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Monday, December 5, 2011

Holly Jolly


Ooh, my little nephew is just at the age where he will enjoy the shiny, bright crinkly wrapping paper more than the presents. I wish I could see him on Christmas Day but I'll have to rely on my sister's explanations this year instead.


I tried my hand at "real" sewing again and made an activity book for him using the Holly Jolly fabric collection by Jen Allyson from Riley Blake. I've got a few more pictures of the inside up over on The Project Girl's blog today, want to take a peek and let me know what you think?
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19 comments:

  1. alexandra s.m.December 5, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Good Morning Karen!

    I'm the first one to say how much this homemade book looks beautiful and intrigues me ;-)
    TFs~

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  2. LaurelDecember 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love it!

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  3. Annette AllenDecember 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    You did an amazing job sewing this activity book... What a fun idea...

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  4. farmhouse-storyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    what an awesome gift--great sewing skills, karen!

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  5. ChunyuanDecember 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    cute and fun projects.

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  6. FionaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I just had a look at your smashing book,it's absolutely lovely and your nephew will love it. Has the added bonus of being washable too!

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  7. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)December 5, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    What a fabulous homemade book...

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  8. TrinhDecember 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love it!

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  9. Jay GeeDecember 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Your activity book looks fantastic Karen! Fabulous sewing :)

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  10. Alice December 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    you are amazing no matter what kind of projects you do, Karen! super idea for a present. love it!

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  11. BarbDecember 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    What a special gift, Karen! I went over to The project Girl to see your beautiful pages, and I love all the colors, and texture! So creative! :)

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  12. LynndaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    What a great gift...Its amazing... I love it... hugs..xoxo

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  13. papertrails leaverDecember 6, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Wow! This is so cute and I know it will be cherished! He will remember this book fondly! I bet he takes it with him everywhere! What a great Aunt you are!

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  14. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comDecember 6, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Skype!!!
    He will love it!!!

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  15. Andrea MDecember 6, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    What a fun and fabulous idea Karen! You did such an amazing job sewing that activity book! I am in AWE!!!

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  16. jenDecember 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    That is a special gift!!!!
    (and lucky you to have such gorgeous patterns to work with!!)

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  17. JennyDecember 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    It's an adorable little material book and I'm sure it will bring hours of amusement for little fingers, beautifully made Karen :)
    Jenny x

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  18. ~amy~December 7, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Wow...super cool...check you out and all your sewing...fabulous.

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  19. lisa aranaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    oh my, oh my! you are one fabulous talent. he will love this for sure.

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