Two Pearls for Two Girls


This week both my sister (Lisa) and her daughter (Stephanie, who turned 21) celebrated their birthdays.  Back in February, while I was in Hong Kong, I scoured the Jade Market looking for pearl earrings for each of them.

I found these pretty, pale pink ones for my sister (pink’s her favorite color).

And I found these tiny creamy-colored ones for my niece.  As you can see, I created a special mini canvas for each of them.  I think these canvases make a lovely presentation.  And I like how you can express your thoughts to the recipient on the canvas…like how I see Stephanie as a bright star (“Star light star bright”).

Here are the two canvases together.  Two pearls for two girls, with warmest happy birthday wishes to both.

Creating a gift to present a gift…I like layering the love.



12 Comments, Comment or Ping

  1. laura huffman

    what a lovely gift. love the way you put things together. so unique. we’re celebrating birthdays tomorrow. nice to celebrate with others. planning a very decadent cheesecake from brown eyed baker. will let you know how it turns out. enjoy this beautiful day.

    May 4th, 2013

  2. Jeanette in Illinois

    Becky,
    Honestly everything you create is beyond lovely!! The presentation is a gift unto itself, fabulous.
    How wonderful to celebrate your sister and niece together, they are blessed to have you! I lost my sister many years ago and so miss being able to celebrate occassions with her…my heart swells when other sister celebrate each other! So happy for you.
    Thanks for sharing with us!
    Hugs,
    Jeanette

    May 4th, 2013

  3. I love the idea of the small canvas for the earrings.
    What a special gift!

    May 5th, 2013

  4. Jani Howe

    Those are very sweet! I like your comment ‘layering the love’. It’s a perfect description of what you do!

    May 5th, 2013

  5. Mindy

    great presentation!! it’s all about the details.

    May 5th, 2013

  6. Becky I love the unique way you’ve chosen to present your gifts, it makes them all the more special!
    My son too celebrated a birthday recently (Friday), a big #8!

    May 6th, 2013

  7. Renee Zarate

    I LOVE the Jade Market in Hong Kong. I also love the presentation of the pearl earrings. Very lovely, it really adds to the beauty of the gift!

    May 6th, 2013

  8. Thank you for the wonderful energy ladies…this always brightens up my day!

    May 7th, 2013

  9. Linda K

    two sweet gifts in one-how really lovely Becky!! The pearls are gorgeous. I know that once I took the earrings off I’d add glue on two pearl beads and keep the canvas out on display as a sweet reminder of your thoughtfulness.

    May 7th, 2013

  10. Thanks for the terrific idea Linda.

    May 8th, 2013

  11. Your gift presentations are as beautiful as the pearls for the girls. It is the littlest details that mean the most. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts…

    May 8th, 2013

  12. Beautiful I hope they love their gifts!
    Presentation does tug at those heart strings~
    They will love these gems!

    May 11th, 2013

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