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POPSThankfulness Tree This is the second year we have had a Thankfulness Tree. I have some fake branches that I put in a big vase to hold the leaves. I went to a scrapbooking store and used their die cut machine to make many many leaves from paper. If you buy the paper there, you can use the machines for free. I punched holes in the leaves to hang on the branches without having to mess with string or glue or hangers of any sort. I place the leaves in a bowl with a pen so any guests that come during November can write something they are thankful for on a leaf and hang it up. On Thanksgiving we read the leaves and we give thanks for all the friends and family that have come to our house. Then I put the leaves in a bag and date it so we can read them in future years too. Yesterday, my daughter wrote that she was thankful for "being born" and for "being in this family." I am so thankful for those things too. Go, get your thankfulness on!
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POPSWrite down your love What a terrific gift. Not only does the recipient get a list of things you love about him/her, but it also shows you thought a loving them about them every single day for a year. That is the real gift.
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POPSKnitted Figures Han Solo, Kraftwerk*, The White Stripes - the list goes on * Yes, the whole band
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POPSSewing a letter I love how she created the lined notebook paper. I think a letter sewn on anything would be a precious gift for someone. A pillow case to give them sweet dreams? Inside a shirt to wear close to the heart? A set of plain dinner napkins to tell guests how grateful you are for their friendship and fellowship? Okay, I'm going to learn embroidery this summer. I will!
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POPSthat elusive embroidery I'm still in love with embroidery, but haven't started yet (still!). It never occurred to me to hang the pieces in the hoop. How cute. I wonder where I could find vintage wooden hoops? These cuties are from Miniature Rhino on Etsy.
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POPSCreate Polaroids with Poladroid I'm testing out a new application, Poladroid. Download the app for free and then drag and drop your digital photos. It creates a Polaroid-like image. For the fun factor, it takes awhile for your image to "develop" or you can shake the picture for faster development, just like a real Polaroid. Go here to try it out.
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POPSCustom birthday plate I love the simplicity of this. I've been thinking of designing my own plates for my kitchen wall, but I really like that the information is actually imprinted into the clay. Gives me something to think about.
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POPSDIY Sweetheart Brownie Valentine Print right on the paper bag! Now, why didn't I think of that? My treat packaging options just got much bigger. PS - I finished the red velvet cake balls tonight. Hurray for treats to share with friends.
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POPSSmall valentine treat boxes I love the idea of having my daughter draw pictures of the recipient. The string makes it so cute. Who doesn't have a few matchboxes hanging around?
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POPSA Map of Your Heart A terrific thing to do on Valentine's Day (or any day). Create a map of your heart, have your child(ren) do it too. Suitable for framing, I think. I know just the place to hang it too.
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POPSValentine teabag wrapper Insert your teabag inside your wrapper and then carefully continue stitching until you've sewn all three sides. Knot at the end.
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POPSWorld's Smallest Postal Service You know who would love to get a very small letter with a magnifying glass to read it? Kids. What a super surprise for the child in your life. I have made some (not this small) for my daughter (and no fancy wax seal either). She still has them. The applications are endless!
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POPSVintage Transfers for Embroidery I'm looking to pick up a new skill this fall, since my kid started school. I thought about knitting, but seeing these transfers, I might try my hand at stitching. How fun would it be to embellish a transfer like the last one? Fun, I'd say. Halloween hand towels, here I come!
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POPSMagical thinking My sweet kid makes me laugh on a daily basis. I really need to create a jar for her. Some days I could use a good laugh.
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POPSWall Stickers These look great! From Ferm Living. See the rest at the source, and go decorate your world.
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