Gifts

Valentine’s Day is the sweetest day of the year – what better way to celebrate than to give your Special Someone a delicious treat? These treat boxes only require a few simple cuts and folds. With a quick trip to your local FedEx Office^®, the process of printing your gift boxes will be as easy as saying “I love you” to your valentine.

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Looking for a great gift this holiday season? Transfer a photo to canvas for wall art with a neat retro look. This fun and creative project makes a unique present for those special people on your Christmas list.

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With the holidays on the horizon (yes – it's already THAT time of year again), big tech companies have started to announce and release the latest versions of their mobile phones. If you're like me, you don't want to wait in line outside a store for hours (let alone camp out!) or elbow your way through a mass of eager shoppers all waiting to get their hands on the newest devices. I say save your sanity and give your current phone a makeover. 
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The end of summer is near, and soon students will be heading back to the classroom. While they may be groaning all the way to the school bus, many parents are breathing a sigh of relief as the long days of “I’m bored” draw to a close. ...read more

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When working from home, you face a unique set of challenges that include avoiding distractions, staying focused and keeping your workspace separate from your living space. ...read more

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Summertime always brings a flurry of special events. After attending several weddings and baby showers already this summer, I was inspired to create a free printable chevron thank you card and gift tags. Yellow and gray are popular color combinations this season and the chevron pattern (vertical stripes) seems to be everywhere!

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Father’s Day is fast approaching and that means it’s time to start brainstorming new and exciting ideas to honor the special dads out there. Dads love to grill, but since it’s his day, why not let him hang up the tongs and relax? Instead, pull the kiddos together and start creating a day of backyard fun, complete with customized lawn games and a picnic. Read on for a few tips to get started…

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Teacher Appreciation Week is coming, and we here at Out of Office are grateful for the teachers we had and those who are inspiring young minds now. To that end, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite projects for teacher appreciation gifts. We hope one of these ideas will be the perfect fit to honor your child’s special teacher for a year of fun and learning. And keep a look out for another great project coming your way next week from guest blogger Patricia! ...read more

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If you’re tired of using the same candles for decorating, entertaining and gift giving,I have a fresh take on customizing candles. These candles make a great gift for special occasions such as a bridal shower or birthday.  ...read more

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Finding a Mother’s Day gift should be simple – all you really want is to show your Mother how much you care about her. But somehow it seems many of us fall back on the standard choices each year – a beautiful bouquet of flowers or sweet box of chocolates. This year, why not celebrate her by giving a beautiful work of art for Mother's Day? ...read more

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