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December 1, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Give Extra

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Tutorials Tagged With: collective bias, sponsored

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Christmas Season is a time for giving. I love sharing little gifts with friends. There are a few friends that are always there for me when I need them most. I made this little gift to give to my friends that always give extra no matter what. I want them to know that I am thinking of them and I am grateful for everything they have done.

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I first grabbed some Mint Chocolate Chip Gum. This flavor is my favorite I love anything with mint and chocolate. Yumm! I really love their watermelon flavor too.

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For this project I designed, printed, and then cut these tags out with my silhouette. I cut off the part with the hole since I wasn’t going to be hanging the tag on anything. Then I used scissors to scrap off some of the black to really make it look like a chalkboard. Then I taped the tag onto two packs of gum and tied it together with red and green bakers twine.

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This was really simple and cute. I am giving one to my friend Kimberly. She was really there when I needed her this past year. She is so encouraging and helps me so much! I am also giving one to my friend Kristen. She may be far away, but she is one of my best friends. She always listens when I call and understands my struggles.

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Who would you like to give extra to this Holiday Season?

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  1. Jamie (Mama.Mommy.Mom.) says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I have so many people I need to give Extra too! I can't even keep up with how many people have been awesome to me this year!
  2. David @ Spiced says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    What a great idea! It's so important to thank those people in our lives who go the 'extra' mile. Thanks for sharing! #client
  3. Deb www.debcb.com says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Great ideas! Love the cup!
  4. Chelsea says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    This is such a cute idea! Also, I haven't seen these dessert gums but man they sound yummy!
  5. Jess Scull says

    December 2, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    That flavor is my favorite! Great post!
  6. Kelley @ {The Best Crowe's Nest} says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    LOVE that mug - the whole little set is adorable! I think you need to share where you snagged that, I need to buy a few! ;)
    • Sarah Halstead says

      December 2, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      I grabbed it last year at Walmart on clearance.
  7. Phyrra says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    You are so talented! I love that chalkboard effect.
  8. Veronica Lee says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:28 am

    What a lovely gift! Love the idea.
  9. Emily says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    This is the cutest! And mint chocolate gum? Who knew there was such a thing - I'll be on the hunt for that tomorrow.
  10. anna says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    polar ice gum is my favorite kind
  11. Mish L. says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I love how simple and adorable idea to use for a friend. Something not so expensive.
  12. censie says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I love that mug!! what a fun idea!

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