crafting is my passion. But chocolate comes in a very close second! (Substitute any hobby.)

  82. Boost the economy. Skip dieting, buy larger clothes, Twinkies, Bon Bons, chocolate...

  83. Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but she can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.

  84. Those who say "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels" haven't tasted real chocolate!

  85. Milk chocolate is a dairy product.

  86. Another deep breath take, and do without that chocolate cake!  NOT!

  87. Food used for medicinal purposes, such as hot chocolate, brandy, toast and Sara Lee Cheesecake, do not have calories.

  88. The four food groups: Brownies, Chocolate Cake, Fudge, Diet Coke

  89. Save Earth. It's the only planet with chocolate.

  90. Good friends share their chocolate chip cookies.

  91. Friends are the chocolate chips of life.

  92. In the cookies of life, friends are the chocolate chips.

  93. A grandma is admired for her wisdom, patience, understanding and her chocolate chip cookies.

  94. Dear Lord: So far today, I am doing all right. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self indulgent. I have not whined, bitched, cursed, or eaten any chocolate. I have not charged on my credit card. However, I am going to get out of bed in a few minutes, and I will need a lot more help after that. Amen

  95. If the world was fair, a VCR would program itself, chocolate would not be fattening and men would give birth to babies.

  96. Life is like a box of chocolates. . . full of nuts.

  97. Men are like a box of chocolates. You never know when you’re going to get a nut.

  98. The calories in white chocolate are negative and cancel out the positive calories in dark chocolate.

  99. Those calorie-free sweets taste great dipped in chocolate!

  100. And on the eighth day God created chocolate.

  101. There's nothing wrong with me that a little chocolate won't cure.

  102. Life would be so desolate without any chocolate!

  103. The two major food groups:
    A) The foods that you put cheese on.
    B) The remaining foods that you put chocolate on.

  104. Sisters and chocolate make life bearable.

  105. Chocolate comes with its price. . . control-top pantyhose.

  106. What came first, woman or the chocolate bar?

  107. Chocolate. . . it isn't just for breakfast anymore.

 

BRA PURSES AND INSTRUCTIONS

               

        

INSTRUCTIONS #1:

x1. cut back off of bra, leaving about 1/2" to be turned glued to the inside.
2. Cut off straps
3. tuck in center front of bra to the inside- glue down.
4. add any embellishments you want- here is where i added some trim from an old shower curtain to the bottom.
5. glue it together around the underwire.
6. Add the back clasp from the bra, gluing it to both inside parts
7. Add your handle- I used a string of sequins- not real sturdy- but I think in retrospect, a nice necklace would have been cool.
There you go! Embellish the heck out of it (I used an old earring, and more string sequins)

 

INSTRUCTIONS #2:

Directions for Making the Original Bra Purse©

Materials List:

Under wire bra with personality and some "body", size to be determined by what you want to carry, whether it is a lipstick and a credit card, or wallet, hairbrush, and mouthwash.

 

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Basin of cold water to be used in conjunction with the hot glue gun. Ouch!

Heavy needle and thread

Scissors

Embellishments: whatever speaks to you, sequins, beads, feathers, fringe, lace, birds, butterflies, flowers, etc..  Anything you can carry is appropriate.

The bra purse is extremely simple to make as there are no mistakes, only opportunities to express yourself and have fun. The first thing I did was to cut away the back of the bra, leaving perhaps 3/4 of an inch of Lycra that is then pulled over a thin application of glue and into the cups of the bra. The backs of the shoulder straps are severed at this point and left attached to the front to see if they will be of service later. The hinge at the front of the bra can now be tucked in and secured to the structure of the wires with a bit of glue stick. Now is an excellent time to attach any dangling embellishment from the bottom of the bra with the hot glue gun. By now you will probably have used the basin of cold water. Glue guns and sticks leave an immediate and painful impression, you may find toothpicks or other implements helpful. Fold the bra together, matching the curvature of the under wires, when you have a good feel for how it should fit, apply a healthy bead of glue and stick that rascal together. You will want to hold it firmly until the glue does it’s job.

You now have a bra purse, you still need to develop a handle, a closure and embellish. You will find that you can reattach the straps to the back of the bra with needle and thread, I took the back closure and glued both sides from the inside across the top of the purse for a "hook and eye" closure, if you choose to do this, just experiment with the length and cut away the excess from the already cut edges. You can also attach one side, apply a heavy article (perhaps a piece of jewelry) and let it hang across the top to keep the bra purse closed.

You have all the structural work done and now comes the fun part. Making it your own, one of a kind of "bra art" accessory. Tassels were my first addition (suggestion of the husband - now,,,,,,,, what is that about?). Use the glue gun, use needle and thread, or if you are making an "office" model, paper clips. Your imagination is the only limitation to what you can accomplish.

 

 

More Hostess Gag Gifts

These are a  little naughty, but not crude!!

 

A Special Blow Pop

Just add this poem to a blow pop (lollipop with gum center)! lol That's all there is to it.  Very innocent! ;) Or tuck it in a basketful of other goodies!

Sometimes you totally
blow me out of sight,
and so I just thought
I'd reciprocate tonight!

 

Edible Body Paint

3 T sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups cold water
1 tsp flavoring or extract

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch. 

  • Add cold water.

  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick.

  • Add food coloring to match your flavor.  (Examples:  yellow for lemon, blue for blueberry, red for cherry or strawberry, black for licorice, green for apple or lime)

  • Add poem and your imagination.  Don't know if it stains!

  • I hope you don't mind if
    I swathe you in body paint.
    I promise when I take it off
    you won't have a complaint!

BOOBIE CREAM!!

Take a small lotion bottle and attach one of the following tags!!

   

The second one above is the inside of card in picture.

 

Whopper Seeds

Attach this  poem to a bag or box of Whoppers (little chocolate malt balls). 

Or put candy Whoppers  into a plastic bag and attach the second one as a topper.  I left space for you to fold paper in half along the top of it and then cut out double so that it forms a tent.  Pinch top of bag if necessary so that it fits within the topper and staple along bottom where the blank line is.

When you're feeling down and out
But would like to grow a whopper,
Just pop a few whopper seeds
And grow a real eye-popper.

 

HILLBILLY BOOB JOB

2 peach or clear balloons 1 straw

Add Directions: Insert balloon into bra cup, insert straw into balloon and blow to desired size. Knot or clip to prevent shifting or air escape. Repeat for other side. CAUTION: Stay away from sharp objects or over squeezing.

 

A New "BRIEF"CASE

Take a pair of men's briefs and sew the legs shut. Attached elastic handles to the waist band with buttons.Leave the fly area open as this held pens and pencils really well, it will also hold a cell phone...lol

 

CUPID SOUP

Cupid made a little batch
Of love soup just for you.
He blew a kiss and threw it in, 
In fact, he blew you two.
He added white and fluffy hugs,
And a little stirring stick,
Add some hot water and sip it slow,
It's sure to do the trick.

 

Sweetheart Candle

I may not always have the words,
To express my love for you,
But as you enjoy this candle's glow,
Please know that it is true.

Each time you light this candle,
And it's fragrance fills the air,
I hope it will remind you of,
How very much I care!

 

UNDERWEAR BRA!!!

In a pinch? Need a bra? Have you got undies?
Hoist them gals up with undies!
No, I'm not joking.

I know - You're thinking why would I want to do this.
1. Because you can!
2. Its easy and makes a really comfy bra
3. if you need a bra to fit under something specific, this is easily customizable.
4. You can get it in lots of colors to match whatever. White undies also dye really easy

So how do you do this?

1. Get a pair of men's briefs that have a waist size that matches the size of your bra.
No tricks.
No math.


You'll recognize this as the front section of the undies (or maybe not, I didn't provide a lesson in the make up of men's undies, trust me, this is the front where the plums are smuggled) which will now be the back of your bra..
For an average bra cut along the pink lines I've shown.
Don't cut into the comfy leg seams, They are nice and padded and make good bra straps.


Keep cutting around the back (now your front)

You can set down your scissors and throw on your new bra or you can serge the edges or turn them over and stitch them down. Its all personal preference or depending on how much of a hurry you are in, as the edges won't fray anyway.

You can also embelish it with your choice of fun embroideries or stamps or tie dye it.

There are several other ones you can do.
Use your imagination.

For Example:
V-neck bra

Cut again along the lines - leave the straps.
cut the back (crotch) the same as above.

Back less bra for a halter top.

This the back (crotch) you are cutting out most of it.
note that the lime green marks where you will actually be cutting the straps/leg seams this time
Cut the front the same as one of the above examples
Stitch the leg seams together to form a halter strap.

You know you want one - go get your scissors!

Poems for Undie Bras :

Poem#1:

I pick up his dirty clothes
'Cause he can't seem to do it.
This time, you see, I had some fun
Before he even knew it!

If he can't take care of his things
Then I'll just make them mine,
So I took a pair of scissors
And a little bit of time,

and I made a handy dandy bra!
It's soft and comfy, too!
And when he dropped another pair
I made this one for you!

Poem#2:

These were bought by the man in my life
And he wore them with great pride.
But he could never find the laundry room
Where they could be washed and dried.

So I used my imagination
And a pair of scissors, too.
I figured if they could hold his "family jewels",
They could support mine, too!

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT

Give a pack of M&M's and attach this poem:

A mothers job is never done
So I've bought you these, to help you mom
Take the red when things get tough
When the washing makes your hands all rough
The yellow will bring some sunshine in
When you want to cry, but have to grin
The green to stop the cleaning blues
When the kitchen floor has mud from shoes
The Blue you need when the tears are near
But you know we really love you dear
The orange for the sleepless nights
When you worry about things that don't go right
Then when you have a rainbow day
Just take them all and run away

 

HILLBILLY BUBBLE BATH

Put some beans in a small jar and label it "Hillbilly Bubblebath" " cook and eat two hours before bathing".

 

Bedroom Candle

Attach the following to a pillar candle:

"Lights Off, Candle, Action"

 

BELLY BUTTON BLOW DRYER

ordinary flexible drinking straw attached to a card that says:

INSTRUCTIONS
Take deep breath. Place one end of dryer in mouth. Bend over. Place other end of dryer near belly button. Blow. Repeat if necessary. CAUTION - Do NOT inhale when dryer is near belly button.

 

A " TEA"riffic Gift!

Materials Needed:
Decorative, wired ribbon
Flavored Tea Bag
Poem

Our "tea"riffic favors are perfect for any time of the year. 

Place the tea bag in the center of a decorative ribbon. While exposing the string of the tea bag, fold the ends of the ribbon so that it encloses the tea bag.

Neatly arrange the individually, decorated tea bags on a nice platter or tabletop.

As a wondrously scented and flavorful party giveaway, our decorative tea bags are a great way to thank your guests for sharing your "tea"riffic day!


 

Seeds of Love - Purchase some inexpensive pouches and fill with seeds. 

 

Champagne Glass Gift

  1. Fill the glass with sweets and cover with the tulle circle. Use the satin ribbon or the wire to secure the tulle over the glass (Whether you use the ribbon or wire is your own preference. you could tie a bow with the ribbon if you choose.) Use your hot glue gun secure small roses, and babys breath for decoration.
  2. You can present these favors either right-side up or upside down. 

 

Ice Cube Soap

Glycerin blocks
Liquid food coloring
Petroleum jelly
Cotton swabs
Ice cube trays (regular or with
    various shapes such as hearts)

Cut glycerin into chunks, then place in a microwavable bowl. Melt the glycerin in the microwave on HIGH, stirring at 15-second intervals. About halfway through melting, add a drop or two of food coloring.

With a cotton swab, coat the inside of the ice cube tray with petroleum jelly. Pour melted glycerin into the tray, filling each section almost to the top. Let cool at room temperature for about 2 hours. The "ice cubes" will pop out easily.

 

Bath Bags

Washcloths in bright colors/or prints
Ribbon or lace
Thread
Scissors
Sewing Machine

Fold a washcloth in half.

Fold a length of ribbon or lace in half and place it (folded edge in) inside the open edge near the top of the washcloth. Pin sides together (making sure to capture the ribbon or lace).

Sew up the side and one end (make sure you sew closed the end opposite where you put the ribbon). Turn inside out, fill with soap or bath beads/salts and tie closed with ribbon.

 

Candy Kiss Roses

For each flower
2 kisses
1 square colored plastic wrap
Wire
Floral tape

Put the two kisses together with flat bottoms touching. Put tip of one kiss in the center of the square of wrap and pull wrap down around the kisses. Put a wire up next to the kisses. Pull the wrap down over part of the wire and wrap floral tape around starting at the tip of the bottom kiss. Tape securely. Once you make the first one or two and get the technique down they go very quickly. These make a wonderful bouquet.

 

Daisy Tealights

Remove stem and center from gerbera daisy, leaving loose petals. Glue layers of flower together at center. Glue tea light holder to center of flower. Place tea light in holder

 

Bandana or Scarf Gift Wrapping!!

 

 

Dryer Sheet Sachet

2 used white dryer sheets
1 heaping tablespoon potpourri
1 length of ribbon
2 or 3 small pieces dried flowers
Tacky glue

Place one dryer sheet over top of the other dryer sheet so that the corners of the second sheets are centered at the sides of the first sheet. Place the potpourri in the center of the sheets. Gather up and tie with ribbon. Decorate with dried flowers.

 

 

Friendship Bag

In a small, attractive bag, put a penny, a nut, an aspirin, and a lemon drop. Attach a gift tag to the bag which reads:

A Penny for your thoughts.
A Nut for all the nutty things we do.
An Aspirin for all the headaches I've given you.
A Lemon Drop for all of life's sourness that we
   have helped each other through.
And a hug just for you!

 

No-Sew Heat Socks

1 pair athletic socks
6 cups rice

Pour 3 cups of rice into each sock. Close with a sturdy rubber band, then tie with a ribbon, if desired, to cover the rubber band. Use as foot warmers, hand warmers, heating pads, etc. To clean, pour the rice out and wash the socks.

To use, put a sock into the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

POEM FOR TAG:

This little pillow filled with rice,
Is such a comforting device.
Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes on HIGH
and kiss those aches and pains goodbye.
Apply it to the troubled spot,
The heat will ease the pain a lot.
Or warm those little toes, so cold.
You'll find this nice to have and to hold.
Or freeze it for a little while,
And fix that boo-boo up in style.
Instead of a compress made of ice,
Use this pillow filled with rice.

 

Potpourri Rocks

These handmade rocks can be added to potpourri to increase the scent and longevity of the scent. They can also be used alone, placed in a pretty bowl or placed in a seashell to fragrance the bathroom! You can add herbs, lavender flowers or rose petals to add scent, texture and color.

1 cup salt
1 cup flour
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon essential oil or fragrance oil
Food coloring, if desired, or herbs, lavender
    flowers or rose petals
1 to 1 1/3 cups very hot water

In a bowl, mix ingredients into a stiff dough and then shape into balls, flat stones, squares or any other shape you desire. Let air dry until hard before using.

 

Rainbow Seeds

Put Skittles candy into a pretty plastic bag. (You can also use jelly beans, removing the black ones.) Tie closed with raffia or ribbon. Attach a gift card with a rainbow poem of your choosing.

 

More "Book-a-Party Basket" Hostess Gifts:

Chili Basket: would include a box of crackers - the chili packet mix - and extra fixings to add into the chili like a can of beans, a medium onion, a bell pepper, and maybe a can of whole tomatoes & can of corn to make it Chili corn carne.

SNACK Basket :great for watching a home video some, peanuts, microwave popcorn,  couple bars of snickers & maybe a can or two of soda pop. The rest of the FUN is up to the recepient.

PIZZA Basket: 1 ready to bake pizza dough thingy, cheese (shredded Mozarella & cheddar), pizza sauce and pepperoni. Just prepare and Bake.

TACO Basket - Box of Taco shells, bottle of Taco Sauce, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce - receiver just add the ground beef to it.

COFFEE BREAK BASKET: put a coffee mug, single pot size bag of coffee, a few chocolates, a spoon, a couple sweet n low/sugar and a couple dry creamers in. Then add a small loaf of some kind of breakfast bread or a few muffins or cookies.

BEACH BASKETS: A big towel, sun lotion/sunscreen. one of those cheapy sun visors and a cheapy pair of sunglasses. Add a shovel and a little bucket and you're good to go

Pamper Yourself Baskets: bubble bath, nail file, hand lotion, tea bags, sm. pkg, of cookies, bath scrubbie. etc.

Treat Baskets: Cookies, candy, bottle of juice, hot chocolate/tea. etc.

Garden Pots: in a clay pot put, flower seeds, garden gloves, sm. shovel, kneeling pad, etc.

 

PRINTABLE   LOVE COUPONS:

http://www.stallionstore.com/index2/lovecoupons1.htm

 

MORE FUN PRINTABLES - cute as gifts!!

http://www.lovingyou.com/content/printables/

 

Hershey's Kiss Rose

(Great for all year round for us! )

Materials needed:

Tools needed: 


Instructions: 1.  Optional first step: Using a small square of the double-sided tape, stick two foil-wrapped Hershey's Kisses together, bottom to bottom. (This isn't strictly necessary, but it helps some folks handle the kisses while wrapping.)

 
2.  Take a four-inch square of cellophane.  Place the tip of one of the kisses in the center of the square, then wrap the cellophane around both kisses, gathering the corners together around the tip of the other kiss. Wrap the gathered corners together as tightly as you can without tearing the florist tape.

3.  Insert a florist wire into the gathered cellophane until it meets the tip of the Hershey's Kiss.

4. Tape the "rosebud" onto the wire with the florist tape.  Continue taping down the length of the wire until it is completely covered.

5.  Optional:  Tape the silk rose leaves onto the stem, and/or decorate with a ribbon bow.
 
 
 

GIVEAWAY IDEA!!

I thought this was cute...I thought this would make a cute game gift,
by putting the saying on a card and attaching to a bag of M&M's. You could
you the full size or fun size......With the fun size you could give out to
all who attend....add your name and number on the back of the card.

 The Woman's Survival Kit
 At the first sign of hot flashes eat the RED one.
 Eat the ORANGE one to minimize depression.
 The GREEN one calms your frustrations, when you want to be left alone.
 If you feel a headache coming on eat the PURPLE one.
 The BLUE one reduces bloating.
 You can eat the BROWN ones ANYTIME!!
 If all symptoms occur at the same time,
 Eat the WHOLE BAG!

 

I thought this was cute and VERY EASY! Pick it all up at the grocery store! :0)

 
"Breakfast in Bed Basket"  ~~ with fresh bagels, cream cheese, jelly and gourmet coffee and fruit packaged in a basket

 

 

Great Giveaway Ideas:

www.orientaltrading.com - Oriental Trading has mini tatoos (type that into search box) -- 12 on a card.. I cut them apart and put one on a piece of cardstock that says: His & Hers Hide & Seek Tattoos.  You hide and let him seek, with my name & phone#.  Every guest at my shows get one.

 

Why I Love You Kit

Jolly Rancher : for all the times you make me laugh

Sweet Escapes: for the special times we spend alone

Hugs & Kisses: yours are simply the best

100,000 Bar : you are worth more than a grand to me

Skittles : for the rainbow of colors life has become since I met you

Peppermint Patty : for the cool sensations you give me

Cotton Ball : to help soften any rough times

Popcorn : cause you keep popping into my thoughts

Balloon : because you encourage me to reach for the sky

Needle & Thread : to remind you that we are bound together

Match : we are a perfect match

Pom Pom : for the warm fuzzies you give me

Silk Rose : which will last forever...like us

Puzzle Piece : without you I'm not whole.

NAUGHTY EDIBLE GIVEAWAYS:

 
Edible Body Paint
Mix 1 packet unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup hot water.
Set aside. Separately, combine: 1/2 cup cornstarch & 1 1/2 c. water Cook over low heat until thickened. Add gelatin mixture and 1/4 cup glycerin. Pour into a clean artists palette and tint with food coloring, and a few drops vanilla or cinnamon extract.

Note * Will stain body & Clothing. Use baking soda to clean up

 Edible Body Paint #2
 
3 tb. beeswax
3 tb. coconut oil
3 tb. cocoa butter
1 tb. honey powder (optional)
1/2 tsp. flavoring extract
food coloring to suit

Over low/med heat, Melt the 1st 3 ingredients, gradually stir in the honey, flavoring and color.
Pour into an artists palette or small containers.

 
Edible Body Powder
 
8 oz. cornstarch
2 oz. honey powder
2 oz. vanilla powder

Mix well and sift.  To use; apply to your lover using a fluffy feather.
 
 
Edible Finger Paint
 
1 tb. shea butter
1 tb. aloe vera gel
2 tsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. flavor extract
food coloring as desired

Melt the shea butter, gradually mix in the nest 2 ingredients.
 Using a hand mixer, blend until emulsified.  Cool for 5 minutes, add flavoring and coloring as desired.
 
 
Edible Warming Lotion
2 oz. glycerin
1/2 oz. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. flavoring extract


 Warming Chocolate Lotion
 
2 tb. glycerin
1 tb. cocoa powder
1 tb. melted cocoa butter
Mix well.


 Warming Lotion
 
3 tb. glycerin
2 tb. cocoa butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

 Edible Lotion Bars
 
2 oz. beeswax
2 oz. coconut oil
1 oz. cocoa butter
1 tb. flavoring extract

Melt the wax on low heat. Add coconut oil and cocoa butter. Remove from heat
and add flavoring. Pour into molds, let solidify and pop out.

 
Whipped Body Cream
2 tb. beeswax
1 tb. jojoba oil
1 tb. mango butter
1 tb. cocoa butter
1 tb. coconut oil
1 tb. flavoring extract
1 tb. honey powder (optional)

Melt butters and wax, stir in oils. Mix in honey powder. When cooled, beat
in 5 tb. aloe gel until fluffy.

 

Love Notes


You can tuck these one at a time in a sandwich bag for you honey's lunch, or put a bunch of them in a small basket. You could use these any time of year just to boost that romantic feeling!

~"You have the KEY to my HEART." (Tape a key to a Chocolate Heart)~

~"You really charge my BATTERY!" (a small rechargable battery)~

~"You are my HONEY." (a honey bear or plain bottle of honey)~

~"You sure are a Q-tee." (Travel sized Q-tips)~

~"I sure was a SMARTIE to choose you!" (package of Smarties candies)~

~"You have my STAMP of approval." (Book of stamps, or one cancelled stamp)~

~"I just love you so much it HURTS." (bandage)~

~"EWE are the only one for me." (One small stuffed lamb toy)~

~"I feel strongly that You and I were MINT to be together." (tin of Altoid mints)~

~"You WARM my soul." (package of Hot Chocolate)~

~"SOCK it to me baby!" (new pair of red socks)~

~"If you KNEAD me, I'll be there." (package of yeast)~

~"You are SO HOT." (Small bottle of Tobasco Sauce - or package of hot cinnamon hearts)~

~"You COLOR my world." (package of crayons)~

~"You BRIGHTEN my day." (a flashlight)~

~"You LIGHT up my life." (a candle)~

~"You are so much FUN to be with!" (confetti)~

~"Even when things get rough, you always STICK with me- thanks." (a stick of gum)~

~"You give me MOUNDS of love." (Mounds candy bar)~

~"A HUG and a KISS to remind you of me." (Hersheys hugs and kisses)~

~"A whistle - 'If you need me--just WHISTLE' (or pick up the phone and call!) ." (a small whistle)~

~"You make me SMILE." (a smiley face sticker)~

~"You mean the WORLD to me." (a small globe) ~

I shared this recipe awhile back and was recently asked to share it again, to here it is,
 hope you enjoy this recipe. We made one and the house was filled with a lovely fragrance!

This is a jelled room freshener that is both easy to make and very
affordable to make. Put this in any decorative jar  you want,
what ever size you want. Half pint canning jars work well
because  they already have a ring to secure the lace.
What ever color you want depends on the liquid potpourri you use.
This is very flexible!! 
 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatin
2 cups liquid potpourri (any color/scent)
decorative glass jars (your choice)
Heat the liquid potpourri in a saucepan until hot. Empty Knox in the
liquid and stir until dissolved. Pour into decorative jars and let set until
jelled. Put lace over top and tie with ribbon. Gift is ready and your house smells good at the same time!!

 

Spoonful of Kisses
 
(Place Hershey Kisses in plastic spoons, wrap them in plastic or cellophane and tie with ribbon.)
You may not get boxes of candy
from movie stars, that's true.
But here's a spoonful of kisses
from a caring friend for you!
You are a special hostess!

Source: Women's Day Magazine 2/15/00. This was written by Hellen Moore of San Diego, Ca.

ST PATTY'S DAY GIFTS

 

Topper w/ Green Tea gift
I wanted to bring you a special gift
Something just from me to thee
And St Patrick's Days so special
So green it would have to be
Here's a terrific Irish favorite
A relaxing moment you'll see
Sit down with a good Irish friend
And have a cup of fine green tea
 
 
 Irish Candle

Wrap a tealite (green if you can) and a shiny penny in a 8" square of
shamrock fabric. Tie with a ribbon and attach this poem

This little Irish Candle comes from a friend.
So on St. Patrick's night burn it down to the end.
Because this Irish Candle burned to the socket,
brings you the luck of the Irish and a coin in your pocket.
 
 
 
 Irish Soda Bread Mix


2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
1 c. dried currants
1 c. light-brown sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Measure all ingredients into a large ziploc bag, seal & shake well.
To Use:

Irish Soda Bread
1 package Irish Soda Bread Mix
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
Blend all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth, bake in 9" greased pan at 350F for 45-50 minutes.
 
 
Leprechaun Kisses (and poop)
 
Fill a baggie with one of the following:  green tic tacs, green M&M's, green jelly beans, green marshmallows, etc. Create a "Topper" using one of the following Poems


 Leprechaun Kisses
Just a bit of Ireland
That I'm sending you today
To bring you luck and happiness
On this fine St. Patrick's Day
It's a wee and tiny present
Full of good luck and good wishes
Seems the little folk of Ireland
Have sent you some
Leprechaun Kisses.

 Leprechaun Poop
The Leprechauns of Ireland
Bring a special gift your way
It' full of love and happiness
On this St. Patrick's Day
And along with all good wishes
From this merry little group
Comes a little something special
It's a bag of Leprechaun Poop!


 Leprechaun Poop #2
So ,you're looking for gold?
Well ,listen, here's the scoop,
Those Leprechauns all got away
But we found their Lucky Poop!

 

A gift from my heart to yours......

The Tea Cup

 

 

GREAT "BUSINESS" CRAFT GIFT IDEAS!!

 

Make your own Key Chains!

Here's a great idea for a Hostess Gift:

Use your favorite picture of one of our products or groupings.
Using card stock, print picture on one side and contact information on back.
Cut out. Laminate. Punch hole. Wind metal key ring on.

*Note: You can buy the metal rings at any craft store. I don't have a laminating machine, so I covered mine manually with self-adhesive laminator sheets. Works great!  Just think - your hostess has your name and number handy at home and away!
Plus-your name and product is advertised where ever her keys go!

~ If you prefer a hard lamination for your picture, here is some information on cost:
I called a local copy center (CopyMax).  To laminate 50 cards and have them trimmed to the shape of the design, the cost is .69 each.  Just take your pictures in to them, already printed on cardstock and they can do it in a day for you.  Punch the hole (they said it punches with a hole punch), and you have a nice gift for under $1.00!
You could also give a net wrapped votive to your hostess with the keychain attached to it with curling ribbon. Cute!  Cost with votive and professional lamination: $1.20 approx.  Less than that if you laminate yourself!

 

Petra Product Magnets

Grab a few catalogs and cut out a bunch of pics, laminate them and stick a info sticker and a magnet piece to the back. Guests love them!! Especially if you use the "HOT" men!!

Let Petra "Light your Fire" with Petra Matchbooks

An inexpensive way to dress up matchbooks:

I bought a box of plain matchbooks at my local grocery store. They are a glossy light blue. Petra sticker (cropped) on the front and my contact information sticker inside.  The back is blank too, so you could add another sticker! Give with a candle to get those "romantic" fires lit!!

My hubby suggested I use these as my business cards.
I like that idea! Give them something besides another card
to add to their stack! Great for people at grocery store,
bank, post office, etc.

 

DAILY SURVIVAL KIT

Daily Survival Kit
Put all the goodies in a cute bag and tie with curling ribbon.  Print sayings on card stock. Punch a hole and tie in the ribbon.
Original author unknown

Toothpick
To remind you to pick out the good qualities in others, life is so much richer that way.

Rubberband
To remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want. Sometimes that's a blessing.

Band Aid
To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's because people are most important.

Pencil
To remind you to list your blessings everyday. There is always something to be grateful for.

Eraser
To remind you that everyone makes mistakes. That's how we learn and grow.

Chewing Gum
To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. Consistency is the key.

Candy Kiss
To remind you to "keep it simple". Our business is simple, don't complicate it.

Tea Bag
To remind you - take time to relax everyday.

Mint
To remind you that you are worth a mint to me and I'm grateful you are in my life. Thank You!

 

Night to Remember Kit
Plastic champagne glasses filled with votive or tealight, chocolate mint, matches, bath bead, teabag, etc, wrapped in Mylar,
cello, tissue, or netting, tied with ribbon, with the Night to Remember poem attached.

RELAX WITH WAX
DRAW ONE BATH, LOCK DOOR
LIGHT ONE CANDLE, ADD ONE BATH BEAD,
EAT ONE CHOCOLATE.
RESULT-COMPLETE RELAXATION!

Emergency Stress Relief Kit
Put these together in inexpensive little baskets from craft stores

A chocolate kiss to remind you that you are loved
A match to light your fire when you feel burned out
A Tootsie Roll to remind you not to bite off more than you can chew
Smarties to help you on those days you don't feel so smart
A Starburst to give you a burst of energy on those days you don't have any
Snickers to remind you to take time to laugh
A bag to help you keep it all together and to give you food for thought
And most importantly, a candle to remind you that you can brighten someone's day!

Big Dipper
2 vanilla votives (to look like ice cream scoops), arranged in Wal-Mart's glass votive holders (57 cents - they look just like sundae glasses - find them in the candle aisle of the crafts & fabric department - not the regular candle & party goods aisle), then you put black or brown Mylar shreds on the top of the votives(arrange like it is chocolate syrup or fudge running over the top of the votive..ice cream..) then cover the glass with clear cellophane or Mylar.

CUPID POOP

Plastic bag with cinnamon red hots, tied with curly ribbon!

or

I couldn't send you flowers, and candy wouldn't do.
And mushy cards just didn't say the things I want them to.
So I got you something special, and here's the inside scoop.
I found you something very rare - It's genuine Cupid poop!

 

LEPRECHAUN POOP
Green tic-tacs for the "poop"
Print as labels - and put your contact label on bag too!

 

"Relax With Wax" pack

Print these on business card card stock and put your contact info. on back

Things you can include in your relax with wax pack are:
Bath beads, tealights, chocolates, matches, bubble bath,etc

Description: The stem of the champagne glass is filled with bath crystals, sealed with a round sticker.  Inside there is a tealight in a small champagne glass covered with tulle and sealed with a fabric rose around the stem.  There is also an herbal tea bag in the back with matches
and 2 pieces of chocolate.


Writing Pen Idea

Did you know that writing pens have legs? It's true!
Mine end up walking off from my shows all the time!
Here's an idea:

Since they may end up in someone else's purse or pocket anyway, why not make up some labels with booking or recruiting seeds, your contact info., etc. and attach these to the pens. You can either wrap them around the pen's shell, or place them on top like little flags.
Cover with tape to protect the printing.

If they don't end up walking away, it also makes it easier to identify your pens when you're picking up the scattered literature and pens after the guests leave.

 

Beautiful bouquet of Votive Roses!
You can even sell these at shows for $2.00 each
and donate any profits to the National Breast Cancer fund!


DETAILS FOR MAKING ROSES:

Supplies needed to make 6 votive roses:
Tulle or craft netting (cut into 8" squares)
6  votives
6 balloon sticks and cups
Floral tape
12 (3 leaf) rose leaves (2 per rose)

Instructions:
Put the cup on the balloon stick if it's not already attached. Next, lay the votive on top of the cup. Place tulle square over top of votive and wrap it around the votive and stick. Now twist to get it tight. Next, start at the bottom of the balloon cup and wrap florist tape all the way down to the bottom of the stick (if you've never used florist tape before - it needs to stretched tight as you wind it down the stick). Now take one leaf section and attach it to the stick using the florist tape. Do the same for the other leaf. Just place them wherever you think they look good. You can also use just one leaf section per rose, if you prefer.

Depending on what you have to pay for the rose leaves, you can make these for $1.00 to 1.50 each. You can make these rather quickly. I would guess that each one takes me about 1 minute to make, 2 minutes tops, if I have the tulle pre-cut and all my supplies laid out.

http://www.tinytreasures.net/ has balloon sticks for sale (100 for $9.00 or so)

 

Votive Roses Tent Card - #1

Display this at your shows!

Votive Roses Tent Card - #2

 

 

 

GREAT BASKET IDEAS 

Gift baskets are a great way to get bookings!!

Breakfast Basket - Fill a basket or a large juice pitcher with gourmet pancakes mixes, 2 or more gourmet coffees, jams, spatula, wooden spoon, mugs, maple syrup, maple candies, and your favorite breakfast recipes. 

Lovers' Basket - NOT just for newlyweds! :)) Include several scented candles, a cassette tape with romantic music, a good bottle of wine or brandy, two glasses, a bottle of massage oil, some good chocolates, and a cardboard note to hang on the door that says "Do Not Disturb". Include a card with instructions to read "Close the door, turn off the phone. Enjoy together your precious time alone."

Tea Time Basket - Include some interesting teas, and a small jar of honey. Add homemade jams or jellies with crackers or a small loaf of homemade bread and a copy of If Teacups Could Talk. Decorate with ribbon and an interesting kitchen utinsel attached to the handle (a teaspoon or honey dipper perhaps...).

Gardener's Basket - GREAT FOR SPRING! For the gardener, fill the basket with packets of seeds, garden hand tools, gloves, plant markers. Decorate with flowers!

Coffee Lover's Basket - Get a bunch of the small packets of flavored coffees for the coffee lover to sample. Add some chocolate dipped cinnamon sticks, butter cookies, a special coffee cup, a jar of homemade hot chocolate mix.  Dip a spoon in melted chocolate - allow it to harden, wrap in cellophane and tied w/ a pretty ribbon. Attach the spoon to the handle.

"Pamper Me" Bath Basket - Fill a basket with some homemade bath salts, lotions, etc. , along with lufa, scented candle, and a cardboard note to hang on the door that says "Pampering, Do Not Disturb".

The Ultimate Chocolate Basket: A pkg of hersheys bars, triple fudge brownies, better than sex chocolate cake, red velvet torte, chocolate truffles, german chocolate brownies, 3 different types of fudge, chocolate syrup, yoo-hoo in the can, a few boxes of chocolate pudding, and chocolate covered pretzles, chocolate/fudge butter cookies, homemade hot cocoa powder and a box of cocoa krispies.