last day of Preschool & teacher appreciation

Today was Evie’s last day of pre-preschool.  What a difference a year makes!  I am so proud of her.  She is so sweet. 

Here are  a few teacher appreciation gifts I put together this year.  Hope they help as you thank your teacher for a great year!

First of all, mothers.  I’m a little behind in posting this picture.  These were the blocks I did this year for my mother’s day boutique.  I think they are so adorable!  It’s even a photo holder!

These 10 blocks spell about 15 different words about teaching. I found them from here.   We gave these to her preschool teacher.

This is a fun one that is a roll of paper towels, and to-go clorex wipes.  What teachers doesn’t need cleaning supplies!!?

New Vinyl wood signs!

Here are some new additions to my wood crafts.  As always, they can be done in any size, and for your shelf or hanging. 

(shelf or wall-hanging example)(Perfect for Mother’s day)

Going Green…

Time to put out the newest St. Patrick’s items for sale! 

LUCK: $15

St. Patrick’s subway art: $ 15

St. Patrick’s day Stacking blocks: $12.50

Valentine’s Day Decor

I admit that my winter is still out, but I have been working on valentine décor since the day after Christmas!  I’ll probably start putting valentine stuff out next week today – changed my mind!  I try to mix it up with my SNOW theme for January & February.  Anyway…here are some designs this year. 

The Countdown to Kisses idea was taken from Infarrantly Creative. I’m so excited to use it this year.  She has the tutorial on there to learn how you can make one too!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Handmade Gift Exchange

I participated in another handmade gift exchange through craftaholics anonymous.  It was so fun!  You sign up, and Linda randomly matches us up with a partner.  My partner is expecting her first child this spring and loved the phrase “I am  child of God.”  So this is what I made and sent to her. (she requested this color combo…).  I added the family initial for her to enjoy as well!  

 

My partner sent me a ton of darling hair bows for my little Evie & a bow holder.

Gift ideas & Christmas Crafts

It’s time for Christmas crafting!  My favorite craft this year is my countdown to Christmas magnetic tins.  They are so fun to make because I just think of the magic of excitement each day as a child opens a tin to find a treat or an activity inside. 

Here are a few other favorites!

Block Nativity: a scene from the nativity on each side.

Stacking Blocks: $12

Here are my favorite gift ideas for a mom, sister, wife, friend or grandma! 

 

Multi-word block set. Spells at least 17 words between the 7 blocks and covers about every season or holiday!  ($20)

FHE chalkboard!  Perfect gift for the sibling you give to this year!  $25

Message boards:  Magnetic board $25 & Dry erase board $20 (different sizes = different prices.  Can be custom made – colors, etc.)

Custom wood letters in any personalized way!  $2/letter

And, of course wood signs!  These can be made in any size and color.  You can put a custom saying or one I have already created (many to choose from!).  Prices vary. (a few samples below)

Happy shopping this season!!

Boutique season is here!

My boutique is this weekend, and then the next weekend we have a booth at the pumpkin walk in Stansbury park.  Here are some items I’ve been working on.

These signs turned out so fun!  They are old crate boards & I stenciled a graphic onto them.  Different, but fun.

My niece Ashley received her young womanhood Recognition Award. I am so proud of her!  This is what we gave to her to tell her congratulations.  The other side has the other quote.  She can decide what kind of mood she’s in …

the only thing that keeps me going is how brilliant and amazing I am.

Halloween Décor is back!!

It’s time to pull out the Halloween Décor.  I have a few pumpkins up already, but I’m thinking I need to add a little {SPOOKY} to it!

These blocks were made by painting them black, let it dry, add vinyl and paint over that orange.  Once dry, peel off the vinyl and there you have a fun, rustic look!

I love this witch in a frame!!  Plus, I decided to add a little sparkle to the frame and think it turned out so darling!

Technically, this is as {SPOOKY} as it gets around here!