Mother's Day with Paper Crafter's Corner

Hello Bloglanders

Today I'm sharing my 2015 Mother's Day project.  YES, I'm sure you're totally bored with me telling you how sick my mum is. Let me give you the good news ................................ she is up and about and enjoying life to the fullest at the moment. Most probably this would be her last Mother's Day but I'm SO glad she got some life quality back that I'm just not going to think about the rest.

As my mum used to make all our clothes (and her own), I couldn't resist this 3D sewing box from  the Silhouette store. Inside are little spools for her latest embroidery project - a picture of the church in our home town, Vredendal.



I discovered WONDERFUL self adhesive, printable fabric sheets which dissolves in water once you've done your part. First for me and it works like a charm!

The little box was easy to make and I love how it turned out. If you want to watch Lori Whitlock's video on how to make the 3D Sewing machine box, you can get it here. You will see that I didn't use the cardstock spool as I had this pretty wooden one from The Twinery.

What inspired me???? You wouldn't believe me - this picture:

It's from Paper Crafter's Corner Magazine Monday challenge. I know!!! My project is nothing like the picture but that's me. I thought about everything my mum did for me - like making all my clothes, feeding us (and she HATES cooking), driving us to school, sport and friends. As I wanted to thank her with something she can actually use and enjoy at this point in her life, I came up with a "box" and an embroidery project and there you have it!

Most probably I'll end up making a whole goodie box for Mother's Day. Therefor, watch this space as I'll be back with an update.

That's it!! I'm off to get some office work done. Have a Thunderous Thursday and thanks for visiting my blog today.

Belated Mother's Day

Good morning Bloglanders

I hope you are having a wonderful day. It's fall down under in Sunny SA and it's beautiful.  Wonderful weather and sunshine most of the day.

As Wynand was in hospital with his back operation on Mother's day we sort of spent the day there but last Saturday girlfriend #2 and I went for lunch to celebrate a belated Mother's day and I took some pics on my iPhone to show.

We went to Mont Marie just outside Stellenbosch. The view is great, we loved the food and wine and all in all it was a wonderful experience.

On the left you can see the platter they serve with the wine. Sticky chicken wings, home baked bread and dips. On the right is my lunch. Sole risotto with olive tapenade, baby tomatoes, and dill cream. I wouldn't normally order Sole but this - ANYTIME!!! No bones, cooked to perfection and wonderful flavours.

These pics makes me smile - such a wonderful day!  I can't wait to get them printed and to do my PL Mother's Day Layout.  If you want to see, check back and all will be revealed.

That's it from me. I'm back to the Black Bridesmaid's dresses. Have fun today and remember to try something new.

Hazel

Happy Mother's Day 2014!!

Hi there Bloglanders

I hope you are all having a ball - whether you are a mum or just treating your nearest and dearest - this is a day to kick up your heels and ENJOY!! I'm actually all alone - both the boys are otherwise occupied, Wynand had a back operation and will be in hospital until next week and my mum lives 4 hours away.

I'm treating myself to a long walk in the park and then I'm going to sit in the sun with a good book. No daily chores today. And for my Afrikaans Bloglanders - some Mother's Day Subway art:

If you haven't bought a pressie or card - print and you are ready to go.  I've actually printed mine X8 on one A4 sheet and used it as wrapping paper for my little pressie. 

Something else. I'm turning 50 in 3 months time. To celebrate the occasion, I have decided to print 50 pictures of myself and make an album "all about me".  Here is one of me with my mum taken about 47 years ago:

For every 6x4 picture, I plan to include a journaling box telling the story. While I have this day all to myself, I think I'll start on the first 10 pics. You will see and hear more about this project right here on Play as U Go!!

Thanks for looking at my blog today. Have fun and a marvellous Mother's Day.

Hazel