Let’s Have Some Summer Fun with Flat Marly

Summer is here and many of us put down our hooks and needles for some travel, relaxation and family time. Okay, yes knitting and crochet is a great source of relaxation but let’s be honest, when it is 100 degrees outside the last thing I want to do is pick up a big project and hold it on my lap. Grab your small summer projects, your camera and some silliness and join me in traveling with Flat Marly.

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Some of you may be wondering what I am talking about, flat Marly. If you haven’t heard of it before there is a children’s book titled “Flat Stanley” where there is a little boy who has survived being crushed (flattened) by a bulletin board. Once he is flat he makes the best of it by getting into a lot of situations that normal 3D people can’t. One of the advantages in his story is that he can be mailed to his friends in California because he is now flat, talk about saving on airfare! Over the years many schools have adopted flat Stanley and have been mailing him around and documenting his new adventures.

Although I get to meet some of you in person in different classes there are many that I haven’t met. I thought that it would be super fun to adapt the story for us to have a little fun. Typically kids mail their Stanley to friends and family that live or are traveling to other locations. Rather than mailing me around I thought that you could all take me with you and I would still reach as many places.

Use this wonderful photo of flat Marly on your adventures. Just click on the image and you will be able to print it or download it. Take it along with you when you go on vacation, are sitting at the pool or any other interesting location and share it in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group. Be sure to tag it with #FlatMarlyAdventures2018 so that we can find all of your photos.

Flat Marly will be making her travels around through the month of September 2018. There will be prizes along the way for those of you that participate. The more creative you get with your photos the more fun we will all have! I can’t wait to see what adventures, yarn related or not, that you take me on this summer.

NOTE: Please remember to keep all photos family friendly so that we can share what we are doing with others in our yarn community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flat Marly all about?

So here’s the thing… Flat Marly is inspired by the Flat Stanley children’s book! It’s a fun way for us to share our crafting adventures together, even when we can’t meet in person. You can print out a picture of Flat Marly and take her along with you on your summer outings.

How do I participate in the Flat Marly fun?

Honestly… it’s super easy! Just download and print the Flat Marly image from the post. Then, take her with you on your vacations, to the pool, or anywhere interesting and snap some photos. Share them in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group and tag them with #FlatMarlyAdventures2018.

Are there prizes for joining in on the Flat Marly fun?

Yes! The Flat Marly adventures run through September 2018, and there will be prizes for those who participate. The more creative you get with your photos, the more fun we’ll all have… and the better your chances of winning!

What kind of photos should I take with Flat Marly?

Honestly… get creative! Take Flat Marly along on your yarn-related adventures or just everyday fun. The important thing is to keep all the photos family-friendly so we can all share and enjoy them in our wonderful yarn community.

Can I mail Flat Marly to my friends?

Well… the idea isn’t to mail Flat Marly, but for you to take her with you! Think of it as her traveling the world with all of you. It’s a way for me to reach more of you and see all the amazing places you go, even if we can’t meet up in person.