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!

Welcome!

     So, I recently quit my job because I'm a borderline agoraphobic and it was way too stressful having to be around so many people every day, every week.  It makes me incredibly anxious just thinking about it!  I have so much time I don't know what to do with myself.  My man (D) bought me some paints and canvas and it really got my fire going.  I have so much inspiration from everything and everyone surrounding me.  I also started a diet (and put D on it too) and have lost 3 pounds this week...while D has lost 11.  Which is crap great!

     I would like to share with all of you some of the wonderful things I've been creating.  It's been two weeks since I lost my job and I am already starting in on some great projects.  I may even go back and share some of my old projects if I get a little behind.

     I will try to post here weekly with something new.  However, I am bipolar II and inspiration comes and goes so please bear with me if there is a short dry spell.  I'm probably just hiding under my covers for a week but I'll be back out, I promise! :)

     I hope all of you enjoy my creations/ideas/projects and share some with me as well!

xx.