yesterday, i was so inspired after seeing these planted mugs over on design*sponge, that i decided to make some myself, as well as design some gift tags to go along with them! i was looking for a gift idea that was sweet, affordable and memorable – and voila. thanks design*sponge!

each planted mug only cost me $6 to make (can i get a woot woot?!). here’s what you need:

supplies:

- any type of mug – i grabbed mine from target for $3 a piece
- small plants to fit inside – i got mine from lowes for $2.98 a plant
- a few pebbles or rocks (you can usually just find some outside!)

directions:

first fill the bottom of each mug with a few pebbles, then simply place your plant in the mug and pack down the dirt around it. you may find it helpful to loosen the roots before you insert the plant.

another nice touch is to add a gift tag and a small bag of your favorite coffee, tea or mulling spices. i went ahead and made these tags a printable for you, so you can use them as well! just fill out the back with the plant instructions so that the recipient will know how to take care of the plant. i punched a hole in the tea bag and tag and tied it up onto a twig (stuck in the soil) using baker’s twine.

just click on the image above to download and print these gift tags to go along with your planted mugs. have fun!

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inspired by the wildflowers of spring, jenny christiansen designs jewelry for octavia bloom with the hope that wearing a piece will give you a sense of the wondrous, natural world we live in full of beautiful, blossoming wildflowers. each piece is handmade with intricate beadwork in her old school house studio in montana. perfect for adding a little pizazz to an outfit, or gifting to someone special (order before december 20th for arrival by christmas!).

*EXCLUSIVE discount for GHTR readers! Enter code ‘ghtr15’ during checkout to receive 15% off your order. ends 12/19/12. thanks, jenny!

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hey guys! if you’ve been enjoying the roost tribe or know someone who would, you might be looking for a way to share it with them. to help, i’ve created a way for you to give anyone a membership to the roost tribe! it would be a great gift for a blogger, crafter, seller or creative of any type (or even yourself!).

there are two ways to give the membership:

1) purchase a 6 month membership to the roost tribe for $30
2) purchase a 1 year membership to the roost tribe for $60

included in each packet will be a personalized membership certificate showing everything that’s included, an 8×10 bonnie christine bouquet print and a ‘how to get started’ kit. 6 month memberships will get the packet in a neat pdf presentation that’s ready to print and give. 1 year memberships will have the choice of either receiving the packet via ready-to-print pdf OR opt to have it mailed to you on premium presentation paper (free shipping is included!). if you choose to get a kit mailed to you, be sure to order by december 15th for delivery by christmas.

give the gift of inspiration for months to come, it truly is the gift that keeps on giving!

the ‘not so’ fine print:

after you complete your purchase through paypal via the links above, i will get in touch with you via your paypal e-mail address. included in this e-mail will be an easy form for you to fill out sharing with me your information, preferences and the recipient’s information. in order to not spoil any surprises, all of the recipients roost tribe material will start on january 1st, 2013. just let me know if you have any questions!

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happy (cyber) monday, friends! i hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving (if celebrated) full of love, laughter and family. we celebrated with both mine and david’s families, and it was quite the reunion! my mom even made us a vegan turkey (hehe). i think we’re all trying to realize that we don’t have to go back to california after the holidays, we’re here to stay!

today, i’ve gathered a few cyber monday deals to share with you, but don’t delay- many of them are for today only!

1. 3 acorn ornaments – 10% off $45 with coupon code BFCM12

2. linen christmas ornaments – 15% off $10 with coupon code FRIDAYMONDAY15

3. crystal necklace – 10% off $35 with coupon code HAPPY2012 + free shipping

4. gold bow necklace – 15% off $24 with coupon code HOLIDAY2012

5. mini creamer – 10% off $14 (see store for details)

6. chalkboard tablet – 15% off $22 with coupon code FADEDBLACK

7. strawberry champagne lollipops – 15% off £6.20 with coupon code FREESTUFF

8. just breathe bracelet – on sale for $29.25 (reg price $45) 20% off

9. blue ikat wristlet – 12% off $32 with coupon code HOLIDAY12

10. victoria long sleeve top – 10-30% off  $68.00 CAD (see store for details)

11. mint blue earrings - on sale for $14.40 (reg price $16)

12. gold dipped studs – 15% off $10 with coupon code HOLIDAY15

13. rose gold necklace – on sale for $32.40 (reg price $36)

14. i love you around the world and back again – 20% off $20 with coupon code CYBERMON20

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along with designers (see this gift guide), bloggers are another difficult group to buy for. it’s hard to explain what we do, and it’s even harder for people new to the blogosphere to understand! here to help is the blogger gift guide. maybe you could send it along to your loved ones, or accidentally leave it open in your browser for your sweetheart to find! items 1-5 are things that i own and couldn’t live without, and items 6-10 are on my own wishlist this year. :)

have something to add? please share your gift suggestions in the comments section!

1) nikon d5100 – $449.95 | 2) 2012 cavallini daily planner - $32.95 | 3) adobe photoshop cs6 – $699 | 4) verizon mobile hotspot – $59.99 | 5) 1 year membership to the roost tribe (just email me!) – $60 | 6) mugtail fox – € 14,95 | 7) the instax mini – $124 | 8) moonshine camera strap – $120 | 9) custom instagram book (gift certificate) – $24.99 | 10) blog, inc – $11.53

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Have you ever received a food gift and really wished for the recipe once the goodies were gone? I know I have! This little printable recipe card is perfect to give with your delicious concoctions. It’s also a beautiful little way to gather family recipes and kitchen secrets. I love reading through my grandmother’s cookbooks.

You can print this recipe directly onto 4×6 index cards if you have a printer with those capabilities – just make sure your printer is set to a 4×6 page size and print one side and then the other. Otherwise, print the full page PDF with two sides on card stock, and cut to size!

I hope that many wonderful recipes are written on these cards – enjoy! – Abigail

Abigail runs her freelance business with her soon-to-be husband, and when she’s not designing they love to go camping, listen to good music, and go on foodie adventures together!

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i’m loving this diy from zü- it’s super simple, cute and practical. for gifts and organization i can’t think of a more lovely presentation. i think the geometric shapes and bold colors make it so fun! head on over to zü for the download and make sure to stop by her beautiful shop while you’re at it!

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for organizing your desk and craft supplies to packaging gifts and surprises, i am loving these diy felt boxes from how about orange. aren’t they great? with only a few supplies and easy to follow instructions, it would be easy to make a bundle in just an afternoon. visit how about orange for the step by step tutorial!

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