A Gift for Jenny McCarthy

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We are back from our trip and we had a blast.. can't wait to share pictures and stories with you all.. soon I hope. Till then..

A few weeks ago I had shared with you this terrific opportunity that had come my way thanks to The Artisan Group, sending a little something to Jenny McCarthy. A big thank you to everyone who had weighed in and helped me make this decision.. it was a pretty close call between two photographs and in the end I went with the always popular Sitting Blue.  


I matted it this time instead of mounting it on wood. I hadn't been 100% satisfied with my gifting to Ms. Frankel. It had been my first time and there was too much self doubt involved in the process. This time around I was a bit, yes just a bit more confident.



I included in the package a bio card (I stumbled upon a crazy deal of 30 free bio cards and all I had to do was pay shipping!) I wrote a little something from me to her on the back. And two business cards.. 


Wrapped it all up in some bright pink tissue and tied a jute string around it.. I am the worse gift wrapper.. my go to is putting the present in a bag and stuffing it with tissue.. so this was quite an accomplishment.

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Comments

  1. Mark5/28/2012

    It's beautiful.
    She'll love it!
    m.

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  2. Krugthethinker5/28/2012

    So pretty! And I love the wrapping job too--very cute with the twine!

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  3. Anonymous5/28/2012

    Very nice gift!

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  4. sonia // daring coco5/28/2012

    You did a great job and I love the photograph you selected also. Amazing

    Have a great day!
    SDMxx
    http://daringcoco.blogspot.com.au/

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  5. Sara5/28/2012

    Looks great! I'm gifting Christina Hendricks soon, which is my first time, so I appreciate getting to see what you did. :)

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    1. Hena Tayeb5/31/2012

      Good luck... I'm sure you'll do great.

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  6. Evelisa5/29/2012

    For having a hard time with gift wrapping you did a great job. I love this look. Awesome picture.

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  7. Why Girls Are Weird5/29/2012

    I think your gift wrapping looks awesome, good job!

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  8. j5/29/2012

    Congratulations on being chosen to give the gift. I think you did a great job wrapping. I'm always surprised when my packages aren't tagged as "suspicious". It's not my strong suit either. :)

    The picture is very pretty, you should be so excited. They wouldn't choose you if they didn't think your photos were worth it.

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    1. Hena Tayeb5/31/2012

      thanks.. i'm usually the one stuffing a present into a gift bag.

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  9. JANICE G5/30/2012

    you did a very good job! glad you continue in what you believe in!

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  10. Unknown5/30/2012

    Yay! Hope your weekend was excellent!!

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  11. Shalini5/30/2012

    That's a really lovely photo. Dramatic yet calm.

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  12. Ada (new york)5/31/2012

    The essex steam train photo is MAGICAL looking ... I love it's antique look. Wish my regular commute was that comfy looking! GREAT gift choice! And u just reminded me .. I need new biz cards :) Have a GREAT day!

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