Monday, March 26, 2012

A Family Tree 40 years in the making


I saw this idea on  Pinterest.  It was originally a way for guests to sign in at a wedding, but I thought it would be a great gift for my in-laws 40th Anniversary.

The tree is looking pretty bare.  Since we live all over the country, We just added our thumb prints.  I mailed the ink pad with the canvas, so other family members could add their thumb leaves when they go and visit.

I bought a "gallery canvas"  instead of the normal one to make it a little more special.  It worked best to stack a few books under the canvas before painting and adding our thumbs. I free handed the tree and used my Cricut and contact paper to make the stencil for the letters.  
And yes my father-in-law's name is Elmo.  My husband should have been Elmo III, and I'm grateful his parents decided that was a family tradition laid to rest.
My parents just celebrated their 40th a few months ago and this is what I made them (read about it here)




I guess I have another 10 years to think up something fun for their 50th!


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14 comments:

  1. Megan/Brassy AppleMarch 26, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    thanks for linking up to Make it Monday! I've shared your link on the Brassy Apple Fb and twitter pages! :)

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  2. MichelleMarch 26, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    This is such a neat idea! I love thumbprint signings! :)

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  3. Sugarr2518March 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    The thumbprints are just too cute:)

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  4. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsMarch 27, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I love this! What a great idea! I'm thinking it would be cute for my mom for a Mother's Day gift. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays!

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  5. UnknownMarch 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    I love this idea. It is so sweet. I'd love it if you'd share this at Whimsy Wednesdays at www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/whimsy-wednesdays-4.html. I'll add my link party to your list of parties as well.

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  6. UnknownMarch 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I love the idea for a anniversary gift! Kind of neat for them to watch the leaves be put on as family member visit - kind of a visual testimony for them.
    ~Amy @ Permanent Kisses

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  7. Shannah @ Just Us FourMarch 28, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    This is a really great idea and a perfect anniversary present. Visiting from Souther Lovely's Show and Share.

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  8. Elise EnghMarch 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    What a good idea! I'm keeping this in mind. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. EmilyJean @ citystitchin.blogspot.comMarch 28, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    This is a beautiful idea! I attended a wedding where the thumbprint tree was used for the guestbook and loved it, but this is an awesome anniversary idea!

    citystitchin.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownMarch 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I'm so glad you shared this at Whimsy Wednesdays. I love it! Stop by tonight for a bloglovin blog hop. If you're unfamiliar with bloglovin you can read all about it at www.thenynmelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-heart-bloglovin.html.

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  11. cathy@my1929charmerMarch 29, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Loving the thumbprints, pretty creative. What an awesome anniversary idea/gift. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

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  12. Andie JayeApril 2, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    such precious keepsakes! i bet they will be treasured for generations to come. thanks for sharing!

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  13. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsApril 2, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    What a beautiful idea!! I know they will adore it! thank you for sharing at Uncommon!

    Bonnie @ uncommon

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  14. Ashlee MarieApril 3, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    love love LOVE this family tree! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's! We're doing a link party on the blog for the Pinterest Challenge, this would be perfect for it (and we have prizes, a winner and features)

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