Christmas is only a couple of days away but I still have a few handmade gifts to finish. I’ve been having so much fun making personal gifts for family and friends this year. Yesterday I made a ruby red slipper necklace for a theatre loving friend. I’m pretty sure I will be making myself one … Read more
This week I had some fun sharing three of my favorite things with my daughter’s preschool teacher – coffee, sweets, and glitter! I know she appreciated the gift and it felt good giving back to the teacher responsible for contributing to my daughter’s enjoyment of her first classroom experience. Each day my morning consistently begins … Read more
Today was my daughter’s last day of summer preschool. We planned to stay with the same wonderful teacher next year but recently learned she was leaving. This morning I made her a personalized tote with matching notebook cover to thank her for being such a great teacher. Supplies:-notebook-scrap fabric-iron on fabric fusing (I used Steam-A-Seam)-blank … Read more
Lately I’ve been mailing cards from my three year old daughter for many different reasons. I finally found the perfect stationary that covers all events – thank you, get well, holidays, and even just a simple hello. I am thrilled with the “say anything card” I created last week! I started with a picture of … Read more
Just before I went on vacation last week I received my gift from the Craftaholic Anonymous Handmade Gift Exchange. I absolutely love what I received! My gifter gave made me a set of photo holders using vintage thread spools and beads. So fun! My favorite part is seeing the vintage labels on the wooden spools! … Read more
Today is my daughter’s last day of preschool before summer break. I made a little “happy summer” gift for the director of the school and my daughter’s teacher. Who couldn’t use a little Crystal Light Mocktail after teaching all year? I just recently discovered this drink and love it! The virgin drink comes in a … Read more