Unique sports themed memorabilia can be a wonderful item to
collect or to share with others in order to foster a true love of the
game. One particularly popular pastime is to follow football teams, both
professionally and collegiate level teams. Many children share this
passion with parents that have instilled a fondness for football through
attendance at games, sports themed toys, and displays around the home.
Super bowl collectibles are very prized among those that have an
affinity for the game of football, while also having the potential of
being prudent investments that will someday increase in value. These
items might be cherished accents to give rooms or spaces of the home a
dedicated theme, or they may be items that are better off tucked away
due to their potential value or the nature of the item. For instance,
some Super Bowl special edition coins might be best contained in a
safety deposit box or other secure spot rather than displayed and prone
to tarnish or wear.
Some of the most treasured items to find might include Super Bowl
Champion team prints, posters, souvenirs, and game used equipment or
apparel. This extends to the players for these teams, particularly
authentic autographed products by lauded players. These are the items
that seem to hold their value the most, and that retain an exemplary
resale value for those collectors that later on opt to sell or liquidate
their prized collections.
There are some online vendors that offer some wonderful items that could
initiate the novice collector and start their vigilance in accumulating
related football mementos. These sites offer items including jerseys,
balls, and novelty gifts, as well as videos, periodicals and
publications related to football collecting. The prices for these
products starts at very low and affordable gift items or trinkets, to
far more expensive items that might prove to be the focal point of a
burgeoning collection. Consider this when seeking gifts for young people
that are fond of football, and start their hobby out with a high
quality souvenir item symbolizing their favorite team. These gifts will
bring far more than the smiles and appreciation garnered when gifted;
they could instill a passion that lasts a lifetime.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Oil cloth apron
As you can see in the photos, P is not into posing for me anymore. He had to do it, because I made these oil cloth aprons for his kindergarten so he felt somewhat obliged to put it on, but not really enough to put on his model face too.
These were surprisingly simple to do. The pattern was drafted from the old cloth apron they've been using in the group. Since they use them when they put away dishes after lunch (4 kids are always in charge, one for each of the 4 tables they have) I though it might be useful to make it stain and water proof.
This is actually the same fabric/different color I used in my Last minute floorbed. When I did it then I had some problems with the machine catching on to the fabric, I thought it was because of the plastic feel to it so I had some doubts, but this time it was so simple I couldn't believe it. Cutting the fabric was extremely simple, because it is like paper, it doesn't really move or wrinkle. So I cut the shape out and used twill tape as binding/straps. I did iron the binding in half to get that bias tape look and from there on I just went around, didn't even pin it. No problems with sewing, I am not sure if it is because of the twill tape or my machine just decided to do it this time, but it worked like a charm.
Kids love it! What do you think?
These were surprisingly simple to do. The pattern was drafted from the old cloth apron they've been using in the group. Since they use them when they put away dishes after lunch (4 kids are always in charge, one for each of the 4 tables they have) I though it might be useful to make it stain and water proof.
This is actually the same fabric/different color I used in my Last minute floorbed. When I did it then I had some problems with the machine catching on to the fabric, I thought it was because of the plastic feel to it so I had some doubts, but this time it was so simple I couldn't believe it. Cutting the fabric was extremely simple, because it is like paper, it doesn't really move or wrinkle. So I cut the shape out and used twill tape as binding/straps. I did iron the binding in half to get that bias tape look and from there on I just went around, didn't even pin it. No problems with sewing, I am not sure if it is because of the twill tape or my machine just decided to do it this time, but it worked like a charm.
Kids love it! What do you think?
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
6/52
Brown Eyed Boy...
Portraits of my children every week in 2014.
Visit Practising Simplicity blog for more about the project.
"A portrait of my child(ren) once a week, every week in 2014."
Portraits of my children every week in 2014.
Visit Practising Simplicity blog for more about the project.
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