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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Put a Stamp on It! A Shared Day!

I'm part of the "Put a Stamp on It" blog hop going on right now! I've been sweating it because of several "impediments" to my getting this post out - vacation, grandkids here, and then a computer crash (with an estimated date for the delivery of a new computer on July 10th)! Hopefully, you haven't given up on me by now!

My stamp, which is all applique, shows off my state, Texas! I should probably say "my part of the state", because Texas has forested areas, mountains, hills, coastlines, swamps, desert....almost any landform you can imagine. Well, not tundra, although the panhandle area gets quite a bit of snow in the winter! I was born and grew up in San Antonio.

Now, after living on the east coast for 20 years,  I live just south of San Antonio where prickly pear, bluebonnets, and longhorn cattle are pretty common! 

My granddaughter, Delaney, is with me and is learning a little more about sewing. 


She made a stamp too! We made it a Nana/Granddaughter project. I really think hers is much more adorable than mine! 

                          She designed it herself, too! 
 My stamp became a throw pillow......

 

and hers looks perfect in my sewing room!
 Unfortunately, she will be taking hers home with her when she leaves. 

Many thanks to our cheerleaders, Mdm. Samm and Thearica of Pigtails and Quilts!
Be sure and visit the other blogs on this hop! Here they are:

June 28

Robin's Fabric Nest

In The Sewing Basket

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Just Quilt It

AnnieOak Designs

Buzzing and Bumbling

krislovesfabric

CherrysPrairiePrimitives

Hanging On By A Thread



                                          
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70 comments:

  1. janJune 27, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    They are both adorable. Your grandaughter did a great job!

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  2. MarianneJune 27, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    A Pillow ! Great idea ! I love the Owl too. Tell her that a woman in Maryland (me) who has over 1000 owls in her collection says her Owl is priceless and sweet !

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  3. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 27, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    You made your state proud! And how proud are you of your granddaughter, hers is great!

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  4. Judy BJune 27, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    You both did a fantastic job on your stamps! Thank you for sharing.

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  5. AmyJune 28, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    They are both great. What a great project to do together!

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  6. GrammasheriJune 28, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    So fun to sew with our granddaughters, isn't it? You both sewed up some pretty awesome stamps, too!

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  7. AnitaJune 28, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Fantastic stamps!

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  8. Britt-IngerJune 28, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Your stamp is so much Texas, as I imagine that state. It is so awesome!! Your granddaughter´s stamp is very cute and owls are so wonderful.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  9. MOMENTS DesignsJune 28, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    Linda, your stamp is beautiful but your Granddaughters is extra special !

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  10. GillJune 28, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Two great stamps!! Well done Delaney!
    What a talented granddaughter you have Linda!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  11. FrederikaJune 28, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    So adorable. Love the owl. Thanks for sharing

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  12. charlotteJune 28, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    very nice job...both of you. love your longhorn.

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  13. KaHollyJune 28, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Linda, you certainly raise the bar with this beauty....but wait, perhaps it's your granddaughter's stamp that raises the bar!! Wow! She did a
    fantabulous job. Give her a big hug from me, and tell her how much I love it!

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  14. CheryllJune 28, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Oh Linda... your stamp is wonderful... just like the state of Texas. And your GD must have inherited your talent because hers is wonderful also! Well done on both counts!!! :)

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  15. ThearicaJune 28, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Both of these stamps are totally awesome! I could not help but smile when I scrolled down and saw the Texas stamp... and then the owl! wow!!

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  16. DebbyJune 28, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    They are both FABULOUS! The Texas one - well, I have to send that picture to my husband the Texan. The owl - now that's a hoot! She is creative and you are rightly proud. Thanks for all the color today!

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  17. gpcJune 28, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    What a great project for you to do together! Love them both! :)

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  18. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJune 28, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Both stamps are wonderful - so colourful! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 28, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Both stamps are wonderful! Your granddaughter is so talented!

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  20. TammyJune 28, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Gorgeous jobs on both of them. Tell Delaney hers is fantastic. I love owls and I love aqua so what a winning combination.

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  21. JeanieJune 28, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Your stamp is a wonderful interpretation of Texas! Love those longhorns! And what a fun project to share with Delaney..... looks like she's going to follow in your inspiring footsteps!

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  22. SparkyJune 28, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    How terrific please let her know we just love her stamps....by the way, did you add something to your blog, I could not pin your stamps onto pinterest, it kept freezing your blog....I had to keep refreshing your blog to scroll down...

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    1. SparkyJune 28, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      I tried again....this time it worked...still something odd going on today...Kris's blog did the same thing...

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  23. M-R CharbonneauJune 28, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Great job, Linda! I love that you did this with your granddaughter too!

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  24. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 28, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Oh wow Linda!! Each stamp I see; I think this is it...then I move on...lol
    I just love yours stamps.

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  25. Patty C.June 28, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Just darling ... wonderful stamps!

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  26. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesJune 28, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Love that Texas Longhorn!! That little owl is super cute!!

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  27. KarenJune 28, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Great Tribute!! WE LOVE Texas!! lived there in DAllAS for 3 years EONS ago....have a sweet friend there....Thanks!!

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  28. krislovesfabricJune 28, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Love your longhorn and that owl is such a fun design too, your granddaughter is an artist just like you!

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  29. suzJune 28, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    Your stamp is great and definitely says TEXAS! I love that your granddaughter did one as well! It is brilliant. She's obviously going to be a great quilter and designer!

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  30. apple blossomJune 28, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    love both the stamps very well done.

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  31. Emily CJune 28, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I love both stamps. Hers is very good for a beginner.

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  32. The Slow QuilterJune 28, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Texas the longhorn state, the stamp is simply "Texas" and I love the owl too. Welcome back.

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  33. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Linda your stamp is wonderful and so is your grand-daughters...very bright , colorful and cheerful...and if this is her first project what a wonderful beginning....welcome back to blogland..

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  34. ScrapatchesJune 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Sew wonderful, Linda! Yours and your granddaughter! It is so nice to have Delaney in the hop, too. Please thank her for sharing her stamp. How blessed she is to have you for a teacher and how blessed you are to have her sewing with you. I hope your computer troubles will soon be over. Have fun with your new computer ... :) Pat

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  35. LouJune 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful stamps! Great idea to involve your grand daughter:)
    I live about 2 hours North of San Antonio in Copperas Cove. Love to take weekend trips down there every year!

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  36. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJune 28, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Linda your stamp is gorgeous! And your granddaughter's stamp is beautiful too! She obviously gets her talent from YOU. How old is she? She did a fantastic job too with the design and the colors.

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  37. Agnes B. BullockJune 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Fabulous as always! Your grandaughter is talented!

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  38. CalicojoanJune 28, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Big ole round of applause to the both of you creative girls. The are both just about as cute as you can get. Love the bright colors! Great job to both!

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  39. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJune 28, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Both yours and Delaney's stamps are great! You are making me miss 'home'. Not sure if I'll get there this year.

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  40. Just Quilt ItJune 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Great work on your and your granddaughter's blocks! She has a great teacher! I'm sewing with my granddaughters this week, too--sew much fun!

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  41. Linda CJune 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    ooooh Nana----I can see your influence over the budding designer or else she just had your stash to use to make her cute little owl?

    I love the TX theme on yours! Cool rich and bright so it makes a great throw pillow. I hope those computer issues get behind you soon!

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  42. BetsyJune 28, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    I love them both! My daughter has a newfound obsession with owls. I may have to make one for her redecorated room! Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Carol SwiftJune 28, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    They are both beautiful and amazing! I love that Longhorn and owl! Looks like a great way to spend time with your granddaughter and I hope your computer woes end soon.

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  44. tink's momJune 28, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Love the long horn, great piece in general. It is so great that the grand apple didn't fall far from the tree. Her owl stamp is wonderful.

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  45. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 28, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I love your stamp,especially the bluebonnets and longhorn. You're Granddaughter is very talented. Love her owl stamp. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. MaryJune 28, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    How cool that you both made stamps! I love them both. You did such a great job together.

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  47. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love the stamps, especially the owl one. There's something about projects done by children that are so endearing and I say this as a retired teacher, an innocence that is precious. I have been going through some of my two daughter's school work from many years ago and notice this quality about them. One of my daughters was so prolific and the work starting to deteriorate that I took it to Office Depot and had them scan it onto a CD so I don't have to keep the art work, but the pictures of it live on and can be used at a later date. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. vickiJune 28, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Wow, love your stamp, such detail-love the longhorn, he looks like he is wondering what I am doing! LOL Your granddaughters owl is adorable! Thanks for sharing them both.

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  49. MarcyJune 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Our stamp is gorgeous--Gorgeous with a capital G. You never fail. But your granddaughter stamp is so so cute too. She'll follow in your footsteps for sure.

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  50. Kwilt KrazyJune 28, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Sew cute! I love them both, I see an excellent future in quilting from your Granddaughter :)

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  51. LeslieJune 28, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    I love San Antonio and my siblings live in TX (northeast part). I also have an 8 year old grand-daughter who loves owls. Sharing the joys of quilting...so fun

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  52. JoannaJune 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    You are both very talented where it comes to stamp design. That owl is precious. Your stamp is filled with detail and looks great.

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  53. Jane's QuiltingJune 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    What a great project to do with your granddaughter. She did a beautiful job. She will always remember making that stamp with you. I also like yours, I love the applique.

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  54. MaraJune 28, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Your grand-daughter's stamp is adorable and I love the longhorn you put on yours, it looks like he is looking straight at you.

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  55. CreateologyJune 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Linda you and Delaney both did wonderful jobs on your stamp quilts. I think Delaney may have a bright and "wise" future ahead of her. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  56. Patty June 28, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Great stamps! I love them both.

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  57. maggieJune 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Wonderful! What fun to have your little grand daughter to work along side of you, making precious memories.
    Both stamps are terrific!
    cheers
    maggie
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  58. lefuntzJune 28, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Your granddaughter's stamp outshines yours which makes you the winner! Way to go grandma!

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  59. CharlotteTJune 28, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Linda, I love the Stamps you and your granddaughter made. You are teaching her a wonderful thing that will go with her all her life!

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  60. CatherineJune 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Both stamps are lovely and special.!

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  61. Kathy HJune 28, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Very cute stamps. The Texas one is just perfect for you and the owl is adorable. Great job on both.

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  62. LJJune 28, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Both stamps are really 'fab'! Your granddaughter is highly talented and her stamp makes a great wall hanging - bet she's proud of it. You incorporated so many TX things in yours - very striking.

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  63. RobinJune 29, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Your stamp is great. All the details are just stunning! Your granddaughter's stamp is so cool! She really did a fantastic job creating it. I think you are going to have a hard time parting with it when she goes home!

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  64. Michele TJune 29, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Your granddaughter is very creative and talented... I see that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!!

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  65. sandraJune 29, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Love yourTexas stamp, and your Granddaughters is adorable .

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  66. BizyStitchesJune 30, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Looks like you both have a lot of talent. I asked my grand daughter if she wanted to sew and she said "no". LOL Thanks for the fun.

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  67. Frances ArnoldJune 30, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Both of your stamps are wonderful. That is a great format.....maybe I will give it a try sometime soon!!

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  68. the girlfriend gapJune 30, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Linda, It has been great fun to see what everyone has created for their stamp. When I thought about making a stamp my mind went blank. I should make that a summer challenge to just try and see what I can come up with. Your granddaughter indeed has a creative bug in her. How old is she? She did a great job designing her stamp. Owls are so popular with kids today. I have a little granddaughter who will be 7 in Aug. She has a big owl pillow on her bed. Her owl's name is Olivia. She has already put a bug in my ear several times that she wants her own little sewing machine for her birthday. I said I would see what I could do about that but hate to buy something cheap that doesn't really work. She loves to be in the sewing room with me. Thanks for sharing in the hop along. Janita

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  69. VickieJune 30, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Hey fellow Texan ! Awesome stamp ! Both are just great ! How wonderful you're granddaughter likes to sew. Please tell her I think she did great job on it !

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