Easy DIY Last Minute Gifts

Ok, let's get real. Christmas is in a few days. You still have a couple of "little things" you need to pick up for gifts, right? Don't panic. I've got you covered! How about some really easy DIY framed prints? You might even have some frames, in storage, perfect for these free printables. It's okay, I won't tell if you "regift" a frame.

The first one was from a Valentine post I did back in February. I think it's a sweet framed print for all year. Especially lovely for a little girl's room or nursery! I've shown it here, set into frames sold by the  Once Upon a Time Finds | Etsy. (please visit their shop for sweet vintage finds!)

Click HERE to go to your free printable!

The second printable artwork I created for Best Friends For Frosting! If you've not checked out their site, please do! This printable art would be super fun for a bestie or a diva in high school or even college! Heck… give it to all your diva girlfriends!

Click HERE to go to your free printable!

The third and final free printable is a recipe card for Easton Place Granola! How fun to make a batch of homemade granola, package it in a glass jar and include these recipe cards. Easy and delicious.

Click HERE to go to your free printable!

I hope these free printables help you with your last minute gift giving! Wishing you a sweet holiday season filled with love, laughter and yummy goodness. 

xoxo

Patti

Product Packaging: Sweet & Simple

One of the offerings in the Easton Place Branding Shop is the Custom Packaging Design option. This is for businesses who are looking for assistance with their product packaging. You might be looking for a fresh look for your product line, you might be presenting a brand new product or even adding a new item to your existing line of goods. Whatever your packaging needs are, Easton Place can help you.

I'm so excited to share a packaging design recently completed for Sweet & Simple, a lovely baking company located in Southport, Connecticut. The owner/head baker of the company, Michelle Jaffee, and I worked together to create packaging for a new line of granola that will be launching in the future. (I'll keep you posted on the launch date!)

There were a few elements that needed to be included: The existing Sweet & Simple logo, the tagline and the daisy element often seen on the company's current packaging. I'm in love with the results! What do you think?

If you have any questions about product packaging design in general or in working with Easton Place, contact us. The new year is just around the corner... it's a great time for a fresh new look! There is one design spot open in November and only one design spot will be scheduled for December. 

Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

Who has started their holiday shopping? I've not, but I have started thinking about it. I received a flurry of invitations last week which made me think about hostess gifts. I do try to keep a few items on hand for hostess gift giving, but I also like to give more personal gifts on occasion. Below is a collection of gift ideas you may want to borrow for your host/hostess gift giving needs.

hand-dipped pears, lemongrass & rosemary soap, personalized petite gift cards, key fob, homemade granola

For these and other gift giving suggestions, you can visit my Pinterest Hostess Gift Giving Board. Feel free to leave a comment telling me your favorite hostess gift to give and receive!

Easton Place Granola

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting brunch for a few friends. Whenever I have a party, I like giving a little parting gift. Often I make personalized stationery or other paper lovelies (for obvious reasons), but this time I thought I'd change things up a bit and make granola for my guests to take home. Today I'm sharing the recipe with you as well as printable recipe cards... a card for you and one for a friend perhaps!

Ingredients
4 cups Bob's Red Mill gluten free rolled oats
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pepitas
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup local clover honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup raisins


Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Toss the oats, coconut, and seeds in a large glass bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the oil, honey, molasses, vanilla and spices. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well coated. Pour mixture onto a large baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the granola becomes golden brown, about 35 minutes.

• Remove the granola from the oven, spread out onto sheets of parchment paper and allow to cool. Once cooled, pour back into baking pan and mix in raisins. Store in airtight container.

This granola is a full-flavored granola. A little goes a long way in the taste department. My favorite way to enjoy this recipe is to sprinkle over Stoneyfield Banilla yogurt and mixed berries. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-morning snack!

Click on the image below to go to your free printable set of Easton Place Granola recipe cards. You can print on a 5"x7" card then cut in half. Enjoy!