Great Ways to Welcome New Little Ones

Fun and creative ideas for baby shower or new baby gifts!

Putting all your eggs in one basket!

I created these cute Easter Egg baskets for my kiddos last year, and just realized I never posted pictures of them. My kids got stopped several times during their egg hunts by people wanting to look closer at them (which actually was keeping them from getting a ton more eggs and candy, but I was okay with that)! They were fun and creative to make, and I think I will do Halloween ones this year.

Happy New Year - Here's To A Wonderful 2010

Hope everyone of you had a wonderful Christmas season and enjoyed time with loved ones. I am so grateful to have had such a great holiday season, but in a way am kind of glad the busy rush is over. Looking forward to fun and exciting 2010 year with lots of fun in store for my family and my business. I am no longer working my medical transcription job, taking time to focus more on my family and my business (the loves of my life). This gives me the opportunity to look at things that I can do to enhance and grow my business. Ideas are swiling in my head all the time, so check back often to see what comes of these ideas.

As a New Year gift to you, every custom order placed from

Jan 1st to Jan 31st will be 30% off.

Get thinking about those gifts you wanted for yourself, but did not get. Think about Valentines Day, birthdays, weddings, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, etc. Shop early and take advantage of the savings. Includes magnetic boards, family name signs, wall words, just about anything you can think of for me to make. Just mention that you read my blog when placing your order.

Also, I still have items for sale at "In the Bunkhouse" in Aurora, OR located out in the country. This is a darling old bunkhouse that has been transformed into a country/western style boutique with a variety of home furnishings, rustic furniture, primitives, candles, jewelry, purses and much more. Currently I have magnetic boards and other fun western themed signs available at this boutique.

"In the Bunkhouse"
26262 S. Merdian Rd Aurora, OR
Please call Kendyl at 503-351-4081 for hours and days open.

Western themed signs

A few things I made for the Cowgirl boutique out in Aurora, OR. Something new and fun to do. I am so thankful for Google and being able to find some great quotes.

School auction items

I have always loved to donate items for school auctions. These are things that I donated to my kids school for their Harvest Bazaar Auction that helps fund the 6th graders to go to outdoor school. Had a lot of fun with these. Our PTA also started a new program this year, Adopt A Classroom, and I have enjoyed being able to donate signs for each classroom that has been adopted. If you have a business or know of a business that would like to adopt a Classroom at Holcomb Elementary, please contact me for more information. A great way to support a childs classroom, get some great publicity and advertizing, and also enjoy the tax donation.


If you have a school or charity event located in the Portland metro area and would like a donation towards your event, please contact Melissa at 503-545-6868. I love to be able to help schools and other organizations that help the community. I would need to be contacted at least 2-3 weeks before the event. Donated items and amounts vary depending on availability and how many requests I receive. The earlier you contact me, the better your chances of receiving a higher donation amount. (Just a side note, almost every item I have donated towards auctions has sold for retail value, and at times have sold for more than the retail value).

Look What I Did - Kids Art Boards

A great way to display your child's art work, school papers, or other special projects. Makes it easy for the kids to put papers up on their own. One with five colorful clips, and one with metal and five magnets. Cost is $30 each.

What about customizing with the child's name? Can be customized in other colors, fonts, sayings, etc.

Some of my favorite picks for Holiday presents

Someone asked me the other day, if I had to pick my favorite sign to give as a gift which one would I choose? I automatically knew it was the magnetic photo boards. I love so many of the signs I make, but these are my absolute favorite. They make a nice, easy and quick way to display and change out photos. Be creative and unique in your gift giving this holiday season.

This magnetic board is 19 1/2 x 17 1/2 and has a 12 x 18 magnetic area for photos. I call this one the "giant magnetic board". Great for those who want to display a lot of different pictures. Comes with six magnets. Price is $45.

This is the most popular, and thus my reason for submitting it in the homemade holiday contest at Michaels. It is 10 x 24 and comes with six magnets, two for each 4 x 6 magnetic area. A few other options for sayings: Live, Laugh, Love; Dream, Believe, Achieve; Faith, Hope, Love; Faith, Family, Friends; Cherish, Tresure, Adore; Precious Little Ones; and Wish, Hope, Dream. Again, any sayings can be added to a customized board. Price is $35.

This board is 12 x 12 and has an 8 x 11 magnetic area. Comes with ribbon to hang on the wall. Ideas for lettering: Grandkids, Family, Friends, Love, Princess, Home, Where Your Treasure Is There Will Your Heart Be Also, These are a few of my favorite things, Buddies, Giggle, Smile, Cherish, Dream, BFF, Adventure, Memories. Customize with a childs name or family last name for great presents. Cost is $25 and includes two magnets.

This is a new size I just started making. Size is 11 1/2 x 24 with an 10 1/2 x 18 magnetic area. Comes with six magnets. Any saying makes this a perfect display board. How about a To Do: Board for those lists that need to get done, a Messages board, or Remember for those important notes and documents you need to keep track of. Cost is $40.