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Right now, I’m half watching Legally Blonde 2 on the telly. It’s so silly but SO watchable. I love Elle Woods! Is that who I should model my work-self on?
Anyway back to reality - I had another job interview on Tuesday and hopefully I will hear back tomorrow. Here I am, dressed for success:
Today, I wanted to sew another work-worthy shirt but I discovered I hadn’t prewashed the fabric I had in mind so I had a small delay while I threw it in the washer and dryer. As I was all set for some sewing, I looked around for what else I had - most of my fabric is washed and dried as soon as I buy it so that I can be ready when the mood strikes. I ended up sewing this tunic style top based on a pattern in one of my Japanese books.
Not a great photo, but here is a close up of the fabric. I bought this a while ago from an op shop (thrift store) and it started life as curtains! There is a dark green leaf motif and the background is a fawn colour honeycomb pattern. I just love it.
Today, Emma called out to me “Mum come and see! I got an email on my computer!” I knew she had been sitting at the table with some craft supplies and so I went out to find this:
See the egg carton keyboard (with letters drawn on) and the notepaper screen (with an animal sticker playing the part of the onscreen email picture). Notice the eraser for a mouse, on it’s notepaper mouse pad. Especially notice how happy she is with herself. Indulge me - here is another shot of the laptop.
Good to know the geekiness is rubbing off on her.
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kristena Said,
Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 7:35 am
hehe… That’s the cutest computer I’ve ever seen! Love the creativity, and I also love your new shirt!
Cindy Lietz, The Polymer Clay Tutor Said,
Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 8:11 am
That computer is really cute… my kids made all sorts of computers of of paper, even paper cd’s but they never used an egg carton. I’m very impressed. Good luck with getting a job!!
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teri Said,
Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
that little computer is adorable! i love the way a child’s mind works. they see things so much differently than we do. when my youngest was 4 or 5, he made his own pda out of a small box. he put a little notepad inside the cutout for a screen. he would write on it with his stylus/pencil. he carried with him everywhere for the longest time. he would pull it out and say, “oh, let me put that in pda.”
teri
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gwensmom Said,
Saturday, March 29, 2008 @ 8:05 am
that girl is a genius. and you look totally dressed for success- I would hire you for sure.
Justinabalina Said,
Sunday, March 30, 2008 @ 5:18 am
Wow! What a great job! I love to see what other people sew on here. It’s really inspiring…if only I had the time:D
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nikole Said,
Friday, May 2, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
I love the computer! What a creative girl, just like her mom! Love the top blouse. I need to work on some clothes for me, I might try one like that out!
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