handmade gift Archive

Teacher Appreciation Teacher appreciation is important year-round.  But the holidays are the perfect time to express your appreciation to your child’s teacher with a little something… like a homemade teacher gift. This year I have 5 teachers

Do you make homemade Christmas gifts for your kids?  I always have a long list of DIY gifts, and then rarely find the time to get them all done.  But there’s still a few weeks left to

Homemade Christmas Gift – Make a Puzzle I love being a part of the PSA Stamp Camp Design Team.  I get to be the first to try out all of the PSA Essential Stamps and I get

When I saw this egg carton treasure box from nurturestore, I knew it would be the perfect project for Priscilla.  She made it as a jewelry box for her Mi-Mi (my mom) for Mother’s Day.   Egg

DIY Baby Gifts It sure seems to be the season for baby showers around here.  Many people go for the standard diapers and bath supplies when it comes to giving gifts for a new baby.  But I

Valentine for Dad Sawyer and Priscilla’s dad and I separated and divorced 2 years ago.  It was an amicable divorce and the kids still visit him (3+ hours away) every other weekend.  He is a great dad. 

A Baby’s First Memory Blanket I finally finished the Baby Clothes Memory Blanket for my little Miss Priscilla’s first birthday. It wasn’t too bad, except for that darn silk edging. (If anyone has any tips on working