creating what you wish for
So recently I added some Stitch a Wish Designs items to my Etsy shop. Yes, it’s been a while, but life happens. Anyway, I was very happy and surprised when I sold 3 items in just 2 days! Which motivated me to make and add other new items as well. I’ve started doing that, and… read more »
So, I made this men’s bracelet with Valentine’s Day in mind. Please tell me I’m not alone when I say it’s just plain hard to buy gifts for guys ! Especially if you want something unique, masculine, thoughtful and NOT a sweater. I personally find it very challenging when it comes to thinking of gifts… read more »
Recently, I received an email from my friend Joan, with a recipe for sea glass candy. Joan thought this recipe would be something my girls and I would like to make together. Joan just loves the beach and boating, and knows we do as well, so I was so happy she graciously forwarded not only… read more »
Here are two recent hand-stamped necklaces, both intended for gifts. The first is an “unbroken” necklace with the name NYLAN (cute name!) and a 1/2″ heart stamped “xo”. The next is a “simplicity” necklace I made for our little Girl Scout friend Julia for her 8th birthday. I stamped “J” on a 1/2″ round disk… read more »
I’m excited about these glass pendants. I’ve made a few for gifts last Christmas. I also made this one for my niece last November for her baby shower. I used the image from her baby shower invitation, I believe one of her friends hand drew this. I added the words “wonder”, “embrace” and “love” On… read more »
Well it’s that time of year again ! Time to show all of our hard working teachers how grateful we are for them, and how much they are appreciated. Teacher Appreciation week is May 7th – May 11th, with Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 8th. My girls love any excuse to bring something special… read more »
Isn’t it hard choosing presents for guys ??? I know, I’m not alone ~ I’ve heard this from my mom, sisters, friends and other women ~ men are just hard to buy for ! { they probably say the same about us too, but we know they’re wrong! We’re easy-peasy ! } I love to… read more »
I made several hand-made gifts this year and they were by far, my most favorite gifts to give. Amongst these gifts, were some hand-painted signs and canvases I painted, and worded using my Cricut to create stencils. I shared my husband’s canvas here. And my Buy Fresh canvas I painted for myself. ( not exactly a… read more »
Did you happen to give or receive any handmade gifts this year ?? I did, and I was super excited ~ I love handmade things! Not only are they unique, but they are made with so much thought and love. Here are a few of my very favorite handmade gifts, I received this Christmas. {… read more »
Well after our beach exploring yesterday with my family, I got the itch. The itch to collect more beach treasures to make more gifts, they are just so cute and unique! So today my Mom and I met and walked Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury. We got some exercise and girl time in, and then it… read more »
