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Dragonfly Mini Notebook

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

One of my teacher/writing group friends just got her first publication acceptance, so I wanted to give her a gift that includes the dragonfly on her business cards. I traced the dragonfly on a small scrap of sheer fabric, triple-folded it for strength, and embroidered over the lines. Then I cut it out and glued the body onto a flower on the cover of one of my mini-notebooks, leaving the wings free. Oh, and I wrote a message for her to discover on the first page. I’m SO happy for Pam! ♥

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astimegoesbuy on June 13, 2012 at 10:47 am said:

Very pretty!
And so trendy. 🙂
Cheers,
Laura

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- pillowsalamode on June 13, 2012 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thank you! And loved your “trendy” post today! 🙂
  
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pamasaurus on June 13, 2012 at 10:48 am said:

That is adorable! I’m sure she’ll love it!!

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- pillowsalamode on June 13, 2012 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Oh, thank you, Pamasaurus! 🙂 I’m having lunch with her Friday . . . can’t wait! 🙂
  
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Simply Creative Boutique on June 13, 2012 at 11:15 am said:

So very cute and thoughtful.

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- pillowsalamode on June 13, 2012 at 11:21 am said:
  
  Thank you so much! And I LOVE all the pretty things on your blog! 🙂
  
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Kelly on June 13, 2012 at 12:16 pm said:

I am such a big fan of your mini-notebooks…and the little dragonfly from her business card is such a sweet little touch! What a thoughtful gift!

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- pillowsalamode on June 13, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Kelly! 🙂 I’m just glad my idea worked . . . that doesn’t always happen! 🙂
  
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roxannemasching on June 13, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:

That is so thoughtful, I love the personalization!!

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- pillowsalamode on June 13, 2012 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I think she will be surprised! 🙂
  
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Lons_Designs on June 14, 2012 at 2:17 am said:

This posts makes me a little less afraid of dragonflys 🙂 LOL Really cute. I better get some sleep. I’m enjoy blogging and visiting others a bit too much!

Lon

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- pillowsalamode on June 14, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  Me, too! 🙂
  
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blondie63 on June 14, 2012 at 7:05 am said:

I have nominated your blog for the versatile blog award! Please visit my blog to see the entry!
http://www.blondiesbearista.com
Hugz Lisa

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- pillowsalamode on June 14, 2012 at 8:11 am said:
  
  Oh, thank you, Lisa! That is SO kind of you! Please allow me to *bend* the rules a bit and, instead of writing a post about myself, add the button to my sidebar with a big THANK YOU to you (plus, when you click on the button, it links back to YOU!) as a token of my appreciation. And keep up the great work on your blog! Thank you again!!! 🙂 Katherine
  
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mywithershins on June 15, 2012 at 2:09 pm said:

I love dragonflies! What a lovely gift for your friend! 🙂

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- pillowsalamode on June 15, 2012 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I just gave it to her at lunch today! 🙂
  
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ariadnescloset on June 20, 2012 at 4:29 am said:

What a wonderfully thoughtful friend you are! I adore dragonflies and their symbolism. What awesome news for your friend too! It’s not an easy business to get into. So, how did she react when you gave it to her?
Tracey x

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- pillowsalamode on June 20, 2012 at 8:02 am said:
  
  I gave it to her at lunch last Friday and she was SOOOO surprised! She kept saying, “You MADE this for me???” Aww . . . but I had so much fun making it, too! 🙂
  
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  - ariadnescloset on June 21, 2012 at 3:20 am said:
    
    That is just beautiful! That notebook will be treasured for many many years!
    
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