A Gift of 50+ Scriptural Affirmations of God's Love

Have a girlfriend turning 50? Need a gift to give her? 
Here's a fun idea to celebrate 50 years with 50 affirmations of who God says she is.
Now this is the way to celebrate a big birthday!
(You could also make this work for a friend with a 20th, 25th, 30th or even a 40th birthday. Keep reading to see how.)

We all need to be reminded of the scripture truths of who God says we are...especially when we turn a year older! The Bible is filled with so many affirmations that reveal God's amazing love for us. These are not because of who we are, but because of WHOSE we are. We are His.
We are His creation...created in His image, for a plan and a purpose and for His glory.
When we know and believe these things, we can live with confidence and assurance that we are greatly loved no matter what! No matter what mistakes we've done, choices we've made or issues we're dealing with...WE ARE LOVED! No matter how we feel or how old we are-- we are deeply loved by God. 
What better time to remind a friend of this---than on a milestone birthday!
Here's how I put this together. 

I found a sweet faux floral arrangement at Home Goods that had a foam base in it. The foam base inside the pot allows sticks and skewers to be easily placed into it. Be sure to double check your arrangement and make sure it isn't a solid acrylic block that won't let you add sticks into it. Your arrangement can be any color, but I chose a white one for my friend.

Click here to print out the affirmations and the 50 card. There are actually 55 affirmations in case you want to pick and choose your favorite ones. Trim them all up into rectangles using a paper cutter. Need a good paper cutter? (affiliate linked) I like this one.

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Use 50 paper cookie sticks, wooden skewers or plastic treat sticks.
Use the 6", 8" or 12" sticks depending on how tall your arrangement is.
Use 1 longer stick or skewer for the 50 sign (or another milestone #) to place in the middle of the arrangement.

Use a piece of tape to stick each affirmations to the sticks.
Tie on a small piece of ribbon in a simple knot. I found my ribbon at the DollarTree.

Now the fun part...start sticking the affirmation sticks in the floral arrangement-- place them all the way around. Be sure to place the 50 card high above the arrangement in the center. 

I gave my friend this gift for her birthday and told her to put the affirmation sticks in a jar (or around her home) after she reads each one. That way she can enjoy the flower arrangement and continue to enjoy reading the affirmation sticks.

Of course if you'd like to give this gift to a 20, 25, 30 or 40 year-old, you definitely could! Just count out the appropriate number of affirmations and change out the large number card.
Click here to print a 20, 25, 30, 40 or 50 Affirmation Card.
Click here to print off the Affirmations.

Here's some more fun birthday gift ideas!

Birthday Punch Board in a Box

Humorous Gift for a 70-year old

40th Milestone Birthday Gift Idea

Fast Food Birthday Gift Idea

Birthday Gift for a 50 year old.

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'Hand It To You' Winter Gift Idea

Need another quick gift idea for teachers, friends, co-workers...anyone! How about some mittens or gloves stuffed with fun treats? It's quick, fun and will be very appreciated!
Take a look.

Gather up some (affiliate link) mittens or stretch gloves, mini lotions, soaps or these anti-bacterial hand gels. Put any fun treat or hand-related gifts inside the mittens.

I put anti-bacterial hand gels and chocolates inside mine!

Print out the tags on cardstock, click here.

Write a note on the back of the cards, whole punch and tie on using (affiliate link) baker's twine wrapped around the mitten's cuffs. 

Hand deliver to all your people!

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Birthday Gift for a 50-Year-Old

Got a friend or a loved one turning 50? Here's a quick and fun idea.
Purchase a flower bouquet, potted plant or even an empty vase and fill it with these fun 50th tags.
Here's how.

1. Gather your supplies:
-A flower bouquet or a potted plant.
-Wooden skewers
-ribbon
-tape, stapler, scissors

2. Print the 50th cards on cardstock. Click here.

4. After printing, trim cards.
5. Tape cards to wooden skewers.
6. Optional: tape or staple a card to the back of each skewer so they're double-sided.
I used the #50 cards for the back of the written cards.

7. Be sure to write a little note on the back of at least one of the cards.
8. Using ribbon, tie a knot below each card and trim the ends.

9. Stick skewers into plant or flower bouquet.

10. Hand deliver to the new 50-year-old!
This works well for a front porch delivery or as a centerpiece for a 50th party.
I added vinyl 50 numbers to a pumpkin to go with this gift for my cousin. She finally turned 50 this year...I'm a year older!

Print your own 50 cards. Click here.

 

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Halloween College Care Packages

I'm back on Whitworth University's campus delivering care packages to some special kids. They always love seeing what I come up with. This year's theme was full of corny Halloween puns. I've included all my printables so you can make your own. Take a look.

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Click here to print your own Halloween Candy Pun tags.

Click here to print your own Halloween Box Flap tags.

Cut tags and box flaps.
Glue or tape box flaps to the inside of the flaps on the box. 

I filled the bottom of each box with some Halloween candy and then covered it up with tissue paper.

I then taped the puns to the corresponding treats.

Many of these items were found at the Dollar store, but I tried to include some Amazon affiliate links to help you locate products. 

You're fa'boo'lous!: Ghosts Veggie Chips (use any ghost candy or treat)
Take study breaks, don't let your brain go to mush: Gummies candies
Carve out time to have a ball: Popcorn Ball
Halloween puns are a bit corny: Candy Corn Popcorn (candy corn)
Don't go batty: Bat Shaped Pretzels (any bat candy or treat)
Orange you glad it's almost Halloween: Peeps Pumpkins (any orange candy)
Life is 'gourd' when you have caramel and pumpkin spice in it: Pumpkin Spice Caramels

I'd make a skeleton pun but I don't think you'd find it very humerus: skeleton candy or cut apart this skeleton garland.
'Eye' hope you have a great semester: Eyeball Gumballs (any eyeball candy)
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Have a 'fang'tastic semester: Plastic Fangs with Candy Blood
Don't bite more than you can chew unless it's chocolate: any chocolate candy

Load all the treats into the box and cover with a sheet of black or orange tissue paper.
Using spider webbing, cut a small piece of the webbing and stretch it out on top of the tissue paper.

Add plastic spider rings and/or plastic fingers.
I hand wrote sort of... on the box flap that said, 'All treats, no tricks!'

Tape up the box and tie with orange and black ribbon. I added a battery-operated tea light and tied it on top.

Fill out the To and From label and tape it to the box.
Mail or hand-deliver this box of Halloween love.

Click here to print your own Halloween Candy Pun tags.

Click here to print your own Halloween Box Flap tags.

Happy Hallowen kids! Have a fa'boo'lous semester!

Here's some more college care package ideas for you:

Stick With It!                              

   

 College Blues

Orange Survival Study Sack                       
 

Brighten Up Your Semester!

SMART Gift Bag                                     
   

Caramel Apple Dippin' Kit



SNAP To It!                                                            

Bear Themed Care Package
  

Rockin' Care Package

Grocery Store College Pun Care Package

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