Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Put Your Thinking Caps On

No one in our house has gone to school the day after Labor Day for a long while but I still love to think about those 'First Day' memories and photos before taking the bus to a new grade. A few of Big Grama's primers in a pile with a folding yardstick.  In the background, first day of kindergarten for #3!
I just love school supplies, new pencils and backpacks and notebook paper and learning new stuff!  With three kids I had a huge collection of colored pencils in various states of use.  One nearly new set went to grandson to color with;  even after making this 8x10 art piece, there is still a bag of leftovers!

20 comments:

  1. I think it's for carrying things, like you said. Eggs, apples, potatoes, tomatoes...It's cute!

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  2. I agree with Amy....for carry things...my Nana Patz had something similar and she called it her egg gathering apron.....Too fun!!

    chris

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  3. Whoa! I thought I had the wrong blog at first when I saw the new header. It is super cool! My grandmother used to hitch up her apron to carry things -anything at all that needed carrying - multi purpose.

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  4. That pencil art is so cute. My boys started school yesterday and since I started back to work on the 26th, my days have been go, go, go. Makes me a bit grumpy when I don't have time to do fun stuff. That apron is definitely for carrying things in from the garden or the hen house. :) Have a great day! Tammy

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  5. Hmmm maybe it is just a cute little bag, for carrying all sorts! Clothespins, eggs, sticks? I don't know but its darling! :) OOOh my I get so excited for school supplies too! ahhh it's just so exciting! No one in our house needs them right now but I was thinking about getting a few just because :) :) xo Holly

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  6. It's for exactly what you think it's for......collecting and holding...whatever! It's very cute, too.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  7. It's just darling. How fun to think about what goodies could be carried in it.

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  8. Wonderful back-to-school memories! Love that apron, too--definitely for egg-gathering, I would say! Whatever it is, it's adorable--great find!

    Wishing you a wonderful day, my friend!

    Julie

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  9. What a great idea!? Why didn't I think of that? I love school supplies too! Dear son is in college and all he needs is a notebook and a pen! (along with $$$$$$$ and his laptop) Who is the cute little girl in the photo in the background?

    Blessings

    Linda

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  10. This is a bonnet apron. Once buttoned it makes a bonnet. I found one a while back and Miss Lori of Bee in my Bonnet filled me on this. Although I would recommend you use it for anything you like....smiles...Renee

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  11. Haaaa! I thought...I bet Renee will know! Go figure!
    Put on your BONNET Tammy! It's too cute! haha
    Love your pencil art too :)
    Erica

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  12. I love the colored pencil picture - great idea!

    I don't know what the bag is but immediately I recognized that pattern, I used to have a quilt made of the very same material...

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  13. What a sweet apron,a nd would never have guessed as Renee said, a bonnet!! So fun! xo Heather

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  14. Love your pencil art piece - very unusual! I have just discovered your blog and am sending best wishes from Scotland
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger.

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  15. Hi Tammy, I think this is for a walker. My mother-in-law had something very similar she used on hers.
    Loved your flea market use post. Lots of great ideas!
    Your new header is perfectly perfect for you! My husband and I will be going to a car show this evening. It will make me think of you, I know!
    I have left a space for you in my Christmas Whitmans Sample Box Ornament Swap if you would like to participate. Too busy, not a worry at all. Just let me know.
    Enjoy the upcoming weekend! Elizabeth

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  16. Tammy, That is exactly what I was thinking for eggs and clothespins! This is a great design, exactly what I need! I love to use an apron, and I pick up the bottom and hold it together with my left while I feel it with eggs from my hens with my right! I keep thinking i need to get off my but and make an apron with a big pocket. This would be so practical to have down when you want it down, and up when you want it up. I wonder how strong the snaps would hold a few more eggs is there? You sure got a pretty cute apron there! I have always loved shopping for school and I personally loved my first days of school. love the art! You are such a good grandma.
    Blessings,
    Susie

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    1. I guess I should spell check my comments! I just looked at my comment and boy! Read through the others, and a bonnet? Okay, I can see that now!

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  17. It's a mommy's helper! Moms always need an extra hand, or pocket, right? Love the back to school art!

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  18. hmm I was thinking of it going onto the side of a crib to hold little things like pins for the baby. It could have gone anywhere and it looks kitcheny too. Whatever it is, its very pretty. I love all the vintage shopping you did this summer, I can shop through your photos. I didn't get to do anything this summer like that, miss it. Have fun day.

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  19. Tammy, What a cute school vignette. Who cares if you have any kids in school or not. No reason to miss out on the back to school fun! I haven't a clue on the quilted thingie. It sure is cute though!

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