Can't say I blame them . The generation gap really shows when I buy something I think they would love and it isn't a resounding success. Not that they say anything , one just knows.
I seem to remember some gifts I received as a teenager that weren't just the best est.
Even tho I understand just giving a gift card seems blah to me. Yes I have made some pretty gift card holders but still it left me wanting.
Decided to do a google search.Whatever did we do before google?
Found several what I think are fun ideas to disguise money or gift cards........
These are the 3 I am trying this year.
The first is a paper towel roll inside the money gift and filled with butterfinger jingle bells my granddaughters favourite chocolate bar ;
Then wrapped as a Christmas Cracker .
The next is a simple , Santa bag holding chocolate covered pretzels hiding the movie gift card inside behind the pretzels. This one is for my son in law.
This last idea is from Schlosser designs Krispy Treats Gift Bags. This one I am hiding the I Tunes gift card in the Rice Krispies bag. I wrapped the card in saran wrap to protect it.
Tied together.
I hope the little extra surprise of finding gift cards or money make the gifts more fun to open.
I certainly feel more satisfaction trying to make this kind of gift a bit more special.
Wonder if the recipients will think I have lost my mind?
8 comments:
A lovely idea, Rosemary and they look fantastic!
(Just make sure they find the gift cards ... a couple of years ago Nexi's friend hid some hand-made earrings in her present, and they got thrown out with the wrapping! Fortunately she asked 'Did you like the earrings?' and we were able to retrieve them covered in bits of porridge etc from the kitchen bin!)
Raph, thanks for the tip I will keep an eye on the cards......
What great ideas! I am going to use the paper towel Christmas cracker idea, to wrap up the cash I am giving my niece.
Those are some fun ways to disguise gift cards!
Linda , Hope it turns out to be fun for your neice.
Rosanne , It was fun.
Hi Rosemary, I understand your dilemma with the gift cards totally! My son and daughter-in-law have asked for money rather than gifts and it doesn't seem as festive to just hand over cash. I think that it is a nice touch to wrap it up thoughtfully and your ideas are great. I copied out your Christmas recipes for treats. Rice crispy squares are popular in this house and the Buckeyes look intriguing. Enjoy the weekend! Jennifer
I think you've done a great job in being creative with gift cards as gifts. The cards will be appreciated, but the additional fun is something only you would have done! Merry Christmas to you! :-)
Jennifer, gift cards don't seem festive , Glad you are trying some of the recipes.
Shady, Hoping it will be a fun surprise.. Merry Christmas to you.
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