My "Mum" and Me - the final chapter

It is amazing to me how I can head off to mum-making central, plan to do just a few things and a few hours slip by. This day I did not mind, because this day was to be mum assembly day!! I fastened my bear/mum creation to a cardboard backing using a pipe cleaner and hot glue. I then added "points" tiny bits of ribbon fashioned to make...well...points. (thankfully pre-done ready for me to just grab and staple) My first go round left gabs and so armed with my stapler I added more. Then it was time to finish! I learned a few things that day:

1. don't put anything fragile on a mum ribbon - it will break

2. a hot glue gun and a stapler are invaluable tools

3. it helps A LOT to have a kind hearted soul help a total novice with assembly

I stood in awe as ribbon upon ribbon was added to my paper backing - and shocked I needed more. We added my bear/point creation. Another paper backing. Lots of glue. Lots of staples. A strap to be worn over the shoulder so this mum of elaborate proportions does not rip a girls shirt. A felt back is added and more glue. When I stepped back I was quite proud of what my time and pounds of glue had created. More importantly it is jaw dropping big - a testament to all things Texas. I'm just glad she's not a short girl or it would be dragging the ground.