Saturday, December 21, 2013

Now I Know My ABCs...Next Time Won't You Sing With Me

"If plan A didn't work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Stay cool."  Kane Arreo

When my first (and only) grandchild was born, about 22 months ago, my mind immediately started imagining all the things I could tangle for him. First was the letter "H" (his name is Hudson) with tangles all around it, to hang on his bedroom wall. Next was a little stool with a nautical theme to match the decor in his room. Then I began an ABC book. I am stenciling the letters of the alphabet, one capital and lowercase letter on each page. When they're done I'll add pictures of things that start with each letter, and then have it all made into a book. I won't be drawing those pictures - I can tangle, but I can't draw. 

Here are a few of the letters I've completed so far.







The first letter I designed had more than one tangle pattern, but I decided that made it harder to read the letters. For a little boy first learning the alphabet, I knew that one tangle per letter would make it easier for him. 

I started this about a year ago, but got sidetracked by so may things. It's time to get back to it so I'll have it finished before Hudson starts high school! And we are eagerly awaiting the birth of his little sister, Brooklyn, due May 1, so I will have to get to work soon on some tangled projects for her. Any ideas?


6 comments:

  1. Love them so far. Did you trace the letters or freehand them?

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    1. Thanks. I started with stencils and adjusted them slightly in some spots to make them even more readable.

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  2. From New York by any chance? Beautiful work (I am glad I am not the only one who gets side tracked with projects!)

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    1. Thanks Debra. I'm from NY. My son was born there but only lived there as a baby. He loves the city and got engaged on the Brooklyn Bridge.

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  3. Beautiful work. What a lovely idea! It will be a most-loved gift. Can't wait to see the finished book! For a Granddaughter - how about a Tangled Tea Party with her favorite stuffed toys? You could even cut out pictures of the two of you and add them to the party. Just a thought...

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    1. Thanks Gloria for your kind words as well as your cute idea!

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