The Greatful Thread

Valentines Day 2012 Sale at Be Greatful

2012-02-06T21:48:00.002-05:00

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What I am working on these days!

2012-02-02T10:00:00.005-05:00

We are having a Harry Potter themed birthday party this weekend so I got busy making these must have Harry Potter themed goodies for the goodie bags (and never was there a cooler goodie bag). I have included a "Butterbeer" soap bar, a "Pumpkin Juice" soap bar, a "Butterbeer" lip balm, and a "Pumpkin Juice" lip balm. Coming next is a "Sorting Hat" soap bar and "Nimbus 2000" soap bar...

Check out some more of my stuff at www.begreatfulshop.etsy.com, www.greatfulthread.etsy.com and www.HereThereEverywhere.etsy.com.

May all your days be filled with Peace, Love, & Handmade Stuff!

Etsy Bingo

2011-11-21T14:49:00.001-05:00

Play Etsy Bingo and win prizes! Go to http://etsyscavengerhunt.blogspot.com and find out how to play and check out what you can win!

One of A Kind Bathroom

2011-01-02T15:41:00.004-05:00

Upcycled Bathroom Set Made with Grateful Dead Tapestry**

"Let your inspiration flow" with this one of a kind Custom Order Bathroom Set! Made with a repurposed Grateful Dead Tapestry. This is the perfect gift for any Grateful Dead fan!

Set includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels
2 Wash Cloths

Purcahse Here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65133819/bathroom-set-made-with-repurposed

**This is NOT a licensed Grateful Dead product. It is however handcrafted from a licensed Grateful Dead Tapestry. I am in NO WAY sponsored by and/or affiliated with The Grateful Dead or any company related to The Grateful Dead!

Apron Made with The Beatles Fabric

2010-07-01T20:44:00.006-04:00

http://www.greatfulthread.etsy.com/

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Pac Man Sheet

2010-04-22T16:44:00.002-04:00

Description

Bring this blast from your past straight to your bathroom. This adorable set is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you enter your bathroom. This bathroom set was made with new terry cloth towels and vintage Pac Man bed sheets. It is surely the happiest bathroom EVER created! I LOVE this set. Ready to ship.

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 71" long. Made with a vintage "Pac Man" bed sheet and a fabric shower curtain liner. The beautiful rainbow of colors in the bed sheet make for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom. The sheet features all of your favorite Pac Man characters. They are all printed in full-color on a vintage white background.

Attached Shower Curtain Liner:
Heavy duty commercial quality polyester fabric. White. Durable. Anti mildew agent, resists germs, bacteria, and mold.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

This is not a licensed Pac Man product. I am in no way affiliated with Pac Man. Pac Man is a registered trademark of Pac Man Licensing.

Bathroom Set Made with Strawberry Shortcake Fabric

2010-04-22T16:42:00.003-04:00

Description

Bring this blast from your past straight to your bathroom. This adorable set is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you enter your bathroom. This bathroom set was made with new terry cloth towels and vintage Strawberry Shortcake bed sheets. It is surely the happiest bathroom EVER created! I LOVE this set. Ready to ship.

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels
2 Wash cloths

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 71" long. Made with a vintage "Strawberry Shortcake" bed sheet and a fabric shower curtain liner. The beautiful rainbow of colors in the bed sheet make for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom. The sheet features all of your favorite Strawberry Shortcake characters. They are all printed in full-color on a vintage white background.

Strawberry Shortcake is 50% Polyester and 50% Cotton.

Attached Shower Curtain Liner:
Heavy duty commercial quality cotton fabric. White. Durable.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

This is not a licensed Strawberry Shortcake/Hallmark product. I am in no way affiliated with Strawberry Shortcake/Hallmark. Strawberry Shortcake is a registered trademark of Strawberry Shortcake/Hallmark Licensing.

Bathroom Set Made with Vintage Superman Bed Sheet

2010-04-22T16:39:00.001-04:00

Description

Bathroom Set Made with Vintage Superman Bed Sheet

Bring this blast from your past straight to your bathroom. This adorable set is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you enter your bathroom. This bathroom set was made with new terry cloth towels and vintage Superman bed sheets. Ready to ship.

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels
2 Wash cloths

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 71" long. Made with a vintage "Superman" bed sheet and a fabric shower curtain liner. The beautiful rainbow of colors in the bed sheet make for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom. The sheet features all of your favorite Superman characters. They are all printed in full-color on a vintage white background.

Superman sheet is 50% Polyester and 50% Cotton.

Attached Shower Curtain Liner:
Heavy duty commercial quality cotton fabric. White. Durable.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

This is not a licensed Superman product. I am in no way affiliated with Superman. Superman is a registered trademark.

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Ghostbusters Bed Sheet

2010-04-22T16:37:00.004-04:00

Description

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Ghostbusters Bed Sheet

If there's somethin' strange, in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? Ghostbuster's". This bathroom set was made with terry cloth towels and a vintage Ghostbuster's bed sheet. I LOVE this set. What a blast from the past. "We're ready to believe you"!

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels
2 Wash Cloths

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 71" long. Made with a vintage "Ghostbuster's" bed sheet and a fabric shower curtain liner. This awesome bed sheet makes for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom. The sheet features characters from Ghostbuster's, all printed in full-color on a white background.

Attached Shower curtain Liner:
Heavy duty commercial quality polyester fabric. Black. Weighted bottom hem. Durable. Rust resistant metal grommets prevent tearing. Anti mildew agent, resists germs, bacteria, and mold.

Bath Towels:
Measure 27"x52". Red 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Ghostbuster's bed sheet.

Hand Towels:
Measures 16" x 27". White 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Ghostbuster's bed sheet.

Wash Cloths:
Measures 13 x 13". Navy Blue 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Ghostbuster's bed sheet.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

I am happy to ship this item anywhere so please feel free to convo me for pricing to your area. The shipping that I have listed is for USPS Priority Mail and USPS Priority Mail International. If you want it to be cheaper, I am happy to send it First Class mail which just takes a bit longer.

This is not a licensed Ghostbuster's product. I am in no way affiliated with Ghostbuster's or Columbia pictures.

Bathroom Set Made with Vintage Star Wars Bed Sheet

2010-04-22T16:35:00.002-04:00

Description

A not so long long time ago in a galaxy not so far far away a super awesome bathroom was created. This bathroom set was made with terry cloth towels and vintage Star Wars bed sheets. It's the coolest bathroom EVER! I LOVE this set. "May the force be with you". This set is ready to ship.

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 71" long. Made with a vintage Star Wars bed sheet and a fabric shower curtain liner. This awesome bed sheet makes for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom. The sheet features characters from Star Wars; authentic vintage pattern and is 50% cotton 50% polyester. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO are all printed in full-color on a white background.

Attached Shower curtain Liner:
Heavy duty commercial quality polyester fabric. White. Weighted bottom hem. Durable. Rust resistant metal grommets prevent tearing. Anti mildew agent, resists germs, bacteria, and mold.

Bath Towels:
Measure 27"x52". White 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Star Wars bed sheet.

Hand Towels:
Measures 16" x 27". Blue 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Star Wars bed sheet.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

I am happy to ship this item anywhere so please feel free to convo me for pricing to your area.

This is not a licensed Star Wars product. I am in no way affiliated with Star Wars. © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved

Bathroom Set Made With Grateful Dead Tapestry

2010-04-22T16:29:00.002-04:00

Description

Bathroom Set Made With Grateful Dead Tapestry

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Hand Towels

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 66" wide and 70" long. Made with a repurposed Grateful Dead Tapestry and a fabric shower curtain liner. The beautiful colors in the tapestry make for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom.

Bath Towels:
Measure 27"x52". Blue 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a repurposed Grateful Dead Tapestry.

Hand Towels:
Measures 16" x 27". Purple 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a repurposed Grateful Dead Tapestry.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

I am happy to ship this item anywhere so please feel free to convo me for pricing to your area.

This bathroom set is ready to ship!

This is not a licensed Grateful Dead product. I am in no way affiliated with The Grateful Dead.

Upcycled Skirt and Top

2010-04-22T16:28:00.003-04:00

This outfit was made with a dress that I reconstructed into this skirt and top combo. The top is empire waist and has a flowy bottom. Top will best fit up to a size 36 (and A or B bra cup size). The skirt is a size 6 (to Abercrombie standards).

Upcycled Tube Dress For Summer

2010-04-22T16:24:00.004-04:00

This dress is made from a skirt that I reconstructed to make this super cute tube dress. Elastic and tie closure in the back. One size fits many.

Reconstructed Jim Morrison T-Shirt Patchwork Dress

2010-04-22T16:22:00.001-04:00

This awesome dress is made with a reconstructed men's tee shirt featuring Jim Morrison for the top and the skirt of the dress is made with upcycled fabrics featuring The Beatles fabrics, The Wizard of Oz fabrics, Vintage Sheets such as The Smurfs, Pac-Man, Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite, and many many more. This is a true one of a kind dress! Size small-medium.

Bathroom Set Made With A Vintage Alice in Wonderland Bedcover

2010-03-19T22:05:00.007-04:00

One of a kind Bathroom Set Made With a vintage Alice in Wonderland bedspread. This is the only one of it's kind. I have never seen this bedspread before so when I saw it, I just had to have it.

Set Includes:
1 Shower Curtain
2 Bath Towels
2 Wash Cloths

Details:
Fabric Shower Curtain:
Measures approximately 70" wide and 70" long. Made with a Alice in Wonderland bedspread and a cotton fabric shower curtain liner. The beautiful colors in the Alice in Wonderland bedspread make for the perfect backdrop for your bathroom.

Bath Towels:
Measure 27"x52". Blue 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a Alice in Wonderland bedspread.

Wash Cloths:
Measures 16" x 27". Blue 100% cotton terry cloth. Embellished with a vintage Alice in Wonderland bedspread.

Care Instructions:
Machine washable. Wash in cold water with like colors on gentle cycle. Use mild detergent. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. If necessary, iron on permanent press setting.

I am happy to ship this item anywhere so please feel free to convo me for pricing to your area.

This bathroom set is ready to ship!

This is not a licensed Alice in Wonderland product. I am in no way affiliated with Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll, Disney or anyone else realated to Alice in Wonderland in any way.

Give Forward Donations For Team Nicole

2010-03-04T10:40:00.001-05:00

A dear family friend of mine has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is just 27 years old. I have copied the information from her site for you to read! Please help if you can...

My sister Nicole Hobson (age 27) called my mom because she felt a lump in her breast. She scheduled a doctor’s appointment to have it checked out. On February 18th 2010, not one of us, doctors included, thought she would get a call saying “It is cancer.”

All I could think after hearing the news was, “I can’t believe it. She is way too young, we have no family history of breast cancer, she has two small kids a loving husband, more energy than anyone I know, she is healthy, and she is my best friend.”

Nicole returned to the doctors only to find out more bad news. Partly because Nicole is so young her cancer is an aggressive cancer. She has HER2+ breast cancer, which means her cells are dividing and multiplying quickly, and the cancer is invasive.

She learned that she would need surgery, a minimum of three months of Chemotherapy, and then radiation. Nicole also learned there is a good chance that her cancer is genetic. This means that her two girls, ages 20 months and 4 years old, will need to be watched closely for the rest of their lives. The doctors also believe Nicole has had cancer for at least three years.

Nicole is a strong woman. If you know her, you know she is a ball of fire! She is independent, smart, funny, and tough as nails. She has the spirit to fight her cancer, but needs everyone’s help to win!

As I mentioned before, Nicole is a wife and mother. She has a wonderfully strong, supportive husband Tim and two beautiful young girls Cameron and Madison. Nicole is currently working full-time, and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Education. She is determined to complete her Master’s and graduate as expected (if you know her you are not surprised!) This girl is a fighter.

Now- why she needs your help:

Nicole does not have health insurance. About a year and a half ago, her husband was laid off due to the economy affecting his field of work. They were just on the rebound of that struggle when this hit. Currently, they both work full time and are paid on an hourly basis. In the upcoming months, they will need to take time off for her surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In the first week alone, after learning Nicole had cancer, they both had to spend four days away from work.

Why we picked the goal amount of $25,000:

We don't know what the total expenses are going to be - but we HAD to get something started.

The cost for medical treatments and to maintain daily living expenses while she fights this battle are already mounting. It is important that Nicole and her family focus all of their energy and strength on winning this battle. We are raising money to offset/assist with these expenses. I am hoping with your help we can alleviate that financial burden so Nicole can concentrate on getting better.

We know Nicole will need financial assistance in paying for Chemotherapy, radiation and medications, gas money to get back and forth from the hospital which is an hour and a half away from her home, money to offset their time away for work for groceries, bills, the mortgage etc., and costs for surgeries/procedures. As an example, Nicole needs genetic testing which alone is $3,000.

All your generous contributions are deeply appreciated- anything you can give will help!

Go Team Nicole!!! If you have any questions, suggestions, or just need to contact a representative for the family please call Loree Frazitta (Nicole's sister) at 703-969-2975 or email Loree at loreebradee@yahoo.com.

THANK YOU - Nicole & Tim Hobson, Loree & Bryan Frazitta, Beau Bradee, William & Delores Bradee

Please note: Many people have asked if they may send a donation by mail. Certainly!

Please send checks to the attention of William Bradee (Nicole's Father)
5460 Trevino Drive
Haymarket, VA 20169

UPDATE: NICOLE HAS A CARE PAGES SITE SO YOU CAN GET UPDATES

PLEASE GO TO: WWW.CAREPAGES.COM -SET UP AN ACCOUNT FOR FREE AND LOOK FOR TEAM NICOLE UPDATES- THIS WAY YOU CAN STAY UPDATED AND SEND MESSAGES TO NICOLE!!!!

Celebrate Nicole (Bradee) Hobson's Tatas!

2010-03-04T10:39:00.000-05:00

Friends and Family,

If you have not already heard, we've been struck with some devastating news. Our great friend, Nicole Bradee Hobson, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Nicole found a lump in her breast and went to the doctor to have it investigated but with no history of breast cancer in her family and being the mother of two, Nicole expected this to merely be a routine check up. However, the biopsy showed the tumor was cancerous. Unfortunately because Nicole is so young her cancer is extremely aggressive. She has HER2+ breast cancer, which means her cells are dividing and multiplying quickly, and the cancer is invasive. Nicole will need surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Now, here is the kicker.....

Nicole does not have health insurance. About a year and a half ago, her husband was laid off due to the economy affecting his field of work. They were just on the rebound of that struggle when this hit. Currently, they both work full time and are paid on an hourly basis. In the upcoming months, they will need to take time off for her surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In the first week alone, after learning Nicole had cancer, they both had to spend four days away from work.

This burden is too heavy for them to bear alone. So we must all join together and support our friend!!!!!

The Hobson family needs all the help and support they can get. And what better way to kick start this than to have a FUNDRAISER AT PJ SKIDOOS ON MARCH 18th!!!

There will be an AUCTION to raise money for Nicole as well as any generous donations. Here is Nicole's website: http://www.giveforward.org/teamnicole/

AUCTION STARTS AT 9 PM!!!!! But come whenever and celebrate Nicole!

Donations and ideas for the auction on MARCH 18th are ALL welcome. Please share with me: Flat23@aol.com.

All your generous contributions are deeply appreciated- anything you can give will help! Even if it is just showing up!!! And SPREAD the word!
Go Team Nicole!!! If you have any questions, suggestions, or just need to contact a representative for the family please call Loree Frazitta (Nicole's sister) at 703-969-2975 or email Loree at loreebradee@yahoo.com.

And I am always available for suggestions and donations for the auction at PJs. Contact me at 703-901-1060 or email at Flat23@aol.com.

I'D ALSO LIKE TO NOTE....THIS IS THE DAY BEFORE NICOLE'S BIRTHDAY! LET'S CELEBRATE HER LIFE!!!!!!

-Faith :)

The Nicole Bradee Fight Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

2010-03-04T10:32:00.004-05:00

Start Time:	Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00am
Location:	PJ Skidoosin Fairfax, Virginia

Nicole Bradee Hopson, 27 years old, married and mother of two, and life long friend of many people in the Fairfax community needs your help to raise funds so she can battle breast cancer.

OPTIONAL 20$ cover charge (100% goes to Nicole)
Cover charge gets you a bracelet which includes an appetizer buffet from 9pm-midnight. Enjoy PJ's home made meat balls, Buffalo Wings, and our creamy spinach and atichoke dip. Cover also includes discounted drink specials. $3 Miller Lite 16oz Aluminum cans, $4.99 Vodka Bombs, $3 Corona Lights.

For Your Entertainment:
Mike Cullen will be playing Live sets of everyone's favorite acoustic songs
In between sets get ready to party with DJ Deaf Spinnin TOP 40

Silent Auction starts at 9 and closes at midnight***
(100% of proceeds go to Nicole)
Some of the items for auction include a 1 week stay at a beach house in Nags Head during May, free haircuts for men and women including highlights from Youla Moustakas, gift cards, professional photo shoots, and many more items.

Hope to see everyone there. WE LOVE YOU NICOLE!!!

PJ Skidoos
9908 Fairfax Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.591.4515

Set of 5 Christmas Ornaments Made With The Beatles Fabric

2009-12-12T09:40:00.002-05:00

This is for a set of five Christmas Ornaments made with The Beatles fabric. Let John, Paul, George, and Ringo help decorate your Christmas tree. Made with felt and The Beatles cotton fabric. These adorable one of a kind ornaments are sure to have people asking "where did you get those"?

The Beatles are a product of Apple Corps Ltd.This is not a licensed The Beatles product. It is however, hand-crafted from licensed Beatles fabric. I am not affiliated with or sponsored by Apple Corp. Ltd.

Christmas Stocking Made with The Beatles Fabric

2009-12-12T09:37:00.002-05:00

You'll be "Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time" with this Christmas stocking made with The Beatles fabric. Let John, Paul, George, and Ringo help Deck your Halls for the Holidays. This adorably funky stocking will be the perfect stocking for Santa to fill or just for decoration. It's guarantted to be a unique addition to your holidays and would be a perfect one of a kind gift idea. This stocking is made with 100% cotton fleece in black and is appliqued with each of The Beatles' faces from The Beatles Yellow Submarine Fabric. John and Paul are on one side and George and Ringo are on the other, then The Beatles fabric also decorates the top, toe, and heel. You'll be a big hit with this wonderful holiday display.I can also make stockings with each individual Beatle on it if you would like. Let me know if you have any requests. I would love to work with you to create something perfect for you!

This is not a licensed The Beatles product. It is however, hand-crafted from licensed Beatles fabric. I am not affiliated with or sponsored by Apple Corp. Ltd.

Christmas Garland Made with The Beatles Yellow Submarine Fabric

2009-12-12T09:30:00.002-05:00

This is a truly unique Christmas Garland was made with The Beatles Yellow Submarine fabric. Let John, Paul, George, and Ringo help decorate your Christmas tree. Made with felt and The Beatles Yellow Submarine cotton fabric. This adorable one of a kind garland is sure to have people asking "where did you get that"? Garland measures approximately 63 inches by 3 1/2 inches. Would look good on your tree, wreath, or wall!

Set of 4 Christmas Ornaments Made with the Beatles Fabric

2009-12-12T09:27:00.002-05:00

This is for a set of four Christmas Ornaments made with The Beatles fabric. Let John, Paul, George, and Ringo help decorate your Christmas tree. Made with felt and The Beatles cotton fabric. These adorable one of a kind ornaments are sure to have people asking "where did you get those"?

3 Piece Ornament Set Made From Vintage Smurf Bed Sheet

2009-12-12T08:44:00.004-05:00

This is for a set of 3 Christmas Ornaments. Let The Smurfs help decorate your Christmas tree. Made with felt and a vintage Smurf Bed Sheet. These adorable one of a kind ornaments are sure to have people asking "where did you get those?"

The Smurfs are a product of Peyo.This is not a licensed The Smurfs/Peyo product. It is however, hand-crafted from a vintage licensed Smurfs/Peyo Bed Sheet. I am not affiliated with or sponsored by Smurfs/Peyo.

Christmas Ornament The Beatles Yellow Submarine Fabric

2009-12-12T08:38:00.003-05:00

This is a truly unique Christmas Ornament made with The Beatles fabric. Let John, Paul, George, and Ringo help decorate your Christmas tree. Made with felt and The Beatles Yellow Submarine cotton fabric. This adorable one of a kind ornament is sure to have people asking "where did you get that"? Ornament measures approximately 6 1/2 inches by 11 1/2 inches.

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Rainbow Brite Bed Sheets

2009-06-21T22:39:00.003-04:00

Bathroom Set Made With Star Wars Bed Sheet

2009-06-21T22:37:00.004-04:00

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Super Friends Bed Sheet

2009-06-21T22:34:00.003-04:00

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Star Wars Bed Sheet

2009-06-21T22:31:00.002-04:00

Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Star Wars Bed Sheet

2009-06-21T22:27:00.002-04:00

Handmade Bathroom Set Made With Vintage Ghostbusters Bed Sheet

2009-06-21T22:19:00.004-04:00

Things I am working on...

2009-06-21T22:14:00.009-04:00

Bathroom Set Made With Harley Davidson Bed Sheet. Harley Davidson Inspired Bathroom Set. Made from reconstruced and repurposed materials!

To see more of my stuff go to www.greatfulthread.etsy.com, www.begreatfulshop.etsy.com and www.HereThereEverywhere.etsy.com.

May all your days be filled with lots of Peace, Love, and Handmade stuff!

"A Not So Long Lond Time Ago in A Galaxy Not So Far Away..."

2009-04-01T12:42:00.003-04:00

The coolest bathroom ever made was created!

I just have to show off the newest creation from my Etsy Shop. This is my Star Wars bathroom set which was inspired by my sister Faith. She is a major Star Wars finatic! She has the original towel set which is a bit different than this one, but this is the first shower curtain I have done. I LOVE it! It's so cool! I made it with vintage Star Wars bed sheets, a shower curtain liner, and terry cloth bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths. "May the force be with you!"

Where to find it: http://www.greatfulthread.etsy.com/

One of a Kind Handmade Shower Curtain Made with The Beatles Fabric

2009-03-22T22:25:00.006-04:00

Here is my now famous One of A Kind Handmade Shower Curtain made with The Beatles Yellow Submarine Fabric Line.

Where to Buy This Shower Curtain: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20212930

My Morning with Duncan: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

2009-03-19T14:46:00.007-04:00

This post was inspired by the Bad Mommy Moments blog by Cynthia Kane. My sister introduced me to her friend Cynthia's blog and eveytime I read it, I laugh out loud. It's good to hear about other people's experience with their children and to know that I am not the only one with sweet potatos on their jeans and who smells like baby puke all day long. Here is a summary of my morning with my awesome little guy.....

I wake up to the peaceful sound of the baby monitor screaming in my ear. It is my son, not so subtly telling me to get my butt in his room and pick him up. So I quickly brush my teeth and go in to get him. Immediately, I forget how mad I am that I have to wake up at 6:45 am because there he is standing in his crib waiting for me. When I enter the room, he smiles BIG. He does not smile quite like that for anyone but me. “Good morning my love”, I say as he reaches his hands up for me. I take him downstairs to change his diaper and put on whatever cute outfit I can find. I am into putting him in tee shirts and jeans these days because he looks like such a little boy in them. If he is lucky, he will have matching socks, but it is certainly not a guarantee. The usual ritual of fighting to get his diaper on without getting his poop all over me begins. He rolls over and squirms with all of his might, which makes the task nearly impossible. He is very strong I might add. I beg and plead and eventually we get his new diaper and clean clothes on. Now, it is time for breakfast so I set him up on the floor with some toys to play with and I head to the kitchen to whip something up. Now, I live in a townhouse with an open floor plan so the kitchen and the living area are basically one big space. This is important for you to know so that you can truly appreciate what happens next. As I make my way to the kitchen, I hear a very fast-paced crawl accompanied by a cry that sounds like some sort of dying animal. I look down and say, “Duncan, mommy is right here, I’m just fixing your breakfast.” but I think to myself, "you have got to be kidding me. I am right in front of you. Can you not see me right here in front of your face? I am right here, just like I have been every single day of your life." He does not skip a beat and is now pulling on the leg of my pajama pants until they are half way down my leg. I pull them up with one hand and pick Duncan up with the other. I reassure him that I am not going anywhere and I again set him up on the floor (right next to me) and encourage him to play with his favorite refrigerator magnets. He plays for about two seconds as I head to the sink. There it is again. The fast-paced crawl and dying animal cry. I am making his bottle as he tries to climb up my leg again. After about a minute of this, he stops crying and climbing up my leg. Relief at last! I hear something I do not often hear outside of naptime. Quiet. All you mothers know that this is often not a good sign so I look down to see that my son has his hands in the dog’s bowl of water and is attempting to flip it over. Just as I hear myself say “No, Duncan. That’s not for you”, there goes the water all over the floor and he is now sitting in a pool of it. I spend the next ten minutes cleaning up the water off the floor and changing his clothing, which as I said before is nearly impossible. I sit him in his high chair and lock him in tight because that is a whole other story that I will get to another day. I finish making his bottle and get his baby food. Here is where the real fun begins! I put on a bib because it is an absolute must with this kid! I start to feed him his oatmeal mixed with raisins and applesauce and I am pleased to see that he is eating like a big boy. This of course is short-lived and he begins to do this thing where he closes his eyes and turns his head as if I can’t see him now that he has his eyes closed. I try everything I can think of; the airplane, the open up and say awww, which usually involves me singing a song or demonstrating, and even his favorite, the train (chugga chugga chugga chugga choo choo). Nothing works. He just closes his eyes and turns his head so I know what he is getting at and I give in and hand him his bottle. Now I rush to the kitchen to fix my bowl of cereal. I scarf it down in about 2 minutes because I know my time is limited. I quickly check my email, Etsy shop, and Facebook, if there is time. Then he lets me know it is time to get him out of his high chair by throwing his bottle to the ground. I pick him up and clean off his face. I give him a big smooch and he laughs at me. I am the funniest person in the world to him and all I have to do is give him repetitive kisses on his big chubby cheeks. We read “The Ten Little Ladybugs” together and he tries to pull all the ladybugs off the book all the while getting mad when he cannot pull them off. I smile as he cuddles up in my lap and helps me turn the pages. I know this will only last another moment or two before he climbs up my chest and tries to claw at the telephone and computer. He only wants what he cannot have of course. I cherish the moment for as long as it lasts and then start counting down the minutes until naptime.