Friday, June 25, 2010

Bloggerette Sorority




Today is Rush Day!!

Karen, author of the beautifully inspiring blog

Some Days are Diamonds

has started a Bloggerette Sorority.

You can read all about it HERE.

Bloggers have a special something
between all of us.
We inspire, encourage & applaud one another.


Karen challenged us to come up with
some crafty use for this logo picture,


show it off with ourselves in the photo
and let you know where we are located.
I live in the beautiful state of Ohio.
We have fabulous weather
(except for Jan./Feb./March)

This is an early spring view from the gazebo on the deck.
The house you see on the right is the model home
and an exact duplicate of mine
only without the gazebo & the enlarged deck we added.


I had lots of sewing ideas but my cut finger prevented me from completing them.


Instead, took the photo & after enlarging it,
I cut it into an insert for an insulated mug.





Part of the requirement was that we would
appear in a photo along with the created item.

I took my cold mug of lemonade out to ...
where else?
The Gazebo!









I like the frosted effect the plastic gives the picture...sort of ages it even more.

I made another & framed it.





Come on in out of that hot sun &
join me & the rest of the sorority sisters
for a cool drink,
won't you?

We visitors at The Gazebo House!

fondly,


Photobucket

51 comments:

  1. Rett, that is so very creative, love it! It's amazing how many different creations are out there, such smart sisters, I think! I love your photograph looking out the door, too cute!

    Have a fun and happy day!

    Nancy

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  2. Cute picture of you, Rett! And you are so creative. I love your mug. Great idea!

    Happy rushing...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  3. Love the mug and love your hairdo!! Looks so good on you!!

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  4. I've been having fun seeing what everyone is doing with the picture. Your place looks so peaceful and inviting. I wish I really could join you in the gazebo for some lemonade! You look so pretty opening the door for us.

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  5. Hi Rett - What a beautiful photo. I love the old picture of the sisters and like the way you've used it in the cup. I have one with my grandchildren's photos and use it every day.

    We all are part of a sisterhood through our blogging friendships. What a lovely idea.

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  6. Hi Rett! Oh, how cute! I am just loving seeing all the different ways our sisters are creating!
    I love your home, it's so gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)
    Sorority sis from Texas

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  7. Oh....I would love to join you for a glass of lemonade or whatever :) in your gorgeous gazebo. Hope there is another creative mug for me to use too. Happy Rush Day... Lynn

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  8. I too like the frosted look the plastic gives of the photo! What a great, excellent, clever idea!!

    Thanks for the visit...re: the comment block on my blog changing from plain to graphic when you move the mouse over it, I must be honest and tell you I've forgotten how I did it. LOL...it's been a long time since I've done it. And I found it one day while looking through sites that have scripts for 'free'...if I come across it again, I'll let you know. Thanks for the compliment.

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  9. You are so clever! I love the mug with the picture! You are just a beautiful lady. Your house is gorgeous! I would love to be your neighbor!

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  10. What a neat idea for a blog event. I shall have visit that blog. You did a wonderful job with the challenge. Love your house and gazebo!

    Carol

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  11. Rett, I love your picture. You are so beautiful. Love your gazebo too. Your cup is such a cute idea, and I love the framed pic too. So creative. So glad to be your Sorority sister. Hugs, Marty

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  12. You did a great job on this!
    God bless,
    d

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  13. You did a great job on this!
    God bless,
    d

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  14. That cup is so cute and what a great idea....you will definately get use out of that this summer!
    Hope you have a great weekend sister!

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  15. Cute! What a great idea!
    Sorry about the finger - I know the name of that tune! Yesterday I was opening a bottle of formula for my grand-niece, and had to tear off that little piece of foil they seal it with - SLICED UP THREE of my fingers just trying to pull it off! How silly is that? So today - typing is . . . interesting!
    Love the mug - but most of all, love the picture of you!
    Glad you joined in. Enjoy the party.
    Karen ~ Some days are diamonds

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  16. Hello Sorority Sister! I love what you did with the picture and your blog is beautiful. Hugs!

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  17. I never would have thought of that and I have dozens of those cups around the house! Geat idea.

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  18. I am seeing this photo pop up all over my blog friends places. You have been so creative putting it into the mug!

    You have a delightful blog ~ so fun to visit! Love seeing the birthday pics of your little Caroline! My mom's name is Caroling and she like the prefix, "Sweet" too.

    We lived in Ohio when we were first married(a suburb of Cleveland). Our first child was born there ~ wow that was 31 years ago!!!

    So nice stopping by!
    Kindly, ldh

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  19. What fun! I will have to join in the Bloggerette Society at the next rush!

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  20. Rett- thank you, you gave me a great idea for a new page on my blog. I read your comment about the ribbon from my wedding and said you were going to look for other wedding photo's on my blog...but I realized I didn't have any! So, I just spent an hour making a "Our Wedding" page on my blog! Thank you again for the idea! The new page is up and ready for viewing now, just click the link on my side bar.

    http://livingandlovingincalifornia.blogspot.com

    You are a great sister friend!

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  21. Rett, cute post! It's fun to see you enjoying the gazebo. I didn't realize it is enclosed with a screen door. Great idea! You live in a beautiful community with the view of the pond.
    Cute photo of you! ~ Sarah

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  22. I like the cup one the best!

    Great job

    Keetha from The Eclectic Company

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  23. Oh Rett...you are the very CLEVER Sista ;) I'll have a Margaritta in my cup please...you can salt the rim of my sippy cup...lol Love your post and looking forward to many more here and on Mosaic Mondays. Have a great weekend, fondly, Roberta
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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  24. Wow, you have so many posts, I had to scroll forever! Good for you, pretty lady! Love your pic! And love your subject. How fun....just like you!!!

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  25. Rett, aren't you pretty with that longer hair. I love your idea of adding that picture inside the cup. Hope your finger gets better soon.

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  26. So clever ~ great job on your Rush project!! I'm so glad to meet another Sister!! I can't wait to see what's next with our sorority ~ I look forward to getting to know you.

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  27. CLEVER GIRL! I love the picture of you too.

    Good Job Sister!

    ~Liz

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  28. Hi Rett...you sweet thing. I love your post. Such a clever creation with the picture. All the pictures me with smile.......♥

    Thanks for displaying my giveaway button and for being my Sorority Sister!!!!!!!

    Hugs, Barb ♥

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  29. Ooh, another totally unique idea, I love it!

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  30. Ok, I am so stealing the mug idea, so I can take it to work! :) Nice to meet you, sister!

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  31. HELLO RETT, MY NEW SORORITY SISTER,
    I LOVE THE INSULATED MUG WITH THE PICTURE IN IT...THAT WAS REALLY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX...US NURSES HAVE TO DO THAT SOMETIMES.
    THE GAZEBO HOUSE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND THE WREATH ON THE DOOR IS BEAUTIFUL.
    I SOOOO LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU MY FRIEND AND WHAT OUR FUTURE PROJECTS WILL BE...I THINK WE ALL SHOULD MAKE A THERMAL MUG
    HAVE A LOVELY WEEK END
    HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

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  32. Hello my friend and now sorority sister! Love your photo,love the mug and the framed photo. You are a truly creative woman.
    Blessings, Beth

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  33. I've always wanted to be in a sorority and now I am! Love your long hair. You look great.

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  34. Hi, from New Jersey. Too bad about your finger. :o( Hope it is feeling better. Great take on the photo, such a clever idea. Can't wait to see the rest of the other upcoming events. Enjoy the rest of the party.
    Hugz,
    Zandra

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  35. Hello, new sister. I am so excited as I am from Ohio as well. I have only met one other person from Ohio fromblogging so far.
    The cup made me laugh. How creative are you.
    My email address is grammypetals@yahoo.com
    Come visit me at Cozy Blanket. ((((HUGS))))

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  36. Ooops, I forgot. Sweet Caroline is adorable.

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  37. Love that cup, a project that's useful as well as cute!

    Hope to get to know you better!

    Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman

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  38. So creative and fun!

    Happy PS!
    Maggie
    "Do these shoes match this purse?"

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  39. Hi Rett,

    Love both the projects you have made for our rush day, what a gorgeous place to have a photo shoot......
    You have a truly stunning home and that gazebo is so inviting...

    From your Aussie sorority sister

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  40. HI RETT!!!!!
    I love your Project, I just knew you would come up with a Fantastic great project!!!!
    I finished mine late Friday night and getting ready to post mine!!!!I had to make something quickly as I totally forgot about this project!!!!With company all week, baby was here 3 full days and I was sick with a headache and sore throat all week, I got it done!!!!
    I love your photo with you in it!!!!Love your new hairdo!!!!
    I would love to stop in for some ice cold Lemonade!!!!
    the View is amazing!!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  41. Rett, Love the cup with the Sisters! The pic of you is adorable as well.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  42. I'm sure the cold drink was extra refreshing from that cup! xx

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  43. What a wonderful idea for the rush picture, Rett! So wonderful to meet you--love your beautiful gazebo! Looking forward to getting to know you better...this will be fun!

    Julie from California

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  44. So happy to meet you Rett! Very creative idea you had for your picture. Love it and look forward to following your blog.

    Hugs XX
    Barbara
    Moore Whimsies

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  45. I really love the travel mug! I am enjoying the pictures and posts from those in the bloggerette sorority. Each one is creative and fun. I'm neither all that creative nor very photogenic so I will remain a mere peeper for now.

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  46. Very creative idea! It's so fun to see so many ideas from all the sorority sisters!

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  47. I'd love to share a glass of lemonade in your gazebo! Such a fun idea with the mug! Great to meet you sister!
    Lynn

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  48. Neat idea to put the picture in the mug! Great picture of you! I don't think I've seen a picture of you before (except for the tiny profile) You are so young and pretty!

    Katherine

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  49. Hi Rett,
    such a sweet pleasure to meet you & love your rush idea, just great!
    enJOY,
    Kimberly

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  50. Hi Rett,
    Greetings from Pennsylvania. I love what you did with the photo. What a clever idea. I'm having such fun seeing all the different things our sisters are making. Hope you can stop by my blog to see mine. Have a great day!

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  51. Hello there Sista. Love your R*U*S*H project!! I'm excited about our sorority and all the F*U*N to come! Love your cup and picture! Sorry it's taken me so long to get here but trying to visit each and everyone!
    Terrie

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I read them all & each one is so very special to me & I try really hard to return the visit!

fondly,
~Rett~