I have no idea how long we’ve held this tradition, 20 years, maybe? Hmm, Sugarwings is 19 now, so maybe not quite 20. 18 or 17?
I tend to date events by the ages the kids or dogs were at the time.
It’s an evening I always look forward to.
Each year I try to make a gift to set at each place setting.
This year, it is hand painted book marks. I thought of doing Christmas ones, but I thought flowers might be more practical.
This is what I wrote for the backs.
Since they are watercolor, the paint needed protection. Originally I’d planned to laminate the tags with clear packing tape, but oops! It was too narrow!
The party was that night and I didn’t have time to get extra wide tape. So I experimented by using an acrylic clear coat. It went on fine, no smearing. I was surprised and happy. I hope they hold up.