My friend, Soulbrush became a Grandmother this past month. Many of you now know her as Grandie now. Being a happy Grandma myself I got caught up in the waiting for her "Baby Bean" to be born...she had a count down on her blog marking off the days.
I appointed myself as grand-mothering tutor/mentor to SB. I told her she definitely would need a 'grandma's bag' or in her case a 'grandie's bag'. So to surprise her while I was waiting for baby to be born I designed a combination grandma's bag and baby mat for HER to use. I take a bag filled with little toys each and every time I visit my four-year- old grand children (twins) and they delight in opening the bag and finding old things that have been there from when they were little babies and new things I toss in (usually finds from the thrift store or craft store or my own crafting stash) little toys, puppets, books, and now always at least one craft project to do with them. And so the idea was born.
To see more of the story and photos of this bag go to my other blog: http://artquiltsbylynn.blogspot.com. ArtQuiltsByLynn
Friday, February 6, 2009
A Gift For Soulbrush...I Designed A Grandma's Bag!
My friend, Soulbrush became a Grandmother this past month. Many of you now know her as Grandie now. Being a happy Grandma myself I got caught up in the waiting for her "Baby Bean" to be born...she had a count down on her blog marking off the days.
I appointed myself as grand-mothering tutor/mentor to SB. I told her she definitely would need a 'grandma's bag' or in her case a 'grandie's bag'. So to surprise her while I was waiting for baby to be born I designed a combination grandma's bag and baby mat for HER to use. I take a bag filled with little toys each and every time I visit my four-year- old grand children (twins) and they delight in opening the bag and finding old things that have been there from when they were little babies and new things I toss in (usually finds from the thrift store or craft store or my own crafting stash) little toys, puppets, books, and now always at least one craft project to do with them. And so the idea was born.
To see more of the story and photos of this bag go to my other blog: http://artquiltsbylynn.blogspot.com. ArtQuiltsByLynn
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I just love the colours of this wonderful bag, and the patchwork of cute images! It looks so cozy.
ReplyDeleteI've been to see it. It's fantastic and you are wonderful for making it for her. Such friends are beyond words.
ReplyDeletethis was a stupendous and thoughtful gift which I saw on Soul's blog the other day. You are a treasure Lynn. blessings, suki
ReplyDeleteThis is the neatest thing!! And so generous and thoughtful of you to give to Soul! sniff sniff you are so nice!
ReplyDeleteWow Lynn,
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet ans wonderful gift you made for Soulbrush!!!!!!
And she is so happy with it!
It is such a happy and colorful present and the little one will love the colors!
you make the best grandmothering tutor/mentor in the world. also you stand in for my sister, mom, aunt, daughter, all the females i just don't have.maggie and i say a BIG thanks grannie lynnie.
ReplyDeletethe bag is beautiful, but the thoughtfull-ness, caring and love that went into the making of this bag is even more beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. You are so creative and have such a big heart. Congratulations on your spring. It is finally 40 degrees here for the first time in months. O joy. Time to get my shorts on. lol
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