Here's my week 2 project for Project Run and Play. The theme this week is "Spring Break - design an outfit inspired by your favorite vacation spot."
My favorite vacation spot: the beach - almost any beach will do. But my favorite beach is Cannon Beach in Oregon.
My inspiration: building sandcastles at the beach. Here's a little trivia for you: this year Cannon Beach, Oregon will celebrate their 50th year hosting a sandcastle contest. Although my sandcastles will probably never be contest worthy, I still enjoy building with sand whenever I'm at a beach. Below is a photo of one of my sandcastles I built while vacationing in Fort Myers, Florida a few years ago. The other photo is me working on a sandcastle somewhere on an Oregon beach as a child.
Psychologists say that a little sand therapy is good for adults. No wonder I can't resist a little sandcastle time when I'm at the beach! I'm hoping to instill this skill in my grandchildren.
Pattern inspiration: this dress from J.Crew Kids, which retailed for $69. I like my price better - about $1.50 for the seam tape...OH YEAH!
My favorite part about this design is the detail on the pocket; an embroidered mini sandcastle (which I embroidered myself).
My granddaughter loved looking at my collection of seashells and the magnifying glass made this whole experience even more fun for her.
When I finished taking these photos, she proudly declared to her big brother that she was having fun playing with Grandma.
I only wish I could have taken her to the beach and built a sandcastle with her... sigh! One day...xoxo Grandma
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