How to say Thank You in a more creative way

While I was in the shower tonight I got to thinking about all the custom pieces I've been making lately.  And one of the things I started thinking about was how great these pieces are for saying thank you to someone.  So here is a little list I put together of people that you might want to say thank you to in a more creative way than the norm:

• babysitter...have a custom steampunk pendant made with your kids birthstones and some things she really likes (examples: stars, moons, music, etc)
• teacher...a simple necklace with a few pretty stones to wear instead of candles or gift baskets
• a friend who has recently helped you out...a pair of earrings that are not like ones you can get at a store
• bridesmaids...after a wedding give them a steampunk pendant with the stone that symbolizes the month you were married
• a friend who is down on their luck...a pendant with stones that are known for improving luck
• a therapist who has really helped you...a necklace with stones that symbolize clarity or focus
• a mother or mother-in law that has helped with a baby shower...a steampunk pendant with the little one's birthstones
• a friend who helped you move...a bracelet with their favorite color stones
• a hairdresser who did your hair for a special occasion...a pendant with bright stones

Here are some of the custom pieces that I have recently made just to give examples:

Labradorite pendant

Pendant made with the person's personal stones

Custom steampunk pendant symbolizing the family for mom

And the daughter's family steampunk pendant

Talisman pendant for good luck

Earrings were made custom to match the necklace

Earrings made custom to match the necklace

Bracelet for increasing luck in all areas of one person's life

A birthstone necklace for someone's loved one

A birthstone pendant made for the wife of a very thoughtful husband

A necklace to match a pair of earrings that were won in a silent auction of mine

And these are just a few...there are sooo many more I've made.  

Merry Christmas to all....and to all a goodnight!

I've survived this far!  LOL  Today (the 23rd) was spent with my mom's side of the family in PA having our little Christmas.  It is always great getting together with them as Gracie always has fun playing with her cousin Cole, and now Abby is starting to play with them too.  We get to sit and talk and watch the kids open presents. (My personal favorite part of Christmas)

After that it was time to see Santa for the girls.  I love that both of my girls love to see Hannah (as Abby calls him).  :)  I unfortunately was a bit late this year with this but it worked out perfect.

I've spent my evening after that getting a couple shipments together from Etsy sales and wrapping Christmas gifts (after Gracie went to bed).  Since this year Gracie goes to her dad's in Maryland for Christmas Eve we did our Christmas Eve tradition early and both girls opened one present from us.  Gracie spent time then playing with her Lalaloopsy doll and Abby with her Zoobles.  Watching their excitement is beyond fun for me.  I love it.  :)

And now the wrapping that I put off must take place.  So before I go....Merry Christmas to you and yours from the Buretz Family!