Page Plans Projects
I was able to take part of the day off yesterday to go help Dad. We had to do all those things no one wants to do - which was place everything in his name and remove mother's name from all the wonderful things they have legally shared. He did get a little tired towards the end of everything - but he was steadfast in our tasks. I was so happy to hear him talk about the future - he even said he hopes the next five years don't go as quickly as the last five years (I agreed with him)!
Gail - if you are reading this - I want you to know I actually found the "original" koala bear pattern in Mother's things. I am purchasing 2 different colors of gingham material to begin the chicken scratch on two quilts. So....be ready to French Knot and quilt - you know I can't. For those of you who might like to see what I am talking about - here it is! This is the last one Mother made before she passed away - it was made for my daughter, Brittanny's 1st child! Mother has been making these quilts since I had my first child, Tiel. It has been a wonderful tradition and we have talked about not letting the tradition disappear. We may have to tweak it to make it our own - but the legacy will continue!
Today - over at Page Plans we have a couple more Fourth of July reveals! As I have said before - it is one of my favorite Holidays. Why? Because for years it was a double celebration. My father was born on the 4th of July. When I was growing up we would always go to the parade, have a picnic with family (all day) and watch the fireworks - I loved it. My dad is o longer with us but, I'm sure he watches all those incredible fireworks from around the world - he has a perfect view now!
Here is a new LO (of my nieces from last year) and Card:
It is my goal to get a great fireworks picture this year! If you have any ideas or input on how I can get that one great shot - please let me know!
I am ready to re-implement the contest: Sorry it was sidetracked - but here we go.
So here is my July give-a-way: It is the BasicGrey magnetic mat!
Here are the rules for entering the drawing: they are quite
simple really. Just leave me a comment on my blog. You can leave one
comment everyday here and at Page Plans.
That's two entries a day. The contest will go from July 1st thru July 25th. Those of you who left comments in June - I will add your entries to these. I will announce the winner on July 27th (when I announce my next
big giveaway). Everyone is welcome to join in the contest including
international players!
If you have any questions at all - please feel free to email me at leslica@live.com !
I hope you have an awesome day!!!
I have just discovered your blog - it's wonderful - will visit often.
Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway xx
Posted by: Scossie Jane | July 17, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Awesome website! Added it to my favorites folder!! What a cool give away!!! Hope I'm the lucky one!!
Posted by: Marion Crutchfield | July 07, 2008 at 09:59 PM
These cards are just beautiful!
Posted by: jennifer | July 04, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I love your new blog header and the quilt is so sweet! This is candy I would love to win.
Posted by: Regina | July 03, 2008 at 05:31 AM
What an adorable quilt and a great tradition! Thanks for this chance to win sweet candy!
~Brenda H.
Posted by: Brenda H. | July 02, 2008 at 11:45 PM
your pages are so Patriotic! love the colours and that's a cool giveaway!
hope you're having a lovely Thursday Lesli :)
Posted by: edleen | July 02, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Love your patriotic page and card!!! Have a wonderful holiday and thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Michele | July 02, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Great layout and card. Glad to see you are back!
Posted by: robindiane | July 02, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Great give a way. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: kim3timemom | July 02, 2008 at 03:23 PM
French knots and quilting?? -- EASY STUFF!! Let's get it going!
Posted by: Gail | July 02, 2008 at 01:44 PM
what a cute quilt! ..and..what wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are still with your family. Hope you are able to enjoy the 4th and destress a bit!
Hugs!
Posted by: Patty W | July 02, 2008 at 01:10 PM
the quilt will be a great memory mom. I hate to tie those knots for quilts too. I have to small of fingers. Cute layout and card.
Posted by: Kathy | July 02, 2008 at 11:55 AM
great giveaway. you always have awesome prizes. love the new banner.
Posted by: traci | July 02, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Hi Lesli!
Great giveaway!!!
Look at my blog, something is waiting for you! ;-)
Posted by: Sabine | July 02, 2008 at 11:45 AM
How did you know where I put that. I didn't tell you.
Posted by: Brittanny Asay | July 02, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Loving your blog Leslie and have added it to my Scrappy Friends list!!
Thank you so much for your sweet words on my blog as well!!
Posted by: Alecia Castro | July 02, 2008 at 08:08 AM
What a great price you give away again!!
Special gifts in a famliy are so nice. My mother made ever grandchild the same emroiderred (thats not spelled right but you now what i mean i hope ;-) ) birth "schellekoord".
I hav a picture off it on my blog. follow the link: http://mabosblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/creativebuzz-no-2.html
Posted by: Marga Bolderman | July 02, 2008 at 07:24 AM
thank you for visiting SYC...you quilt is gorgeous and I LOVE your pages....
Posted by: greta adams | July 02, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Wow, what a great give-a-way. The quilt is so sweet and it is wonderful that you are going to carry on the tradition.
Posted by: Judy | July 02, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Sorry to read about your loss. Great idea to continue the tradition!
Love that card!!!
Thanks for leaving a message on my blog!
Posted by: Anniek | July 02, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Fab LO, great papers and I love your new blog header
Posted by: Andrea | July 02, 2008 at 12:47 AM
love your blog... CUTE Americana pages and what a fun give away!!!!
Posted by: wendi robinson | July 02, 2008 at 12:15 AM