My God-Children, Karlie and Sean each just celebrated their birthdays. In fact they were born on the same day, but years apart. I wanted them to know that I was thinking of them on their birthday but didn't have a lot of money to spend on a gift and I needed to be able to mail it to them.
These "pocket cards" seem to be the perfect gift for them.
Karlie is my God-Daughter and turned 17. She is a beautiful girl and is a stylish diva. So what better than a little cheetah print for a teen. The new Basic Grey line was perfect for this because on the reverse side is a black and tan stripe.
I made the outside of hers look like a billfold with a rosette accent.
Then you open the "purse" there the largest candy bar that I could find, wrapped with the same cheetah print paper with a contrasting paper as a label with her name. I carefully folded the papers to make a "pocket" to slide the candy bar.
Knowing my God-Daughter she loved the prints and candy.
For my God-Son, it was music all the way. I tried to find video game paper but I came up empty so music was a close second. His was a little simpler. Since he was turning 13 I just added his age.
The folds for both were the same.... and the same concept with adding the name.
I am sure he appreciated that I remember his birthday as well.
Even though I could not be with my God-Children on their birthdays they know I put a lot of thought into sending them a gift.
If all else fails send candy! Just use a little craftiness with the wrappers to dress it up.
Happy Scrappin' ! ! !
Brenda
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