Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Instead of Crafting


Thought you all might like a random people portrait since there hasn't been a craft photo here in yonks.  Also realized there hasn't actually been a photo of me on this blog, apart from the rare side-view-of-screwed-up-face shots of me modeling the even rarer garment I've sewn. Here we are, then - Mae, Desmond, LiEr (holding Kate), Jenna and Emily. Dave (husband) is the photographer.

Sewing-wise, I've made one pyjama skirt and one princess dress for Jenna's bear, from the fabric we bought in fabric heaven. I've also patched a fabric hole in my linen shorts and altered the waistbands of Emily's two store-bought skirts. Cardboard-wise, Emily had me make her a cardboard TV-cum-computer i.e. a cardboard box with a window on one side (TV) and a whiteboard stuck onto its backside (computer screen). To up the tech factor, I cut a slit in the side for a disc drive. Whoo. Emily made a mouse, a remote, an Atari-style joystick and a keyboard ("Hey, Mum! The keyboard is so long that I can fit the entire alphabet in one row!") The girls spent the afternoon drawing TV screens on printer paper to slot into the window, and labeling cardboard disc DVDs. And then I got out my glue gun and stuck the sole of my flip flop back on, where it'd fallen off at the neighborhood block party two months ago. Utility sewing. Utility mending. Utility cardboarding. I laughed when I considered how this compares with my usual manic level of sewing/crafting. You know, I could get used to this.  

So yes, we're having a blast, but I miss you guys. 

P.S. No, I didn't sew all those hats. Only Emily's. Mum is wearing my Wallaroo, and Jenna's and Kate's are Hanna Anderssons.

P.P.S. Yes, of course cardboarding is a real word. 


17 comments:

  1. Glad you are having a great relaxing time, enjoy....

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  2. Love the comment about the keyboard! It shows (I think)what a bright little girl you have there. The idea that all the letters would look better in one row fascinates me. Utility crafting and sewing certainly gives a sense of satisfaction. Good jobs done!

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  3. What a lovely photograph! It's good to see you!! Lucy xx

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  4. Oh, its so nice to see a photo of you Lier and your family. Now all we need is Dave in the photo! LOL

    Anne @ Domesblissity

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  5. I loved the reference to the keyboard and was fascinated by the idea that the alphabet would be better in a long row! What a bright and imaginative daughter you have to think of such a detail! It's quite therapeutic when you get all those "utility tasks" done. Still looking forward to seeing Fleur's details!

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  6. I just bought a Wallaroo hat this summer - LOVE it!

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  7. Nice to see you ;-)
    Greetings from Germany,
    Andrea

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  8. Hi there LiEr! What a lovely family!

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  9. Wish I could 'like' this post they way one can on that other place.

    So happy that you are enjoying your time with the parents. Aunty and Uncle look wonderful! "Hello!"

    Love, J

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  10. Love the photo!

    Just curious, when do we get to see the monster?

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  11. Thanks, Amy. The Monster is here:

    http://www.ikatbag.com/2011/07/fleur.html

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  12. What a lovely family, and it's good to hear your daughters are also embracing cardboarding!

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  13. Such a lovely photo! Thanks for sharing!

    Bet your time together is flying by way too fast, huh?

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  14. How fun to see (nearly) all of you!

    Sounds like you are having a wonderful time together! And I laughed out loud at Emily's keyboard quote =)

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  15. Desmond is an AWESOME name. Is that your internet name for him or his own name? Mae is equally awesome!! And you guys all look so happy in the photo. Makes me want to call my mom!

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