FOR THE GRAND-NEPHS

My husband calls my brother and sister-in-law's 4 adult children and their spouses "the neph-people," so, I have decided to call their 8 children "the grand-nephs." On Sunday my daughters and I start our 2 day drive down to Florida to spend Christmas with them all (my husband is staying home and working, which is garnering him all sorts of sympathy and extra presents). I finally finished my gifts for the 8 grand-nephs and am showing them here. I have one niece who sometimes checks my blog, but I figure she's busy with Christmas preparations for her 3 small daughters; so I think the name pieces will be a surprise for everyone. I took photos of letters (it's really hard to find naturally occurring letters, so I had to make some) and then photoshopped them into names. I'm still working on presents for some of the adults (I know, it's already Thursday and we're leaving on Sunday - but what's the holiday without a certain amount of present making pressure?).

If you can't read the names, they are Taylor, Ayla, Allan, Brooke, Morgan, Laney, Colton, and Parker (this isn't in order of age or family, it's in order of how I scanned them).

Comments

[DJ]

Joanne, this is one of the coolest things I have seen! What a wonderful idea. Because I'm so late in seeing your post, you have already given them, and I'm sure they were delighted! I just love these, and would love to copy your idea for my grand children if you don't mind!
DJ

[Catherine Anderson]

Hi Joanne, Wow! You are doing so much creative work and I just love the names you did and your jewellery!
Wishing you a new year of wonder,
Catherine

[jackie]

Oh Joanne, I LOVE your name art!! I am sure they were each well-received and much appreciated! Very clever idea which I hope you don't mind if I add to my files for next year!
hugs,
jackie

[jeanie]

How clever and creative is this! Thsee are fabulous and it's a wonderful idea. They'll treasure them. (I hope there was no peeking!)

[Linda]

Oh how wonderful these are you are just amazing my dear!! Guess it's a good thing that you obviously don't sleep and I sleep way too much because have not gotten nearly anything done!! they will love these!! have fun!! Hugs Linda

[maigirlz]

Brilliant idea, Joanne! Lucky kids!!!!

[Aileen]

Joanne these are great! I love the idea and I'm sure they are going to love them too! Don't feel bad I'm still making gifts too LOL

[erica]

These are AWESOME! quick,get a towel, i think your creativity is oozing onto the floor! :) these are the coolest...

[last minute lynn]

Very cool! I think these would be big sellers at the KIA. Instead of names, you could do PEACE, CHANGE, JOY and that kind of thing. YOU ARE SO CREATIVE!!!!

[Judy Streger]

What a super idea. At least you know they won't be returning these because they already have one. LOL

[Di ;)]

These are really neat! I may have to steal your idea! LOL! Of course by the time I get started on them it'll be next Christmas again! Di ;)

[Christy]

They will be thrilled with these. Timeless. Great job!

[connie]

These will be perfect for them, Joanne! I love how beautifully they are mounted!
Very original!
connie

[nancy donaldson]

WOW, what a collection of photos you have. You must always be on the look-out for letters!
great job, Nancy

[Fran]

These are lovely and I'm sure they will be cherished by the grand-nephs! :)

[kathy mcelroy]

This seems to be all the rage at the craft show I have been in. Some of them are pretty spectacular. Yours are as well. I'm sure they will love them. I am amazed at all the letters and numbers that surround us in nature.

[Karen Owen]

What a wonderful, clever idea! Kudos!

Karen

[Angie Platten]

Joanne, these are fantastic and I think you should figure out a way to have a 'special order' plan and sell them. They are really cool. I'd be thrilled if I were the recipient!

[Andi Hinkle]

Joanne!! I can't begin to tell you how much I love these! What a great idea!! They will love these for years to come!
Love them!!
hugs, Andi