WHEW! Want to see my GAD project? ...

[DizMe]

I signed up the whole family to make kitty beds for the animal shelter. I had NO idea what I was getting myself into! They required 10 per person, with a fleece top, cotton backing, and double layer of batting, sewn, turned right-side-out, reinforced and quilted, size 20 x 30, and I had to supply the materials. Since it did not turn out to be an activity that was suitable for my 7- and 9-year-olds, and since my dh does not know how to sew, I ended up doing all of the labor. My oldest dd helped me scout out materials and friends/family members donated a lot as well. It actually ended up being kind of fun because so many people had an interest in the outcome! It was amazing how so many became inspired to help out even though they couldn't help with the construction. It made us all feel so good when we drove to the shelter to turn in our beds. My girls now want to continue doing things for the shelter, but I don't think I'll be repeating my whirlwind week of kitty bed sewing any time soon

Here is a picture of dd with the finished product:

And a really freaky one with our kitten included...his eyes are scary!!!

 

[iKristin]

Haha "Activate Laser Eyes!" your kitty is a super hero

 

[smiley_face2]

Haha "Activate Laser Eyes!" your kitty is a super hero

tooooo funny!!!
Dizme....good on you! That was a huge job! Hope your non- sewing family members appreciate all your hard work! I say you get to pick all therides for that day!

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

Those look great, good job!

 

[DizMe]

Laser eyes... this made me laugh so hard!!!! We recently watched an old Ghostbusters 2 movie and I kept thinking about Rigo or whatever his name was walking down the hallway with those laser eyes

Thanks for the comments! I forgot to mention that I made 60 beds

 

[Eeee-va]

You did a great job! I'm amazed at the depth of that project, but then, kitties are a worthy cause. When you redeem your voucher, wear your button proudly!

 

[tkitty]

Great job! Makes our scooping horse poop look awful easy! We really had a good time with our GAD day.
You really earned you're days! I bet those kitty's are happy.
It looks like your cat escaped from the SNL "Laser Cats" videos!

 

[Hawleys]

What a cool project! You and your family rock!

 

[DizMe]

Ok, now I'm going to have to check out SNL laser cats videos!!

Just got my verification today...woohoo!! We're goin' to Disneyland!

By the way, normally the cat is NOT allowed on the table. We just thought it would be a nice touch to include him in the picture because of the nature of the project and since he is himself a rescued kitty.