presents

  • Thank You, Beecher Bunny

    ByHeather Bailey

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    Look what came in the mail for Charlotte and Elijah. Aunt Laura is too clever. I'm a bit surprised the U.S. Post Office will accept eggs as envelopes. But here's proof.

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    I can't believe Easter is next week already. We have no plans. Every branch of my family has some big to-do or major stress they are dealing with right now. No one is really free to host. It might fall to me, as my design load does not warrant the same reverence as some of the others' stressors.

    We could probably handle a backyard BBQ. How to make it Eastery though? Hm.

    Anyhoo. There's still time to mail out easter eggs filled with candy, making nieces and nephews very happy. Send earrings for a sister or ribbons for a friend's ponytail. They may cost a little more to ship than envelopes, but the added delight is worth the added pennies. Such a fun surprise!

  • Laura No Peeky

    ByHeather Bailey

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    I love to collect funky jewelry — the more colorful the
    better.  And I have gathered some beautiful and weird pieces over the
    years.  My friend and sister-in-law, Laura, has similar taste.  We often make or buy each
    other quirky jewelry for birthday presents — a tradition of
    sorts.  (17 years now!?!)


    BaggieW Amidst my bold tangle of jewelry, I don't have very many basics
    though.  I often wish I had an all-black necklace to wear with a black
    dress or a bright blouse.

    Assuming Laura runs into the same
    predicament, I made her a simple, black necklace for her birthday this
    year.  Hopefully, the blackbird carved into the pendant adds just
    enough chirp. 

    Charlotte then hopped-to & made a necklace for her cousin Lily — C's specialty 'candy-wrapper' design. Both trinkets are wrapped up and on their way to Laura's. Shh.

    Now to make the same one for me.  We'll be necklace twins.