K is for Key; L is for Lid

I save calendars and use them to wrap gifts.  I like to give journals, for presents.  I enjoyed this calendar with doors and quotes.   I thought what an unique presentation a door with a key.   Yes,  I recycled a key as part of my gift.   Why not?!   I think of  journals as a way to capture heartfelt moments, the key being us penning their magic.  We need to write down our memories, before we lose them.  Yes, those words that dance in our minds-some day may be lost.  Words ignite us, give us  doors to open to visit new worlds, portals to dream, travel, and be inspired!  

Here is my K-key!   Re use those keys and if  you can't part with them-you can buy replicas!   

Yes, really  go here! 

I love this quote, so I had to include it~

L is for Lids

Mother's Day will be here, soon!  I tend to wrap my mom's presents, to fit the theme of her gifts.  This means I use seed catalogs.  I didn't want a traditional bow, so I used a lid to make an unique decoration.

First get your glue ready, your seed catalog, some moss and a lid!

Punch a hole in you lid, now before you glue and add the details! Yes a simple hole punch will do the job.

Now, add your tacky glue.  I added my ribbon, but you can do it after.  I used silk ribbon.

You can buy it here!   

Now, pile on the moss!

I cut out a photo from the seed catalog and glued in the center of the mossy lid!

Here is another lid.  I cut out a Poppy and pushed it into the center of  this lid.  I used a Tomato sauce lid-yes, the kind from the jar.

This is a cupcake lid!  

Yes, I love a good bow, but I also like to add other details to my gifts! 

I hope you will try to use what you have on hand!  ;D