Wednesday's Works

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It's that time again...the bittersweet end of another school year.  I'm busy making fancified pens for the PTA volunteer celebration next week.  10 down- 40 to go.  Can you guess our school colors?

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I've also been hard at work on a custom rug order- size 14" by 72".  Right now it is about 14" by 50", and I'm right on schedule for it to be completed early next week.

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And the last, biggest thing that's been keeping me busy?  Packing!  That's right- you heard it here first... unless you heard it on facebook first.  We are moving to Gettysburg this summer, and Sophie and I couldn't be more excited for our adventure.  See the sosovintage shop announcement for a 20% off coupon code good through the entire month of June!

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How about you?  What do you have going on these days?

That Time Again

Time to find that perfect gift for your child's teacher.  I found mine already, and am so happy with the product and service that I received, I have to share! 

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Mary Burrows, the artist behind mbartstudios, is a class act.  The same day I placed my order, she contacted me for a detail that I had neglected to mention in my note to the seller at checkout.  She got to work on my order right away, and had it shipped out within a week. 

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The clock above is from the same shop, but I went with the plaque that has the same quote by casals.  "The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him".

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My order was packed very well for shipping, and when I unwrapped it, I was blown away by the quality workmanship.  It is far more delicate- in a good way- than I imagined, which will make it easy to hang just about anywhere. 

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I chose this quote because we are fortunate to have a teacher who naturally and truly enjoys and appreciates each child for their respective personalities and strengths.  She has made my Sophie feel happy, safe, loved, and special from day one.  Mary has many inspiring quotes and products to choose from, though- and if you have a special saying that you'd like, she'll even work with you to create a totally custom project. 

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So, have you thought about your teacher gift for this year already?  If so, please share your idea here.  If not, you know one great place to go!

Eco-friendly Fruit Basket

Not sure what to give your child's teacher for the holidays? Maybe an upcycled apple is the way to go! These two are heading off to Connecticut as Christmas gifts, but I'd be happy to whip one or some up for you- just ask! The leaf lid comes off to provide a nice little storage place for all of the teacher-y things that tend to accumulate and sprawl over his or her desk. Just $15, and sure to be a standout from the usual mugs and candy.

Teacher Appreciation

I made two of these little heart bowls this week- one for each of my daughter's teachers. They used to be pajamas, but now they are the base of two little baskets of goodies...all filled up with red hots and conversation hearts and Valentine pencils! Every day is a good day to tell a teacher how much you appreciate what they do :)