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.
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?
Love them so far. Did you trace the letters or freehand them?
ReplyDeleteThanks. I started with stencils and adjusted them slightly in some spots to make them even more readable.
DeleteFrom New York by any chance? Beautiful work (I am glad I am not the only one who gets side tracked with projects!)
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
DeleteBeautiful 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...
ReplyDeleteThanks Gloria for your kind words as well as your cute idea!
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