My first born, my son, is a die hard grateful dead fan! Has been for many years! So the tye-dyed fabric I found at the yard sale on Saturday was perfect for his rather over sized birthday post card. I free motion sewed the peace sign and spiky lines that are now under his head first, and then I set to hand embroider it all.
Seed stitches and back stitches throughout
and then beads of course. I love that I am using all the materials I get at the thrift store. These beads have gone into several recent projects, a small bag full I got for $2 and there are still tons more!
Dan has been a real advocate for peace his entire adult life. He marched in the Great American Peace March in the 80's from California to Washington DC. (I have the tennis shoes he wore on that walk). He marched again in Russia with the same group. He protested at many a anti nuclear plant rally with babies in arms. And now he is creating the Green March for a healthier planet. If you would like to know more about Dan and what his team is doing go
here!
I free hand embroidered the words and his head. I looked at a photo of him to do the face. I can see a little of the real guy in there...but you have to squint just right to see him. He has a wonderful spirit and soul. Happy Birthday Dan!
Seed stitches and back stitches throughout
and then beads of course. I love that I am using all the materials I get at the thrift store. These beads have gone into several recent projects, a small bag full I got for $2 and there are still tons more!
Dan has been a real advocate for peace his entire adult life. He marched in the Great American Peace March in the 80's from California to Washington DC. (I have the tennis shoes he wore on that walk). He marched again in Russia with the same group. He protested at many a anti nuclear plant rally with babies in arms. And now he is creating the Green March for a healthier planet. If you would like to know more about Dan and what his team is doing go here!
I free hand embroidered the words and his head. I looked at a photo of him to do the face. I can see a little of the real guy in there...but you have to squint just right to see him. He has a wonderful spirit and soul. Happy Birthday Dan!
That is lovely........a perfect birthday 'card' ....Susan Sorell would be proud !....my son was 29 yesterday I can't believe my children are getting so old when I don't feel any different ..Lorna x
ReplyDeleteWow fabulous! What a creative piece - it just zings with colour. Happy Birthday to your son!
ReplyDeleteHappy B-day to your son! Isn't it great that he is such an advocate for peace??? I know how proud you are! Your freehandedly sewn card is just great!!!
ReplyDeleteThat material you got at the yard sale was the perfect backdrop for the peace sign you made. This sounds like my kind of project and Dan sounds like my kind of guy. I would march for peace and a cleaner planet any day. That's the reason behind my Earth Month celebration, too. Super lovely birthday gift. I'm sure he'll love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure for your son. Happy Birthday Dan.
ReplyDeleteheart felt and love filled card for Dan. Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Nice to think of people with something done special for them. Lots of color and detail here.
ReplyDeletehappy bday to dan, what a wonderful mom he has. i got your marvellous postcard and have posted all about it. thank you special friend, dan is lucky and so am I!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Lynn! What a great son you have! You should be very proud. Happy Birthday Dan! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done and is perfect for your son. HB to him also.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect...Happy Birthday to your son. My daughter would be so happy if I would make her one just like it. She loves the Grateful Dead...I remember when I would hear the name and wonder what the heck!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, mary
I LOVE IT!!! I'm a Dead Head too! It's beautiful, Lynn!! He is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteYou must be very proud, I took a peek at that link...WOW!! I'm going back to get more info!
Geez Lynn, you must stay up all night doing these projects! I really don't know how you find time for so many things and work, too. You make me tired, but entertained. Love this! So thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors!
Happy Birthday Dan, I am late but still.......
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Was it you last year that did the Rasta quilt piece for one of your relatives...this makes me smile, like that did
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