Hank the Puppy

Once upon a time . . .
There was a dog named
Hank the Puppy.

At first, Hank was the good one.
Whenever the puppies did something bad,
His sister was the ringleader.
Hank just went along for the ride.

Hank didn’t chew up computer cords.
Hank didn’t chase cats onto roofs.
Hank didn’t steal other dogs’ balls.
And, it wasn’t Hank’s idea to escape from Uncle Charles’s house,
To dig up the garden,
Or to go to Waffle House that Sunday morning.

But one day,
Hank discovered he could jump high too.
Hank discovered he could perch on top of the fence like a parrot and watch the passersby.
Hank discovered he could hop down and meet the passersby.
And, then Hank was not the good one anymore.

Quick Clothing Refashion

This one isn't too impressive, but I thought I’d post it anyway because I really like the way it turned out. It only took about 30 minutes, and, this one is a true “refashion” because I made it from two items I had in my give-away bag!
I bought a black shirt at Anthropologie 4 or 5 years ago (the same as the white one below). It is casual/sleep shirt, but very soft, and has been one of my favorite items. Unfortunately, since I wore (and washed) them so much, the straps have become so twisted and crinkled that they were longer as cute or comfy, even if I ironed (and who wants to iron a sleep shirt). I also had a super soft, cowl neck, long sleeve cream shirt (also from Anthro) that I have loved and worn for many years - so many that it became misshapen (aka too short in the tummy) and discolored in “certain areas” (aka the pits!)

So, I cut the twisted straps off the black top and the long sleeves off the cream one. Then, I cut up and braided the long sleeves and just sewed them onto the black top. The length just kinda magically worked, and while one side looks better than the other, I should get some more wear out of the top!

Flower Shirt

I finally finished my second sewing project! It is my version of My Mama Made It's petal shirt and other petal/corsage shirts at places like Anthro and J Crew. Of course, mine cost a little over $5.00 all together ($2 for one shirt and $3 for the other that I cut up)! . . . I haven't tried to wash it yet, so hopefully it doesn't fall apart . . .