Celebrating life

Recently I completed a first in the project department.. embroidering on a t-shirt.  Actually, this is the first time I’ve ever embroidered anything and believe it or not it went quite well… the constant re-threading for each new letter… the hand drawn pattern that beckoned to be re-drawn as it continuously disappeared… the iron on adhesive I used as a stabilizer, leaving the paper backing on (not recommended for comfort, but I didn’t have time to order some of this T-shirt Stabilizer from Sublime Stitching)… and the stitches I made up when a letter wouldn’t curve right (which in reality is probably an actual type of stitch, and I just know that little about embroidering *grin*).  Anyways, it took me literally all night but was lots of fun and I was totally happy with the completed project.  Beanie Girl even recognized there was a bee on her new shirt.. YEAH!

So here it is, unveiled…

And a close up

So yes, we’re expected another little gift due in October, YEAH! *grin* *grin* *grin*  We couldn’t be more excited around here.  I know so many people having babies this fall things might turn a little baby crazy here on the blog, but it’ll be a great celebration of life.  I hope you keep stopping by.

Love to all, tara

A little late..

Ok, so it’s a little late to talk about Valentine’s day. But I so enjoyed a craft Bean and I did that I thought I had to share it with you anyways.. besides, I’ve been wanting to share about it’s source. Every morning when I came into the living room and saw the shadows on the curtains, it made me smile. I loved it so much it stayed up until only a couple days ago!

(pardon my poor camera lighting skills *grin*)

This idea came from Kids Craft Weekly. We used recycled tissue paper instead of colored cellophane, and I punched holes in the hearts to connect them together with ribbon instead of running a string through the set of hearts. I also loved the heart bough idea Amber shared.. maybe we can do something like that with the tomato plant stalks that were left to freeze in the wintry snow and blown out or crafted eggs… Easter is right around the corner.. and spring- yah!

have a great day! tara