I turned on my digital camera two days ago and got no response--batteries charged, all parts seemingly intact...but nothing. I couldn't believe it--I had a desktop full of buttons and pendants ready to post on etsy, two little sewing projects to share. I told my husband I couldn't imagine a day without my camera---he told me it was an idol. Thanks, honey.
I'm starting to think that I'm a walking disaster zone--the broken cars, digital camera, and to top it off--yesterday, I was sweeping my bathroom floor and I bumped into the sink and it fell off the wall! (apparently this has happened before and my dad came to the rescue) but c'mon, I'm starting to wonder about myself!
Anway...my girls are champing at the bit to visit the thrift store this morning, their chance to play with "junky toys", and I'm fiddling with my new camera (thank you, Mom--another slightly early bday gift!) So here's a few pictures of a little weekend sewing project...two very different looking elephants. One named "horse" by Mary, and the other "sally" by Emma.

"Horse" came first:

My plan was for a simple design, and I wanted them to have an "Eyeore-esque" tail...held on by a button

The second time around I wanted to chage the skinny long trunk, and the legs weren't quite right...so "Sally" had some alterations.

They were roadtested yesterday on a day trip to my mom and sister's. And they enjoyed it immensely. They mostly get carried around by their trunks or tails, but so far, they don't seem to mind.

Alright, children are clinging to my arms, so I must step away--the thrift store is calling....