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Sunday, 11 October 2009

...Ho Ho Ho!

Well I feel a bit guilty that the old blog is so bare this past week! But I'm consoling myself with the thoughts that if my next release comes off as planned I'll have something that will blow your wee minds, unless of course you are into skydiving, swimming with sharks or any other sort of extreme sport that really does blow your mind! LOL

anyhow, can't wait...but have to...

waffle

I've been an Interior designer, a graphic designer and most recently a stamp designer. I flatter myself that I can put things together to make a pleasing arrangement, so WHY am I the pits with fashion?

I couldn't dress a wound.

I live my life in blue jeans, plain T-shirts and brown hiking boots. Just so's you have the full picture, I have longish dark brown hair and a fairly unremarkable face. Ok, the nose is...well, regal.

I feel comfortable, and I can run if I have to, lol. It doesn't bother me, and I don't really think about it, it's not like I go to many gala dinners. But yesterday I was in the kitchen, trying really hard not to iron when a tiny hand shoved a sheet of printer paper under my nose. It was a glorious piece of handiwork. Stolen crayons and larger sisters' best felt tips combined to paint a picture of an amazing creature, a princess decked out in a flowing gown of myriad colour. High heels and stripey tights. Each individual eyelash outlined in a different hue. Collagen lipstick like you couldn't buy.

"Ooooh that's lovely!" I said, wondering if I was going to have to make it, we'd been talking halloween costumes.

"It's you mummy she said."

I wish everyone could see me like she does, just once. LOL.
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27 comments:

  1. Unknown12 October 2009 at 00:44

    Too funny! I must assure you that we all *see you* as beautiful in everything you do! :-)

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  2. Marge12 October 2009 at 00:48

    Awwwww, that is sooooo sweet, Claire! You MUST save that drawing FOREVER!!! ;-)
    Had to really laugh at your "couldn't dress a wound" -- I LOVE that one! My hubby always says he's "too poor to pay attention"! Sadly, it's too true when I NEED more stamps -- LOL!!!

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  3. Kathleen12 October 2009 at 00:57

    Love this Claire---I love that our children (and most children when they are young) are blind to the things that consume us---ahhhh, to be like a child again!!! Thanks for sharing---I love your new stamps--someday things will turn a bit and I'll be able to buy a few---soon, I hope! Hugs~

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  4. Lynn Mercurio12 October 2009 at 01:32

    Oh my, Claire...I laughed out loud as I read this post. How sweetly adorable that your little darling wanted to do a portrait of you. Now, I'm just waiting for your new avatar...complete with multicolored eyelashes, high heels, and stripey tights. HA! Thanks for the giggle.

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  5. Joan B12 October 2009 at 01:57

    you must post a picture of the picture!

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  6. IamDerby12 October 2009 at 02:03

    And this is why we have kids and keep them around! What a great story! I have on my fridge a letter written to me by one of my 2nd grade students (8 years ago!!) I keep there because it says, I love you Mrs. Hetland. You are so skinny and pretty! LOL Never in my adult life have I been close to skinny... but I will take it!

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  7. Cheryl12 October 2009 at 05:36

    Oh, how I love you and your wit.

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  8. Charlene Austin12 October 2009 at 05:43

    Oh Clare --- don't leave us hanging girlfriend....show us the art work. Kid's are just the best but if any want to draw me I would insist they just do it from the neck up. LOL.

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  9. Karolyn at Paper Therapy12 October 2009 at 06:24

    Claire, that is just about the cutest story I've ever heard!! Clearly your daughter sees the beauty you display, both inside and out. Give that girl raise in her allowance!! LOL

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  10. NinaB12 October 2009 at 08:19

    I am just like you - I don't even wear make up (I haven't found a brand that doesn't cause me to break out):-). I love your sweet story, Claire! I love being a mommy, too. These kids just love us so unconditionally. That's why God wants us to have faith like the little children. I look forward to seeing your future designs.

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  11. Polly Pierce12 October 2009 at 08:30

    That's called un-conditional love! Join the club, re comfort v fashion, practical rules almost all of the time, especially when you've got three little ones to run after...

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  12. Heidi12 October 2009 at 11:16

    Oh my what a sweet story! You're so much fun Claire! I'm looking forward to see what you're up to with all these little hints!!

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  13. Erin Bigler12 October 2009 at 12:58

    This story totally made my day (and it's only 7:55 a.m. here in PA!)...very, very sweet!

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  14. Mary Duffek12 October 2009 at 13:08

    That is beyond precious! Kids are so honest and there is no gile and say whats on their minds....Precious...

    Ok now on to the stamp tease...so not cool! Seriously teasn' us like that...LOL!!! Can't wait.

    Many Blessings

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  15. Unknown12 October 2009 at 13:33

    Awe! What a sweet story Claire :) Don't those wee ones have a way to just make you feel GREAT?!? Thanks for the smile this morning.

    (and LOL "I couldn't dress a wound") you crack me up. No matter what you wear -- you are FABULOUS -- and obviously your DD thinks so too!

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  16. Joyce across the Pond12 October 2009 at 13:47

    Now I'll know what to look out for at the Belfast Craft Show next month? I'll be a 5'nothing 11 stone grey haired bespectacled 60 something dressed for comfort. By the way, are you planning to take a booth at this show? Loved the story....they just see your love for them. Best wishes from a very sunny and wonderful Cookstown.

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  17. Anonymous12 October 2009 at 14:25

    What a treasure! Be sure to get that bit of history recorded somewhere for the day when you have time to scrapbook it. You don't ever want to forget that!

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  18. Kathy W12 October 2009 at 16:02

    This post is precious. And really, I don't think I would need anyone else to think of me this way...a child's perception is like gold. I'm so with you on dressing comfortable, and what I call, practical. Thanks for sharing such a sweet story. Also curious about your upcoming stamps....

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  19. Rustyhammer12 October 2009 at 17:15

    My daughter still draws me as some sort of Jellybean! But she is only 3. Isn't it great that your daughter sees you looking amazing! They are sweet innocent souls, and draw from the heart.

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  20. Tosha Leyendekker12 October 2009 at 18:12

    What an absolutely charming story!! Such a treasured moment I'm sure!! I much prefer people who care more about beautifying their insides. Then they naturally glow on the outside. That surely must be the case with you, because through the innocent eyes of your daughter, she sees color and beauty!

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  21. Lynne Hix12 October 2009 at 19:46

    Absolutely precious! Obviously she is already in tune with a person's inner beauty as well! What a gem of a story. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Deb Rymer12 October 2009 at 21:08

    You need to scrapbook this one, Claire - the drawing and your words are priceless.

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  23. Melissa12 October 2009 at 21:29

    So sweet! It's amazing how kids can makes us feel so good! Can't wait to see what else you've been designing...I can't put down your plaid stamp and I've posted several on my blog the last few days!

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  24. Claire13 October 2009 at 09:40

    Wouldn't it be great to see through the eyes of a bairn again? Wish my boys would draw me like that, I normally look like something from another planet (are they trying to tell me something?!)
    Thanks for sharing such a sweet story.

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  25. Julia Aston13 October 2009 at 14:25

    I can just picture this whole scene! - what a sweet daughter who loves her mummy!

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  26. Margaret C13 October 2009 at 16:39

    Isn't it gorgeous how young children see with love? I recently watched my 3yr old DD prancing and twirling in front of a mirror watching herself, when someone cammented 'humourously' that she was a vain wee thing. After I recovered, I was able to reply that I wished I could take such unselfconscious pleasure in a mirror instead of averting my eyes, and perhaps life would be better for a lot of women if that were the case. They went a bit pink... ! XX

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  27. Janna20 October 2009 at 06:37

    Love this story!! Kids are so amazing and wonderful! I'd love to see the art. You will have to save it forever.

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