pinned it. did it.

All the sudden I've become quite crafty. Probably more because I like the idea that making things ultimately costs less than buying them (and not because I am good at it). Although since I classify myself as a perfectionist, what I do decide to make ends up looking pretty good. In my eyes, anyway?

Since Mother's Day is right around the corner and it's my mom's first Mother's Day as a legit Grandma, I wanted to do something special for her from S and me. Something that I know she'll cry over as a first-time G-Ma. (Spoiler Alert: Sister, do not let her see this post!) I also made one for my mother-in-law, because she's kind of a rockin' Nanni.

So here's one of the recent DIY-ers that I pinned and then turned into reality. Thank you once again Pinterest, for waking up my creative gene. Small that it may be.

Original - via

My versions, a little more spiced-up.

For my mom, "Grandma" to S...

And for my mother-in-law, "Nanni" to S...

We can't wait to give you both our gifts!