Creative Things for Gifting: To Make

Sursees is all about creating something special and while we may cast a wide net on the services and gifts we offer, we only do it so you can give someone else joy, customized for them! We have created custom curated gift baskets, painted pet portraits and turned a portrait into a piece of art to be cherished forever.

Painting and Design

Want a custom jean jacket or item painted? We have you covered. Check out our Etsy Site for ideas like custom college wall art.

Photography

Name your project and let’s figure it out together! Visit my photography site here. I’ll be posting some fun photo projects here soon!

Embroidery

Make it a little more special with embroidery? We have some ideas for that too!

SurseeWhat to Put In ItCute Tag/Theme
Sunshine Sursee ☀️Lemon candy, yellow nail polish, lemonade packet, mini lotion“A little sunshine just for you.”
Movie Night Sursee 🍿Microwave popcorn, movie-size candy, fuzzy socks“Tonight’s plans are handled.”
You Deserve a Break ☕Tea or coffee packet, biscotti, chocolate, mini candle“Consider this your permission to sit down.”
Just Because Flowers 🌸Grocery-store flowers divided into a small mason jar or thrifted vase“No reason. Just thought of you.”
College Kid Survival KitRamen, gum, Liquid I.V., snack, $5 coffee card“Because apparently cereal isn’t dinner.”
Bad Day Emergency KitChocolate, tissues, face mask, funny note“Open in case of a day that needs a do-over.”
Happy Hour in a Bag 🍹Cute cocktail napkins, sparkling water, lime, snack mix“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.”
Cozy Night SurseeFuzzy socks, hot cocoa, marshmallows, inexpensive candle“Stay in. Get cozy.”
Kitchen SurseeCute dish towel, wooden spoon, favorite recipe card“A little something for your kitchen.”
Garden Sursee 🌱Seed packet, inexpensive garden gloves, little pot“Thought you could use a little happy growing.”
Prayer & Encouragement SurseePretty pen, small notebook, handwritten Scripture card“A little reminder that you are loved.”
Birthday Morning Sursee 🎂Muffin or mini cake, birthday candle, coffee gift card“Because birthdays should start with something sweet.”
Friendship Sursee 💕Favorite candy, inexpensive earrings/bracelet, handwritten note“Saw this. Thought of you. That’s it.”
New Neighbor Sursee 🏠Local treat, dish towel or small plant“A little happy for your new home.”
Sick-Day SurseeSoup, crackers, tea, honey, tissues“Sending a little comfort your way.”

The $10 Birthday Bundle

  • Mini cupcake or fancy bakery cookie — $3
  • Cute birthday candle — $1
  • Small package of confetti or birthday napkins — $1
  • Favorite candy — $2
  • Mini sparkling water/lemonade — $1–2
  • Handwritten birthday note — FREE and probably the best part

Put everything in a clear cellophane bag, inexpensive gift bag, or even a cute paper lunch sack tied with ribbon you already have.