Traditions were never important in my family growing up. So, when I had kids it became very important to me that they had traditions in their lives - something that they would want to continue with their children when the time came. Every year I write them each a letter, a year in review as well as a way to give them their history when they are grown. We also create an ornament every year. It was always my plan that when they were old enough they would each receive a box of ornaments made by them and the story of their life.
This year they are 16 and 19 and I guess that is too old to make ornaments with Mom since no one wanted to make them this year. I was so disappointed but it was naive of me to think it would last forever. So, until I have grandchildren, this family tradition has changed. This is my Zentangle inspired snowflake. Little late but made with love and finished for the boxes before the end of January - phew.
Enjoy!
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I love the snowflake! Can I copy the photo and use it to create my own or is it sort of licensed and do I need to buy the pattern?
ReplyDeleteNOPE ... not at all. Feel free to use it!!! ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteDon't fret too much . Kids move away from things like that but one day they will surprise you and want to do it again. Just don't push them or heaven forbid 'nag' them...lol....I know its hard to let it go. My daughter never liked to do crafts with me and now shes 25 and owns all her jewelry making supplies and likes to dabble in paint and i tell her sorry honey its in the genes it was inevitable. :) Hugs! deb
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