Sunday, November 13, 2011

Peanut Butter & Bananas


We've had a tough go at work. Everyone has in the office. From the people that have been there fifty years (seriously!) to the two of us that have been there eight or less. They up and changed our normal routine with a updated system. I decided to cheer up a coworker with a little something extra added to her favorite treat of peanut butter and bananas.


Why peanut butter and banana tags? Because today is the day of the Denami Design Blog Hop: Anything but a Card! You should have arrived from Ayana's blog.

I searched through my Denami Stamps for inspiration and I found the cute little monkey and then the cute little elephant. Monkeys like bananas, elephants like peanut butter and the gal at work loves to eat peanut butter smothered bananas- a perfect fit!


Both the monkey and elephant were paper pieced and adhered to a punched embossed circle. I then attached that to a die cut shape, punched a hole and threaded some string through the tag. I completed the ensemble with a couple of plastic forks and a jar decorated with some words of encouragement.


Between the jar of peanut butter, bananas and supplies I already had in hand, I hardly spent any money at all. This inexpensive gift but really thoughtful gift made my coworker's day. That's, well, that's priceless as they say.


Your next stop on the hop is: Suzanne. 

Here's some details regarding the hop: You have until November 14th at 11:59 PST to leave comments for a chance to win a $20 Denami Design gift certificate. The complete hop order and additional information can be found on the Denami Design blog.

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69 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Karen this is genius! elephants and pb, monkeys and bananas...this is the kind of surprise gift that means so much to receive! love it :)

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  2. LaurelNovember 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    What a cute little gift!

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  3. Lisa JNovember 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    How fun and really cute!

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  4. Michele GrossNovember 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    You rock. Pure and simple and on every level :)

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  5. ColleenNovember 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    How thoughtful and kind you are...and nothing is better than making it personal for the person receiving your gift...those are two very cute stamps - the monkey and elephant- and your gifts will make your coworker's day! And I am sure they will bring a smile to her face!

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  6. Jennifer RzasaNovember 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    So cute!

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  7. Tenia NelsonNovember 13, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    This is......AWESOMESAUCE!!!!! Love love love this idea!!! Thanks for sharing dearie Karen!!!

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  8. Courtney KNovember 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    this is just way too cute - you are such a thoughtful friend!

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  9. CherylNovember 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a sweet idea to brighten some one's day!

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  10. Lisa EltonNovember 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your co-worker is a lucky gal! This is just too much fun Karen!!!

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  11. SarahNovember 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Get out-- your coworker is gonna love this-- or she did love it :) Please let us know her reaction :)

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  12. BarbNovember 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    What a perfectly sweet idea, Karen! Bet she loved this. My hubby's work did the same thing not too long ago and everyone was in quite a tizzy for awhile. It does get better with time. Good luck. :)

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  13. Annette AllenNovember 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    aww so so cute karen... Love it

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  14. lisa aranaNovember 13, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    OMG, what an adorable and super cute way to cheer up your coworker!!! Lovve this.

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  15. LinNovember 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Such a sweet idea! Very cute!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  16. Brenda LeeNovember 13, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    What a fun project. So creative!!

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  17. Lisa PetrellaNovember 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This is SOOOO ADORABLE, Karen! And what a super sweet gift for your co-worker!!

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  18. TanyaNovember 13, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    What a thoughtful thing to do for your co-worker! Your tags are just adorable=)

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  19. KellyNovember 13, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    thoughtful and funny. Great way to cheer up a coworker!

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  20. Kristy SmithNovember 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Karen this is SO cute!!! What a great way to cheer up your coworker! It's super thoughtful and adorable! =D

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  21. ~Tammy~November 13, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    What a fantastic and yummy idea!!!! I am just like your co- worker.... I love love my bananas smothered in peanut butter!!!!

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  22. MarilizeNovember 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hahaha - love this gift the most! I thought I was the only one that did the bananas + peanut butter thing. So great to see you celebrating this quirk :)

    Marilize
    {marilize.paulsen@gmail.com}

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  23. laceyraneNovember 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    cute tags

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  24. Colleen DietrichNovember 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Oh, these little tags are so cute, Karen! I have that elephant stamp and love him to bits. :)

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  25. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)November 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Precious, how cute are those little tags!

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  26. Anita RexNovember 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Hi Karen! This is sooo cute! And what a good idea! I am sure your co worker loves it! My kids love it when I cut the banana length wise fill it with peanut butter and a few chocolate chips! :>

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  27. Rae AnnNovember 13, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Such a sweet gift for a co-worker. Love the fun papers you used and the elephant and monkey stamps are pure genious!

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  28. RyannNovember 13, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very cute, Karen! Love your project. I bet your co-worker does too!

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  29. LynndaNovember 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Ahhh Karen... these couldnt be any cuter!!!! I love it... FUN... hugs...xoxo

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  30. Amy SchumacherNovember 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Awwww...this is awesome! Your coworkers are so lucky to work with you! This just HAD to have made them smile! You're so sweet!

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  31. Jen W.November 13, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Such a fabulous idea! All coworkers should be as cool as you. :)

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  32. Indy's DesignsNovember 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This just makes me laugh! What a darling and thoughtful gift!

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  33. The Wolverina ///November 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Aww those are cute! Great way to decorate! Have a Happy ThankXgiving!!

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  34. TrinhNovember 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Absolutely adorable & what a thoughtful gift for your coworker!

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  35. LynnNovember 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Your co=worker is a lucky lady! This set is so stinking cute! I love it as I am sure she did.

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  36. Wendy aka CheekyNovember 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    What a nice idea to cheer up a coworker!

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  37. ChristinaNovember 13, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I know this thoughtful gift would make me smile from ear to ear! What a great co-worker you are to notice a favorite treat and give it some cute little touches to make a very special gift. This is very similar to my personal favorite, almond butter on apple slices!

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  38. MichellemNovember 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a thoughtful gift!! I'll bet she loved it!

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  39. Tina MNovember 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    The tags are too darling! And the thought behind them...too sweet!

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  40. TerriaNovember 13, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Very cute the tags made me smile:D

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  41. KimberlyNovember 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Super cute little tags! I love them! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. ChunyuanNovember 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    This is so cute. Such thoughtful gift.

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  43. Becky CowleyNovember 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Very cute idea! Wish I was your co-worker !!) I too love peanut butter and bananas (on a sandwich)! Thanks so much for all of your inspiration! I love stopping by your blog to see what new cards you've come up with.

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  44. Glenda JNovember 13, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Karen - these are brilliant and the cutest tags ever! Thanks so much for playing along.

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  45. Lindsey WoodNovember 13, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    What a fantastic idea! I love the thought that monkeys love bananas and elephants love peanuts! So cute! I bet this made your coworker's day!

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  46. bckctrygrlNovember 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    That would cheer me up! I love the elephant!

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  47. JennyNovember 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I'm not surprised your co-worker thought it was great...it's such a lovely gesture from you Karen :)
    Cute little characters on the tags and love the decoration on the bottle :)
    Jenny x

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  48. farmhouse-storyNovember 14, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    this made her day cuz its so very cute! clever and thoughtful--doesn't get better than that, karen:)

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  49. JingleNovember 14, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    SUPER CUTENESS!

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  50. Chari MossNovember 14, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    So very cute & thoughtful Karen! I know sweet little tags would make my peanut butter & bananas a much more fun treat too. :)

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  51. MichelleNovember 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Your post is really getting me hungry:-) Love these little tags you created, perfect way to dress up a little gift for someone!

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  52. artfuldelightNovember 14, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    That was so thoughtful of you Karen. Love the idea and your gift is amazing. :-)

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  53. NatQuebecNovember 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    so cute :-)

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  54. LindsayNovember 14, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Such a sweet thing for you to do for your co-worker Karen! Such a YUMMY thing to do too! So so cute!

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  55. Cindi (ScrapinOMA)November 14, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    you are so thoughtful. what a cute idea.

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  56. alexandra s.m.November 14, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    How creative of you!
    Love it Karen!!

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  57. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Awww, your co-worker will love this sweet gift I'm sure!!

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  58. Suzanne BierNovember 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    How sweet! Great way to personalize and dress up your gift! I'm sure your co-worker will love it!

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  59. Cynthia BaldwinNovember 14, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a sweet thing to do for your coworker!

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  60. sharon gNovember 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Those are just too cute. And good for gifts.

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  61. Rochelle SodipoNovember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    CA-UTE! Just adorable in everyway. HUGE Bald Dragonfly fan!!!

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  62. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    What a great way to cheer someone up! So cute!!

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  63. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    So sweet of you to cheer up your co-worker by spicing up their favorite treat! Super CUTE! ;o)

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  64. Debbie BonczekNovember 14, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I love your sense of humor! LOVE IT! What a super cute idea. Your execution of the idea . . . well, they came out really cute.
    dbonczek@comcast.net

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  65. HeidiNovember 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What a thoughtful gift for your coworker. The tags are adorable!!

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  66. Savannah O'GwynnNovember 14, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    What a thoughtful gift---esp. since you all had a hard week at work! SO SORRY! LOVE those little tags:) FAB!

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  67. PaulinaNovember 15, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Such a great idea, Karen! I'm sure these treats cheered up everyone in your office! You are such a sweetheart- both in blog land and in real life...this post proves it. :)

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  68. Jocelyn OlsonNovember 16, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Okay, the whole idea of peanut butter and bananas really freaks me out, but it sounds like a great pick-me-up for your co-worker! The tags are super duper cute! Sorry things have been tough at work. *hugs*

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  69. jenNovember 17, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    those tags crack me up! so cute!

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