A is for Applique

I've been in need of fresh inspiration for a little while and it's finally come in the form of a meme on Bella Dia's blog. She's creating an 'Encyclopedia of Me', which basically involves revealing a little bit of information about yourself each day, using a letter of the alphabet as a starting point. Read all about it here!

As I've always been one to follow the rules, I'm going to rebel (I am an official 'rockin girl blogger' don't you know?!). Anyway, I'm not great at memes so mine is going to be a crafty alphabet, starting with A for applique. I want to give myself a creative kick up the bum, so I'm trying to make something every day. And as it's the school holidays the girls are playing along. Here are their appliques:

It's the most simple form, using bondaweb, but the results are instantaneous which keeps them motivated and they get to use an iron which holds so much excitement for a 3 and 6 year old, you wouldn't believe! (before I get arrested by health and safety officials, let me just point out they were heavily supervised).

I'm not promising to post every day, this may take me 52, rather than 26 days, and I may not go in alphabetical order, but hopefully I'll see you tomorrow with a B!

Comments

[Lucy Locket]

Hi, Love the fact that A is not only for Applique but also for appliqued armadillo! I was once commissioned to make a dolphin and armadillo blanket - strange combo! I got the child's father who was an illustrator to send me some sketches and the end result was lovely. Your girls have done some great work too - mine love being allowed to play at crafting!

[mom2fur]

Even though they may seem young to hold an iron, it's never too early to teach kids creativity--and safety! To this day, even though I use it, I'm still scared of the iron. If only my mom had taught me when I was little, LOL!
Hey, you know, with 52 you could do a blog a week. After half a year, you could just start the alphabet all over again, LOL!

[nicolette]

Those bloggers keep each other busy, don’t they? I love your Applique! It reminds me that I was explaining the alphabet....

[A Fanciful Twist]

Well, I love the A mark already!!! LOVELY!!

[Thimbleanna]

What a great idea. Your posts are sure to be fun. Great job to the girls!

[africankelli]

My goodness. Did you make that armadillo? I am so impressed! Wowza.

[Ruthanne]

That's gorgeous... inspired use of that ribbon too! Loving the girl's work as well although I hope you didn't use your best iron with that bondaweb! So looking forward to "B"!

[Cassi]

Oooh! Great idea, I love it!