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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Birthday Bunting-creating family traditions


Six months ago I began some bunting..birthday bunting.
The whole idea was to bring these handmade decorations out for every family birthday
- to begin a new family tradition.

I had them 95% finished and then I stopped.

Why?


Why? 
Simply, I got distracted by life.

Unfortunately, most of the family birthdays passed by this year... minus the bunting.



I finally finished this week and only took 15 minutes- why didn't I do this 6 months ago?

In any case it was just in time for my Mum's birthday.
Cutting a cake out on the deck with a warm spring afternoon breeze and happy bunting, just made it all the more special.


I tried to select fabrics for both the boys and the girls and recycled fabrics where possible.
 I found that iron-on interfacing held the letters in place nicely when I was sewing them on.



Do you have a family tradition?


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7 comments:

  1. Brooke @ Let Kids CreateSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I love the way it turned out. I also have a tendency to nearly finish projects and let them sit for too long.

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  2. maliaSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    absolutely stunning! it's gorgeous...
    xo malia

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  3. JeannieSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    love the uber savvy bunting!!!
    thanks for commenting on Tiny in Toronto!

    Jeannie

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  4. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh what a great idea! That makes everyone's birthday all the more special by creating this tradition. Just beautiful! I'm so glad you finished it in time for you Mum's birthday!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  5. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbingSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    That is so cute. I bet it took some time and patience, but it makes such a cute statement. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  6. designdazzle.blogspot.comSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    love your fabric choices. glad to see you finished the project. sometimes life gets in the way : )

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  7. LowriSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    These look fabulous - makes me want to break out the sewing machine!

    I am having a scrapbook giveaway on my blog at the moment - drop by and visit!

    Lowri
    http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/

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