1HappyCorner.com - Gift Blog » ingenious ideas http://www.1happycorner.com Shopping ideas for unique gifts! Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:35:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Get in Touch with Your Inner Child at Cool Site! http://www.1happycorner.com/get-in-touch-with-your-inner-child-at-cool-site http://www.1happycorner.com/get-in-touch-with-your-inner-child-at-cool-site#comments Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:58 +0000 admin http://www.1happycorner.com/?p=139 ]]> When you’re cruising the net, you never know what kind of site you are going to stumble onto. The great thing about being a gift blogger is I get paid to blunder around the net looking for cool things. So when PerpetualKid.Com popped up, I was obliged to spend loads of time checking out some of the hilarious items available. It’s all in the name of research folks – no goofing around here. *fingers crossed behind my back*

PepertualKid.Com offers a great collection of items for people who have a great sense of humor or for the person who has everything.

One of the site’s most popular items is “The Ex Vodoo Knife Set.” It’s billed as a “cathartic knife holder” that come with 5 stainless steel knives. Art and functionality combine with this holder as it uses magnetic sleeves to keep the 8-inch chef, bread, carver knives, 5-inch utility knife and 3.5-inch paring knife in place.

Available in several colors including red, black, chrome and pink, this holder is a great gift for a friend going through relationship drama or for a daughter going away to college or getting her first apartment – which makes me think Dads are going to be lined up for this one! This fun gift has been featured in Time Magazine and USA Today.

photo credit: www.perpetualkid.com

]]> http://www.1happycorner.com/get-in-touch-with-your-inner-child-at-cool-site/feed 0 Give the ultimate bridal gift – A Vacation Getaway! http://www.1happycorner.com/give-the-ultimate-bridal-gift-a-vacation-getaway http://www.1happycorner.com/give-the-ultimate-bridal-gift-a-vacation-getaway#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:18:02 +0000 admin http://www.1happycorner.com/?p=119 ]]> Virtual VacationsBypass the humdrum bridal shower gifts of blenders and nightgowns and give a getaway for two. Now wait, don’t roll your eyes and ask if I think your last name is Trump. I’m talking about a virtual getaway. There are times a married couple would love to go off for a weekend, but can’t because of various reasons. That’s where your gift comes in.

A beach themed gift basket would be a great gift for any new or established couple so file this away for anniversaries as well. And for people with kids – it can be nearly impossible to getaway when you have munchkins. This is an easy craft for everyone, even the most non-crafty gifter.

  • Buy a beachy themed container to hold all of your items. This could be a great tin pail, brightly colored bucket or a cute lined picnic basket, etc.
  • Line the container with a colorful piece of fabric or a beach towel.
  • Throw in some crinkle shredded paper or tissue paper.
  • Pile in tropical candles, a bottle of gourmet lemonade (or wine), cheese, crackers, massage oil, wine glasses, an “ocean sounds” CD or a beach scene DVD, a small souvenir bottle of sand, a couple of seashells and anything else that screams fun in the sun.
  • Be sure to secure items in the basket so they don’t jostle around while you transport them. A little tape goes a long way. And if tape or glue will ruin an item, try securing items with pieces of twine to add to the rustic look or use small gauge wire for an invisible look. Whatever you do, don’t make the items hard to get out. Nothing ruins an evening like fighting with packaging!

The majority of these items you can find at your local discount stores or if you really want to get fancy go to your local home decor stores or online.

photo credit: The Best Caribbean Beaches/Waves: Virtual Vacations

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So, here we go: Amy has a step-by-step tutorial on this at Prairie Paper & Ink . It seems to be very easy to follow and Amy even made greeting cards to match the can!

Other cool examples can be found at TipJunkie , Stampin’ and Scrappin’ with Kristin

The images belong to their respective owners: Amy,  Gifts That Say Wow and Kristin

 

 

 

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