special birthday feature for my husband

Happy birthday to my husband Jake today!

Earlier this year, Paige put together a Pinterest list for her husband's birthday.  I loved the idea and made a note to do the same thing for Jake.  If I didn't make notes, I would never remember these things months later.  But I did so here it is.  I've pulled items from both Pinterest and Etsy.  Thanks for the inspiration, Paige!

Jake is a huge fan of Lord of the Rings (and was long before the movies came out ten years ago).

The Hobbit - Lord of the Rings A3 poster by colorpanda

I'm sure that most people don't get this, but it's a popular humor phrase for people who play games with lots of dice and/or many sided dice.

That is How I Roll Pin Button Badge 1.25 inch by boxinghobo

Jake is a big fan of funfetti cake.  He requests it every year for his birthday.  And no, I don't make it from scratch...but now maybe I will.

Birthday Cake Recipe: Funfetti Cake from Scratch from thekitchn.com

Jake loves computer games.  This is an old classic.

Jake enjoys grilling in the summer.

Garlic Shrimp in Foil from The Food Network

Jake just started his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Peace Love PM&R Onesie Organic Tees from zazzle.com

Finally, Jake is a big fan of Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation.  This is one of the two Ron Swanson items that I got him for his birthday this year.

Ron Swanson Breakfast mug by PeachyApricot

What items would your significant other enjoy?

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May EBW Challenge voting

Voting for the May EBW Challenge Lord of the Rings is up and running on the blog!  I'll be honest, there's been so many other beading things going on lately plus some EBW issues with switching to a new message forum and with the challenges.  I was not paying attention to the time line for this challenge at all, much less creating an entry.  But here it is.  One of our team members researched and implemented a clickable mosaic for us, which is brand new for this challenge.  This is much cooler than our normal non-interactive mosaic with links below it.  You'll see it on the blog.  As always, voting is on the right side of the blog and runs from the 9th through the 15th.

Here are a few of my favorite entries.
Galadriel's Gift to Gandolf by ArtMasquerading

Lord of the Rings - Heart Bracelet in Metallic Gray and Bright Red by enchantedbeads

Ring of Fire Beadwoven Bangle in Garnet by LaBellaJoya

The June challenge theme up here.  If my custom orders, Art Beads project, and the whole moving process don't keep me too busy, I'd really like to enter.