tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post5726943107579789613..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Orchids on Your Budget #5...Gifting lavishly without breaking the budget...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-55327792311174984222016-10-04T13:08:24.675+10:002016-10-04T13:08:24.675+10:00What wonderful gift wrapping ideas. Who thought t...What wonderful gift wrapping ideas. Who thought that a simple cake of soap could be decorated in so many ways?<br /><br />Thank you Mimi, your wisdom is very much appreciated.<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-39159390848488463182016-10-03T21:32:38.179+10:002016-10-03T21:32:38.179+10:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-72946022692011153102016-10-03T19:46:53.836+10:002016-10-03T19:46:53.836+10:00Dear Mimi,thankyou for those ideas , Ive picked up...Dear Mimi,thankyou for those ideas , Ive picked up here , the sheets for ribbons and then stamping them , and I love the first soap with lace and string.I must go back and look at those orchid budget post like Jane .With love , Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19220326250741649012016-10-03T16:48:33.096+10:002016-10-03T16:48:33.096+10:00Mimi I love this post. I went and read your initia...Mimi I love this post. I went and read your initial Orchids on your Budget posts and found they really fit with my thoughts on Christmas gift giving. <br />it is not the cost of the item but the thought that has gone into the giving of the gift. Packaging is something I really need to work on and then my gifts will be just right.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-63184449974477575092016-10-03T15:54:05.324+10:002016-10-03T15:54:05.324+10:00I love seeing your ideas. I have been busy packin...I love seeing your ideas. I have been busy packing, house hunting,and moving for the last several months. So, I have not even started thinking about Christmas. I think it's time!! Thanks for getting me motivated. Your wrappings are lovely on your soaps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-370837430692253842016-10-03T13:44:33.282+10:002016-10-03T13:44:33.282+10:00These are all so pretty, Mimi, and perfect for a v...These are all so pretty, Mimi, and perfect for a very personal and thoughtful gift! I love the idea of keeping the holidays budget friendly with these lovely gifts. Love the inchies and the stamped ribbon! Sending hugs xx KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-69399261511363639912016-10-02T13:03:30.624+10:002016-10-02T13:03:30.624+10:00Seriously pretty packaging, Mimi, and I do like th...Seriously pretty packaging, Mimi, and I do like the idea behind them. A holiday is about so much more than the money you spend.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-42031732315198870532016-10-02T09:11:29.207+10:002016-10-02T09:11:29.207+10:00Dear Annabel, yes the birdcage is very cute isn...Dear Annabel, yes the birdcage is very cute isn't it! I've loved finding new ways to package these. And of course, the methods apply to any small boxed item, and can be expanded upon for larger gifts too. I agree that we love Christmas all the more when we can gift generously to others. These days, that gives us the most pleasure of all. I can't wait to see your Christmas Cakes. Have a lovely week, hopefully free of storm activity! Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50482611120711610962016-10-02T09:09:22.609+10:002016-10-02T09:09:22.609+10:00Dear Summer, thank you so much. Lovely to see you ...Dear Summer, thank you so much. Lovely to see you again. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-33454684872970851462016-10-02T09:09:00.895+10:002016-10-02T09:09:00.895+10:00Hi Nancy. It depends upon the soap. The more rusti...Hi Nancy. It depends upon the soap. The more rustic looking ones wrapped in lace were relieved of their store bought wrap and boxes first. The ones wrapped in foil and so on, were left in their boxes to facilitate pretty wrapping :) Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-38083543702365010072016-10-01T21:19:59.650+10:002016-10-01T21:19:59.650+10:00Dear Mimi,
I love the one with the birdcage! I th...Dear Mimi,<br />I love the one with the birdcage! I think having lots of little thoughtful gifts on hand is beautiful. And they are fun to make! <br />Christmas and giving just go together. Making things means I have been able to expand my giving without it costing more. I am just getting into the mood for this Christmas! Cake making coming up! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-33406060819400333822016-10-01T17:43:35.923+10:002016-10-01T17:43:35.923+10:00The packaging ideas are really so nice ♥
summerda...The packaging ideas are really so nice ♥<br /><br />summerdaisycottage.blogspot.comSummerhttp://summerdaisycottage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-13031603383883938852016-10-01T08:50:04.055+10:002016-10-01T08:50:04.055+10:00Thankyou for linking Carol...xxxThankyou for linking Carol...xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-82874796827111886012016-10-01T08:49:49.761+10:002016-10-01T08:49:49.761+10:00Leigh, I agree, Carols Hoop Art is the epitome of ...Leigh, I agree, Carols Hoop Art is the epitome of cleverness! I'm glad you will find it useful. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58960656119543590282016-10-01T08:49:15.578+10:002016-10-01T08:49:15.578+10:00Hi Jes. Yes it's normal stamp pad ink from the...Hi Jes. Yes it's normal stamp pad ink from the newsagent or office supplier. I know you can get more flashy stuff, including a glue type one that you just sprinkle glitter dust on, but this is the most economical option and still looks great, Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-5536369119245463972016-10-01T08:48:18.230+10:002016-10-01T08:48:18.230+10:00Jodi, good for you for opposing the raising of the...Jodi, good for you for opposing the raising of the dollar limit. It just gets too crazy! Yep, Pinterest is a go-to for me as well. I've done fairy houses, Indoor Snowball fight kits, and under the mattress style book and teddy storage. Like a panel that slides under the matteress, and has an overhang with pockets. Really cute :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-20325253299531159812016-10-01T08:46:25.863+10:002016-10-01T08:46:25.863+10:00Fiona, I'm thrilled that my dreamcatcher idea ...Fiona, I'm thrilled that my dreamcatcher idea has helped you source some lovely gifts. They're popular here too. I know what you mean about the 'throwaway' gifts. It's an easy option, but really, we can do so much better. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-38609525774429424642016-10-01T08:45:23.203+10:002016-10-01T08:45:23.203+10:00I'm glad you like the Inchies Lynn. They are m...I'm glad you like the Inchies Lynn. They are my new obsession! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-47517887095504715362016-10-01T08:45:00.223+10:002016-10-01T08:45:00.223+10:00Patsi, I adore the stamped, torn sheets, and of co...Patsi, I adore the stamped, torn sheets, and of course, it can be any fabric at all. Annabel is so clever. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-90233650394812924812016-10-01T06:17:44.603+10:002016-10-01T06:17:44.603+10:00I love the idea of the pretty soaps. I assume you...I love the idea of the pretty soaps. I assume you unwrap them to do this? And I wondered how to use the idea of your inches and it looks so cute on that soap! So many ideas to do! Thank you. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-89976855391467401552016-10-01T01:55:29.443+10:002016-10-01T01:55:29.443+10:00Thanks for featuring my embroidery hoop art. Your ...Thanks for featuring my embroidery hoop art. Your soaps are gorgeous. What lovely gifts!Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-14366474186300263372016-10-01T00:39:24.301+10:002016-10-01T00:39:24.301+10:00I always enjoy seeing the pretty things you have t...I always enjoy seeing the pretty things you have to share, Mimi, but I really love Carol's hoop art. That's just the thing for some old curtains I removed from my new home! I didn't want them as curtains but saved the fabric (it's a 12-foot window!) because I knew you'd point me to something pretty! Thanks, ladies!<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58847179645933444822016-09-30T20:12:35.712+10:002016-09-30T20:12:35.712+10:00I love decorating soaps too and you have given me ...I love decorating soaps too and you have given me some new ideas! Also, on the stamps with fabric, do you use just the normal ink or is there a special ink for fabric? Thanks!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-66938824409022992792016-09-30T19:57:58.836+10:002016-09-30T19:57:58.836+10:00Lovely presentation goes a long way! Thanks Mimi.W...Lovely presentation goes a long way! Thanks Mimi.We do adult Secret Santa too and I opposed raising the money limit this year. It's already enough. <br /><br />I want some good ideas for useful stuff to gift with books for my niece and nephews; last year I made personalised book-to-go reading pillows with handles and pockets. They were a real hit.I want to find something smaller and simpler this year but I am stumped.But I haven't hit Pinterest yet.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145459160338807889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-9233036578371011252016-09-30T19:57:35.687+10:002016-09-30T19:57:35.687+10:00Lovely presentation goes a long way! Thanks Mimi.W...Lovely presentation goes a long way! Thanks Mimi.We do adult Sexret Santa too and I opposed raising the money limit this year. It's already enough. <br /><br />I want some good ideas for useful stuff to gift with books for my niece and nephews; last year I made personalised book-to-go reading pillows with handles and pockets. They wete a real hit.I want to find something smaller and simpler this year but I am stumped.But I haven't hit Pinterest yet.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09145459160338807889noreply@blogger.com