Hello July!
June 29, 2008
July. Has to be one of my favorite months. I love summer. I love being in the water. I love sunshine. And it is my birthday.
July’s print is here! Barely made it into the shop before July 1st. But here she is. Ready to jump in. Or is she? Do you remember the first time you just went for it? Jumped off the diving board into water your friends swore to you was warm? Or off the edge into the deep end? Or do you still have to decide if you will jump in or go in slowly down the stairs?
July is full of REALLY tough decisions.
But before we get to July, let’s talk a little more about June. Today is a very special birthday. My Grandma Knell.
(she’s the babe in the center)
This woman has done it all. Kindergarten teacher turned mother of 10. To have 10 kids, you have to be creative….or else. She is AMAZING!
(here she is, center again this time with all her kids)
Sewer of all thing, maker of all things, orchestrator of all things creative. You got an apple core? She’ll dry it, put a face on it and make it into a wrinkled old man statue. Got some left over fabric? She’ll make a grocery bag saver. Have some paper scraps? She’ll make an intricate paper Christmas ornament.
Well, I couldn’t think of any thing better to give her, than her own personalized paper doll. Addie loves to play with Grandma when we visit, and I thought a fun activity they could do together, would be to play paper dolls (since my Grandma loves paper and loves dolls. Still. I am sure she rearranges the furniture in her doll house when no one is around.)
So, Vera Jewel…Jewel for short (great name isn’t it?) gets her own monogrammed doll (notice the underwear) complete with rain coat and sunday best. Can’t wait to have her play with Addie. Or me for that matter.
I am a little addicted, and I think I will be making more of these. I can’t get over how cute she is! Be watching for a Free Download soon. These are just too much fun!!
Well, happy June 29th Vera Jewel, and for tomorrow, happy July every one! Just dive in!
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Sarah, this is a lovely post. My last read for the day, or shall i say my first, hence morning here!
Your words took me back to my childhood days, and the dilemma to jump or not…thank you! Very nice as always! Happy Bday to your Grandma! She seems like a trooper.
Vana
You’re so great to remember g’mas birthday! That’s the “little engine that could” book in the background, isn’t it?
Great Post… Happy Birthday to Vera Jewel. What a awesome gift the paper doll is perfect. Love July Girl, I need to catch up on my months . Oh, and Happy Birthday to you Sarah (sometime this month). My lily is a July girl the 30th.
Happy Day to you, julie
I love that the raincoat and boots match. She looks a lot like the girl in your March print.
Your Grandma Vera was a real class act with a great name.
I’m loving the paper dolls! I’ll be keeping my eyes out for the download. I have yet to introduce paper dolls to my daughter but this would be a great opportunity.
That is ADORABLE! You could put magnetic backing on it and have lots of fun on the fridge.
Oh, I LOVE July!!! Adorable!
Becky
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I am so happy you left me a comment! I am loving looking through your blog. Do you know how much I loved paper dolls when I was a girl – I love the ones you made. What wonderful vacation pictures you posted too. We went to Maui in February with our little boy and he is still talking about it regularly!
Hi Sarah
July means summer for you, but winter for us. I can hardly complain, winter here is mild amd the weather really is glorious – blue skies and comfortable temperatures. Your July print is adorable, I love the position of the little girls feet. So true to life.
Your Grandma Knell was one resourceful woman, you’d have to be with 10 kids. I would love to hear her top 5 tips for raising children. She sounds like an amazing woman and I’m sure I could learn sa lot from her.
I think you’re onto something with those paper dolls. All little girls love to dress up dolls and yours are just beuatiful. Your grandma is so lucky to have such a thoughtful and creative grandaughter, what an original pressie to think of – combining two things your grandma loves (paper and dolls). She will be tickled pink with your gift.
Love
Elise
This is the best birthday present idea ever! I loved paper dolls as a little girl. You could make a whole book of these!
I love love love love love this paper doll.. when i was a girl I loved to get the children’s friend so I could cut out the paper dolls. Your grandma reminds me of my dear sweet beautiful Grandma Jean Bohman with her eight children-twins like me-sewing creating and growing everything. My daughter is named after her. I can’t wait for the download!
so cute, I love it! Makes me want to dig up my old paper dolls.
I love the first print – so fun and great for summer!
Eliabeth just walked in and got all excited “what’s that?!” She asked, when she saw the paper Doll. Free download??? We’ll be waiting for sure!!!
I love your July print.