Meet ROSIE

Rosie

was made as a surprise for a very SPECIAL little girl age 8. Alyssa lost her mother last year to a sudden illness. She was down visiting her older sister and I wanted give her a keepsake to remind her she has friends who love her.

Alyssa was anxiously waiting in the doorway with her hands clasped together under her chin and a sweet smile. SHE KNEW. Her sister told her I was coming to bring her something. When she saw me pull "Rosie" out of my craft bag...her eyes sparkled like stars...PRICELESS!!

I will never forget that moment of reward...seeing this sweet child's expression

"OH, She is soooo CUTE!" she exclaimed!!





We talked about a name....and agreed on "ROSIE"..since her colors reminded us of a bouquet of pretty roses.



A little information about "ROSIE"...the socks were actually given to me by Alyssa's sister for my birthday! I had received an entire collection from her. HOW FUN! I recall thinking this particular pair would make up really cute. I was right!

Now for the "creative heart" in me...I could not decide on the eyes..sometimes buttons just don't appeal to me and as I was searching through my sewing drawers..VOILA..my eyes fixed upon a sheet of VELCRO dots...mmm? lets try it! I made eyelashes from black thread ...attached to the sticky backing of the Velcro and for a more secure application added good o' Elmer's Glue. PERFECT eyes for "ROSIE".

I hope that Alyssa will enjoy many days with her "friend" Rosie, as a constant reminder she has friends everywhere!

(ps) I have several crafts to post...but have been extremely busy the past two weeks..so please come back... there is more of A CREATIVE HEART to share!!

ENJOY!
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