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I love birthdays.  I know some of us aren’t as “happy” on our birthdays as we get older, but to me it’s a day to celebrate life.  I love parties too and what’s a birthday without a party!  I always want something special to be done on my birthday.  It’s best when family and friends are able to spend the day with me!  Birthdays can be so creative.

I tend to give out little keepsake gifts on my birthday.  Part of crafting is the joy of giving what we make to others.  I usually decorate bags or baskets and fill them with little toys, candy, balloons, soaps, candles, and more! It’s just my way of spreading some birthday joy.

This year is not a milestone, that comes next year when I hit the big 50! I already have lots of plans including a trip to Hawaii (love island crafts!), a tattoo (still a little undecided on this), and a rocking island themed party with guests making fresh flower leis, sea themed glass bead bracelets, and woodburned key chains!

Do you have special things you do on birthdays?  I have a friend who decorates special cakes for friends on their birthdays, what a talent!  Kids parties are usually a blast so I think we should include that silly, carefree fun in our birthday parties through out our lives.  Getting older has its advantages including being a little smarter each year and also having a little extra dough for buying craft supplies!

I love to hear from you about birthdays!  Is there a birthday that stands out in you memories?  What birthdays should be milestones?  There is Sweet 16, Finally an official adult 21, everyone seems to remember 30, but what birthdays to you think deserve special recognition?  Does your family have a unique tradition done just for birthdays?  And I always love to see craft projects, so start commenting!

I’ve loved books since I was a child.  My mother read to me all the time and my favorite books were always by Dr. Suess.  My mother kidded me as an adult about how she wasn’t really reading to me after the 100th time I requested Horton Hears A Who — she had the book memorized!  When I learned to read the library became my home away from home.  Books allowed me to travel to far away places, see exotic animals, and learn about nature.  Reading allows me to keep my childhood wonder and imagination.

Thus, Think Crafts!, must have a Book Club!  We can get together the first day of every month and share our favorite books and authors.  I might even throw in a magazine here and there.  There is a magazine for almost every hobby, passion, and subject.  I hope you join me often for the Think Crafts! Book Club.  Keep reading, you have a chance to win this book.

Featured Title: Trim The Tree published by Annie’s Attic

 

This books features 35 crochet ornaments with whimsical and Victorian themes.  The instructions are easy to follow, you have full color photos, and each ornament lists the skill level needed to complete.  The projects are colorful, fun, and worthy of any Christmas tree.  Many projects are quick to make so the ornaments would make perfect holiday gifts.

Think Crafts! Blue Ribbon Book Award

Would you like to win this book?

Be the first person to e-mail me at Maria@thinkcrafts.com and this book will be yours.  I will reply back to the first e-mailer requesting a mailing address.  Please don’t post any personal information on Think Crafts!

This contest is closed, the winner has been shipped the book. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed in!