Mother’s Day is coming up soon! I hope everyone has grand plans for their mother! Not sure yet what I will do for mine. Maybe round up all us kids (that I can) and treat her to a fun filled day. While thinking of what to give my mom to...
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Category Archives: Gifts
Gift Wrap DIY

Sometimes we just can’t find that perfect gift wrap in the store. Which is hard to believe sometimes given the sheer volume of material out there during the holidays. Sometimes I am struck with a brilliant idea only to discover that what I need to complete my project doesn’t exist...
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A Brief Interlude

Thistle and Leaves is now on Facebook! Follow HERE. Now time for some pretties! I’ve discovered a magazine that I feel was made especially for me. Mollie Makes is about everything I hold dear in crafting and making. They cover sewing, quilting, photography, thrifty buying, decorations, and myriad other topics....
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1000 Cranes Mobile

What started as a challenge from one of my former co-workers, Nathan, to see if I could fold 1000 cranes before my wedding date, became a symbol of so much more when all was said and done. There was a lot of doubt on many fronts that I would not...
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Bridesmaids Gift Baskets

What better way to start the newest chapter of my online life than by talking about the newest chapter in my personal life? I was recently married to my best friend of six years. We gave our hearts to each other completely-honestly long before our wedding day-for all the eyes...
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