Creative minds think creatively all the time

For my brothers birthday I was having the most difficult time trying to figure out what to get him. The man has almost everything he needs, and could want that I could afford. I had to think outside the box for a bit. Then a lightbulb turned on, and I saw the light!

I purchased a deal off a living social from the Star registry, and decided I was going to make a memorial star for my deceased parents, and also a star on behalf of my brother.

I did not want to get them framed, but wanted to give them to him in a creative way. Even though the gift in itself spoke volumes of creativity, but I needed to add my flavor to it.. I needed it to have some spice in it.

So, I ventured to Michaels and came to the conclusion I was going to make it a message in a bottle from the moon, and here is the finished product of what I made...

I picked up some added stuff for decor on the bottom to give it more spice :)! The closed top is actually spray paint gold & gold glitter, and then the certificates for the stars is the message, and the little yellow are also messages which are quotes that relate to both stars made for my brother.

The first quote is, "Best friends are like star you don't always see them, but you know they are always there."

The second one you probably read in the post about my mother, but in case you missed it, it said, "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

On the bottom were my idea of moon rocks, hehe. I had to keep them spicy too! I love gold.. so why not add a little bit of me in this gift.


It brought down the waterworks, but he loved it, and that is what truly mattered to me. It was worth it because now.. we both know.. we have a memorial star on behalf of our parents, and when we are not around one another and miss each other we can look up at the sky knowing we are close at heart.

In case you were wondering... I'm already a star... my best friend bought me one for me :)! Thanks Nayela... I still am, and always will be so appreciative!

Until the next time. Keep it spicy,

Pooja