20th Anniversary Gift

Hope everyone had a great weekend.  We sure did here!  Lots of family and friend time.  Love it!  On Saturday we went to a 20th wedding Anniversary party.  I wanted to get the couple something that was meaningful but did not break our bank.  I looked up some information about gifts and decided to go with plants.  The Aster celebrates 20 years of marriage so I really wanted to find it!  I had never heard of this particular plant and that made me a little nervous.  I went to a local plant nursery, Green and Growin'.  They carried the plants.  How lucky is that for ya?  The first place I went to look.  I picked up 3 small Asters.  Next, I went to the Dollar Tree and got a small green basket, some yellow shredded paper and white ribbon.  I brought everything home and put the basket together.

Very simple but I thought very sweet.  I made the bow myself.  Not too bad but need some practice. 

Fall Aster

I made a gift tag with scrapbook paper, pen, stamps, Popsicle stick and glue.

Even if you are on a budget, you can still be very creative when it comes to gift giving. 

Have a great Monday!

I linked up with:
The Gunny Sack
My Favorite Finds
The REAL Housewives of Riverton
a bowl full of lemons
Sugar Bee Crafts
The NY Melrose Family
Polkadots on Parade
Fireflies and Jellybeans
The Taylor House
Delightful Order
Two Yellow Birds Decor
My Turn(for us)

DIY Picture Frame

Pinterest is a crazy thing.  I love to pin and like so many amazing things with the good intentions of doing that project or trying that yummy looking recipe.  I rarely do any of it though!  Well, when I saw this really cool DIY frame from Smashed Peas and Carrots I thought, "Rebecca, you can do that for a Mother's Day gift and it looks easy enough for even you!"

So, I did it!














Here is what I used:

One solid wood piece
One wood frame
Paint
Glue Gun
Metal Picture Stand

First I painted the wood piece and frame.  I went with blue and white to go with the picture of the bluebonnets.

No rocket science here!  Just painted the pieces.  Depending on what look you are going for will determine how many coats you want to put on.  I wanted something more rustic, so I only did two coats.

Next was getting the little pieces off the back of the frame I painted white.  I tried to find a frame without anything bulky on the back but did not find one at Hobby Lobby that day.  We also had to take off the picture stand on the back and I let my husband do that for me.  It did leave two holes, but that would not be showing, so no big deal.

Lastly I put in my picture and taped on the backing since I did not have the little dohickies on to hold the picture in anymore.  Next I put hot glue onto the white frame back and glued onto the blue piece of wood.  I used hot glue because I did not want the person getting the gift to need to change out the picture.  So if you go this route, it is permanent.

There you have it!  I bought a nice metal stand to place the picture on.  I think it turned out nicely and it was pretty easy to do. 

Here is a link to the blog it came from:Smashed Peas and Carrots

I enjoyed doing this project that I found on Pinterest and will be challenging myself to do more from now on!

I linked up with:

Shaken Together(on my sidebar)
Six Sisters' Stuff(on my sidebar)
Fireflies and Jellybeans(on my sidebar)
Cowgirl Up (on my sidebar)
My Favorite Finds
The REAL Housewives of Riverton
a bowl full of lemons
Sugar Bee Crafts
Not JUST a Housewife
Tales of a Trophy Wife
52 Mantels
The NY Melrose Family
My Turn(for us)

Mother's Day Gifts

Well, I did it!  I got all the Grannies, Grandma's and one Nana a gift this year!  Usually I am terrible about Mother's Day gifting.  I do not know why since I am a mom!  Somehow it just always sneaks up on me and boom, nothing!  But not this year!

I went to Shutterfly and made some great gifts that didn't break the bank.  A mug, magnet and a soft cover book.  I also printed one picture for a frame that I made(from smashed peas and carrots).  I like Shutterfly because it is easy, convenient, economical and they have so many choices.  I have been using them for years and get great deals and free stuff from time to time.  Free is fun!  Shutterfly did not pay me to say all that nice stuff.  I just really like Shutterfly!  Here are the gifts going to some really great women this year.

I will be linking the picture frame up with Two Yellow Birds: Project Pinterest Challenge

Go and check it out!

Have a Wonderful Mother's Day Everyone!

Parties I linked up with:

The Gunny Sack