7/4/12

Happy 4th of July and my patriotic pillow!

My grand-daughter Addison ready for a picnic and the 4th of July!
She turned 21 months yesterday and she lights up our lives.


I found her little dress at TJ Maxx.   I love the ladybug and the gingham checks.


I had some ladybug ribbon for her hair.


Contemplating her little flags.  And speaking of flags, I made a flag pillow the other day.


I saw them on blogs and etsy and thought they were so cute!  But they were selling for upwards of $58. so I made my own with scrap fabric and small amount of new, total cost for me $3.50.


It's hotter than heck here just like so much of the country.  Our high will be about 103 with a heat index of about 114.
Stay safe and cool if you can and have a blessed 4th of July!
Cindy

26 comments:

  1. Happy 4th, Cindy. Oh, that little Addison is styling! What a precious little girl. Her dress is so cute and you even found the ribbon to match.
    Enjoy your day.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Happy 4th to my US blogging friend. How cute is she!!!!
    Good job on the pillow. I look at things and say hey I can do that but I just don't have the time now.

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  3. Great job on the pillow and you saved a lot.
    She is so cute - all decked out for the 4th !
    My grand was called Lady Bug from the day she was born, due to her red hair. A big part of her wardrobe has lady bugs on it.
    Have a happy, fun and safe 4th.

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  4. Oh Cindy I could just eat that sweet Addy...she is just darling my friend..I pray all is well with you and Dan may you have a GREAT 4th..love ya my dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  5. She is adorable, love the dress. That is way too hot. Stay cool.

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  6. What a darling grandchild, and fabulous dress. Stay cool and happy 4th of July to all.

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  7. She is a cutie. Lovely dress. I hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful 4th.

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  8. Your granddaughter looks gorgeous; I like her enthusiastic flag waving.
    Great job on the pillow, and what a saving.
    Happy 4th of July to you and yours.

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  9. You are blessed with a sweet and beautiful little granddaughter - well, two of them actually. I think it's great that you are able to be there for Addison and Katie Rose and watch her grow day by day. Your pillow is beautiful - looks professional! Perhaps you'd want to start your own Etsy store.
    xo Beth

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  10. Happy 4th, I hope your day isn't toooooooo hot. It is raining here, what a blessing. So needed. Addison looks adorable, she is such a cutie. Love that pillow too, how fun is that. Hugs, Marty

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  11. Such a cutie with her adorable dress!! Loved your pillow to!!

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  12. Oh Cindy, I LOVE that pillow!!! I am so going to copy yours!
    Can you believe the weather we're having? In the 70's & low 80's!!!
    In fact here in Tempe we had 3 hours of steady rain so far today. Heavenly! I am so crazy happy when it rains!
    SO sorry for the heat you're having :( Stay hydrated.

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  13. Addi is adorable.

    Your flag pillow is awesome.

    And it is HOT-Consin over here too! We were at 101 a bit ago and now we've dropped all the way down to 99.

    Hehehehehe

    Day after tomorrow when we meet for supper our MAIN requirement is AIR CONDITIONING!!!

    Hehehehehehe

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  14. Hi Cindy, Your little angel is just the cutest little sweetie in that dress and ribbon, waving her flags!! She always looks like a happy little girl and she is lucky to have a loving grandma nearby! So sorry to hear about the heat. I do NOT like heat and humidity. It's warm here but bearable. Have a wonderful week, in the shade! Linda

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  15. What a cutie - that is such a fun age! Love the pillow...the ruffles are so sassy! Hope it'll cool down soon for you. Linda

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  16. Cindy - she is so cute!
    HI THERE!!!!
    I know - I've been absent. (hehehe)
    It was 84 yesterday. HERE! That was amazing. It was PERFECT! We have had the perfect weather so far.
    Just HAD to share that with you! :)
    HUGS! Miss you!
    Karen

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  17. Cindy, it's easy to see why Allison lights up your lives. Just seeing pictures of that precious little girl gives me a smile. Love that dress and the cute ribbon in her hair. I HAD to pin your pillow! How cute that is, and how talented you are! laurie

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  18. I'm sure that's your daughter and she adorable, and great work on that patriotic pillow as well! Richard from the Amish settlement of Lebanon,pa

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  19. Cindy your little grandaughter looks like a little angel. I love her cute little outfit. Your pillow turned out super. I have seen them on other blogs as well. Hmm. Maybe I'll make one too.

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  20. Aren't grandkids GRAND? Your granddaughter is adorable! I wish I had your talent for sewing! The dress is so cute!
    Love your pillow too! I'm a pillow fanatic!

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  21. HI!!!
    SHE IS ADORABLE!!!love her outfits!!and love her flag waving ability!!!
    So cute!!
    YOUR PILLOW IS AWESOME...GOOD JOB!!!
    WOW and saved alot of $$$$$ too!!!
    Hugs 2 U,
    jamie

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  22. Your little Miss is adorable, & the dress is just way too cute! I love the pillow, Cindy! How clever you are!
    CAS

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  23. You granddaughter is adorable...don't you love TJMaxx? Your pillow is cute and think of what you can do with all money you saved making it yourself! Happy Sunday!

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  24. Addison is so cute in her ladybug dress. She is so pretty! Love the pillow. You did a great Jon, Cindy!...Christine

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  25. Precious. Just precious. Grandchildren bless our lives in so many ways.

    I love things I can make for a fraction of what they cost. I'm going to try them.

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  26. Cindy, Addison is too precious for words. What a cutie in her 4th of July dress.

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