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SAVE THE DATE
Perfectfor moms of the preschool set:
personalized play date calling cards,
above.
Play Date Cards, $30 for 20
cards; felixdoolittle.com
HANDMADE
Seen & Heard
It’s a picture frame. It’s a custom music m
ix.
It’s a multimedia gift you can make for less
than $15. Compile a dozen of Mom’s
favorite songs (try iTunes.com) on a CD,
then make a clever photo “cover” that
turns the case into a picture frame.
HOW-TO Cut a piece of decorative card
stock the width of the jewel case and twice
its length; fold in half. On the front, attach a
favorite photo layered on one or two paper
“mats.” Slip the photo card into the front of
the jewel case w
ith the fold on the outside,
below.
Use the back flap to hold the case
open as a frame.
GIFT OF ORGANIZATION
Card Stock
Give Mom
a supply of greeting cards, organized by occasion in an
accordion file folder (at office supply or scrapbooking stores). Pretty up
the folder with decorative paper cut to size and attached with spray
adhesive. 7"x12" Expo Divided Storage Folder, $9; cropperhopper.com
Download our special occasions fill-in calendar to include w
ith the
card organizer at BHG.com/momsday
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MAY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
