laminated homemade mother's day postcards

I'm at work right now, in my cozy little office. It's pretty sweet. Neither J or I wanted to run out to buy mother's day cards, so I decided to make 'em. Made the Buddha one first for J's mom. She could use some peaceful wishes right now. My Mom loves Egyptology (is that a word) I have heard her use it, but I have heard her use many words that aren't really right, what with English being her second language and all. I have no idea about the caption. Was trying to think of something clever to use Mutti (that's what I call her) and Tut in a sentence but nothing. Then just wrote that. I do hope her mother's day is chill though. My brother can explain what it means.

Remembering Embroidering

My first embroidery and applique project since childhood. It's been so long that I had a weird relearning experience. This project took a while and as I went along I kept figuring out things I already knew. Oh yeah, I didn't have to look on the internet for an applique tutorial, I've done this a million times. See the patch on this old pair of jeans I'm wearing, that's pretty much applique. Anyway, I'm working on and planning for more sewing projects both practical and artistic. My SIL is having a baby this month. I'm not really a gushy OMG loves babies kind of gal, but a new person who will be in my life as long as we're both living is interesting. So in honor of this ordinary and momentous occasion, I decided to make my lovely SIL a gift. I blogged already about how crafty and thoughtful she is. Anyway, it came out ok. I'm not thrilled, but what with the hours and hours I spent, she gettin it. I'm including a note about my intentions and letting her know it's all right if she hangs it in the closet. Like the cookies, owls and green and yellow are her theme. Momma owl is purple, SIL's fav color. Baby owl is green. And the tree represents my BIL. I think that's my favorite thing about it. I'm a big fan of my BIL and he is strong and steady. And an E + B in a heart carved into the tree. I hope they don't hate it!