If you have a Secret Sister, this blog post is for you! Today we are offering a free printable file of gift tags for you to secretly give to your Secret Sister. It will surely bless her day each time she receives one from you! The most fun part about it is trying to stay anonymous so she doesn't know it's coming from you.  

Here are some ideas for giving these gift tags anonymously:

• Place a gift tag on her seat at church (be careful that she doesn't notice you).
• Mail it to her inside a greeting card.
• Have someone else drop it off at her workplace or home. 
• Add it to a lovely wrapped gift that you send through the mail.
• See if a neighbor is willing to help deliver it. 
• Ask a church greeter to hand one to her without saying who it's from.
• Do you know of a coffee shop that she frequents? Ask a barista to put it with her next cup of coffee. Maybe even pre-pay for the drink!
• If you need additional tips about how to stay anonymous, check out our other blog posts where we offer tips and suggestions for being a great Secret Sister.

The uplifting messages of encouragement on the gift tags below are sure to make her smile! So go ahead, click the image below, which will give you access to the free file of printable Secret Sister gift tags. Print them, cut them out, color them if you're feeling artistic, punch a hole and add a ribbon. Then be a blessing to her!

Do you have a Secret Sister? We love that! We are all about encouraging Secret Sisters with tips, ideas, gifts and cards! Today we are offering some suggestions for what you can write as a meaningful message in a card for your Secret Sister. There are just four easy steps to writing a thoughtful note to encourage her, which are highlighted in our card writing guide below!

1. Begin with a warm opening that feels personal. Since she doesn't know it's you yet, something like "Dear Sweet Sister in Christ" or "Hello, My Secret Sister" creates a friendly tone.
2. Uplift her with kind words, whether it's a Bible verse, an inspiring quote, or a heartfelt message about how she's valued. You can weave in faith-based encouragement.
3. Create a personal note without disclosing your identity. Include a prayer for her, share a brief faith-related anecdote, or mention something you admire about women in the church.
4. Conclude with a thoughtful sign-off, such as "Praying for You Always" or With Love & Blessings." Hint at future notes to create a sense of a beautiful journey without revealing your identity.

Here is a sample card message for your Secret Sister:

Browse our blog for more great tips for Secret Sisters!

If you need to purchase a Secret Sister greeting card, check out our great selection of cards:

We love to share easy recipes with you that taste delicious! This one is perfect for cooling you off in the heat of the summer. Yet, being from Wisconsin, we realize that ice cream is a wonderful treat that can be enjoyed year-round - because we do that here!

Below you will learn how to make this recipe for easy no-churn vanilla ice cream, using only four simple ingredients and following five steps.

The ingredients you will need are:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

Read and follow the directions in the image below to make this enjoyable treat!

If you are wanting to find a way to make something special with the pretty flowers that have grown in your garden, this pressed flower bookmark tutorial helps you learn how to preserve your flowers in a useful way!  

With only a few simple supplies that you probably already have in your home, you will be able to follow the instructions below to make some pretty flower bookmarks. The tutorial explains how to press and dry your flowers, as well as information about how to preserve them with this lovely DIY bookmark crafting project.

If you are able to press and dry an assortment of flowers a few days ahead of an upcoming women's group gathering at your church, this bookmark project is a fabulous church activity idea for women! They may use the pre-pressed flowers to create their own bookmarks, all while enjoying time together for a fun crafting event.

If you have a laminating machine to use instead of contact paper or packing tape, you will be able to make a more professional looking bookmark!

Create a thoughtful gift box for your Secret Sister with our color-themed gift set ideas that are described below.

Your Secret Sister will have an unforgettable experience from the thoughtful gifts and notes that you surprise her with. You are creating a way for her to feel seen and loved, just by adding those extra personal touches to her gifts.

A great Secret Sister gift will feature something that you know about her, something that she loves. A good way to "get to know" her is through a survey or questionnaire that many Secret Sister groups utilize when forming the program. If you are planning to start a Secret Sister group and need access to a getting-to-know-you form, choose one of our free printable options here:

• Questionnaire
• Getting to Know You
• About Me
• Survey
• Worksheet

HOW TO CURATE A DIY FAVORITE COLOR THEMED GIFT BOX

Choose 4-6 small items that are your Secret Sister's favorite color.

Just shop with a color in mind, and purchase anything useful which you think she'd like in that color.

We have some gift suggestions below.

• candle
• lotion
• lip balm
• candy / chocolate
• nail polish
• bracelet
• hair scrunchie
• stickers
• notecard
• gift card
• coffee mug
• fancy pen
• key ring
• snacks

Write a personal note with an encouraging message (or type it out if she might recognize your handwriting). Let her know you are thinking of her and praying for her, but do not sign your name if she is a secret pal. Then use a jar or color-matching gift box, lining it with paper shreds or tissue paper. Add in your gifts, placing the larger or heavier items in there first. Remember to add in your note on top so she will see it right away when she opens the gift. Find a way to get the gift to her anonymously so she doesn't know it's from you.

Here are some additional tips for a themed gift box for your Secret Sister:

• Gather something from every category of her "likes" from her questionnaire form and make a gift box with those items.
• If she loves coffee and chocolate, give her a gift-mug with a chocolate bar inside, along with a single serve pack of coffee grounds and a coffee shop gift card.
• Go with a word theme - like Sunshine! Purchase cheerful yellow things and write her a message saying you are adding some sunshine to her day.
• If she is a sports enthusiast, give her a gift box featuring the colors of her favorite team. Tell her you are cheering her on!
• Send her flowers or a gift box of items that have floral-designs, adding a message about growing in grace or how she beautifies the world with her gentle spirit.
• If your Secret Sister loves to read, find a nice devotional for her.
• She may enjoy a journal with a pretty pen that matches.
• A busy mom might appreciate a gift card for a restaurant so she can get a night out with her husband. Tell her you'll offer to watch her kids some night once your name has been revealed.
• If your Secret Sister loves to bake, find small baking gadgets and make a gift basket with those items. Some ideas include a whisk, cake decorating tips and bags, a cake tester, cute measuring cups, etc. Or give her a jar of pretty-shaped sprinkles with a message that says you hope her entire day is sprinkled with the joy of the Lord.
• A creative person would enjoy receiving calligraphy pens, a sketchbook, stickers, glitter glue, a Scripture stamp, or a Bible verse coloring book.
• A gardener would appreciate garden tools, a potted plant, or a pack of seeds with a message of how you are rooting for her.
• If your Secret Sister group is part of your women's group at church, your gifts should be faith-based with Bible verses or Christian products. Find some great gift ideas in our categories below, and find additional Christian gifts at christiancardsandgifts.com

Shop here for Secret Sister Gifts and Greeting Cards:

Make your own prayer books or Scripture booklets with this simple DIY technique. With only a few supplies that you probably already have, you can make cute little prayer books that are perfect gifts for the ladies at church, a loved one in the hospital, or your Secret Sister (of course)!

This would be an ideal activity to be done in your local women's group at church. This is an inexpensive small group option that could be a fun gathering experience.

To make these, cut cardstock paper into strips that are about 3 inches tall. Fold each strip into equal panels, accordion-style. If you have a paper-scoring-board, that makes it easier to plan your folding measurements, but a ruler would work just fine. If your paper strip is 8 inches wide by 3 inches tall, you may fold it every 2 inches. Then it will look similar to the top example shown in our photo below.

An optional way to decorate the pages of these prayer books is to cut patterned scrapbook paper into rectangles that are the same size of your folded panels. For example, if each "page" is 3 inches by 2 inches, cut decorative paper into 3" x 2" sections. Mix and match your paper patterns for each panel, as shown below. Attach them to the folded cardstock with a glue stick or double-sided adhesive tape. (Hint: you won't need fancy glue. Stock up on inexpensive multi-packs of glue sticks when there are back-to-school supplies on sale.)

Next you will add writing to the pages. Include short prayers, Bible verses, and/or inspirational quotes. These messages could be written with pen, marker, or a calligraphy set. Another idea is to use Scripture stickers on each page, if you have those available.

Decorate your prayer book(s) with stickers, ribbon, stamps, or pressed flowers.

Make these for yourself, or to share with someone else. You could even keep extra prayer books in your purse to give to the people you encounter in your daily life (grocery store, church, work, on a walk, etc.) to bring a smile to their faces and spread some joy to their hearts.

If you are hosting a party soon, or if you need an idea of a snack to take to an event, try this easy snack recipe for bacon wrapped dates. With only three ingredients, it is an easy recipe to make. Your guests will be amazed when they taste these sweet and salty finger-food-bites.

If your church's women's group is starting up a Secret Sister program, one of the first thing you'll want to do in organizing it is to print the important forms that can help make your Secret Sister group successful.

First, you'll want to have a sign-up sheet for those interested in becoming involved. We have a sign-up sheet available here: Secret Sister Sign Up

Next, you'll want to print out a questionnaire (like the one below) that each woman will fill out. Fold all of the filled-out forms the same (so there aren't any clues to whose paper is whose) and have each woman choose one. They may look at whose name they got, but they will not show it to anyone else. (It's a secret!) As they send notes of encouragement and gifts during the allotted time of your program, typically a few months, they will be able to base their gifts on the information given to them in the questionnaire about their Secret Sister.

Tip #1: The leader of your Secret Sister group may want to keep a private record of who each person picked as a Secret Sister. This helps when someone hasn't been participating as they should, so it can be addressed by the leader without revealing names. (see tip #3)

Tip #2: Someone should speak up right away if they picked their own name, so the drawing may be re-done fairly. (Each participant has to have someone else's name for this to work.)

Tip #3: If someone leaves the group, does not participate as agreed, or there is some other circumstance preventing them from reaching out to their Secret Sister - Have a plan in place to address this. First, reach out to the person to remind them to do their part. If that does not resolve it, have a back-up plan. The group's leader can contribute in-place of that person, by reaching out to the other person (recipient) themselves. Or use your list of names collected in the beginning, perhaps having the person who was giving to the person-not-participating switch to give to the person who had not been receiving anything.

Find our other tips for having a successful Secret Sister group here: Tips

What a blessing it is to be a Secret Sister to another woman without revealing your identity! Part of being a great Secret Sister is reaching out to her with encouragement and helping her feel loved. The best part of it is that, when done right, she has no idea who is blessing her. And you get the benefit of loving someone well, without the recognition. Hopefully someone is reaching out to you as their Secret Sister at the same time. And ideally you are receiving the same amount of encouragement that you are giving out.

We hope every part of your Secret Sister program is going well. If you need some tips about being a Secret Sister, check out our other resources here: Secret Sister Tips

Today we have a free printable card for you to give to your Secret Sister. Simply click on the file below, print it out, fold, then figure out a way to get it to her without her knowing it's from you. The card has a beautiful sentiment and is already signed "Secret Sister" for you.

Card Printing Tips: Print one page at a time, flipping your paper to print the reverse side of the card. You may use a glue stick to attach the sheets together if you'd rather print them separately. If your printer has margins set, you may need to cut the card to size after printing.

Continue reaching out to your Secret Sister often. You are doing a great job, and we are proud of you for that.

Are you considering having a Secret Sister gift exchange? It is such a fun women's group activity that may help build friendships within a community of ladies. Participants should be people who know and trust each other and are part of the same gathering of women who agree to the program's guidelines.

What is a Secret Sister program, and how do I start one?

Here is a brief summary of what a Secret Sister group is all about:

• Women sign-up to join a group of Secret Sisters.
• Everyone fills out a questionnaire that reveals their interests.
• Women are each randomly assigned a name of someone else in the group.
• They do not reveal whose name they have, nor are they aware of who chose them.
• They receive the questionnaire previously filled out by the person they selected.
• Each person will be a "Secret Sister" to someone else.
• Every participant will give to someone and also receive from someone else.
• The name they've drawn is the person they will anonymously bless for a period of time.
• The names are to remain a secret, so no one knows who has been blessing them.
• Each participant will offer cards and/or gifts to the person they've selected.
• Gifts and cards will reflect the other person's interests shown on the questionnaire.
• Gifts are given secretly without being noticed. (Don't sign your name.)
• Church groups often promote praying daily for your Secret Sister.
• The Secret Sister program may last for weeks or even months.
• There will be a reveal party at the end.
• Guests at the reveal party may guess who had their name.
• A final gift or card for each person will reveal their Secret Sister's identity.

Decide the rules your group will have and make that information clear when you are recruiting participants. Points to consider are as follows:

• How long will your Secret Sister program last?
• How often should Secret Sisters encourage each other with a gift or card?
• Is there a spending limit on gifts?
• Who will be in charge of event planning and organizing?
• How will each Secret Sister name be assigned or selected?
• Who will follow-up with everyone to remind them to actively participate?
• What will you do to keep it fair for everyone if someone drops-out of the group?
• Is there a gift distribution area in the church for items to be dropped off anonymously?
• When and where will there be a final Secret Sister reveal party?
• What other forms do I need? (See our other resources!)
• How can I make this Secret Sister group successful? (See our Secret Sister tips!)

We are offering a free printable sign-up form below that you may use to begin a secret sister group in your church, or simply among a group of friends. Print this form out and pass it around to women who may want to partake in this encouraging gift exchange.

Print out the Secret Sister group sign-up sheet by downloading the pdf file below:

Find great gift options for Secret Sisters on our website. We have fabulous Christian gifts in stock for women, which may be shipped to someone anonymously if you choose that option.