DIY Gifts – Rosy Events

Baby Showers, DIY Gifts, Personal, Rosy Events!, Wedding Showers

Shower Host Gift and Free Printable!

February 14, 2015March 24, 2015 Rose

Baby showers are a blast to throw! I love the excitement of a mom-to-be’s friends and family members as they plan to add a little one to their tribe. But I also know just how much work putting together a shower can be. Which is why when it was my turn to be the guest of honor, I made sure to have a little gift for the shower hosts. I wanted to make a “shower” themed gift, so I picked up a few shower gel/lotion sets from Bath & Body Works. (I selected scents that would transport them to a more tropical locale since it was February in the midwest.) I threw in a similarly scented candle and a couple tropical beverage kits. I finished it off with a “One great shower deserves another” thank you note and called it done. Click here to download and print this tag. This could easily work for a bridal shower too. It could even be taken up a notch with the addition of a spa or nail salon gift card and a pair of flip-flops. I think they turned out great – nearly as great as the wonderful shower they threw!

Baby Showers, DIY, DIY Gifts

Mom-to-be Gift Basket

February 25, 2014 Rose

The very talented Mr. Rosy managed to one up me on Sunday. I was celebrating my birthday. And by celebrating I mean attending a cake decorating class, meeting with clients, taking a long bath, and getting ready for an early dinner out… I am nine months pregnant after all. But when I came down for dinner he presented me with this incredibly thoughtful birthday present from our arriving-any-day-now daughter. I was so touched by his sweet, outside the box thinking I nearly cried. (Or maybe that was the raging hormones…) He included a short note in the card that said: Mom, Can’t wait to meet you! Thanks for taking good care of me in your womb. I got you some things you might need after I get out of here… Things my mom will need after I’m born: Wine – It’s been a long nine months. You deserve a glass (or two or three)! Candy – I know you like sugar. (Side note, I actually usually prefer salt over sugar every time, but this little bean has had me on a sugar hunt all day every day.) Advil – For when I cry. Emergen-C – I need you to stay

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Bachelorette Party, DIY Gifts, Rosy Events!

Bachelorette Party Gift Fun!

January 26, 2014January 26, 2014 Rose

A super creative friend of mine is just starting the wedding whirlwind. You know, that period in life where it seems like you have anywhere from three to ten weddings to attend every year. She always comes up with the best gifts for her gal pals and this one’s no exception. I was so in love when I opened her text that I just had to share it with you. The wrapping pretty much takes the cake. Who knew you could make a simple gift bag so cute with a couple of bows and a cute pair “Mrs.” undies. She filled the bag with all of the usual naughty, gag gift items for a bachelorette. But that’s not all… She was also clever (and thoughtful) enough to get a nice travel bag and these Mr./Mrs. luggage tags. It’s a destination wedding, so there’s no doubt these will come in handy for the bachelorette. I mean, how many pairs of edible undies does one bride-to-be really need? FYI, these adorable luggage tags can be found here.

Budget Friendly Ideas, DIY, DIY Gifts, Weddings

Inexpensive Wedding Gift: DIY State Art Love!

July 12, 2013July 31, 2013 Rose

I’ll never forget the year I attended 12 weddings in five months. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE weddings. But celebrating all that love and happiness can do a number on a guest’s pocket-book. And since we’re in the thick of wedding season right now, I thought I’d help you all out. Here’s an inexpensive DIY wedding present that’s both beautiful and meaningful for the happy couple. I made this for my dear cousin who married the love of her life last December. Their story involves so many states it was hard to decide which to include. She grew up outside Chicago while he spent his childhood in a small Ohio town. When they met she was living in Kansas and he was in Nebraska. They dated long distance for awhile and got engaged. Then a new job found them moving together to Cleveland. Does your head hurt yet? Mine too. I decided to go with hometown love. Illinois and Ohio it is! Step One: Make your states. 1. Find and print an image of your selected states. 2. Carefully cut out your states. I found it was much easier to get around all the curvy lines using these tiny scissors

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DIY, Holidays

Reduce, Reuse, Remember the Gift Tags!

December 21, 2012March 22, 2013 Rose

I adore holiday cards. They make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Plus, it’s nice to find something besides junk mail in the mailbox for a few weeks a year. Now a days, photo cards seem to be the standard. And as much as I love seeing pictures of your child/dog/cat/vacation, I really appreciate the simple beauty of a traditional holiday card. I find myself hoarding these tokens of Christmas past because they’re just too pretty to throw away. Last year, I thought ahead and packed them away with all the holiday wrapping stuff. When I pulled them out, I was reminded of how my mom always reused last years holiday cards as this year’s gift tags. It’s such a simple way to upcycle and adds a unique touch to your gifts. I used three methods to create these tags. The Old Fashioned Circle Punch – Otherwise known as tracing the rim of a glass over the picture and cutting it out. (Yes, by hand.) The New Age Circle Punches – I wouldn’t go less than a 2″ diameter unless you are just trying to dress up a plain package with a fun dot pattern. (Hmmm, what a great idea…) Fiskar’s Rotary Cutter –

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