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The most popular custom necklace on our site?
By Shelley Yankus
4/27/2012 11:09:00 AM  
grand gifting - fortune cookie necklace by christina kober

Fortune Cookie necklaces by Christina Kober!  Perfect for Mother's Day gifts and beyond, ANY piece of custom jewelry will always bring the perfect thoughtful touch to present-worthy occasions:



Out of curiosity, and a bit for inspiration, we compiled a list of the most popular sayings ordered for Christina's fortune cookie necklaces.  Interested in seeing what they are?  We posted them on our pinterest page!  Enjoy the extra inspiration, and Happy (early) Mother's Day to all!

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Tags: christina kober, custom necklace, fortune cookie necklace, never settle for anything less than butterflies, everything happens for a reason
Categories: grand gifting, jewelry
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Make MOM happy with one of these ready to ship gifts!
By Petra Geiger
4/24/2012 2:56:00 PM  


Take the time to pick out the perfect "thank you" for MOM - she deserves it!

Unique gift ideas for Mother's Day that are handmade with love! Click here for ready to ship gifts or sign into your account and create a WISHLIST to request something special for YOU! Mom's are juggling it all - let's all remember to say thank you!
mothers day gift guide

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Tags: mothers day gifts, handmade gifts, gifts for moms, gift guide, unique gifts for mom
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Grand gifting, Earth Day style!
By Shelley Yankus
4/20/2012 2:54:00 PM  
gift ideas from beehiveStyle.com

In celebration of Earth Day 2012 (and to prepare a bit for wrapping Mother's Day presents) we tackled an eco-friendly project recently found on pinterest: vintage fabric bows.  We love this inexpensive way to decorate gifts with unique style!

When we first stumbled across this unique gift wrap idea by blogger Carrie Stroud, it was instantly committed to memory as a diy to try.  After all, everyone has fabric lying about the house that could be used for this extremely easy, fun and impressive project!  The 5 simple steps for making these fabric gift wrap bows follow the photo below...

an eco-friendly earth day project : recycled fabric bows for gift wrapping

1. Using cardboard, cut out 4 rectangles as patterns.  Each pattern piece should measure 3/4 inch wide.  Cut lengths of 10 inches, 9 inches, 8 inches and 6 inches.
2. Using your cardboard patterns, trace (on the backside your fabric) the following: three 10-inch rectangles, three 9-inch rectangles, two 8-inch rectangles and one 6 inch rectangle.  Cut each rectangle out with pinking shears.
3. Make each strip into a loop and staple each loop at the center. 
4. In order of largest to smallest, stack your loops.  You can put a small dab of blue in between each loop, or sew them all together with 2 loops of your needle in the center when you're finished stacking.  Either method works fine!
5. Attach a vintage button to the center of your bow, or leave it plain.  Bows can be attached to presents with either tape or hot glue.


Want to see step-by-step pictures showing how to make these bows?  Then visit this beehiveStyle pinterest pin.  And the next time you have an eco-friendly gift to give, give this eco-friendly gift wrap idea a try!  It was super-easy and fun to make.

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Tags: earth day 2012, eco-friendly project, Mothers Day, vintage fabric bows, Carrie Stroud, the Rowdy Stroudies, eco-friendly gift
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A stylish, eco-friendly way to wrap your unique gifts!
By Petra Geiger
1/27/2012 9:33:00 AM  


Want to add a little love and style to this year's Valentine's Day gifts? Wrap it Furoshiki style!

All of us at BeehiveStyle think that how you give a gift is as important as what you give! It sets the mood, sends signals about how much thought and care you put into your gift and overall it just enhances the experience. Furoshiki is a Japanese way of wrapping that uses cloth instead of paper. It's a stylish way to wrap a unique gift in an eco friendly way that reduces waste and adds another layer of charm to your gift. If you're a fabricophile like me you're always looking for fun ways to use all the great fabric designs out there!

So, it's easy... here's how!


how to wrap hiroshiki style

1. Gather up your gift, a piece of square fabric to fit, some ribbons and any extra's you think might be nice to embellish the gift with at the end. Don't have any fabric? Here are a couple of resources we recommend!

Hawthorne Threads  pre-cuts - Get a wide variety of pre-cat fabric that you can have on hand to use. Get some pinking shears and you'll have a lovely edge for your wrapping anytime.

Furoshiki.com
- Already cut and prepared Furoshiki wraps.


Studio Patro - Fabulous linen tea towels that are perfect for wrapping Furoshiki style!

2. Cut a square large enough to fold over your box, you want at minimum 5" of fabric leftover at the corners to tie at the top.

3. Wrap up the side edges.

4. You can tie a ribbon around the middle to secure it and add a bit of color (this is optional). Fold in the corners on the remaining sides and pull the two sides up together and tie in a knot at the top of the gift. I've incorprated the ribbon into the final knot.

5. Voila, your're done. Easy. Add your gift tags or embellishments if you want and happy gift giving!


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Tags: furoshiki, handmade valentine's gifts, gift of love, modern accessories, unique gifts, studio patro
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Unique gifts, in-stock and ready-to-ship!
By Shelley Yankus
12/14/2011 6:28:00 AM  
In stock and ready to ship gifts from beehiveStyle.com

Choose from a selection of ready-to-ship gifts...they'll arrive on your doorstep just in time for the big day!
home accessories from beehivestyle   
Featured:
Wanderlust Tea Towel Set
Small Floppy Basket
Ceramic Coffee Mugs
Round Coasters
Runway Damask Lamp
Ceramic Bird Frame
Egg Flat Mini
Dovetail Notepad

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Tags: beehiveStyle, in stock gifts, Studio Patro, Schleeh, Xenia Taler, Jocelyn Armstrong
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Gift wrapping as individual as you are!
By Shelley Yankus
11/29/2011 5:16:00 PM  


Package your gifts with personality this year... here are some inspiring ideas!

Mailing gifts this holiday season?  Here are a few of our favorite ideas for wrapping presents durably and uniquely!
brown craft paper and crush-proof decorationsPHOTOS:
1. Two Shades of Pink
2. Shoplet Eco Friendly Gift Wrap
3. Tie and Buttons Giftwrap

RESOURCES
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brown craft paper : Lowe's or Home Depot
yarn, poofs, buttons : Michael's, JoAnn's or your own stash
newsprint and sheet music used to wrap presentsPHOTOS:
1. Allora Handmade
2. Pinterest
3. Organizing Made Fun


For more unique gift wrap ideas, you should visit our facebook page!  Happy shopping...and shipping!


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Tags: eco friendly gift wrap, christmas gift wrap ideas, beehivestyle gift guide
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