I always want to add a personal touch on the gifts that I give to my friends (and blog readers). Inspired by my Bloggermail Project in which I randomly send gifts to friends so they can also feel how it is to receive a bloggermail and to let them know that I think of/care for them even if we don’t get to reconnect as much as we want to. 

For some reason though, my gift-wrapping skills has gone rusty (maybe because of lack of practice); and (can) I blame the free gift-wrapping services from Rustan’s and other specialty stores (it saves me a lot of time). 

This Holiday Season, I want to recycle and re-use the boxes and wrappers that I got from press samples and #bloggermails I received. I want to help save Mother Earth and eliminate waste, but at the same time stay artsy and creative with my gifts. Let’s admit that although it is the thought that counts and the gift inside that matters, we still want to receive (and give) beautifully wrapped gifts. Besides, we love putting the “memories” in Instagram and social media. 

The solution? 

Personalized Ribbons, Gift Wraps and Note Cards !!!

I recently discovered  #ThePrintShopPH which provides personalized / customized ribbons, note cards and even gift wraps!

I had to order!

I want something simple and “not-the-usual” prints in my cards. It took me forever to decide on the design of my note card. I was surprised that they even used my actual handwriting on the sample design I sent them – so I decided to completely order the one with my actual handwriting. They are very patient with me. 

“Yours ’til further notice”

 because I stick with my friends and family until you broke my trust. 

For the ribbon, I wanted something that is more personal rather than to carry my name. Again, it took me forever to decide on the text to be printed in the ribbon. Yet again, they are very patient with me. I finally decided on ” a lil something from ruth 💋“ – because as of publishing, I can only afford and give a “a little something” for my friends. 

Perfect for quick and simple wrapping! 

After confirmation of the layout, I got my orders (lead time is 7 to 14 working days)! I love the prints and quality! They got my actual handwriting printed in my card that it appears that I have just written it along with my message. 

The ribbon is made of nice quality material and print. I am so happy! 

Sample of the card with the printed closing and my name + my actual handwriting!

I had to smudge the note because I have yet to give it to some 🤩

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