Tuesday, May 17, 2011

For Mom

I've noticed that my mom is reading quite a bit more now that she's got time.  Reading has always been a "have to do" for me.  I'm not happy if I don't read.  I started reading at breakfast when I was quite small and there Mom would be at the table - together we would be, but not talking.  My mom was smart and realized that I needed that time.   I know sometimes she thinks I probably came from aliens (she's neat, I'm messy and that's just one way we're different), but she's always supporting and loving.  She's a great mom and a perfect grandma - love you, Mom! 

I found this fun heart brooch at an antique store and turned it into a bookmark for my mom.   For fun gift wrap, I made a pocket from library cards. 
 The library cards are wrapped with a doily then I just added some ephemera, doily stamp, button, and ribbon. 
 I like how the ribbon peeks out of the pocket.  Hope you're having a great week.  So glad you stopped by!

6 comments:

  1. Love how you wrapped your Mom's gift... bet she was happy to receive it, too.

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  2. This is very sweet and very very beautiful!

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  3. Oh my goodness, I want that book mark!! No joke, its a book mark fit for royalty (Which i am so not but dang, I love the bookmark.) Seriously classy work.

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  4. WOWZER.. So much inspiration here.. I Love it.. I Love to read also.. Strangely enough I love scary book.. One of my favorite authors is Dean Koontz.. I love that book mark. With all the tags I have you think I would have a decent book mark.. But I am using one my nephew made 6 years ago.. Sentimental value.. Sorry for babbling on and on!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  5. Such a precious gift this is Lori, love how you wrapped it for you mom who's going to be thrilled to get it from you, or I should say: because it's from you! I'm so happy to hear you both love to read, my mum and I shared the same love for books, enjoy this precious shared love...

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  6. Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself with us. Love how you turned the brooch into a priceless gift that your mom will cherish. Love the pocket made with a doily and ribbons...very creative!

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