50th Birthday Party Gifts

This weekend I was invited to a friend's 50th birthday party. For a gift I made some etched glass plates. The plates are from Wal-Mart and etching cream is from Michaels.

My Cricut machine cut out the letters, and used contact shelf lining paper as the sticky paper (not sure what to call it- kinda like the vinyl stuff). I have done this before and works out very well and is less expensive!

They were a big hit at the party!

Made some teacher appreciation gifts using the same method. Check them out!

Thanks for looking.

My Mother's Mother's Day

In memory of my Mother this year I thought I would share some of her crafty work. My mom was very good at toll painting. She enjoyed creating gifts for others. Mom was very good at giving to others. My favorite flower is a sunflower, so she painted this plate for me. I never use it because I don't want to ruin or break it!!



She also made this pretty coffee cup. It goes along with the same sunflower theme. I keep both items on a high shelf in the kitchen so my kids won't accidentally use them! They are both a cheery reminder of my mom who shared so much with others.

Teacher Appreciation Gifts

This week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and of course when I hear WEEK that means Friday!!! I can never get my act together enough to have gifts ready on Mon - Thurs!

This year I wanted to make a special THANKS for my 2 kids' teachers. They are very nice ladies who work extremely hard every day. My kids really like their teachers which makes the year seem so much better. From my experience as a teacher I know that if a student does not like you the year seems to drag on for the teacher and student!!

In the card I told each teacher that they are a Star in my child's eyes - (a blue plate just seem appropriate here for a STAR!)



Then I said that I would say THANKS a million times for all the hard work if I could but I'll just say it 3 times - Once in German...



Once in French...



And finally in English...



Each child wrote a quick card, and I added my appreciation. I hope they liked the gifts. Now I have to come up with another idea for an end of the year gift!
Thanks for looking.