If you're crafty, make up a drawstring bag to fit the pieces. It will make carrying them around easier. Years ago, I got a pair of holiday pajamas that came in a plaid flannel bag and my DD used that bag to carry all her Strawberry Shortcake dolls when she went to GM's house. When I sold our house, she found that drawstring bag and took it home with her and later told me that some of the little figurines still had their scent some 30 years later.
Gift Closet 2022
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Since DH is challenged when it comes to wrapping gifts we've been using fabric gift bags for a while. A perfect place for Legos.
Do you have a friend that sews that could help you out? They sew your fabric into bags and you bake them something in exchange. Have you seen the bags that when completely open they lay flat. Lego can stay on the bag and when their done they just pull up the string and it’s all cleaned up.
It's perfectly acceptable to ask questions! That's one of the things we like about coming here. There are so many ways we get ideas from the others.
You could use the mesh bags that produce comes in if the pieces aren't too small.
Look on the internet and print out several pictures of the set. Save a food box that's similar in size. Glue the pictures to the box or decoupage the box with the pictures.
Are you eating ice cream out of a tub over Summer?. Ones with lids? Maybe recycle those tubs and store the Lego sets in them for gifting.
Would be no cost and a way to reuse items. Win/Win.
AND....of course it's OK to ask questions. Even if you are not sure just ask, we are always happy to help.
@Rose94 - sadly not, we're not a crafty bunch in my circle. But i know exactly which bags you're referring to, and that's a great idea.
@missjane i know those produce bags, i saw some today. Another great suggestion.
@sweetpumkinpye - oh I threw out an ice cream tub this week! Guess I'll just have to buy (and eat) some more...
Well, I'm certainly spoilt for choice with options now! Thank you all
@missjane i know those produce bags, i saw some today. Another great suggestion.
@sweetpumkinpye - oh I threw out an ice cream tub this week! Guess I'll just have to buy (and eat) some more...
Well, I'm certainly spoilt for choice with options now! Thank you all
Went to the hardware shop and they had a lovely metal and leather wine rack that holds 4 bottles reduced to $5.00. Thought it would make a nice gift for DD. When it scanned it came up as $1.27 so raced back and got another. Now DD will have 2 for Christmas.
Several stores sell clear plastic shoe boxes with lids. You could print out the picture of the lego set you purchased and attach it to the box.
Katrina WOW! You really got a great deal.
DH had this pass week off so we headed to the States for some site seeing and a little shopping. Got DH parents a candle and room sprays from Yankee candles(DH picked them out) along with some candies. Also stopped at Bronner’s for a few Christmas decorations.
also grabbed some yarn and beads to make gifts.
DH had this pass week off so we headed to the States for some site seeing and a little shopping. Got DH parents a candle and room sprays from Yankee candles(DH picked them out) along with some candies. Also stopped at Bronner’s for a few Christmas decorations.
also grabbed some yarn and beads to make gifts.
OMG, to hear that store mentioned!!!!! I was born in Saginaw and raised in SW Michigan. We'd often make a trip over to Bronner's, but it's been years. Love seeing mention of it and that it's still there. Thank you!
I remember my trip to Bronner's several years ago. They even had a small Hanukkah display amidst all the wonderful Christmas stuff.
I am hopeful that I can get a visit in when DH and I go up to my brothers for our family reunion in August. He lives about 12 miles from there.
I haven’t been to bronners since 1993 I think. Most likely a good thing too! I remember always having to stand in line to get seated a Zehnders (sp?) for chicken dinners. So much fun there.
Placed a way too large Amazon order, mostly books and movies. Husband is done! If I happen across something fine. Son is done except for grocery items (waiting on grocery list) and one gift card. My cousin is done. Our friends are done except for gift cards. Waiting on a points deal at the store for gift cards. Service people (hair, etc) are done. Just my 2 friends left and I’m slowly pulling them together. Everything I have is boxed up and ready to wrap.
Placed a way too large Amazon order, mostly books and movies. Husband is done! If I happen across something fine. Son is done except for grocery items (waiting on grocery list) and one gift card. My cousin is done. Our friends are done except for gift cards. Waiting on a points deal at the store for gift cards. Service people (hair, etc) are done. Just my 2 friends left and I’m slowly pulling them together. Everything I have is boxed up and ready to wrap.
I just saw the legos post and immediately thought of a resealable tub for storage. My students love having tubs of legos and blocks because they're easy to open, easy to pull from and can be quickly filled when finished playing.
Picked up GCs for DH, DB and DSIL yesterday from the hardware warehouse. I was caught up in CIJ and thought I would do some Christmas shopping. There is no expiry date on them so should be OK.
Think I have youngest DGS done. Halloween is his kind of holiday so I when and grabbed a couple of the new Lemax spooky town pieces. He gets a house etc under the tree every year for his village.
Youngest DD gift also got finished up today with some dry mixes. Still need to think of something for her birthday which is two days after.
Youngest DD gift also got finished up today with some dry mixes. Still need to think of something for her birthday which is two days after.
How young is the youngest and can you give us an example of a dry mix?