Decked out decorations - for teens!

 

When making gifts, I struggle with something that my grandkids might like ... well, like them or not - they were on my list today - the nice list, that is!  Altenew's Home Decor Contest gave me the opportunity to share them here!

I found just the perfect Altenew supply to let two of them know I think they are the stars of the show - the Altenew 3D Star die!  I cut them from a paper with a white core - then sanded the edges to make them a bit less-than-perfect - like their Grammy!

Try as I might, I couldn't get a photo without my reflection!  BUT this fun Dymo sentiment strip perfectly reflects the way friends seem to feel about my grandson, Will. I'm always surprised at the number of kids of all ages know him and call him by name at events we've attended!  He is a super fun 12 year old kid. 

I don't mind tellin' ya - we miss him like crazy!

Altenew Celebrations paper set for the dots!

Up next, the same star, but for my star-gazing granddaughter who recently amended her goals to include astrophysics, or any career that would involve space, after watching the launch of the Space X Falcon 9 in Florida over the weekend.   She will have to continue to be a star student, right?  

Tom has been sharing his love of star watching with Lola [and her sister and parents] over the Summer tracking the satellite launches and 'star-trails'  those satellites make.  Many trips to our observatory, too - especially for the Perseid's meteor showers in August.

Very old, perfect papers from my stash, and the perfect sentiment from

Altenew's School Days  stamped with Yellow Ochre crisp dye ink.

I'll create a pocket on the back of the frame to tuck a special message - you'll understand if I don't share those here.  

=]  Michele