The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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eh, voila!


My first batch of Spoonflower fabric arrived this week (Spoonflower lets you print your own fabric!) and I had a little party when I opened the package. . . it's gorgeous. I'm thrilled with it! I wrote and illustrated this little soft book for my first project and have more in the works. This print-your-own fabric thing really has my motor running, possibilities are endless, seriously.

I put the first book together as soon as hubby was at the gym and baby was asleep, I could hardly wait. . . posted today on etsy, but Lucy gets to keep this first edition. Eeek! Giddy like a kid about to eat a super sweet, sloppy totally awesome sandwich. . .

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April said…
JULES!! THat is awesome - like christmas. I love how the sandwich opens up at the end!
Ohhh I just love it - congrats!
8:40 AM
Jane said…
COOOO-oool!!! Congrats. It looks great. What a fun book.
5:54 PM
hOLLIANN said…
where is your etsy...I want one.
8:27 PM
missy said…
No way sis, this is amazing! I'm so excited for you, it turned out better than I could have ever imagined! You seriously know how to make a "Totally Awesome Sandwich"!
9:41 PM
Holly said…
It's so cute! Even though my kids are a little old for it, I totally want to buy one.
8:59 AM
The Kyles said…
you are right. It is a totally awesome sandwich. Really cool book.
12:52 PM
Unknown said…
I was uploading some photos of my swatches that I just got from Spoonflower and I noticed your awesome book in the pool. I just had to come over and tell you how terrific your soft book is, and check out your blog. Karen
1:37 PM
Unknown said…
turned out amazing - but no surprise. super talented!!
10:40 PM
Amanda said…
WOW. You are fabulous. How fun! The possibilities seem endless. I can't wait to see more.

Hope you guys are well! Good luck on your travels to Japan!
7:04 PM
Vanessa said…
That does call for a party! Congratulations! What a fun book. Can't wait to see your next endeavor.
1:15 PM
katherine said…
how did i not comment on this until now (way behind on being a good friend!)! But, Jul, it is so cool!! you have such talent! and that really is such a totally awesome sandwich!
3:04 PM
Anonymous said…
This is the most brilliant use of spoonflower I've seen.. endless possibilities!
10:28 AM
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