My little girl is one and we’ve had a lovely year of singing, reading and walking. We’ve tried to get out and walk each day and our walks have become a big part of our day. We talk (well I do but you can see her taking it all in) and walk and stop frequently to pick flowers or notice something.
On some of our walks we collected stones and these became the stimulus for a special gift in ‘My First Party Bag’. The stones are worthless but that’s the point, they have been made precious by what they symbolize to us. Having discussed the idea with Lora Leedham, the designer, she suggested that the idea lent itself to keeping the stones as raw and natural as they are. Today we gave them as gifts to the grandmas and aunties, along with a poem and I’m over the moon with them.
Stone
Here, to you I give a small stone.
A stone?
A stone. Yes, here, from where I’ve roamed.
This worthless stone is very blessed,
It’s where we walked and took a rest.
Around the world they can be found,
This one, The Land of Origins ground.
So think of me when you touch the ground,
I’m the other side and around.
Around the world I may go
But touch this stone and please know,
I think of you everyday
And that’s the way it shall stay.
Mama Grace
What a gorgeous idea 💡 wow. #blogstravaganza
That is a fantastic idea! I can imagine doing something similar with a pebble in a beach from a special holiday or from the garden in your first home as you move on. Great inspiration, thankyou
You should! Such meaningful gifts. I loved giving them and they loved receiving them, cufflinks are an option too. A great Father’s Day gift. Contact Lora, she’s so good.
Such a gorgeous idea! A beautiful poem.
Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
This is a great idea, I love gifts that have so much meaning! Thanks so much for sharing with #Blogstravaganza xx
Wow this is such a lovely idea #bigpinklink
This is a lovely idea and very personal. Its a perfect reminder to the wearer of what really is ‘precious’. #AnythingGoes
That is such a sweet idea! I bet they were touched to receive them. #globalblogging
They were loved.
What a beautifully simple, but wonderfully creative gift! I love the idea, and the poem that you wrote along side these, is so touching. I just love how small things, things that can be so easily dismissed, can be so powerful. Just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing with #bigpinklink!
How sweet! 🙂
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Such a lovely and memorable idea!! #twinklytuesday
Thanks, glad you like it.
This is such a lovely idea, something so simple but with such meaning! Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back next week!
Ah, that is so precious. Great idea. The perfect gift for loving family.
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Popping over from #TriumphantTales to say hi.
I’d be really happy with a gift like that from anyone, such a lovely idea
So lovely. I love raw stones they are so beautiful. #MarvMondays
Amazing, just amazing! #stayclassymama
Thanks
What a beautiful idea. And absolutely love the accompanying words they really touched my heart. Thanks so much for linking up to #coolmumclub with this xoxo
Thanks so much for reading.
I absolutely and utterly love this idea. There is such meaning behind and the poetry is as fab as ever. #SharingtheBlogLove
Thanks Victoria.
What a brilliant idea. I love collecting stones and handmade gifts mean so much more when a lovely sentiment is attached #sharingthebloglove
They really do. It’s nice to make others so happy.
What a great idea! And that cake, Yum!
This is such a lovely idea. My little one loves collecting stones, what a precious way of holding on to the memory, #PostsFromTheHeart
What a beautiful idea, so simple but so personal and heartfelt. It’s so lovely when there is a real meaning behind a gift and these are lovely. Thanks so much for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
I’ve never heard of this before, but its a great idea. I think my daughter would love something like this #KCACOLS
Oh wow. Such a beautiful idea. So meaningful #MarvMondays
What a lovely gift. #ablogginggoodtime
What a lovely idea. #ablogginggoodtime
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What a lovely idea! Beautiful poem too, as usual! Thanks for linking to #GlobalBlogging
Oh this is such a lovely idea. I think the poem is perfect too. There is something very special and unique about each piece and it’s a lovely way to capture and remember those first precious adventures. Thanks for linking with #DreamTeam x
I LOVE this, Do you know I have a section in my purse that is full of little stones my little man has given me. Every one he gave me with love and I want them to be with me all the time. They are very precious. Thank you for linking up to #TriumphantTales, hope to see you again on Tuesday 🙂
That’s so lovely! It’s amazing what meaning can be given to something. I hope you do something with these stones.
Fab poem and fab idea! I love how the stones have value in what they represent. When I was little I found a heart shaped stone, painted it red and gave it to my mum and she still has it now!
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Thank you. I’d love to find a heart shaped one, how randomly beautiful. This must bring such loving memories when she touches it.
What a lovely idea and the poem is beautiful!
Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes 🙂
Debbie
Aww that’s a lovely idea! So unique and meaningful! #AnythingGoes
What a gorgeous idea. I just love it!
Thanks for sharing with #globalblogging
I love this poem, it’s beautiful. You’ve inspired me to do this with the stones on Brighton beach (where my other half and I first met : ). Thanks so much for sharing with #GlobalBlogging!
What a lovey idea! That’s so unique, you’re so creative! #coolmumclub
Thanks. I try to be, it’s my outlet.
Oh I love this idea! Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
I love this idea it’s wonderful. Though some of the stones my neighbours’ little girl has collected are a bit big for necklaces. #kcacols
Thanks. Yeah, they have to be fairly small and I do make sure she’s not putting them in her mouth but maybe paperweights are the new necklace.
What a fantastic idea Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please
Back from #StayClassyMama such a beautiful poem!
What a lovely idea. I always love gifts that have thought and meaning behind them. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
THats beautiful it really is. Such a lovely way to share thoughts and memories between family. Thank you for linking it up to the #familyfunlinky
Thanks for hosting.
This is a beautiful poem and what a lovely idea, it’s so special and such a treasure for your family to keep. The necklaces look gorgeous too! #FamilyFunLinky
Thank I was really pleased with how they turned out.
What a wonderful idea and they look great. Such a lovely gift and a lovely poem too. #happydayslinky
The fabulous idea, i loved it. The stone is a natural invaluable thing and if you used it in a pendant then it makes a valuable thing. Nice idea to gift someone special.