I make these every year for my hubby… he gets teary eyed every time he opens it up. This one, in particular is last years’ “model”. The big dollar bill was a donation for our daughter when she needed a major medical test, and without insurance at the time- we simply couldn’t afford it. So, I made donation tins to place at my old job- the donations came through and the tests came out clear- so I made “happy rocks” as a thank you for the people to take. ( there is a pic of them in there, too) There is also coasters from restaurants, clippings from brochures from places we visited… and of course small snapshots of our life. This gift probably costs about ten bucks to make. But, I can assure you- the recipient will remember getting it. You know how it’s hard to remember what you gave/got the year before? It doesn’t happen with this gift. So, go on and clean out your purse- you may find a few things to stick in a frame and make a memory out of! So, what was your most memorable gift from last year?
You are just too good and clever?
Unfortunately, last year the family was a bust in the gift department. Sometimes I really tire of people ignoring my wishes when I bend over backwards to accommodate theirs. I’m sounding ungrateful, I know, and I am sorry but that wasn’t my intent. I leave lists and hints. It’s not about the money spent or number of gifts, it’s about listening to and respecting my needs and wishes, too. And no, honey, just because I appreciated a certain gift from the year before does not mean that it’s okay to give it over again! (long story)
That was suppose to be an exclamation point, not a question mark on the 1st sentence. You are good and clever!!!!!
Aw, I didn’t think you meant a ? there anyway!
that is so cool looking!
Awww…we have something in common:) I love to do things like this for my hubby…he really appreciates the time and thought that goes into everything I make for him, too. Little lover heart that he is!
I was just dropping by from SITS to say Hi! & wish you a wonderful Wednesday:)
Very cute idea! I can see in the bottom left that you were in the Keys too! Thanks for the restaurant ideas, I will have to go to those places next time I am down there!