Happy Mother's Day! *Gifts

     Mother's Day is rapidly approaching!  Just a couple more days...

     I was at such a loss when it came to gifts this year.  My mom has a small home that seems packed to the brim already so I hate getting her anything that will take up space, be superfluous and she doesn't absolutely need.  I ended up getting her a watch.  She doesn't own one.  My mom has lost a lot of weight lately (she was diagnosed with diabetes last year) and at her doctor visit the other day they said she can come off her medication.  She really is an inspiration.  Her favorite color is purple.  And everything she owns is purple.  I think it's adorable.  Anyway, back on track...I bought her this purple Anne Klein watch. I may have splurged a little lot.

     But of couse I have to dress everything up!  I love making pretty presents.  Since losing my job, though, I'm on a pretty tight budget.  This is what I ended up doing.

     I bought this cute little box from Target that was only a couple dollars.  Then I cut some paper with these craft scissors for confetti to go around the watch box (the one inside this box).  I had an extra bit of purple ribbon so I grabbed that up to tie it off.

     As you can see from the picture, I printed out this little card for the top of the box.  I found some clip art online of this pretty purple flower with a spot to write something in.  It's my own personal letter letting my mom know how much she means to me.  Then I tied the box with a pretty purple bow.  I think it's really cute!

     Next, I had my sister.  I live with her and her sweet angel of a son.  He said he made something for her at school but I thought she deserved even more.  She's going through a separation with her husband and I doubt he's going to get her something.  She's been trying to do small improvements on the house, I think mostly to get rid of his lingering presence.  He's moved out but his pictures are still on the wall.  I was looking for little projects maybe I could help her with but I didn't want to change anything too drastically without her permission.  I decided to paint something for her instead.  I just got some cardstock, painted it various shades of blue with some brown, then placed it in a matted frame I bought for $15 at Target.  Her room is a light green and our living room is blue so I wanted it match wherever she decided to hang it.

     This picture really doesn't do the painting justice but everything looks better in a matted frame!

     Well, kids, I have to get going but if any of that helped with your gift giving adventures let me know!  Or if you have any suggestions I'd love to hear them!

xx.