A New Twist on an Old Favorite

I don't just design things for other people, I do them for myself as well. Everything I design is something that I would want in my own house. And sometimes I'm inspired to add a new twist on one of my earlier designs, as in this case.

My important dates print is one of my most popular items. I love doing those for people because I get to see the evolution of a family--from just two people as it grows into more. I get a little mini history through the dates they give me.

I just had my third child in October. As I was getting ready to put away some of the mementos from our hospital stay, I had an idea. Instead of boxing everything up, why did I create a shadow box to show off all the keepsakes from all of my children? I got the shadow box from red envelope. I just used the items to cover up the picture holes.My sons each had shirts they wore at the hospital as well as their hospital bracelets and hats (can you tell that my youngest is a Halloween baby?) My daughter has her hat (she was born at a different hospital so hers is not as fancy), booties she wore, hospital bracelet and the little bow her daddy picked out for her to wear. I  used straight pins to secure everything in place.

 I left the 5x7 picture slot available and created a new version of the important dates print. It has my children's birthdays with their names and birth information underneath. At the bottom it says, "what a difference a day makes" and isn't that the truth!

If you have an idea for your own important dates print, I can create it! Send me a convo on etsy or send me a message on the peabeedesigns facebook page!

And if you're looking for fun, free Valentine's Day printables, check out my other post this month!

Appreciation Printables: Mothers and Teachers!

First, I want to give a huge THANK YOU to those that participated in the first peabeedesigns giveaway! Whether you entered to win, or simply liked and shared the giveaway photo, it meant a lot! I will definitely be doing more giveaways in the future, so be sure to like and follow PeaBeeDesigns on facebook.

I know I'm a bit behind with Mother's Day this weekend, but if you are like me, you may still have not even sent off a package yet (sorry Mom!). Here is a fun print that isn't necessarily motherly, but looks really cute framed and makes a simple, inexpensive gift.

To download this print, click HERE

If you are looking for a more customized Mother's gift (even for you last minute gifters!) Let me create an important dates wall print for you! I can add as many important dates as you want as well as add colors or change the saying at the bottom. You can purchase this item via my etsy shop.

Finally, it's teacher appreciation week!! As a teacher myself, I love to be recognized for the hard work that I put in all through the school year. Whether it's a sweet treat to eat, supplies for my classroom, or a kind note, it all means so much to me. This printable will be available for a limited time only, so don't wait to download it! Usually it's part of my etsy shop, but because I appreciate YOU, my dear readers, I'm letting you have it for free this week only!

 I can also customize this item for you by adding specific words and phrases tailored to your child's teacher and school. To do this, send me a convo through my etsy shop.

To download this print, click HERE

For other gift options for moms and teachers, please visit my Etsy shop. Please remember that these printables are meant for personal, noncommercial use only! Thanks!