When I pulled my Uncle's name for secret santa, I was stumped on what to get him. Then it occured to me that the best gift was sitting in a pile at my grandparents house. After spending hours sorting through photos from his childhood through the birth of his last kid, I put together a book that could never be replicated.

I wanted to make this birthday celebration special and bring out the inner child we often forget about. (And yes, you had to hit a golf ball into each hole to open the gift)

These are some paint-by-number canvases that I have completed recently. I am working on customizing frames for them and painting two more to add to the collection.

This is the second homemade birthday cake I have ever made. While not completely perfect, I was pleasantly surprised by how it turned out, both in appearance and taste.

My most recent frame. Anytime I see a spare photo lying around, I grab a frame, some spare fabric, and glue and transform an ordinary photo into a fun decor piece. This is one of many in my collection. These custom frames are a fan favorite when given as gifts as well.