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The Ultimate Wrap for Every Occasion! Word Search Universal Wrapping Paper

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While my dream home will always include a healthy gift wrap stash, if I had to stock it with just one wrap, it would most definitely be this one.

Created by Italian designers Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti, Wordless Wrap is a whimsical word search wrapping paper that has you covered for every occasion. The pair dreamt up the idea shortly after Christmas when they found themselves wrapping a birthday gift, with only holiday wrap on hand.

They were quite thorough, and quite clever, with their creation too. The underside of the wrap (the inside) includes the word search solutions so you can easily spot the 20 different greetings and occasions on the wrap. There’s everything from “Happy Birthday” to “I Miss You” to “It is not a tie”. (ha!)

The wrap ships from Italy and is sold in sheets. Stock up now so you’re prepared for every celebration the year brings!

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Feet on the Ground and Eyes on the Prize – 10 Serious Gifts for Capricorns!

Capricorn Zodiac Print by JSGD on Society6

Capricorn Zodiac Print by JSGD on Society6

Ambitious, sincere, competitive. Hardworking, committed and determined. These are all qualities of the Capricorn, born December 22 – January 19. Unfortunately, with a birthday that close to Christmas, more often than not, it gets overshadowed by the holiday and their gift becomes a dual purpose holiday/birthday kinda thing.

This year, don’t let the season overshadow their day! Celebrate your Capricorn on their birthday and make them feel special—even if their birthday is on December 25th.

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Satisfy Their Lust for Life – 12 Gifts for Sagittarians!

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Happy Thanksgiving; or if you’re a Sagittarius, Happy Birthday! Born November 22 – December 21, Sagittarians are fueled by their independent sense of adventure and lust for life. Represented by their astrological symbol – the Archer – Sagittarians are are focused and intent. They believe that anything is possible and are happiest when on the move, curious to explore and to travel, sharing their experiences along the way. Optimistic and free as a bird, Sagittarians want to experience all life has to offer and any one of these gifts will help them do just that!

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Celebrating a Life: 60 Years of Memories

60 Years of Memories / Image: Holly Burns

60 Years of Memories, photo by Holly Burns

Every now and then, you come across a gift idea so brilliant–and so brilliantly heartfelt–that it restores your faith in humanity. You may call that hyperbole, but I’m being totally serious. My heart swelled and I got all teary eyed after reading about this gift idea from Holly Burns. As a way to celebrate her dad’s 60th birthday, she gathered letters and nostalgic tales from all the people nearest and dearest to him. The result is a collection of 60 years of memories, a story of a life, woven together by events big and small. It’s a gift that will be cherished not only now, but for generations! I mean, how can you beat that?

60 Years of Memories / Image: Holly Burns

60 Years of Memories, photo by Holly Burns

While this idea originated as a birthday gift, I love the thought of adapting it for other significant events: wedding anniversaries, retirement, even Mother’s/Father’s Day! Do you have any other ideas on how to expound on or adapt this idea? Who would you give the gift of memories to? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Also, please, please, please go read Holly’s post–it’s beautifully written, full of photos, and is guaranteed to give you warm fuzzies.

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Freebie Alert! Printable Birthday Invites and Goodie Bags

Printable Birthday Invites and Goodie Bags from Funkytime

Printable Birthday Invites from Funkytime, Photo by Sibylle Roessler

I know we’re all gearing up for fall and winter holidays, but last time I checked, birthdays are always in season! (Right Libras?)

To help your celebration go off without a hitch, Funkytime blogger Sibylle Roessler is offering up super festive invitation and goodie bag printables. She also shares some pretty great DIY ideas for sprucing them up with pompoms, rickrack, and fringe—yum! And wouldn’t you know it, her techniques are equally snazzy for homemade treats and wrapped packages too.

Happy downloading and, of course, happy birthday-ing!

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Finding Balance: Lovely Gifts for Libras

Libra Print from Mursblanc

We’re in the month of the Libra, which includes those with birthdays from September 23 – October 22. The zodiac symbol for Libra is scales, representing their ideal for peace, balance and harmony. Here are some astrologically inspired gifts to celebrate the special Libra in your life.

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Make Your Own Dipped Confetti Gift Wrap!

Dipped Confetti Gift Wrap / Image Credit: Joke Vande Gaer of Tokketok

There’s a party over here, a party over there!  Wave your hands in the air and shake your – confetti?! You betcha. Turn those presents into a party of their own with this simple and festive wrapping idea from Tokketok!  

All you need to pull off this super easy look is a handful of colorful confetti and double stick tape. Wrap your present in the paper of your choice, slap on that tape, then roll that puppy in some confetti (or glitter) and – WHOOMP! There it is: insta party present. Jump, jump rejoice!

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An Ombre Happy Birthday, A Houndstooth Hello

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I don’t have to tell you, you’re one of them; one of those wonderful people who takes the time to send a handwritten note now and again. So I don’t have to tell you either about how people like you are always looking for that essential set of cards you can keep in your stash that’s so nice, and just right, and practically compels you to pick up a pen when left out on the desk in front of you.

But I should definitely tell you, these are them. An ombre happy birthday, a houndstooth hello—they’re lovely, simple, sophisticated, perfect.

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Inspired by Gene Kelly: Happy Birthday, Old Fave

Gift ideas inspired by Gene Kelly films

I grew up watching Gene Kelly movies. My mom would take my sister and I to the library to rent old musicals on VHS. (I know, old school.)

He was always our favorite. An effortless dancer. He sang too. And of course that smile! It didn’t hurt that my mother had done a stage show or two with him in the past and had wonderful stories to tell. That definitely added to our admiration of the classic screen star.

With a tip of the hat to the charming Irishman on his birthday (and boy could he wear a hat), here’s a few gifts inspired by some of my favorite Gene Kelly films.

1. Pelican Boots by Sperry Top-Sider
2. Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Heritage Officer Coat
3. The Sky Umbrella fends off rain with blue skies underneath!
4. Prints of Paris by fine art photographer Irene Suchocki
5. Renoir Straw Porkpie Hat
6. Lemon Ball Vintage Baseball
7. Ebbet’s Flanell vintage replica: 1940 Hollywood Stars Cap

Old movie images from imdb, and here, and here.

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