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On June 19, 2012 , Sharon Garofalow said:
This is awesome! What a sweet idea!
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On June 19, 2012 , Gabriela Nóbrega said:
That’s amazing! Every package looks so beautiful!
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On June 19, 2012 , Freya said:
Can I just say that I want to be bestirs with you! This is such a friggin great idea!! I may have to do this for my bestie. Her birthday is in September so I have time! And she’s only turning 26! Great idea!!
Fromfreyawithlove.blogspot.com
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Can I just say that I want to be bestirs with you! This is such a friggin great idea!! I may have to do this for my bestie. Her birthday is in September so I have time! And she’s only turning 26! Great idea!!
Fromfreyawithlove.blogspot.com
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On June 19, 2012 , Kerry said:
Can you share a little about what things you picked for her presents?
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On June 19, 2012 , Janae @ Bring Joy said:
Love this idea, but I’m dying to know, what were the gifts you gave her?? 40 gifts is A LOT–would love to know some of things wrapped inside those little boxes.
Your friend is lucky to have you as a friend!
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On June 19, 2012 , Vicky said:
That is one of the most awesome presents I’ve eer seen! Such a great idea that I might have to try on a lucky someone next year if I can remember!
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On June 19, 2012 , Sam said:
she must have felt so loved, Jane. It’s hard being away for special friends birthday’s so I’ve taken to sending celebratory presents too – birthday crowns, candles and confetti.
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On June 19, 2012 , robyn said:
I LOVE this! I did this for my brother , when he turned 21 and was in Spain…your gifts, Jane, are a lot nicer wrapped. beautiful! What a lucky friend.
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On June 19, 2012 , Lexy said:
Oh, how I wish I received this in the mail. What a great friend! What’s 50 going to look like?!?
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On June 19, 2012 , Kelsey said:
oh my goodness what a treat this would be to unwrap! What a sweet friend you are!
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On June 19, 2012 , Sarah Rooftops said:
Amazing! What a treat!
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On June 19, 2012 , Kimberlee said:
Great idea!
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On June 19, 2012 , Corrie Anne said:
That is awesome!! I want to do it for a younger friend. Less work. Haha. Jk!! That’s so awesome!
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On June 19, 2012 , Jessica at 11 Gray said:
This is an awesome idea! My sister is turning 40 this year and I am totally stealing your idea!
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On June 19, 2012 , Elizabeth said:
This is so lovely. My father turns 60 soon and I am so stealing this idea, however 60 presents – a challenge!! I bet your friend felt so loved when she received this, simply wonderful. Elizabeth from thedotdotblog
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On June 19, 2012 , Katie said:
That wrapping is amazing!! I have a thing for pretty wrapping paper and wrapping jobs. This one takes the cake! Awesome idea!
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On June 20, 2012 , Kelly @ Studio DIY said:
I absolutely LOVE the wrapping on this! The bow-tied tissue and the candles on top. Too. Cute.
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On June 20, 2012 , Corinna said:
Very fun idea! How much fun would it be to unwrap present after present after present? I especially like your idea of topping off the gift with candles, too.
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On June 20, 2012 , Tricia said:
I did this for my Sister when she moved into her new house but my gifts were not wrapped nearly as beautiful.
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On June 20, 2012 , Victoria said:
I’m an avid giftgiver myself! Love this packaging, especially the candles on top!!
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I wish I could pin this! Any chance of changing those settings, Melanie?
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On June 20, 2012 , Lisa said:
Lovely post! I, too, am very curious about what the gifts are
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On June 21, 2012 , christine e-e said:
absolutely love the packaging.
I did something similar for my parents. They had downsized, were in the process of unpacking boxes after moving. I had purchased a couple of cute holiday decorations, some candles, a tin of Mexican hot cocoa, some cute coasters (for their living room table), a holiday plate & some homemade cookies. It was Christmas in a BOX… which gave them a moment to relax while unpacking & brighten their new home without trying to find the box with their holiday decorations. It was FUN. My dad was in the mid-stage of Alzheimer’s, my mom was his care giver… my dad was so child-like when he called to thank me… they loved their tiny party & were able to escape the craziness of December. - On
June 22, 2012 ,
A Mom's Year » Weekend Links said:
[...] of my BFFs are on this side of 40, but I’ll file Jane’s idea away for when we all start turning [...]
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On June 24, 2012 , Josie Something said:
I really love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
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June 24, 2012 ,
Weekly Wonders! | Musha-Moi said:
[...] Packaging porn! I really have a thing for brown paper…and string…and pom poms…and pegs….and labels…basically I have a stationary/packaging fetish [...]
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On June 25, 2012 , Adrienn said:
My partner will turn 40 this year.
You just saved my life with this awesome idea!
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On June 28, 2012 , Eva said:
Love love this idea, but how did you find 40 things without spending a fortune!
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June 29, 2012 ,
Friday Afternoon Round Up « The Little Things said:
[...] This makes turning 40 look fun! [...]
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On June 30, 2012 , Lynne said:
Jane, Loved, loved, loved this! What a sweetheart you are and such a beautiful friend. Such a great way to send pure love to someone special. Thanks for sharing. The world needs more things like this xxx
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On July 2, 2012 , Tan said:
This is so incredible!!!!! Must remember this for my friend’s 30th next year!
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On July 2, 2012 , eatzybitzy said:
Thumbs up!!! All looked so pretty.
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On July 3, 2012 , Erin said:
This is such a cool idea! I love the finishing touch with the candles!
xoxo
Erin
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August 6, 2012 ,
Celebrar los 40 | Abrir La Puerta said:
[...] preparamos una caja con regalitos con 40 estrellas representando sus años. La idea la sacamos de http://www.youaremyfave.com/2012/06/19/forty-in-a-box-is-my-fave-guest-post-from-jane/. La recibió en medio del baile, con mucha alegría y papel picado. ¡Felices 40, [...]
forty in a box is my fave (guest post from jane)
June 19, 2012I have one last guest post for you today and it’s a goodie from the adorable Jane of See Jane Blog who sealed her bff status with this thoughtful gift.
I was packaging this last week at some absurd hour {because that’s when momma’s do such things.} I couldn’t help but think of Melanie and her talent with packing fun-themed boxes. incredible boxes. So, i thought I would share my not-so-little box of gifts on YAMF. I sent this box to a bestie last week celebrating her fortieth birthday. this bestie has lived through a lot with me – and before i get all kumbaya on you – i’ll just say – it was not going to be possible for me to be with her on her birthday. {ugly cry} When I realized this months ago, I started collecting gifts for her. The gifts are a mix of my favorite things all wrapped up + some things I thought she’d like. My current obsession with neutrals & color are on stage – adding up to forty in a box. I really enjoy planning, and giving gifts {especially homemade/personalized gifts} to those i love, and this little project was my favorite yet.
sources: colored wrapping paper, All brown kraft paper & gifts toppers from various craft stores, yarn balls are handmade, TAG candles.
Cheers!
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