My BFF Jill is one of the most generous and amazing gifters I know, so I could not let this week of gift sharing pass without sharing her gift to me (and many) that is also a gift I can give.
What is better than receiving a gift you can give?
The #givingplate is a plate meant to be given away. The recipient is asked to sign the back with a gold paint marker that is included,
fill the plate with goodies or a meal or any kind of gift,
and give it away.
The person receiving it is asked to do the same,
allowing the #givingplate to “tell the story.”
The story of its travels and those that gave and received it.
Jill spent several weeks going to a ceramic shop hand painting, glazing, and getting 20 or so of these plates made to share with friends and family.
The funniest thing about this gift is that it is one I almost did myself.
One day in early December, Jill and I were browsing at Home Goods, and I was looking at plates and started telling her an idea I had for a Christmas gift that is made by painting a message on a plate for people to give away and share. I asked her what she thought of the idea.
She said, “Don’t do it.”
At first startled, I looked at her smiling, and I knew!
She was already doing it.
Quite the sign of “soul sistas” I say, when out of all the gifts we could think to create, we both think of this!
Mine would never have been done so lovely, so I am super happy she did it, and I got it, and I get to give it away!
Who knows – it may end up in one of your hands/homes one day!
#payitforward
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Was your plate filled with something when you got it?
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Yep. Lots of love. ☺️
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Now that’s a fun and clever idea. 🙂
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Isn’t it?! ❤️
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Very cool and unique idea!
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Couldn’t think of a better gift for one who is so giving herself. And the joy you will have as you fill the “giving plate” with your love as you gift it to someone else!
Have Blessed New Year my friend,
Char ❤️ 🎉 🍾
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Awh! Thanks so much char! ☺️
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Love This! Fabulous Idea!!! Gifts filled with “heart” are my fav 🙂
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Mine too! ❤️
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I just love the unexpected! Thanks for sharing this special traveling gift! There will be many surprises ahead. Lots of love to you Jodi, Happy New Year 💕🍺👯
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Me too. Jill is so amazing. Happy new year Sharon!!!
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Love this!
Sent from my iPhone Pam
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Looks like fun. I hope Nick get’s it first, now that he has a new cook book!! 🙂
The only sad part is, you will never see how far it has gone.
Happy New year and cake day my friend.
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Awh! Thanks Myra! It won’t be too sad – it will be fun to imagine the places it travels 🙂
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Did you see your card?
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Hi Myra – not sure what you are referring to??
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Stop by my blog..I made Mickey Mouse cup cakes, just for fun.
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Oh Myra – I LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you so much sweet Lady!!!!
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Your welcome. Have a great year.
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Hi Jodi, such wonderful idea, a gift that travels around places and people, maybe around time. Happy new year to you dear friend!
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I know – right? Such joy and love it will carry! Fun to imagine the places it will go and the people it will bless! 🙂
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What a great idea, Jodi. I know you do a lot of this.
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A great idea, never heard of this. Wondering though at what point does the plate land at its final home?
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Never! 🙂
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What a neat gift, and lovely idea! I hope your plate goes far! I know the goodies you fill it with will be wonderfully tasty, and love will permeate every bite! Happy New Year Jodi to you and your family!
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Thanks Deborah! I hope it goes far too, and brings much joy! 🙂
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Me too! 🙂
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What a great gift idea! Sometimes it feels like gift giving really gets away from us (me) in that I just buy online and lose creativity. I love ideas that are thoughtful like this! Thanks for the great post!
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You are very welcome. The best gifts are often those from the heart that cost little to no money. 🙂
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This is sooooo awesome…What a gift between BFFs
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We are so blessed! 🙂
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LoVe this idea! 💖💕 Your bestie sounds just like you – full of love and creativity! Happy birthday Jodieeeeee! 😄🎂🎁💕☃🎉🎨
Hope you get some new art supplies! 🎨😊
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I did!!! An easel for Christmas and some paints and brushes for my b-day! 🙂
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YAY! Look forward to seeing what you create! 🎨😍🎉🌟🌈
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You two are “soul sistas” for sure! An awesome idea.
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We often say and believe that too 🙂
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Jodi, how wonderful! so filled with love and a Generosity of Soul that can’t be ‘bought’…. you are so right. the best gifts, are from the heart costing little. Thank You for sharing this wonderful Reminder!! 🙂
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Woow love this one too! You all are so creative 🙂
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Awh! Thanks Snehal. My BFF Jill is the most creative of all, and has been such an inspiration to me! 🙂
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What a great gift and how funny you both had the same idea…..true friends for sure!
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I know – right? she did such a great job with it. I can’t wait to begin it’s journey! 🙂
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Awesome! Great minds think alike! This is a terrific idea. I’d probably fill it with something homemade that’s totally not food lol. :)))
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Thanks Laura – I love it! I can’t wait to begin it’s journey. Finally getting a day or two here to settle down and nest. I’m excited to enjoy some down time after lots of holidaying and partying.
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Woot! Down time is sooooooo wonderful. ❤ Have fun!
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Sweet idea! Makes me want to join in, too!
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I love this idea! I’m going to have to try it!
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I hope you do Ann! 🙂
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Perfect gift for you Jodi!! What a great idea!! ❤️😃
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I do adore it! 🙂
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what a wonderful idea.
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