The big day is here to reveal what we decided to create from our sweet image and my sis blogger Anitra had sent me two of the coolest little vinyl cigar boxes to play with. I used wallpaper pages to cover the box and ironed the image on tea dyed muslin and then stitched it to the wallpaper. I started this little project a few weeks ago but had not finished it when my life was turned upside down from the so unexpected and tragic death of my son last week.
But I thought it might help me begin to get back to some sort of normalcy by blogging about a subject completely unrelated to death. I will post the completed purse when I one day finish it. I do plan to add some fringe and other little elements. I am anxious to soon visit all of you and see what you have made.
Be sure to click on the link at my sidebar to see what all the fuss is about and what everyone else created on their Rush assignment!
Love you sisters!
This was the image we were given to create anything we wanted. No Rules!
So I decided to make a purse with mine to take on our Boston vacation. However, I must tell you that we have canceled our trip to Boston but I had an amazing time in planning it and almost feel as if I have been there!
(PS.... the hairy knuckles belong to my hubby; Punkin Darlin who always agrees to help me!)
I'm sorry girls I am not quite all there yet so I had to re-read the instructions and saw I was supposed to post my picture for our newer sisters. So this is me with the stuff I like!
You are SO talented, Mollye! That is so cute. I think it is a master stroke to make it into a purse. So glad to see you blogging today. Sending you warm hugs...
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
Hi Mollye, it is just great!! How very creative you are.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to meet you, sweet Sister!
Hugs, Barb ♥
Hello Mollye my sweet friend. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me despite all you are going through! I think it is wonderful that you have done this post, it must help to try to get a feeling of something normal, as I know it feels as if the floor has been pulled from beneath you.
ReplyDeleteOn a brighter note, I am so glad to hear that those knuckles are not yours! Lots of love to you now and always! Love from Suzie xxxxxxxxxx
What a great little treasure box!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your bloggy header and title!
Keetha from The Eclectic Company
Oh that lil box is just so darn cute! Great Idea for using our Sista Pix!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sorority!
Lorena
I LOOOOOVE what you did with the photo, sweets! I'm going to save a can and do that exact same thing. Goooood job, sugar.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Mollye - This is WONDERFUL! How did you think of this? I am just amazed by everyone's creativity!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and hugs your way! I hope you have time to visit some of the other Sisters! Hopefully they will help you smile today!
Karen :)
Good Morning Sweet Mollye...
ReplyDeleteAs always you have come through with just the most precious creative treasure of all. I love it. I would like to climb inside that mind of yours for just 1 hour to see some of these visions that you create.
I am keeping you in my prayers sweetie. Please remember that you are so loved.
Sending so much love your way...Sherry
I love the box, it's so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, Sweetie, I LOVE what you did with the box--it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnd I swear, we must be related. I didn't use that photo on any of my purses, but I did use another one. I'll post it, so you can see.
By the way, how do you know so many Oklahoma Parkers? My Mom is an Okie Parker!
I'm thinking of you every single day, and holding you and your family up in prayer, and sending love from Oregon. So is Mama.
PS I'm SO GLAD you told us who those knuckles belonged to! Just could not fathom them as yours, y'know?
ReplyDeleteHello Sorority Sister! I love what you did with the picture and your blog is beautiful. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHow darling and creative! You are a clever girl for sure and what a great hubby you have to pose for you, hairy knuckles and all.
ReplyDeleteP.S. This is my first time to your blog, so please let me offer my condolences on your loss. I have a son who was born in 1971 and I just can't imagine what you're going through. May you find peace.
what a clever idea! I would've never thought abt using a purse
ReplyDeleteVery cute and original idea. And how nice of your husband to be a hand model.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I love your little purse, hairy knuckles and all, LOL. I'm glad to see you in the sisterhood! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI am just so amazed at the creativity of everybody in our sorority. What a great idea to turn the little cigar box into such a pretty purse. I'd love to know ( in great detail of course, lol ) how you did that. Nice hands, btw!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Mollye,
ReplyDeleteFirst off just wanted to give you my condolences on the passing of your beloved son, I read your forum post and it brought tears to my eyes, he sounds like a beautiful person who was cherished by all.... Keep the strength my thoughts are with you and your family......
And as for your rush project it looks gorgeous you will have to let us sorority girls know when you finish adding those extra details to your purse...
From your sorority sister in Australia.....
Well sister Mollye I recognized Punkin Darlin's knuckles right away. That is a wonderful project you did there. Think of you every day dear woman. Mailed your package today. Could not bring myself to do it last week, wanted you to concentrate on the task at hand. Love ya. Love that song Alleluia by k.d.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Hi Mollye,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. I love it.
hugs
Sissie
Hi Sister Mollye! Oh, how cute! I would have never thought of doing something like this! You are really very creative!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Sorority sis from Texas
I am so sorry for your loss! You will lift you up in prayer sister. My heart is breaking for you.
ReplyDeleteYour project is adorable. Thanks for joining in.
~Liz
What a wonderful little creation! I am sincerely sorry for you loss! I am now following you so I can come see more of your creations.
ReplyDeleteIn the sisterhood,
Jacalyn
Well, hello, Miz Mollye..this purse is just precious with our photo on it..You are very creative.
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower..gotta follow all our SORORITY SISTAHS....:))
XO bj from Texas
Oh Mollye
ReplyDeleteI just found out about Jake. Oh my sweet friend, I am sooo very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. May your memories help to heal you as you are surrounded with God's love.
Leann
Beautiful! I love the purse - it's so original and so pretty. I'm sure you'll enjoy using it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we've never met, my heart just breaks for you. I wish you all of God's peace and love while you and your family go through this.
Hi Miz M., just checking in to say Hello. Your purse is beautiful. You must share the technique sometime. Sorry to hear you canceled your trip. I know how much you have been looking forward to it but I firmly believe you will get there one day. Stay strong my friend. We will talk soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to meet you, Mollye! What a beautiful purse you created-I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your son, but think you're just amazing for getting creative so soon. Looking forward to getting to know you better and happy to be your Bloggerette sister!
Julie from California
love your purse Mollye...
ReplyDeletelove you too sista...
~victoria~
Mollye, your purse is darling. You are doing fantastic to even remember about the sorority. I had learned of your son's death last week and visited you...but that was before we were sorority sisters!
ReplyDeleteOh, hon, I can't even imagine what it must be like--please know that your new "sisters" will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteCharlene @ A Virtuous Woman
Your project is so cute. nice to meet you . Laura Q
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with a simple little cigar box! It's beautiful!.. I'm afraid I was not able to participate as I never could find anyone to hook my printer up, or at least print the photo for me.. Very disappointing, but maybe I can still try to do something later, if I can get my daughter's boyfriend to help me out with it... I am so very sorry to hear about your son Jake. I cannot imagine your pain right now, but my heart goes out to you, and my prayers are with you. ((hugs)) ~tina
ReplyDeleteThat purse is SOOO cute and SUPER CREATIVE!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your son. My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Sandy
What a talented person you are Mollye! Glad to meet you Sister. Just want to let you know that your loss touches my heart and soul. Many many condolences sister.
ReplyDeleteHugs XX
Barbara
Moore Whimsies
First you are in my prayers for .. second you are an amazing lady and third I will be back to check on you often...Cathee..
ReplyDeleteOh, Mollye! I'm coming back to say I'm so sorry to hear about your son! I saw his picture on your sidebar but was so excited to write to you I really didn't focus. My heart goes out to you and I'm lifting you and your family up in prayer at this moment.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shelia ;)
Great job. Much love, read your post on your son and commented there. Love to your entire family from North Dakota
ReplyDeleteOh Mollye you are talented. Love the way you used it for purse.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you canceled your trip.
Warm hugs (((hugs))).
sandie
Hello there Sista. You did a great job on your R*U*S*H project!! I know you are going through a hard time! Please know that I am lifting you and your sweet family up in prayer! {hugs}
ReplyDeleteBlessings from your Back Porch Sista,
Rebecca
from...
{Our Back Porch in Tennessee}
HI MOLLYE!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am honored to meet you here in blogland!!!!
I want to say first How very sad and sorry to read about the loss of your precious son, how you carry on day to day is beyond words and for you doing that is A testimony to the love you have for him and you know that he would want you to pick yourself up and carry on, hard, YES, so very hard, I will be Lifting you up in my Prayers and I sure hope this place we call blogland touches your heart everyday!!! I KNOW IT has touched mine and got me through a very difficult year last year, sometimes I think with out this place to read how others are struggling with things too,me thinking" I am NOT ALONE in the sad times department!!"I will share my story one day, some have heard it, we have a very good group of AZ bloggers who meet regularly and I have shared it there!!!!
But for now, let's think about the present and the future and hope one day we can ALL meet somewhere, maybe in the middle somewhere!!!
Would that be so fun!!!
Boston is an amazing city, I have visited it 2 or 3 times, but you have lots of time to visit there!!!
Take care of yourself and your family first.
God Bless you sweetie
and now on to that purse RUSH project, I love it and you did an outstanding job!!!!
I love it!!!!
Hugs to you my new sister and friend,
jamie
Hi Mollye,
ReplyDeleteYour note really touched my heart. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I see your a very talented artist. Your purse is just amazing. Thank-you for sharing it with us.
Hugs, Cindy
Oh my heart breaks for you! I don't know what happened but I am so sorry for your loss! God be with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI love your creation, NOBODY else has made anything like that:) Unique, my friend! Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment!
Have a blessed day my new Sista!
Hugs from theycallmeganky!
Hello Mollye,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss. I pray that the love of your beautiful family, and the support of your many friends help to heal your broken heart.
Your project is lovely and I am so pleased to meet you throught the Sorority!
Blessings,
Kimberly
Hi, from New Jersey! Love your take on the photo. What a cute purse. Enjoy the rest of the party!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Zandra
Dear Miss Mollye, I just read your comment on Pretty In Pink...and had to stop by your blog. I am so sorry for your loss...your Jake was obviously a very special young man, and it is a tragedy that he passed so young. I understand your broken heart too well. Today marks 4 months since my husband of 35 years, Joe, was killed in a traffic accident. I have spent the morning feeling lost...miss him so bad. Just like Joe, your Jake had the incredible gift of a loving family and I can almost see him in his "heaven's pajamas". I think Joe's sitting in the shade somewhere...and he has Buck, his yellow lab, by his side. Maybe they can look each other up. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. *elaine*
ReplyDeleteI'm shocked to read of your loss of a dear, dear son. This hits home really close to my heart since I have a son nearly your son's age. It can all happen in a blink of an eye. I feel for you, and for your family. Tho, the sadness will linger so will the best memories of his youth, his life with you and loved ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that our paths have crossed at such a sad time for you. Please know that I and all your sorority sisters are thinking of you. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mollye,
ReplyDeleteI love your little purse! Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son. My prayers are with you.
xoJoAnne
Mollye, the purse you made is so cute. Been thinking about you alot lately and hope you and you family are doing better. Love you sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteI just read your wonderful tribute to your precious son and my heart is so heavy for you. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you are in and have been through. I do believe that he is with the Lord and that God is holding him in His arms. I will hold you up in prayer. God Bless your whole family.
ReplyDeleteYour Sorority Sister purse is so beautiful and such a unique idea. I just love it. I am also so proud to have you for a sister. Love you. Hugs, Marty
Oh, Molly...my heart aches for you! I have a son the same age as your Jake, and we know there is simply nothing worse that could ever happen to us than losing our child. I wish I was a true sister to you who was right there and could wrap you up in an enormous hug. You're brave to have shared this with us and I'm sure I speak for all the sisters in saying our prayers are coming to you in great waves of love! Please take good care of yourself...I'll keep checking in for when you're ready to post again.
ReplyDeleteI love you already, too...
Lynette
Bless you for taking the time to create when having to deal with your tragic loss. My heart cries for you. I can't even begin to understand how hard this must be for you. Your in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely little purse too.
Hugs Lynn
Mollye,
ReplyDeleteYour little red purse is just adorable! Soo sweet!
I read your touching tribute to your beautiful son.Words fail me to express my sorrow over your loss. Just know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.
Hi Mollye! This is your Bloggerette sister Heidi from Ga. I love your purse - so CUTE! Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteThis box is amazing! I have always wanted to try to do a cigar box. I have one sitting right here in front of me but just have not been inspired to tackle it. Now you have inspired me to try :)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you my sweet friend
You are an amazing women
Your purse is so amazing! Love it! Pryaers are with you...
ReplyDeleteTerrie - Colorado Sorority Sister
Lovely!! What a great project! I am glad it has helped you! It is so nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
It is so nice to meet another sister, your project is so creative. Love and prayers in your time of loss.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sherry