There have been a lot of birthday parties lately and I made gifts for a couple of them. One of my son's best friends just turned 8 and recently got her ears pierced. Her mom suggested a need for something to hold her earrings. I sketched this design, inspired by Doohickey Designs by Riley Blake. My husband cut the wood and then I painted it. I hear that it was a hit.
I made this raw edge applique penguin pillow for my daughter's friend who just turned 6. He is very interested in the Arctic and penguins in particular, so much so that he attempted to lead his preschool class on an Arctic expedition right out of the playground this winter. Luckily, the teachers stopped them in time! This pillow provided an opportunity to try my first attempts at pebble quilting. I thought it would add a little texture to the ground. I would like to practice some more because I love the look of pebble quilting but it intimidates me.
Party gifts are always fun.
Cute pillow and a very crafty earring holder! The quilting looks great!
ReplyDeleteSO sweet! The gifts are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoth gifts are very nice and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThe penguin pillow looks wonderful! And that little baby pinguin peeking out is so cute.
ReplyDeleteYour children are going to be top of the party invite list! What wonderful presents - be careful, word will get around and you will end up having to invite the whole school back ...
ReplyDeletePomona x
Awesome gifts Amy! Love the penguin pillow!
ReplyDeleteSo love the penguin cushion! A wonderful gift.
ReplyDeleteThe pebbling gives great texture to the pillow. Great use of that technique!
ReplyDeleteYour pebbles look great!! Cudos, you have nothing to fear.
ReplyDeleteWow, I bet your gifts were the hit of the parties!
ReplyDeleteI think you and your husband need to continue your wonderful collaboration.
ReplyDeleteI just love that penguin pillow. Too cute!
Amy, you always make the most thoughtful, personal gifts for your children's lucky friends. The earring tree is genius and I just love those sweet penguins. The kids must have been thrilled! Pebbles look great, btw.
ReplyDeleteThese are very cool gifts. Love all of your new and fresh gift ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love the earring stand and the pillow is perfect!! The pebble quilting is just right for this. Good job!
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