It was natural, then, that he wanted to give her something coffee-related as her appreciation gift. So, when he spotted this on Pinterest, the search was over. Click pictures to enlarge...
This packaging is a riot. Just ask for a cup, lid and straw from the barista when you buy your gift card. Easy peasy! I had it all put together last night and was printing the tag when Hubs came home from a meeting and asked when I had gone out for coffee...it looks that *awesome*!
The inspiration instructions say to stuff the bottom with brown tissue paper. Well, I didn't have any of that; but I have stacks of scrapbooking paper, including this *awesome* (that's #2's favorite word, after all) brown sheet with sort of a subtle mottled print. Looks exactly like iced coffee! I tinkered around a bit and finally came up with a template to cut out and insert into the cup.
I used a piece of scotch tape to keep it rolled just right. Then, just pop in your gift card and top off with some white tissue paper and the lid. This is a perfect chance to use some leftover tissue, because it looks *awesome* no matter how wrinkled it is. Full disclosure: I think I used a piece that was packaging from #2's brand new tennis shoes!
I tied on the tag by running some embroidery floss right through the tag and straw with a needle. It seemed nicer than just taping it on somewhere...I'm a little silly like that.
He pretty much loved it ("That's *awesome*, Mom!"). And, to make it *awesome-r* yet, I've made printable templates for both the cup insert and the tag! WOOT!
(That's *my* favorite word!)
Just click the image to download! Enjoy!
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This is sooooo cute! Will definitely do for Teacher Appreciation gifts. Thanks for sharing!
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