Thursday, September 9, 2010

Things My Mothers Taught Me…

Good afternoon, dear friends!

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Another week almost over…where does the time go? Another busy week of school, games and everything else…does anyone else feel that time is just flying by?

I made a little card yesterday which got me thinking about the subject for my post today…

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This wonderful Mom image is from Crafty Secrets’ “Domestic Goddess” Creative Scraps…one of my favorites!

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I love the new scallop stamp from their new “Artsy Banners” stamp set…so many things you can do with it! 

I just added some lovely vintage mother-of-pearl buttons, some crocheted lace, ribbon tinted with Gold Glimmer Mist, platinum Stickles for a bit of sparkle, and that’s it!

I’ve been thinking alot lately about little sayings…platitudes, if you will…little things we as mothers say that are meant to gently remind, teach, or even mildly scold those in our care…where did they start?

My Great-Grandmother, Mary always sad that it was a privilege to do the dishes, and that you shouldn’t do them unless you enjoyed doing it.  (Can’t say I always feel the same, but I’m glad I think of her when I do the dishes!)

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I also remember her every time I make a sandwich.  She said to always make them with love, and that the spread should always go to the edges of the bread.

LaPriel in Snowflake, Dec. 1936

My Grandmother, LaPriel instructed her children to always smile before they answered the phone, so that the person on the other end would know they’d reached a happy home.

Velda Ellen Stapley on her mission

My other Grandmother, Velda would tell me to always leave a bathroom looking like you’d never been in it….still have a problem with that one!

What sayings do you use?  What do you remember from your childhood?  Here are a few more classic “Mom-isms”, along with mother and child photos from my family…

Remember who you are!” 

LaPriel with either baby Grant or Clayn

You are the apple of my eye!”

Remember to always act like a lady…” 

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A word to the wise is sufficient…” 

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Just one step at a time…” 

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Laughter is the best medicine!”

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Don’t make that face!  What if your face freezes like that?!” 

LaPriel with baby Diana

You’ll always be my little princess.” 

LaPriel listening to Eric at the piano

Practice makes perfect!”

Look both ways before you cross the street!”

Karen & baby Julie in Allston, Mass., 1963

Don’t forget to wear your hat!” 

Cleanliness is next to Godliness…” 

No running by the pool!”

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Wait till your father gets home!” 

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If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right!”

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Don’t go in the water for half an hour after you eat!”

You are what you eat…”
 

I will always love you…no matter what!”

And that, my friends, is the best one of all.

Julie

Monday, September 6, 2010

Good Friends

Good morning, my friends!

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What a beautiful holiday morning!  Hope you all have some wonderful plans for the day…

Just a couple of things to share with you today…I made a couple of cards this weekend just for fun…things to have on hand when needed for friends.

First:

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I love this fun retro image from Crafty Secrets’ “Girlfriends” Creative Scraps…a few friends all excited about a new mix to “Bake Your Own Man”…a good idea? 

“Good friends don’t let you do stupid things…alone”, says the sentiment—perfect!

The pretty, gauzy flower is from Prima, but I removed the button they had in the center and put my own gorgeous vintage button there…A bit of sparkle, some ribbon & that’s about it!

Next:

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Another great image from the “Girlfriends” Creative Scraps…this one just makes me happy.  I love the soft colors on this beautiful flapper…“What’s up?” is all that’s needed for a card sent just to check up on a friend…

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I used a plain, creamy flower—can’t remember who made it—sorry!—and spritzed it with “Cherub Pink” Glimmer Mist…just look at that beautiful color and sparkle!

Well, that’s all I have for you today…short and sweet!  We’re off in just a little bit to the beach in Monterey to join some friends for the day…should be just gorgeous out by the water today!

Enjoy the day with family and friends, and I’ll see you soon with something new…

Julie

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