Christmas

Welcome to my blog, where everything is special. And different. 

And it's Throwback Friday.

On first look, you could label this blog as a wanna-be Pinterest, 

but it's so much cooler than that. Let me tell you why.

I come up with an original idea. 

Something I want to create, whether for myself or others. This idea rolls around in my mind for a long period of time. I think about it every once in a while, and every time I do it gets better.

More inclusive. More complete. 

Eventually, the idea comes exploding out of me.

I create.

This Christmas, I chose to create a wall hanging for a great family that I have come to know,

The Wilson's.

They have lived in several places across the country. 

Naturally, a piece mapping all of these places seemed like an appropriate gift.

 Here's how it started. Cool, right?

I found some awesome, old, weathered pallets in the corral and went 

to work measuring, cutting, and sanding them to perfection. 

Well, artistic perfection. 

The map itself came next. I printed an outline of the United States, taped it onto the wood, and easily filled it in.

Genius.

 The next step involved making sure this piece would stay together!

My friends at Home Depot supplied me with brackets and hangers. 

Love those friends..

Chris and Abby supplied me with the cities

where their family had lived, and Google Maps

helped me find them.

Still not sure whether I got

all of the cities correct,

but hey. 

It's the thought that counts.

All that was left was to package it, and ship it off to its new home in Louisiana. 

I heard it arrived safely, and now hangs in the Wilson home. 

I love Christmas.

OKAY all, Throwback Friday is over. All over. 

Look forward to this tradition every Friday!

Actually... probably don't. We all know I'll forget about it. 

(my favorite past time)