Hi, how was your day?

Mine was pretty good. Did a little thrifting, had Mexican food, went with Alyssa to the ob/gyn- not in that particular order. Alyssa's been having contractions, mild ones, but she wanted to get checked out.  It looks like Miss Bayleigh may have begun packing her bags and getting ready for life on the outside. No real labor, but the wheels have started turning. I know and have warned Alyssa, this could go on for days, maybe weeks, but I have a feeling, just like her mama*, this little one may arrive a little early. 
After the doctor visit, we hit a couple of thrift stores, no exciting finds unfortunately. I wanted a couple more sheets to make lounge pants. Thanks, by the way, for your nice words about those, the idea wasn't original. I knew I'd seen a picture on flickr or read a blog post where someone used a sheet to make lounge pants. It was one of those things I thought was a great idea when I saw it, but didn't have time to make any for myself- the seed was planted. I had a couple of thrifted sheets on the shelf waiting to be used. Why can't you find sheets like that new- smooth and soft, but at the same time crisp? They don't get all wrinkly and they don't pill. I miss sleeping under sheets like that. Ahhhh..... Where was I? Oh, the seed was planted, but I didn't remember by who. Then a few of you commented on what a great idea that was, so I thought it was important to point out, that yes it was a super idea, but not mine. All it took was a quick google search to find the original pants, and guess what, she was inspired by someone else. Good ideas  spread like wildfire through the blogoshere, don't they? Another great, but not original to me idea led me to make this pretty little bit of wall art for Bayleigh's room.

I was inspired by Erin who was inspired by Ali.  Alyssa punched the butterflies out of cards and gift tags from baby gifts she's received and I mounted them just the way Ali described, with foam dots. Easy art and I think it's pretty cute too. Thanks Erin, Ali, Leslie and Amanda for sharing and inspiring.

*Alyssa was six weeks early.

Comments

[Mary]

Wow! I can't believe you may have a little one to cuddle and love so soon!

[Gena]

What cute little butterflies! I absolutely have to remember that in the event that I ever have a girl. Or that anyone I know ever has a girl.

[erin]

i am so glad you made this! isn't it fun? and easy?

jane was 4 weeks early. hope that hospital bag is packed!

[cindy]

Cute butterflies! I used my wrapping paper/tags to make little labels in my kiddo's photo album. Oooo, I can hardly wait to see that precious little bundle!! I KNOW you really cannot wait.

[Lisa Clarke]

I just made some thrifted sheet pajama pants myself this weekend. I've been wanting to ever since I saw Amanda's post, and I found one heck of a funky sheet recently, LOL!

How exciting that the little one will be here soon!

[Valerie]

I just love this. Thank you for sharing.

[lavitadream]

the butterflies are beautiful.
xo andy

[Sarah]

Love the collage! What a neat idea to use those baby cards.

[Anina]

OK, I've seen those butterflies so many times now that I'm going to have to go buy a butterfly punch. And what a wonderful idea to use gift tags and cards!

[June]

How wonderful that soon a new little life will make an appearance in the world. Your butterfly wall art is so pretty. I think it's a wonderful bit of serendipity, too. Butterflies emerge from their cocoons as new life and serve as a symbol of transformation. Much like the baby growing in its own little cocoon. Soon that precious life will emerge, too. Oh, such things just touch my heart and I'm so thrilled for all of you.

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

The framed butterflies are wonderful. What a great baby shower rememberance.

[Shannon]

SO exciting! Sounds like you are officially on "baby watch". My sil just had a little princess on Easter and I have been in full gear making girly things for her. Why are baby girls so creativity inspiring? Can't wait to hear the joyous news!

[the lazy reader]

What clever ideas. The lounge pants look so comfy and there are always wonderful sheets at the local thrift store. I love the butterflys. I'm gonna steal that idea myself.

[Linda]

Hope things go well for Alyssa and her new little one. I love the butterflies! That is such a great, simple idea!

[Bridgette]

What a sweet remembrance. I love your blog, always full of fun ideas!

[Knitsational]

What a great idea! So pretty for a baby's room.

[Marcia]

Oh, I love the idea of making it out of cards and gift tags! Brilliant! Ü

[Jennifer]

Very cute!