Baby Carriage, finished

Well, y'all, I finally got the baby carriage done.  At least, as done as I'm gonna get it.  I had to fret and stew over it for a few days (weeks).  Then, on Monday I had searched all over town to find a clear acetate box to put it in for presentation.  Ok, I found the box, raced home, and got my baby carriage in it.  Over night, I don't know what happened to it, but the wheels that were on with pop dots, curled up, the handles got bent and twisted, and it was totally messed up and unpresentable for the Ladies Night Out and Baby Shower at church.  I was over the top upset.  I didn't have time to go shopping for something else, because dog gone it, I didn't feel like it.  I finally started praying about it.  It was time to go to church, and I almost didn't go.  But, I did.   I am soooo happy I did.  I told the baby's grandmother what had happened, and she said, "That doesn't matter, You matter!"  She said, "girl I know if anyone can salvage it, you can!"

A few tears later, I was able to think with a new perspective.  So, when I got home from church, I went and looked at the poor little thing and I was happy I hadn't tossed it in the trash!  I took it out of the box and just started fixing what needed to be fixed.  Anyway, after just a few minutes, I realized it was going to be fine.  So, I had a renewed spirit of excitement over this little present.  The reason this meant so much to me, that is how I wanted to present a very small gift for them to put into a college fund for her.  Anyway, here are a few pics I took after I got it finished.  It isn't perfect, but it's not about perfection, it's about heart; my heart!

Anyway, these are the pics.  Shoulda, coulda, woulda!!!!  I may attempt this design again sometime in the future.  I would say it is not necessarily for the faint of heart, but, if I do it again, I will probably make the sides at least 4 layers thick of the heavy card stock.  And if I wanted to pop dot the wheels to make them 3d, I would make them 2 or 3 layers thick.  That is the two main things I will do differently the next time.

I hope you enjoyed looking at the finished project.  Lessons learned are always a welcomed experience.  So, if you attempt something like this, take into consideration how it might be better if you made it sturdier by adding extra layers for support and strength.  It will be worth it in the long run.

I pray that you have had a great day in the name of the Lord.  As you get ready to retire for the evening, tell those around you about the day the Lord has blessed you with.  Someone in your sphere of influence needs some encouragement from the Lord, and you just may be the one that can give them that encouragement.  I don't know what I would do without the people in my life that are my encouragers.  God bless you all with a peaceful, restful night.

hugs, Patty