Jun 03 2008

dirty thirty

Published by Mintyfresh at 3:59 pm under life

Everyone’s best blog bud, Pam, is turning 30 years old today! Back on my triumphant day, she told me that she was fearing turning 30. So like any caring, loving friend, I decided I would find a way to rub her face in her 30-ness as much as possible. And what better way than to make her wear a shirt featuring herself, declaring her 30-ness?

I pulled out the freezer paper and my fabric paints, and I got to work, building Pam from the bottom up.

pammie (by mintyfreshflavor)

I used this photo as my guideline. Those pigtails are so distinctively her, but the glasses really make it Pam, don’t they? And though you can’t tell, I did put sparkly fabric paint on to give it the rhinestones.

happy 30th! (by mintyfreshflavor)

Of course, this is all in the manner of an elaborate and time-consuming gag gift—nothing like the amazing blouse she made me—but I hope it brings her a similar level of joy. And here’s to embracing our age, no matter what it is! xoxo and happiest of happys, Pam—you wear 30 well!

30 Responses to “dirty thirty”

  1. # jesson 03 Jun 2008 at 4:14 pm

    that is incredibly awesome, and such a great likeness! hee

  2. # Kirstenon 03 Jun 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Fantastic!!!!!
    It looks just like her! Tell Pam we insist on photos of her modeling that tee!

  3. # annon 03 Jun 2008 at 4:58 pm

    that is so cool! I’ve been playing with freezer paper stencils, but haven’t yet graduated to filling in blank spaces. only outlines for now. :)

  4. # Kristyon 03 Jun 2008 at 5:13 pm

    I love it! I don’t think it’s a gag gift at all! And green is such an appropriate color. She would blend right in with her wall.

  5. # hpny knitson 03 Jun 2008 at 5:14 pm

    very cool!

  6. # Veroniqueon 03 Jun 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Oh, I had seen that pic on her Flick page, but didn’t even realize that you made the shirt!! Awesome gift :)

  7. # lizon 03 Jun 2008 at 5:34 pm

    That’s fantastic! And echoing Kirsten, it does look just like her and we do insist on a photo of her modeling it.

  8. # Heatheron 03 Jun 2008 at 5:39 pm

    Just the quintessential Pam, you’ve captured her Pamness well!

  9. # Liz Kon 03 Jun 2008 at 5:48 pm

    As she is the queen of the gag gift (who could forget the diorama), she’s sure to love it. You’re a good friend.

  10. # lizon 03 Jun 2008 at 6:03 pm

    thanks, Minty, for the response. i completely didn’t look at the whole thing. i’m having a very ‘duh’ day!

  11. # Lisaon 03 Jun 2008 at 6:12 pm

    Wow - you’re so super-duper crafty! Love the t-shirt design, as I’m sure Pam does too!

  12. # maryseon 03 Jun 2008 at 6:28 pm

    that is just such a brilliant likeness. you totally got her essence.

  13. # Leahon 03 Jun 2008 at 6:58 pm

    What a genius gift! It looks just like her & I love the photo of her wearing it!!!! :)

  14. # Maritzaon 03 Jun 2008 at 8:06 pm

    Love it! You totally captured Pam. An what a sweet and thoughtful present, too.

  15. # Ashleyon 03 Jun 2008 at 8:25 pm

    That is seriously so great.

  16. # Annieon 03 Jun 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Hilarious!

  17. # tiennieon 03 Jun 2008 at 8:58 pm

    I love it. That’s so fantastic!

  18. # Vanessaon 04 Jun 2008 at 12:17 am

    Awesome.

  19. # Nellon 04 Jun 2008 at 2:01 am

    Well done! That’s quite and accomplishment.
    She’ll totally rock her new T!

  20. # wiscjennyannon 04 Jun 2008 at 6:01 am

    Wicked cool!

  21. # staceyon 04 Jun 2008 at 7:23 am

    What a great idea! She looked really cute in it!

  22. # dianaon 04 Jun 2008 at 8:35 am

    What a great gift! You totally captured the Pam-ness of Pam.

  23. # gleekon 04 Jun 2008 at 9:20 am

    totally cute shirt!

  24. # E to the Mon 04 Jun 2008 at 9:44 am

    This shirt is so totally bad ass and so thoroughly Pam. Awesome job.

  25. # brenda in torontoon 04 Jun 2008 at 10:57 am

    what a great gift!

  26. # pamela wynneon 04 Jun 2008 at 11:23 am

    So. Totally. Amazing. I LOVE ELABORATE GAG GIFTS! And this one is also useful because it’s a perfect layering tee. So I get to wear it under stuff year-round and no one even KNOWS I’m a creepster with my own face on my shirt.

    So, um, it’s been more than 24 hours, and I haven’t taken it off yet. Do I have to? Can’t I just get in the shower with it, Ferris Bueller-style?

  27. # tracion 04 Jun 2008 at 3:15 pm

    what a totally fab gift! and a big Happy Birthday to Pam!
    :)

  28. # Jenniferon 05 Jun 2008 at 6:53 am

    Completely amazing! What a great gift to celebrate this big day.

  29. # schrodingeron 08 Jun 2008 at 9:10 pm

    Such a cool Tee - and I think she loves it, gag or no.

  30. # novaon 16 Jun 2008 at 10:38 am

    I have meaning to come over and tell you that this gift seriously rocks. That is all.

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