May 8, 2008
Pretty Things For You…
Posted by kspin under contests, cooking, crafts, life, photography, random | Tags: aprons, crafts, fun, nice things for people, service |When I am at my worst or lowest, the only thing that really seems to help is to do something positive for others. As I was sulking this morning and checking up on my blogging friends, I ran across this post on Fastlane’s blog about paying it forward. It was just what I needed to get my mind out of the not so great place it has been in lately.
I was lucky enough to be the third commenter and now get to have some fun! I’m going to make homemade gifts for the first three people who not only comment, but also agree to give something or do something nice for three more people, thus the pay it forward idea.
Fastlane got the idea from Emily’s blog and I think she gave herself a 6 month limit to complete her homemade items because she is knitting them. I don’t think it will take me nearly that long for my projects, but I’ll just say you will get you items in less than 6 months. (just to be safe)

I thought that I would make some aprons with colors and prints like the ones pictured above. I have been wanting to start another sewing project and I am excited to get started. Like I said, my reasons are a little selfish; I need a distraction right now and I can’t think of a better or more rewarding way than this!
If you like this idea, or just want to get a cute apron from me then comment quick! Maybe I’ll make a few extras for a later giveaway too. Let us know what you do when you pay it forward as well. I love to hear what other people are doing!
Happy Thursday to all of you and good luck!
May 9, 2008 at 12:26 am
I could TOTALLY get behind this challenge. (And the cute apron isn’t even the reason why. Well, not totally… LOL)
I know of several things I could do to pay it forward, so I will do them and report back. I can’t guarantee that all of my nice things will be handmade, but I will commit to doing at least one.
I think that doing nice things for others is one of the fastest, most sure ways to make yourself feel better. It’s a pretty good trick.
May 9, 2008 at 3:17 am
I would love a cute apron from you! Thank you.
May 9, 2008 at 7:08 am
Whoo-Hoo!!! I’m the third!!
I want in!!
May 9, 2008 at 7:11 am
PS Will do a ‘Pay it forward’ post today.
May 9, 2008 at 8:25 am
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May 9, 2008 at 1:48 pm
What a great idea! I am not a very crafty person, but I am sure I could come up with something.
May 9, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I’m so glad you all are going to do this! Running, I’ll do a fourth apron just for you if you want to join. What’s one more, right?
Thanks everyone!
May 9, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Well, I could write you and 2 other people letters! or send you cards during the year…..Hmmmm. Or I could give away stuff. Like CDS or books or VHS tapes (new)….have a contest.
What do you want me to do?
May 9, 2008 at 6:33 pm
All of the ideas are great Karin! You could always do three different things…thanks again!
May 10, 2008 at 3:03 am
That is such a wonderful idea! Those aprons are lovely
Good luck to the first 3 commenters!
May 10, 2008 at 5:45 am
Those are very pretty aprons! I love the victorian prints!
May 11, 2008 at 12:48 pm
LOVE that pattern! My mother-in-law bought me a sewing machine bc she wanted to do some sewing during one of her visits — and she probably thought I might use it as well. What she didn’t know is that I had to take sewing in Jr. High - and that I got a D! The only D to ever mar this otherwise sub-4.0 student’s report card. I am totally awe inspired by those who can sew, so, my hats are OFF to you, girl!
May 12, 2008 at 1:26 pm
What a great idea!!
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May 14, 2008 at 4:10 pm
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