It's been some time since I've posted a Make it Monday. That's because what I've been making on Mondays the last few weeks are doctor appointments for sick children, long task lists, and special wedding planning dates with my awesome sister-in-law.  Didn't think those things translated well to an interesting blog post.  Not that today's thoughts will either...but here ya go anyway.

I'm so loving Pinterest, and I have a couple of thoughts to share on the whole topic.  First of all, someone pointed out how it can tend to cause us to covet and yearn for that which is out of our reach.  Sorta a theme in our discontented culture.  That concern got me thinking.  So, I've made it a rule of my own to not pin things that I think I might DIE if I don't have.  Instead, I try to use pinterest to glean ideas that are do-able.  Yes, I have a fashionista dreams board--but I try to pin ideas that spark my desire to find a cheap, knock off version, rather than something I can never own.   The second concern I've heard about pinterest is the time-sucking obsession that it can become.  Another good point.  Thus, I try to use pinterest on my phone only when I am sitting and waiting somewhere, or those down moments when I might be sitting watching mindless television anyway and want to keep my hands busy.   Those are bonus deep thoughts for you today.  It's always good to consider how we are investing our time and talents, and to establish healthy perimeters.


Now, on to the "make it" part.  I was intrigued by a pinterest monogram idea I saw stamped on burlap that was framed in an embroidery hoop.  A-ha!  Just my kind of bargain.  Then, it occurred to me that the whole super cute button monogram idea on fabric might merge to create a hybrid make it project somewhat all my own (although still technically craft lifted).  Voile!

(if you look closely in the reflection, you'll see my handsome teenage son...I was still in jammies this morning so I recruited a volunteer).


Here's another look:


I have super easy short cut instruction advice for you today.  Come to our Art and Soul Craft Club on April 12th at 7:30...cause this is our project!  We postponed our March get-together until that day, and all you need to bring is $8.  All supplies will be provided.


But, just in case you don't live in the DFW area, I guess I'll share the details for you.