One of the coordinating add-ons for the monogram embroidered gift toppers is the 100% wool felt bows in white.


They come packaged unassembled in two pieces like this.  It's super simple to put together, but pictures do make things so much easier to explain.

How to Assemble the Felt Bow


1.  String your button onto the stretch cord.


2.  Starting with one of the ends, string the cord through the holes, putting it through the "legs" first before finishing up with the middle.

TIP:  It works best when you push the cord through the same side of the "legs".  It lays down nicely.  You can also assemble starting from the center first and then the legs, but the final product looks fuller when you start with the legs.



3.  Repeat with the second section.  Adjust both pieces so they form a circle around the button.


 4.  Tie a knot, joining the two ends of the cord together.  Hide the knot underneath the felt bow and wrap around your package.

Simple right?  Honestly, it's harder to describe the process than it is to actually do it.  Assembly takes maybe 2-3 minutes, and that's even after messing up the first time.


 Here's a photo showing the different sizes.  Pretty right?  You can also layer the two bows to make an even fuller bow, but they're pretty enough on their own.

I am so excited to finally be able to introduce my newest packaging product line...Handmade Gift Toppers!  Just to give a little background on them, I first had thoughts of this line back in 2013.  Over two years ago!  I spent a lot of time scribbling on paper trying to come up with designs and dreaming up accessories to make things even more fun.  I don't know exactly what was holding me back on finishing these up.  I knew this was something that was good because it was an idea I just couldn't let go.  Don't you every have one of those, a project of some sort that requires a little more extra work than you expect and it sort of intimidates you to really get started on it, but that idea just sticks around no matter what?  I finally gave myself the push I needed to finish the very last button in the first set and they turned out exactly how I envisioned them!


Welcome to my hand-embroidered monogram buttons!  They are hand-embroidered onto cotton fabric using monograms I have personally designed.  They are also mounted by hand onto buttons which include a small metal shank for easy attaching.  I include a length of cord in either silver or gold and in either 12 inch or 18 inch lengths.  Simply loop it through the shank and tie a quick knot.


When I wrap it around the boxes, I like to hide the knot behind the button instead of under the box so the box doesn't get all wobbly.  A 12 inch cord can wrap easily around small boxes, or stretch to accommodate a 21 inch circumference box.  An 18 inch cord can stretch to wrap around a 32 inch box.  If the cord is too long, simply snip off the excess!

I have also designed several coordinating add-ons that work great with the button topper.


First up are the Colorful Doilies.  You can choose from a large assortment of colors and, since they are made out of quality 110 lb cardstock, they hold up so well to all your handling while you're putting things together.  I love using doilies in my packaging, but they're always so delicate and typically only come in white.  Now you have a choice of 35 colors!


I offer them in small, large, or heart shape.  I really like how sweet they look by themselves, but they look even better layered.


Next are these sweet Wool Felt Bows.  They come packaged flat, but are super simple to put together.  Just string all the holes together onto your cord and they fluff up so cutely around the button.


Even better, since they are made out of 100% wool felt, they are very durable and can totally be reused again and again.  Right now, they are only offered in white and will complement any packaging color scheme.


And lastly, I have the Paper Rosettes.  These also come in the same number of color choices as the doilies so feel free to mix and match here!  Create a monochromatic scheme or use different color combinations.  They are also made from the same quality 110 lb cardstock as the doilies and hold up very well even under tightly stretched cords.  So simply and yet so cute!


I hope you enjoyed seeing my new products as much as I enjoyed finally being able to present them to you.  This was truly a labor of love.  Happy Wrapping!

Products featured in this post can be found at my Etsy shop, ink & scissors.

Since my entire life has changed by becoming a mama, I've been itching to do a little restyle of my branding.  I was happy with the ribbon style font of my main logo, but I wanted a little more color.  I am in love with the results!  Slightly different fonts with more romantic scripts and a soft color palette are what make up my restyled branding.


I used Corel Draw X7 to play around with the graphics and this amazing font and image bundle pack from The Hungry JPEG.  It comes with a bunch of different fonts and images and the best part is that it includes a commercial license as well.   


Creating stickers is my favorite.  I think this is my favorite part about packing up orders.  I get to put some pretty stickers on the products and packages.  I know I'm always looking forward to getting orders from Etsy because of the unique packaging that I can expect from handmade sellers.


I can't wait to start using these on all my new items in the shop!

It's been a long time since I've made my presence known on the web.  Right here...here is my reason for taking my long break.  A beautiful little boy named Aiden whom I lovingly call Aideroo or Baby Roo.  Seven and a half months he has been in my life and he is my world.

But, even so, I'm starting to find a few quiet moments at night and during the weekends where I can do my own thing.  My own thing...I had almost forgotten what that was like.  As much as I love this little boy, I need to do something for just me every once in a while.  He is starting to nap at consistent times throughout the day and it really helps a lot.



And so...this new collection for the shop was born!  I've been slowly working on a collection of hand-embroidered packaging, full of fun colors and pretty stitching.  Aren't they so pretty?  What's especially nice is that I can prep everything while he naps and it's no big deal if I need to put it down once he's awake.   


This set of leaves is also really nice.  Just me wishing for some cooler weather to come my way.  Have I mentioned how much I love autumn?  It has got to be my favorite season.  These would look so cute as wedding favors in the fall, all pretty and stitched up.  The back is blank so there is an option to add personal text or even one of the stickers I've included as an optional add-on in the listing.


 So there you go!  My first post and new shop listings in almost a year.  Has it really been that long?  I hope to be able to continue making and posting new things, but like with all things having to do with babies, nothing is ever predictable.

P.S. I finally set up a shop facebook page!  Check here for mini updates and special deals!