Project

So my sister shared this catchy little rhyme with me and it's been on my mind a lot latley. It could be because it's really catchy or maybe because it really applies to me.

Use it up, wear it out, do with it, or do without!

Weather or not a person is affluent, I think it's a great maxim to live by. If more people followed it, then there would be a lot less waste in our world, and thereby a lot less want. So, here's is my first project in line with this way of thinking. I have a few more ideas in mind, but those are a little further off. If/when they are accomplished I'll be sure to share them too.

This little beauty is called a tag blanket. Have you ever noticed how interested in tags babies are? I never did...until my little Holly came along. I had seen these before but never really felt like I would need or want one. Well, Holly loves to play with tags, so this was the perfect gift for her! Would you like to see what I used to make it?

These pieces of fabric were just laying around my house begging to be made over into something new. I'm pretty sure the ribbon came from a gift I was given a while back. The best part? Even with my limited sewing experience the makeover was a success! Wanna know what I learned from the project?

1. The lady on the craft blog wasn't lying when she said this fabric might be hard to work with because it stretches.
   
2. A first try is just that...a try! Nobody should expect it to be perfect, so neither should I! Also, it shouldn't keep someone from trying again.
   
3. Just because something isn't perfect doesn't mean it isn't good.

That last lesson was taught to me by Holly. Wanna see what she thought of her gift? Of course you do! She's too adorable to say no!

Also, I wanted to give an update on Ian's watercolor project. It's FINSIHED! So, I was pretty impressed. Here is is in all it's watercolor glory!

And for added fun, here's a video of Holly laughing! I was just hitting the couch coushions. It sounds kind of scary and loud, but her laughter tells us otherwise!