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Birthday Gifts

March 7, 2011 by Cassie 23 Comments

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Back in December, I mentioned a gift I painted for my brother’s girlfriend for her birthday.  I forgot to take a picture of it, so I had my brother send me some pictures.  I had found this fabulous little old wooden slide box at a yard sale.  It was fabulous because it had rows in it so it was perfect for sorting jewelry.  I painted it a happy turquoise, and added a white bird sihouette to it using a stencil.  I then distressed it and antiqued it, and here was the final product!  I just love its original hardware!

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Then last month was my mom’s birthday, and I am making a conscious effort to give more handmade gifts from the heart this year.  So using my silhouette, I cut a shape out of old sheet music, and mounted it on a rusty orange/red cardstock, and then framed it in an IKEA frame.  My mom is a fabulous seamstress, and always helps me with my sewing projects and taught me how to sew.  She has a sewing room in her house, so I created this piece for her sewing room…

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These were fun projects to do because they were both intended for special people, and I wanted to gifts to reflect their personalities.

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  1. -Kasey says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:58 am

    What a fabulous little box! Love the color and the bird stencil is to cute. Great job!

    Handmade gifts are always the best, I think, not only do they come from the heart but their one of a kind! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Miranda says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:14 am

    LOVE it! The bird box is perfection. You did an amazing job on both projects.

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  3. Ali Richardson says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:18 am

    Both are beautiful! Great job! I am definitely a fan of handmade heartfelt gifts from the heart.

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  4. Natalie says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:27 am

    Oh so pretty! I just love the little blue box! Would love it if you checked out my blog sometime!

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  5. michelle says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Cassie those are both beautiful! I love that you are doing that for gifts as I am sure that your family is as well! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Have a wonderful Monday!

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  6. Mel says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Gifts from the heart are the best, ever!

    These are both so sweet.

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  7. Allison says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Handmade gifts are so special! Those are both beautiful, Cassie! That is a pretty blue and of course I adore birds. What a perfect gift for your mom and her sewing room. I bet she just loved it and I bet she is so proud of you and your business you have going.

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  8. Katie says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:52 am

    I love that box!! The color is perfect and I just love the bird stencil!! What an awesome Christmas present!

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  9. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:04 am

    I think it makes people feel so special when you find, or in your case, make a gift that sorta captures who they are. Very nice!

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  10. mapleandmagnolia.com says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Those are such wonderful gifts…very thoughtful!

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  11. Jennifer Beard says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:27 am

    I love the case! What is the color of turquoise that you used?

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  12. [email protected] says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:30 am

    both gifts are so sweet! ๐Ÿ™‚
    I’m glad you’re having fun giving hand made!
    gail

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  13. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I have always enjoyed making gifts too, ever since I was a young girl. Love the blue box and the picture for your Mom is awesome. I sew, and that is a great idea for my sewing room, as well. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week. Love & blessings from NC!

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  14. Rene says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Cassie, can I want both! Those are great! What a nice goal – to give more handmade gifts.

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  15. MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Love the projects! I want that bird box

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  16. Erin says

    March 7, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    I love this idea! I found your blog at the DIY Showoff. You have such great ideas and I’m your newest follower! I’d love it if you’d follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/

    Again, you did a fantastic job!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Rebecca@This Present Life says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:45 am

    What special gifts! I’m sure they both loved them because they’re awesome gifts, but loved them even more because you made them ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. knack says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    these are so great! You have encouraged me to make more hand made with love gifts for those that surround me! thanks for that!

    xo

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  19. Simply Bungalow says

    March 12, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Great idea. I love the box. What a sweet gift.
    ~Heidi

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  20. Wendys Hat says

    May 7, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Great box! I love it!

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  21. Emilia edward says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    Getting birthday gifts for men can be

    challenging especially if you do not know what to buy.

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