Makeover Monday: 10/10

One of my good Etsy friends recently started her first year of teaching.  She asked if I could make something for her in her school colors, navy and gold.  I added the patterned blue fabric to provide more interest and texture.

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And here is her big old blue and gold star!  This beauty measures 9.5" from point to point, and is sure to provide plenty of good vibes for a long and successful teaching career :)

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Happy Monday!  I have a dental appointment this week (arghhhh!!), and my first PTA meeting as a parent instead of a teacher.  Friday is school Picture Day, too.  Other than those bits of have-to stuff, I will just be doing my usual mom, wife, and shopowner gigs this week.  How about you?  Anything fun on the agenda?  Wishing you a great week!

Makeover Monday: Better Late Than Never!

A good friend ordered a bowl as a gift for her college friend, to be made in their school colors. I started by finding just the right shade of maroon.

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Next came finding the best orange for the job. When working with solid colors, it always helps to have some sort of design in the fabric. This adds texture and interest.

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Voila... The school spirit bowl- for the Hokie who has everything!

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I'm thinking that spirit bowls would make pretty great gifts for coaches, students, PTA presidents, principals, teachers, and sports fans. Should I make a custom spirit bowl listing? What do you think?