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Easy, Small DIY Easter Basket

With no more kids in the house, there are no Easter eggs to hide, no Easter Baskets to fill.

But, I can't let the holiday go by without doing a little something for my husband and sister. I wanted to keep it 'low budget', so I looked around the house for what I could use as baskets, and remembered I had these cute little baskets that I'd saved from produce I'd purchased last summer at the Puyallup Farmer's Market. 

They were perfect for what I needed! I cut a couple of lengths of ribbon to tie around each, to dress them up. Brown for my husband, and a pretty lavender for my sister.

 

              

They're already looking cute! I gathered up some shredded filler that was left over from Christmas. It looks like grass, doesn't it? 

 I bought just a small amount of Easter candy. I had coupons that I was able to use, so my total cost for making both of these little Easter gifts was only a couple of dollars.

I hope you have a blessed Easter!

Today Is Your Day!

You're off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!
    -Dr.Seuss

Friday Shop Update

Do you ever find yourself fumbling for your ringing cell phone when you're out shopping? I do, or, I did! By the time I wiggle it out of my pocket, or dig it from the bottom of my handbag, I've missed the call. Dang it!!

Did you know that most of the products in my shop were designed by me because it was something that I needed? Yep. Necessity is the mother of invention.

That brings me to my Phone Wallets. I started selling them last November, and they've been a hit. You know what though? I am so cheap thrifty, that I hadn't taken one out of my inventory to use myself. (I know, I said I'm thrifty - not smart).

I was in Port Angeles a few weeks ago visiting, and my girlfriend, Julie, was using one of the first ones that I made, and telling me it's all she uses now when she goes out. That's when I had my 'ah-ha' moment. Why was I not using a Phone Wallet?! 

As soon as I got home I pulled this one out of my inventory. I've been using it ever since, and love it! So useful!!

I've been adding more color and pattern selections to my shop so there are lots of choices. I've made one change to the original design. I started adding a swivel clip + d-ring to the wrist strap. Perfect for attaching to your handbag, stroller or backpack.

Here are some that I added to my shop today:

They're all here, if you'd like to see the full selection. 

The outer pocket is for your phone, and the zippered compartment is perfect for a little wallet, and a lipstick. That's pretty much all I need when I head out shopping!