I made this birthday gift for a friend who has just bought a house with a big garden, and is about to get started with planting things. It's just a simple drawstring bag with a plant applique, and inside I put a vintage gardening fork, some seed-raising trays and a set of seeds from our garden, inside brown kraft envelopes with my paintings on the front. Borage, marigolds, carrots and white cosmos. Some of my favourite plants, and hopefully she'll enjoy growing them too.
such a beautiful, personal gift!
best.
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Very beautiful and charming birthday present. You are a very thoughtful friend and SO creative! Just stumbled upon your blog and love it – please keep it up!
Michelle
7PGifts.com
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what a lovely thing to receive, I’m sure she’ll love it. I love those seed packets!
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A thoughtful gift. And of course I love those little paintings!
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What a great gift! You put things together so nicely. I’m sure your friend will just love it.
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you are so thoughtful! those drawings and lovely lettering make me smile.
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Wow! What a lovely gift!
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You are so thoughtful – what a gorgeous gift!
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what a special gift. heartfelt!
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What a lovely gift! The seed packets are such a great idea.
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Beautiful! The paper bags are really lovely.
I have just returned from another Aussie road trip and am posting some photos of Australian wildflowers – thought you might be interested.
x
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Beautiful pictures…:)
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I love this!
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Lovely, Melissa!
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Such a wonderful idea. Would you mind if I borrow this idea to make gifts up for the poor Queenslanders who will have lost everything including their gardens?
Thanks for all your creativity,
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thank you steph, and of course i wouldnt mind if you did the same… what a fabulous idea! my heart goes out to those affected by the floods.
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Your seed bags are great, Melissa. Is there a seeds dealer to order you for a seeds bags line ?
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it’s a wonderful thoughtful birthday gift. the painting, my goodness!
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What a gorgeous present your friend is so lucky.
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you make the most thoughtful gifts melissa
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lovely!
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so thoughtful! I’m sure your friend will be delighted. x
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Super cute gift idea! I looooove those little seed pouches.
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Hi, Mellisa. I love your illustration on the envelopes. Very warmy gift, I think.
I wonder where you get all those pretty ideas.
coco
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totally gorgeous.
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I just adore this gift. This is something my Mum would love – she and I share a love for our gardens. Thank you for sharing – your work is so delicate and beautiful.
x
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What a wonderful gift!
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