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More pics for my book!

sometimes things don't go as planned

I get a free book from Shutterfly! Through my Zulily account, I received an offer for a free 8"x8" 20 page photobook. They have super cute templates that are completely customizable and are very easy to work with. I decided to do an ABC book with family pictures. My only problem is, the site I'm using to edit my pictures won't save the edited files as jpegs. It just saves them as "files" which are not supported in Shutterfly. Therefore I'm uploading them to my blog and them resaving the images as jpegs on my computer. SO annoying, but the book will be so worth it!

pocket watch pacifier chain

So I've been trying to find a cute binky clip for ages. I remember seeing a little boy at church four years ago who had one that looked like a pocket watch...and that was that. I knew I needed one. Unfortunately, she couldn't remember where hers came from, and an etsy search was fruitless. So, after extensive google images research on pocket watches, I headed to JoAnn's for their 50% off jewelry sale.

*No worries, all binkies (and feet) were thoroughly washed following this photoshoot*

These are the first fruits of that venture. I like the effect, but I still have a few details to iron out. For example, a pocket watch is usually hooked in a buttonhole on the shirt and then stored in the breast pocket of a vest or jacket, like so.

Or a watch pocket on a pair of pants. Ever wondered what that little pocket inside the front right pocket on a pair of 5 pocket jeans was for? Yep, a pocket watch. #knowledgeispower

Anywho, so I obviously had to have a more sturdy clip to prevent curious little fingers from detaching the whole chain. I also made my chain a little long, so I could clip it to his belt loop if he's wearing a t-shirt and still allow the binky to reach from the clip to his mouth comfortably. I also feel like legit pocket watches have more different size connecting rings...for what purpose, I'm not sure, but maybe I'll raid my broken jewelry stash and scrounge up a few more rings to make it look cool.

I think the first attempt is pretty darn cute, even if the first thing my husband said when he saw it was, "Why is he wearing a chain? Is he emo? No one will know what that is." I love that he is smart enough to retract previously uttered opinions when five people at church said "Oh cute! Pocket watch!"

#nailedit