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Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Fizzy Fruit Lollies.

It's my BIL's birthday this week.  Normally we only exchange cards but this time I thought I'd surprise him with a card with a twist.  

I know he loves fizzy sweets so I bought this packet for less than two dollars at our local supermarket.
I printed out this graphic of a motor bike from The Graphics Fairy because he is a motorbike freak.
I used A5 size card stock and trimmed the sides to the same width of the label and then added  folds above and below the graphic.

Next it's only a matter of stapling the top fold over the original label to hide (but still accessible) and adding a hand written greeting to the bottom flap.

Fold up the bottom flap and there you have it; a card and gift in one.

Edit-23rd October: Australia Post did a great job of delivering the above gift to BIL so that it arrived in time for his birthday.
He said "it was the best birthday pressy ever".  I guess it helped that he didn't know that we knew that fizzy lollies are his favourite!

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2 comments:

  1. Vee23 October 2011 at 19:27

    Hi I had to let you know this is a great idea. I will use this for Halloween for the grandaughter if you dont mind. I also have to tell you how much you look like my sister LOL. Every time I see your pic she comes to mind. Love all your creations and I use Graphics Fairy a lot too. Enjoy your lovely weather Hugs Vee xx

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  2. Sweet Pea23 October 2011 at 23:35

    Hi Vee, thanks for dropping by. Yes, feel free to use, I'm sure I'm not the first to use variations of this. It's a great way to label little home made Christmas treats too, which have been packed into cellophane bags.
    I appreciate your lovely comments. And...they say everyone has a twin somewhere in the world! LOL!

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