We have occasional friends and family members come to town and stay with us. I like to make their stay here as much like home as possible. Jokes have even been made by certain family members because I'm the one who likes to have place cards and printed menus at Thanksgiving, or change the wreath on the front door with every changing season or holiday. I send out cards for little or no reason....Yep, my family just doesn't get it.
But you, my scrappy blogger friends, do!
So, when I saw this very simple sketch, I knew it would be perfect for my soap and lotion bottles that I have been hoarding and waiting to decorate for my visitors and friends! I may need to mention that I'm also a big couponer! CHEAP/FREE stuff!
With a few silk flowers and some ribbon, I simply stamped the gorgeous label from Rescue Remedies and die cut it with my Nesties Labels Four. I disassembled the flowers, removed the plastic "innerds" and re-glued them back together so they lay flatter and softer on the bottles. A tiny cream pearl accents the center.
This is so simple yet it lends a pretty, homey feel to my guest bath that I hope my company enjoys. I made 6 so far, and plan to make more. I also want to make "hand lotion" versions to give to my friends that I lunch with or run into this winter when the weather here in Phoenix is cold and dry. Who wouldn't like a little surprise treat like this?
If we all made small gestures towards those we care about more often, this lousy economy and our personal problems would all seem a little less stressful.
And because Claire over at Waltzing Mouse Stamps is releasing some terrific new stamp sets this next month, I knew I had to throw my hat in the ring.
I've let health and my other commitments keep me away from my favorite scrap blogs for way too long!
Enjoy your weekend!
Hug more and complain less!
Jan
