Every year I have the same problem. Consequently, I end up having to make them something awesome.
2012 was no different.
I busted out some old chalkboards I stole from a box at work. (Lisa, if you tell anyone, I will kill you.)
They were the nasty green color that they used for chalkboards in the 1970's. We all know anything from the 70's is dirty, so I painted them with black tempera paint.
My low I.Q. only permits me so much wittiness/creativity per year and I was running on empty.
So I ended up using this print as inspiration:
Such a novel idea, I know.
My mom's was easy. She loves to sew and quilt:
"Keep Calm and Quilt On"
That is a long-arm quilting machine pictured behind her. If you know what that even is, I should probably make a sign for you too.
My dad likes to chemically engineer stuff, hence his sign:
"Keep Calm and Chemical Engineer On"
Doesn't that have a nice ring to it? I thought so.
Doesn't that have a nice ring to it? I thought so.
My favorite brother Jake's sign took the most energy. He only appreciates gifts that are lovingly crafted and personal. Jake is an avid survivalist, fisherman and all-around outdoors man.
"Keep Calm and Bait On"
If there is one hobby I know Jake likes, it's baiting.
Told you.
BTW, Notice in both of Jake's pictures, my little brother Daniel is giggling with glee at Jake's antics.
