Honor someone who can't make your special day

Last year my husband was in basic training and couldn't make it to my birthday.

Before he left he made a "hug-a-daddy" out of an old shirt and pair of shorts stuffed with pillows.  I came in to see this wonderful surprise on my table (courtesy of my indescribably wonderful mother-in-law)

She gave her son life.  And a balloon head.  

This is a little soldier my husband bought to play with my daughter for him while he was away.  See the swinging fun he's having?

You + Me, another in the deployment scarf series

Being away from each other is hard, especially when the one you love is in harm's way.  Keep them close to your heart with a custom-woven, uniquely designed set:  For mom, a chevron-patterned scarf, for a teenage girl, a trendy necklace, and for dad who is scheduled to deploy, a set of hearts to carry in his pocket and a bracelet to keep near his bedside.

What's so special about this one?  This beautiful wife sent me 2 shirts:  one his, one hers.  They are forever entwined.

For their 12 year old daughter
Mom will be her rock
while her dad is away 

For mom, a black and white
chevron infinity scarf

For dad, a white heart (hers)
connected to a black heart (his)
that can be concealed in his pocket
or under his hat.  And, a bracelet
made of her shirt for him to carry
or keep at his bedside.

Upcycled teal and black skinny scarf from PINK shirts

Click to see more products or order this scarf on Etsy

We've got spirit, yes we do. And we also would like to have style. 

Created from shirts that no longer fit or suited our wardrobe, this scarf lets our old memories live again as we root on our favorite team. 

Send us your own shirts, scarves, grandma's tablecloth, etc to use. 

Notice how we incorporated some of the elements from our PINK t-shirt? We like it, too.

Pictured with felt pins, available for purchase separately for 1-3 dollars each.

What you see here is perfect for someone, but you have your own style and your own story to tell. Send me something you'd like to accompany you on your wedding day or wear as a reminder of your loved one or special event...a treasured scarf, a dress from your favorite date, the picnic blanket you sat on the night he proposed. Maybe it's a tablecloth or personal item of a deceased loved one who can't be with you. Think big and I'll meet you there.

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We would love to preserve your memories in a way that is meaningful for you. Want to swap ideas? We're always available for a quick video chat or phone call and we're always just a text or email away. We are two sentimental girls hoping to help others cherish the memories they hold closest to their hearts. We will work with any material, fiber, paper, jewelry, etc that you have to make something as unique as you are. <3

Deployment Scarf

I'm not gonna lie. When my husband went to Basic Training last year and I had no daily communication or proximity to him I almost lost my isht. Before he left he made me and my daughters a "Hug-a-Daddy," his pillow with his shirt on it. I snuggled next to that every night. I wish I'd had something at the time to bring with me on days I missed him most, but it didn't seem practical to wear his shirt every day. To help other wives, daughters, sons, moms, dads, grandmas, etc who are feeling blue I created the Deployment Scarf. On days you really wish you could be next to your hero but distance is between you, you can wear a reminder of him or her to keep your loved one close to your heart. 

This shirt is made from my husband's battallion PT shirt, but I'm guessing you have a scrap of something that is meaningful to you. Send it to me and I'd love to make you something to get you through your difficult days. Please share with others you know who are missing our troops in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserves. You never know who needs the lift today.

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We would love to preserve your memories in a way that is meaningful for you. Want to swap ideas? We're always available for a quick video chat or phone call and we're always just a text or email away. We are two sentimental girls hoping to help others cherish the memories they hold closest to their hearts. We will work with any material, fiber, paper, jewelry, etc that you have to make something as unique as you are. <3

Please visit our shop, StellaSofia, on Etsy to see more memory creations, handwoven items and vintage treats.  You'll be happy you did! <3