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eleven.eleven.eleven

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Tomorrow is 11.11.11 — isn’t that neat?  It is somehow a little bit romantic, a little bit exciting, a little bit inspiring and a little bit fun all at once.   It’s the rarity of it I think.  And the neat symmetry of it all, makes this day seem like it could be something a little extra special.  It’s full of potential…the potential to be a little bit more deliberate and intentional with how you spend and document your day.

And it seems to be the perfect kind of day for documenting in lists!  You can scrap or photograph:

  • 11 things that make you laugh
  • 11 things that you are grateful for
  • 11 favorite foods
  • 11 favorite quotes (from famous persons, from music, from within your family)
  • 11 favorite movies, songs, books
  • 11 pet peeves
  • 11 special people in your life
  • 11 dreams you’ve had in your life (dreams of what you want to be when you grow up, dreams of where to travel)
  • 11 reasons to smile

The possibilities for documenting Eleven Things this day are endless.  Settle upon a set of 11 and have fun getting listy!

Or you could focus on action and :

  • Be sure to capture the moment your clock reads 11:11 am or 11:11 pm
  • Engage in 11 Random Acts of Kindness (much like Robyn did 38 on her 38th birthday)
  • Send 11 thank yous to friends and loved ones or 11 little notes of encouragement, affirmation, hello or fun
  • Dance to 11 of your favorite songs in your living room with your daughter.  Or husband.  Or yourself.
  • Challenge yourself to spend exactly $11 somewhere (the craft store? The grocery?)
  • Leave 11 little notes for your spouse to find in the future
  • Take photos of 11 details of your day, your surroundings, your actions of the day (maybe use Instagram to help you document)
  • Join in on the One Day on Earth project where people set out to document this day and capture the world’s story

And then of course there is lots of fun to be had creating art or decor or menus that reflect the number eleven.

Channel your best Count from Sesame Street and really embrace the day.  Set out to make it something special, something different.  Set out to *make* memories and document them.  Set out to have fun!

{blooming soon} Apple Tree

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I am thrilled to share with you a peek at a fresh and different something.  Something I’ve been working on for many weeks now.  I’ve been creatively challenged and invigorated with the process and I am hopeful that it will help you capture the stories of your schooling, the story of learning, and life and fun.  Here’s a peek at Apple Tree…a *full kit* (yes, for really!  woot!).  It’s full of classic and versatile papers and hand-crafted elements and I can’t wait to show you the complete reveal on Friday when Apple Tree lands at The Lilypad.  Here’s a peek at what’s to come:

And here’s a little look at how the girls have been using it so far:

Jordan
Mi

 

Sooooo thought it would be fun to do a quick giveaway!   I’d love to share Apple Tree with one lucky commenter!   If you’d like to win Apple Tree, just leave a comment below for a chance to win before Thursday 15 September at 7pm (PST).   You can increase your chances at winning by posting about the giveaway on Twitter and Facebook, if you’d like.  Be sure to come back here with a link in the comments (please post as a new comment each time).

I will announce the winner here on the blog and in my newsletter on Friday 16 June when these {fresh seeds} hit The Lilypad.  Good luck!! ♥