Hey friends! Thanks so much for being a treasured reader of my book, Thinking Outside the Gift Box.
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Introduction
1. Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk: Do schools kill creativity?
2. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
3. “Half Acre” by Hem
4. “Meant to Live” by Switchfoot
Chapter 1: A Cup of Comfort
1. Cyndi Lauper Pandora Station
2. Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar Gift by Keep Calm & Carry On by Katie Krysch
3. Hot Cocoa in a Can by 505 Design, Inc.
Chapter 2: Home-Cooked with Love
1. A Life That Says Welcome by Karen Ehman
Chapter 3: The Blue Plate Special
1. Waechtersbach Plate: “You are special today.”
2. Red Journal by Unni
Chapter 4: The Gift of Quality Time
1. 101 Creative Date Nights on a Dime by The Thinking Closet
2. Book Rings by BAZIC
3. 12 Months of Pre-Planned Dates Mini-Book by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 5: A Map Gift
1. Alphabet Stamps by Cavallini
2. Trio Frame by Fetco Home Decor
3. Stone Tiles from Home Depot
4. Mod Podge
5. E-6000 Glue
6. Bulls Eye Clear Shellac Spray by Rust-Oleum Zinsser
7. DIY Wallpaper Tile Coasters Tutorial by The Thinking Closet
8. Cork Bulletin Board by The Board Dudes
9. Map Tacks by Advantus
10. DIY Cork Board Map Tutorial by What’s Ur Home Story
Chapter 6: “This is the Place Where….”
1. Book Rings by BAZIC
2. Make Map Art: Creatively Illustrate Your World by Sally Sue Swindell
3. Oh the Places You’ll Go! Mapping Out Your World by Little Girl Designs
Chapter 7: A Photo Message
1. Planning a Wedding Before there was Pinterest by The Thinking Closet
3. Chicken Wire Message Board by Rustic Decor
4. Mini-Clothespins by BAZIC
5. PicMonkey: Free Photo Editing Resource
6. Instagram-Themed Graduation Party in a Box by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 8: A Memory Box
1. Ticket Stub Memory Box Tutorial by The Thinking Closet
3. Circular Wheel Attachment from The Home Depot
4. Baby Shower Gift Package & FREE Printable by The Thinking Closet
5. Book Rings by BAZIC
6. Wedding Invitation Ornament Tutorial by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 9: A Gift in a Jar
1. What Do You Give the Man Who Has Everything? by The Thinking Closet
2. Chill Pills Gag Gift by The Thinking Closet
3. 3 Clever Craft Kit in a Jar Ideas by A Nest For All Seasons
4. Gifts in Jars Recipes by The Frugal Girls
5. Cookie Mix in a Jar Recipes on AllRecipes.com
6. Two-Ingredient Mint Sugar Scrub by Shaken Together
7. Peppermint Pampering Gifts in a Jar by The Gunny Sack
8. Printable Silver Foil by Silhouette America
Chapter 10: The Survival Kit
1. Moving Survival Kit by The Thinking Closet
2. New Mommy Survival Kit by The Thinking Closet
3. The Actor’s Survival Kit by The Thinking Closet
4. Wedding Weekend Welcome Buckets by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 11: A Modern-Day Mix Tape
1. Mixtaping.fm (no longer in service…I recommend 8tracks.)
2. 8tracks
3. Our DIY Wedding Reception: A Party to Remember
4. “Without You” by David Guetta featuring Usher
5. “Stolen” by Dashboard Confessional
Chapter 12: Sing a Song
1. Top Secret “Sisters” Parody Video by Lauren Lanker
2. Lip Sync Battle with Paul Rudd on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
3. “I Gotta Feeling” Lip Dub by UQAM Students
Chapter 13: A Gift a Day
1. Anniversary Gifts by Year by Hallmark
2. 30 Gifts to Celebrate 30 Years by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 14: A Personalized Word Search
1. Fabric Paint by Speedball
2. Fabric Medium by Martha Stewart Crafts
3. Foam Alphabet Stamps by Tim Holtz
4. Stamped Word Search Scarf: Video Tutorial by The Thinking Closet
5. Mod Podge
Chapter 15: A Custom T-Shirt
1. T-Shirt for the Pun-Loving Dad by The Thinking Closet
2. Settlers of Catan Onesie by The Thinking Closet
3. “Together Since” T-Shirts: Creative Anniversary Gift Idea by The Thinking Closet
4. Iron-On Transfer Letters by SEI
5. Printable Iron-On Transfer Fabric Sheets by Avery
6. Custom Clothing Labels with Personalized Font by The Thinking Closet
7. Freezer Paper by Reynolds
8. Silhouette Cameo 3 by Silhouette America
9. Fabric Paint by Speedball
10. Fabric Medium by Martha Stewart Crafts
11. How to Print Freezer Paper Stencils by The Pinning Mama
12. Heat Transfer Starter Kit by Silhouette America
13. Hook Tool by Silhouette America
14. Baby Shower Onesie Station by Sew Woodsy
Chapter 16: Surprise Notes
1. Chalkboard Vinyl by Silhouette America
2. Chalk Markers by Bistro
3. Lunch Box with Chalkboard Note Area by Repeat Crafter Me
4. POP ME Balloon & The Art of the Surprise Note by The Thinking Closet
5. FREE Digital Download: Sleeping at Last Cell Phone Wallpaper by The Thinking Closet
6. PicMonkey: Free Photo Editing Resource
7. “Turning Pages” by Sleeping At Last
Chapter 17: “Painted Names” with Sidewalk Chalk
1. Sidewalk Chalk by Crayola
2. Chalk Markers by Bistro
Chapter 18: An Old-Fashioned Handwritten Letter
1. Our D.I.Y. Wedding By the Sea by The Thinking Closet
2. Fill-in-the-Blank Printable Letter by Oh Joy!
3. 101 “Open When” Letter Topics by LDR Magazine
4. The Science of Happiness by Soul Pancake
Chapter 19: 10 Things I Love About You
1. 10 Things I Love About You Mini-Book by The Creative Place
2. Book Rings by BAZIC
3. Personalized Alphabet Book by Cobwebs, Cupcakes & Crayons
4. What I Love About You From A to Z Mini-Book by The Thinking Closet
Chapter 20: A Story to Tell
1. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
2. Create Your Own Comic Strip by MakeBeliefsComix.com
3. Great Questions List by StoryCorps
4. David’s New Snail by Mike Adair
Chapter 21: A Treasure of a Book
1. Romanced by Bookstores by The Thinking Closet
2. The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
3. The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
Afterword
1. Drive-By Compliments by Blake Grigsby
Acknowledgments
1. Cover Art & Graphics Guru: Tori Grant from Tori Grant Designs
2. Editor: Janna Madsen from Janna’s Revisions
3. Friend-tors:
Kalyn Brooke from Creative Savings
Michelle Hickey from Elegance & Enchantment
4. Self-Publishing Trailblazers:
Jackie Hernandez from Teal & Lime, School of Decorating, Decorator’s Field Guide
Abby & Donnie Lawson from Just a Girl & Her Blog and Building a Framework
Regina Anaejionu from ByRegina and Zero to Self-Published Book
5. Font Permissions: Simon Script by Davide