Homemade Journal and Jewelry Gift

I have been a part of a local Moms group since I had Ruby and it has been a huge blessing in my life. There is so much comfort in knowing I'm not alone in the daily joys and struggles of motherhood.  This year I decided to take on the role of a table leader, who basically is the contact person a small group of Moms and makes sure they feel welcome.  Part of that role involves providing a small gift for the first day. I wanted to share the sweet little gifts I put together for my Moms, I hope they like them.  

Not buying anything new, continues to have it's challenges.  We were given a little budget for this, so I was able to buy the journals, but everything else I put together from things I already had.  I started with the vintage clothespins, which I though would be fun to personalize with stamps.  Then I found the recycled paper journals with natural prints and colors at Target.  Next, I had a long necklace from a few years back with lots of dangling gold discs which I made into 4 pairs of earrings and 3 necklaces.  I cut out some cream colored card stock I had on hand with scalloped edged craft scissors and poked holes for the jewelry.  I clipped everything together with the clothespin and they are ready to go.

Custom Anniversary Necklace

My husband and I will be celebrating our 7th anniversary in a few weeks and it feels like the years have just flown by.  I was excited recently when I got an email from a friend of a friend whose wife is a Salvage Life customer.  He said their 4th Anniversary was coming up and he was interested in ordering a custom necklace.  We worked together on the design and then I made a custom gift box and bag, I also included a little note I typed on my vintage typewriter. 

All tied up.

My brother had a birthday this past month and I was scratching my head, trying to think of what to get him. I've never really done much vintage men's shopping and I wasn't sure what would fit him. Since I am limited to used items, I had to think very creatively and I wanted the gift to have a theme. So, after keeping an eye on what he wears and listening attentively to what he says, I noticed a skinny tie trend and a mention of tie clips. A thrift store trip and a couple estate sales later I had a nice little gift box going. Unfortunately, I misplaced the tie clips for a few days, so the gift was a little late, but that goes right along with everything in my life and if there is anyone in this world who gets me, it's my bro. Happy Birthday brother! I love you!

I started with this vintage box.



Wool ties from the 40's and 50's.



An assortment of tie clips.



All put together!

New to You...

So it's halfway through March and we've been able to stick to our not buying anything new commitment. There have definitely been some challenges so far. One being gifts. I am not a re-gifter. Sometimes I save things people give me that don't quite suit me thinking that I will give them to someone else, but I can never bear to do it. I like choosing a gift for someone that is special and I think they will love. This year, the gift theme has of course been VINTAGE!

My dear friend and Salvage Life model, Katie, is getting married...YEAH! She had a couples shower and I gave her a 1960's wedding album that had never been used. I forgot to take pictures of it, but she loved it. Then for the ladies shower, I gave her two beautiful vintage slips which I am not showing you here because those are for her husband's eyes only. :) I wrapped them in these pretty boxes I had been saving with some vintage ribbon and a sparkly brooch on top. It was a lovely tea party and I think she liked the gift!


















me and Katie