Friday, February 29, 2008

Blessings Friday: Leap Year and a Gift

It’s Leap Year today. According to folk legend, “In the English speaking world, it is a tradition that women may propose marriage only on leap years” (Wikipedia).

As a young girl, my school had two Sadie Hawkins dances during a leap year, one around Feb. 29 and again on Sadie Hawkins Day in November. Although we weren’t proposing marriage, this is when tradition held that we invited a boy to accompany us to the dance. It always terrified me; I was terribly shy.


Source: Wikipedia

Look at this great composition book cover the ever-so fabulous Calamity Kim made for me.



She put so much thought into each and every detail. Just the act of writing in this book is like a celebration of words and life. And when I run out of pages, I can merely insert a new blank book—love that!



Have a joyous weekend celebrating the beginning of March and the promise of Spring!
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21 comments:

  1. Rosie's WhimsyFebruary 29, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    That is the cutest journal cover! I used to make book totes like that but I never put so much detail into them. Fabulous! So creative! I am gushing :-) Rosie

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  2. dutchcomfortFebruary 29, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    The journal cover is too cute. So much details to admire! Take care!

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  3. * elizabeth *February 29, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    my goodness, you're handwriting is so pretty.

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 29, 2008 at 9:14 AM

    Such a dear, dear, gift! Beautiful work, Calamity Kim! I love the appliques and the ribbons and all the trims. I know you'll enjoy it June!

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  5. RosemaryFebruary 29, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Very cute Junie!!
    Have a great weekend!
    Rosemary

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  6. DianaFebruary 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    What a special gift and your handwriting is beautiful as well!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 29, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    That sadie hawkins photo is hilarious. What a beautiful gift from Kim! Have a great weekend June!

    Oh I got your note about the coupon holder instructions, thanks!! I ended up driving by a Joann's yesterday on the way to something else, so I stopped by and got a copy too.

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  8. Elaine ThomasFebruary 29, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    What a wonderful book cover. Great detail on this. Hey wanted to let you know that i tagged you so stop my my page to get the details. Smiles, Elaine

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  9. a pink-beeFebruary 29, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    So sweet and cute :)
    Have a happy weekend :)
    crystal
    oxox

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  10. nancyMarch 1, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    I like the idea of the re-usable cloth covers. I've done journals that were very nice, but when they are filled, it's over. This is good.
    Nancy

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  11. kari and kijsaMarch 1, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    That is truly adorable...she is so talented!

    Have a blessed weekend!

    smiles, kari & kijsa

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  12. Home ec new HavenMarch 2, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Great gift!

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  13. Gumbo LilyMarch 2, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    Oh! I just love that lady with the butterfly net trying to catch her a "good speciman." The journal is sweet too.

    Jody

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  14. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    hey Junie Moon- Your handwriting really is lovely! I am glad that you like it- I was going to make a fabric postcard and it just got too big! I had to keep explaining it to my Mom- she thought it was pretty useless! She didn't understand why you would want to cover a composition book- I am so glad to be home!xxxooo calamity

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  15. African KelliMarch 3, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    what a wonderful gift! I just love it.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 3, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    What a cute journal!

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  17. Yummers!March 3, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    I remember the Sadie Hawkin's dances... such fun!!

    The notebook cover looks so interesting. I'll have to go back and see if clicking on it enlarges it... to see the details. Fun, fun, fun!!

    It's Monday and I'm surprised not to see a blog. You're so regular. Are you OK?? I hope this finds you well.
    Hugs to you,
    Joni

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  18. Alice ReganMarch 4, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    I love the journal cover...I tell you that Calamity Kim is soooo very clever!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 5, 2008 at 12:00 PM

    What a great memory prompt June. I had forgotten about Sadie Hawkins. I can remember the Sadie Hawkins dances a couple times at school -- I was tortuously shy to even consider asking a fellow in those days! What a really lovely journal cover, with so much detail. What a lovely gift from the heart.

    Diane

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  20. Mrs.KwittyMarch 6, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Oh it is FABULOUS! I love CalamityKim--and her wonderful creations!
    Smiles, Karen

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  21. VeeMarch 10, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Oh that's marvelous! Love how you thanked Kim on the very first page.

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