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#SpoutibleMakes

I found a quote that I thought might help my reluctant kindergartener, my granddaughter Molly, who worried she might not find a friend.

That thought launched a nice little project.
11:05 PM - Sep 12, 2023
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Pamela B'well
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I thought about Molly’s big brother Jack, and how he is the opposite: outgoing and ready to meet everyone.

I realized that Molly is the child who seeks the friend behind a stranger’s face, and Jack is the stranger, waiting to be a friend.

Let me frame this quote for Jack too.

And then…
12:17 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Mila came to mind, child of my other daughter, cousin to Jack and Molly.

She’s also started kindergarten but she sailed off to her new classroom with barely a wave. She’s the “Jack” of that outfit. She’s the stranger who will welcome reluctant friends.
12:21 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Her toddler sister started Montessori school. My son’s stepdaughter was entering first grade. My great-nephew was now a kindergartener.

All the little people in my world were starting something new this year.

They each needed to have this beautiful quote to inspire them to seek out new friends.
12:26 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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So, here are the first six little framed quotes I’ve made so far.

#SpoutibleMakes
12:30 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Here’s how I made them.

I found these small frames at the Dollar Store. (They’re meant to be used at a reception so people can find their table seating.)
12:35 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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I experimented with different fonts and font sizes, printed them on different papers and used the glass to trace where to cut.

#SpoutibleMakes .
12:48 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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I realized that I’m not “Nana” to my great-nephew so needed to cover the “XOXO, Nana,” and that’s when I started adding other elements to the quotes.
That was a happy development.

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02:51 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Diana Lukasik
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What a beautiful quote!
I think this puts you in the running for Nana of the Year! 🥰
11:14 PM - Sep 12, 2023
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Pamela B'well
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In response to Diana Lukasik.
Oh, it gets better!💁🏻‍♀️
12:09 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Yimi_Kyrabo
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In response to Pamela B'well.
I've never seen this Maya quote. I love it. She was always inspirational. I hope it helps your grandbaby.
11:11 PM - Sep 12, 2023
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Pamela B'well
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I’d never seen it before either. I wonder if it’s from her memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”

She inspired so many who read her poems and listened to her words. Our lives were enriched by her life. ❤️
02:59 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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Ike K
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Nana - Very nicely done!
11:11 PM - Sep 12, 2023
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Pamela B'well
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Thank you, Friend. 🌼
03:00 AM - Sep 13, 2023
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