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I did meals on wheels today and saw something like this in someones little yard. It just impressed me so...I could not wait to get some pretty rocks and do the same in my yard. I bought some little rocks at Michaels today and brought them home. I had to water down the spot where I wanted my little Ichthus and then I drew the design with a stick. Then I placed the rocks in the design and embellished with some glass marbles. I pounded them in the ground a little with a rubber mallot. This is right at our front porch. I told my husband I should change it every week to give our few guests and the postman some entertainment. It was a short and fun activity for me this evening.


Comments

Anonymous said…
LOVE IT! Looks great! Love you
Stacey said…
Looking good. I like that idea. xoxo
Carolyn said…
Hi Leslie!
I can't believe in all this time I've "known" you thru Flickr that I've never visited your blog!

I LOVE what you wrote about Teresa and Frida in your last post.

I'm bookmarking your blog so I can continue to visit... blogs can be so much more conversational than the short little blurbs we write on Flickr. I look forward to visiting often!
Stacey said…
LOL, glad you enjoy your CD! And tell your hubby this:

I'm a certified card-carrying conservative, cannot help it if I stand by my man. It's worked for me a lot of year (hehe). Besides, it's a GOOD little tune. xoxo

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