Holiday Hints

This past Mother’s Day I received a very thoughtful gift from my husband so I wanted to do something clever for Father’s Day. My husband is a difficult guy to shop for so I decided to create something unique that couldn’t be purchased at stores. Here are the steps I followed to create my “we’re nuts about Dad” snack jar: ...read more

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Picking a Valentine’s Day gift for a guy can be tricky – you want to give him something thoughtful and from the heart, but definitely nothing stuffed, glittered, or smothered in chocolate.

This year I decided to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for my boyfriend. This is really easy to do at your local FedEx Office^® because they can turn your favorite photo into a canvas print in just a couple of days. And to sweeten the deal, now through February 28, 2013 they are 50% off in store! (Get a coupon here.) ...read more

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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As the holidays grow closer there are many opportunities for gift card giving. From co-workers to nieces and nephews, a gift card is always a safe bet. Why not enhance the gift by designing your very own holder? 

With the help of the FedEx Office printing services and a bit of cutting, this stylish printable set will have you ready in no time! All you need to do is follow the directions below. ...read more

Halloween is just around the corner and this year I want to throw a kid-friendly Halloween party since so many of my friends are parents – like I am!

I was inspired to make this a kid-sized face cutout for the children to have their photos taken with when we received our fall stationery at the FedEx Office® where I work. All the cute pumpkins and ghosts got me into the Halloween spirit. Since it's for children, I wanted to create something festive but not too scary for the little ones. This cutout would also work well for a school carnival or neighborhood event, since it can easily be used year after year.

Here's how I created this one-of-a-kind photo prop: ...read more

Looking for an inexpensive way to spook your Halloween guests? We’ve got you covered.

These creepy imageswill look great hung on a wall or placed in small frames on your serving table at any scary Halloween party. You can design your own using the instructions provided here. Then have them printed in whatever size will fit your frames at your local FedEx Office®. ...read more