Sunday, April 20, 2014

be happy.

 
Work is just too draining sometimes and I find
myself having to remind myself to be happy.
 
Solution?
Find some happy fabric....
 
 
and create a basket of happy.... 
 
 
It begins with a
simple alphabet....
 
 
  with simple Aida....

and simple finishing....
 
  for a wonderful start.
 
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 Thoughts of spring flowers....

they sneak into my basket too!
  
Whether at work or home.....

 
 I am reminded to keep happy thoughts.
    
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Easter is such a wonderful time to reflect
on how fortunate I am to have my faith,
family and friends.  I hope you can enjoy
this time and have a wonderful week.

33 comments:

  1. These are just beautiful in their simplicity. I love your idea. And yes, it' s always worth to have a reminder to be aware of the happy moments during the day.
    A little question. How did you finish the backs?

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  2. OH MY GOSH, Karen ~ those are just adorable and I bet you'll have LOTS of stitchers wanting to borrow your idea!!
    You should make them into patterns, I know they'd be a best seller!!

    Happy Easter,
    Tanya

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  3. What an excellent idea! I love your concept and finishes - I think we all could use more encouragement like that in our lives. Happy Easter to you and yours!

    Laura

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  4. What a fun, great idea! Neat, neat, neat! A Blessed Easter to you!

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  5. Cute Finishes! Love the happy fabrics! :-)

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  6. I am so on the same page with you! Love your basket full of goodies!

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  7. they are bright and cheerful. Very pretty. Happy Easter.

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  8. Absolutely darling! A smile in a basket!

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  9. I hear you loud & clear Karen...my job is really stressing me lately along with multiple family issues. Some days you really have to pick yourself up and just keep marching. Lovely finishes and very cheery!! Despite the challenges we do have good things in our lives.

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  10. They are absolutely gorgeous! Love them all. xxx

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  11. Love them Karen.....a wonderful idea :) Happy Easter!

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  12. Love your be happy basket! Would love information about the alphabet used as well as the finishing! Your basket makes me smile!

    Robin in Virginia

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  13. Hello Karen,

    The brightness of these would make me happy. Simple and effective! Just love them.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  14. Very creative and colourful Karen. Happy Easter.

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  15. They're delightful, Karen! I love the bright colours and the happy thoughts that they inspire. A wonderful idea! :D

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  16. What a wonderful idea! There's so sunny and cheerful.

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  17. These are lovely, so simple and so effective.

    I think a full tutorial is in order, so many people love these.

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  18. What the lovely idea -I enjoyed to read the messages in the pinkeeps! Happy and Blessed Easter Season to you Karen!

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  19. Oh my gosh, they are wonderful! And such a wonderful way to keep positive and feel good. Hope you had a good Easter. Take it easy!

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  20. Love them!!!! Too cute and that fabric is just happy!! You have got to share your finishing on these. Too sweet!!

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  21. Very lovely, I think we could all do with a gentle reminder at times.

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  22. Oh they are perfect..just perfect!

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  23. Love these Karen. Those colors are so bright it's hard to smile when you look at them. Hope you are doing weel friend.....

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  24. That is happy fabric!! An happy projects. They look great!
    HUGS!!

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  25. So clever!!! how did you finish the back??? Are these flat cushions??

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  26. Love these! I need a basket of happiness. Where did you get these patterns?

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  27. Great idea. They are all wonderful, bright and cheery.

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  28. Such a darling idea, Karen!! Wishing you a happy Spring :)

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  29. Simple and cheerful!!! It just screams YOU!!!

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  30. This is such a lovely idea! I'm sure you were smiling as you finished each one :)
    Best wishes.

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  31. I can't imagine you not being and sharing happiness! Sweet and adorable basket of happiness.

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  32. Those are just adorable! so cheery and colorful! Great ideas!

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