Charlotte
woke me up on Saturday, asking me to fix a broken clasp on her
bracelet. I was pretty groggy. She gave up and left the bracelet on
my chest.
So,
yes, wow, mom comes through sometimes. When I was, at last,
up-and-at-it, I pulled out my massive crate of beads and supplies from my days as a jewelry designer and re-strung her little
bracelet. While doing so, I discovered a little purple floral box containing
sweetly-colored bell beads I had collected when I was pregnant with
Charlotte. Oh how many projects I dreamed up when I was pregnant!
And, yikes, how many did I actually complete? Not all of them.
Success! this time. I can proudly say that these fun beads have made
their way into a bracelet for baby before her growing wrist has required me
to hunt down more bells for the chain. Charlotte’s new bracelet may
not fit for long, but while it does, her unique and boundless magic is
properly accompanied by the sound of tinkling bells.
Feeling the craftera in the air (and envying the camera attention),
Elijah set about making a pirate ship from these printed cards by
Klutz. "Oh, mom, you’ve got to take a picture of my ship! Isn’t it
awesome?" Yes, yes it is!
Really. It can be tricky to keep a 10-year- old boy engaged in
anything unrelated to video games. You’ve got to hunt a bit. This
card kit did the trick and it got the laundry folded as well (fair
trade — thanks, Elijah).
Good timing too. Look what’s almost here? Man, wikipedia has some treasures. Or should I say, booty. Here’s the official site:
Talk Like a Pirate Day — September 19th
And, did you see that Amy has a new pattern for sale? And Joelle
has posted about her upcoming book? Claudine‘s heading for Martha and
Jane‘s starting a new blog? Congratulations, all!
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I’m still thinking about that catch-up post. I think I’ll need a sloppy red condiment graphic to go with it. Just because.
The bracelet is adorable, all those cute little colored bells are perfect for a little girl.
Please tell Elijah that I’m loving his pirate ship and am going to have to join in the fun on Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Great finds, Heather, and wonderful pictures and links. Thank you so much for sharing it all.
my stitch ‘n’ bitch has a lovely “knit like a pirate” [and pub crawl] every year. i’ll admit it…we actually dress up. we’re crazy, alright, but it’s loads of fun.
my stitch ‘n’ bitch has a lovely “knit like a pirate” [and pub crawl] every year. i’ll admit it…we actually dress up. we’re crazy, alright, but it’s loads of fun.
my stitch ‘n’ bitch has a lovely “knit like a pirate” [and pub crawl] every year. i’ll admit it…we actually dress up. we’re crazy, alright, but it’s loads of fun.
Sweet little bracelet! That pirate ship is great. I can think of a couple bigger boys in my house who would also enjoy one.
the bracelet, my little girl would love! and the ship my 9yr old would flip over;) guess what made it to the Christmas list!
Love the bracelet. The pirate ship is cool. My daughter would actually love it!
It is so inspiring to see women do what they love and get commended for it! Thanks for posting about the pattern at angry chicken because I would have missed it!
That pirate ship is awesome!! Arghhh me heartys.
WOW, that bracelett rocks and YEAH that is a cool pirate ship
!
No word! What an inspiring blog that you’ve! Congratulations. Luckily I found yours and wanted to say Hi, expressing my sincere best wishes.
Nihal in Istanbul.
I LOVE Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ever since college my friends get together and have a pirate party. It’s usually the best party of the year! So glad to see other people are picking up on the great (faux)holiday!
I just bought a little bracelet for my daughter,it has bell beads and a pendant that reads “every time a bell rings an angel gets her wings”. It was handmade by an artist who sells on ebay…..
Darling bracelet! I love bells…
I hadn’t heard about talk like a pirate day…thanks for tellin’ me…and the bracelet is so cute…It reminds me of the bells I hooked to my kids at christmas time…sweet!
Talk like a Pirate Day is on my birthday. What a way to celebrate. lol. Thats one day I had never heard about. I guess I was too busy having a party for myself. *smile
what a beautiful bracelet. I didn’t get the projects I planned when I was pregnant done either! lol 🙂
what a beautiful bracelet. I didn’t get the projects I planned when I was pregnant done either! lol 🙂
Whole lotta loveliness. :0)
A very sweet post…the bracelet is adorable. She may not wear it long, but I know she will treasure it forever…
Beverly :o)
the jingle bracelet is just PRECIOUS! I want one in my size, lol!
the bracelet is so precious! and i love the pirate ship..i have 3 girlies and even WE have a pirate ship! LOL. 🙂 everybody needs one, imo 🙂
Dont you just love when you find treaures in your craft room that you didn’t use when you intended? Sometimes the end result is even better than what you planned in the first place. Cute bracelet!
Don’t you just love little toddler wrists?
“jewelry designer” as well! You’ve really done it all haven’t you!
Hello Heather
Sooo nice bracelets and pichures!! I will follow you. I want friends from other countries. Maybe you like my blogg…welcome to visit. I will put a link with your blogg.
Ill keep looking…
greetings
Annmarie
What a beautiful bracelet. I love your pictures, you are so clever, and so is your son — great ship.
Gotta just love the treasure of the craft room and past inspiration. Just got a variety of Freshcut fabrics and have drafted a copy (my version) of your Drag Around Sue…where did that name come from? I can hardly wait to see your next collection of fabrics…Send them to Gina and I’ll just drool in her shop!
Yay!
Oh, I’m sure Drag Around Sue is a derivative of Run Around Sue, that Dion song from the 60s. Interesting fact: Dion is still married to his run-around sue, Susan.
I Love BEADING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
…..Sorry about the spelling….
I love your table! And the flowers are just perfect….sigh…I love looking at beautiful things. Thanks for sharing.