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I obsess about several shapes.  A close relative to one of my faves, the maltese cross, is the quatrefoil.  I also obsess about punches.  I'm always on the prowl for new images.  You know I swooned when I saw this one:  HERE.  

MW quatrefoil

The black and red pattern you see in the upper left is a photo of a wood box at our front door (for shoes!)  Here are the close-ups of the punch-outs from rubbings done over textured wallpaper on colored paper, for GPP Street Team Crusade No. 21:

MW rubbing6

Mcgill punch

MWshannonupdate

Many of you have written kind notes asking how my sister Shannon is doing.  I was going to refrain from giving an update here to respect her privacy…but then I decided we could use your continued prayer and good vibes.  As you may know she left the hospital in time for her 40th birthday {yay!} but after a week home she's back in.   It still warms my heart to think of all the responses we got when I asked for your words of cheer.  I know you will join me in sending positive energy her way again.  xoxo

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20 responses to “the shape of things”

  1. inge Bekaert Avatar
    inge Bekaert

    Hello Michelle,
    You’ve been quite busy in your journal !!! I love the results, especially your sprayed layered backgrounds. I long to have more time to be creative.. Another two weeks and a half and then we have vacation !…I participated in the crusades, but I’ve seen so many things at the blogs of the other participants that I want to do more, more, more…
    I’m sorry to hear that your sister is not so well again. It is hard disease to bear… ( my niece lost her 4-year old son through this disease…). Maybe the doctors can’t cure her, but I hope they can give her time and as much comfort as is possible and that she soon can return home again. I’m thinking of you all.
    greetings
    inge ( from belgium)

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  2. Denni B Avatar
    Denni B

    Well, I’m sending lots more positive healing vibes for Shannon. I think it takes more than one wave of vibes to get things really rolling, so I’m sure we can all Increase the wave of positive healing energy to her. I’m on the West Coast of Canada… so I’m sending a little of the special magic we have here in my thoughts for her. Kisses upon your soul, Shannon…. be well soon.
    Denni

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  3. Linda Warlyn Avatar
    Linda Warlyn

    Hope and wishful thinking had me assuming your Sis was at home…so very sorry to learn that she is back in the hospital. Sending Shannon and all of you prayers and thoughts of healing and comfort.
    Another gorgeous post filled with such great ideas, info, and luscious beauty…nobody does it better. xox

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  4. Lay Hoon Avatar
    Lay Hoon

    Wish all the best to your Sis.

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  5. JeriAnn Avatar
    JeriAnn

    I am sorry to hear that Shannon is back in the hospital. I was hoping the news would be of sunburns narrowly avoided and long afternoons by the pool. Since we are a visual bunch on the Street Team, perhaps something to visualize might help focus our energy. Can we help you visualize something on Shannon’s behalf? In the meantime, I send strong summer vibes for good health and wishes for a swift return home.

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  6. Monica Magness Avatar
    Monica Magness

    Talk about punches, you nearly PUNCHED me right out with your post! -gaga-
    HAPPY thoughts going out to sis, Shannon… and to you Michelle. I know it’s tough to watch idly by wanting to do more. PRAYER works! xo, Monica

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  7. Megan Warren Avatar
    Megan Warren

    Hi Michelle
    love coming by your blog for a visual feast. Sorry to hear Shannon is back in hospital. sending our best wishes.

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  8. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    just now getting to blogs. These images are so pretty. Everyone should go to the Street Team and see the really interesting textures and shapes that are being made.
    I hope all the best and will include Shannon in my prayers. How blessed you are in each other.

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  9. Maj Carita Avatar
    Maj Carita

    I love that you are always setting such brilliant examples for your own crusades! This one is great!
    I definately will send your sister some good vibes! I know that the road to a good health can be a long and hard one for everybody around her too, so I wish you all bon courage!

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  10. Cath Sheard Avatar
    Cath Sheard

    Cool punch and looks like you’re having fun with it. Sening healing thoughts Shannon’s way {{{Shannon}}}

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  11. Kimbo Avatar
    Kimbo

    Quatre foil = four leaf clover in French, n’est pas !;-) These are beautiful examples Michelle ! Another great use for another great tool – love that punch ! I see it in a whole new way now.
    Sending out those prayers to Shannon and to her sister you loves her so !
    Cheers,
    Kim

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  12. Lisa Hoffman Avatar
    Lisa Hoffman

    You’ve done it again….an inspiring and exciting post. The colors, ideas and tools here are amazing…and in a very short, readable format.
    Now about Shannon…There is nothing more powerful than knowing that “your people” are in your corner, on the job…got your back.
    I know that I’ll be waking every morning with a prayer for her comfort and recovery…drifting off to sleep with the same. I know that she’s feeling your love and all of the positive energy that you’ve swept up from your fans. We’re here for you.
    Lisa H.

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  13. Pat From Chicago Avatar
    Pat From Chicago

    I’m so sorry that your sister’s back in the hospital again. Getting out for her birthday had to be fantastic and then to go right back in again is really sad. One mement of sunshine and fresh air and them back to the laboratory to be a lab rat again. Be the best lab rat you can be, Shannon. It’s even okay to bite someone–particularly if they’re doing a painful procedure and your teeth just happen to be very close. Not that I’m recommending you bite everyone, but some people deserve it. Get well faster!
    Pat from Chicago

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  14. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Grandma and Mom told me about Shannon. I’ve been thinking about her! Your site is such an inspiration.
    Kelly

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  15. Vicki R. in OH Avatar
    Vicki R. in OH

    I too, am very sorry to hear about your sister having to go back to the hospital again so soon. Best wishes with lots of positive thoughts & vibes!
    I go in to the hospital myself on Monday and will spend the next 4+ months recuperating from back surgery, while my spine hopefully fuses.
    I’ll think of Shannon from my hospital bed that we both have speedy recoveries!!

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  16. Gillian Avatar
    Gillian

    This is seriously weird. On the same day that you posted about the quatrefoil shape, I too posted an image of that shape. It formed a painted border at the base of an old church organ. Very gothic and Puginesque. You can see it here: http://thefadingrose.blogspot.com/2008/06/church-inspiration.html
    Positive vibes to your sister Shannon. xxx

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  17. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    I really like how you’ve used that shape… and I’m sorry Shannon had to go back into hospital again. Sending huge hugs to her from across The Pond. (((xoxoxo)))

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  18. Sue McG Avatar
    Sue McG

    Trust you to look at this punch and see the medieval possibilities – love that!! Sending prayers for your sister and the hope that each day brings something good.

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  19. glenni Avatar
    glenni

    sending shannon boat loads and buckets full of get well wishes! wishing you comfortable days and things that make you smile 🙂

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  20. kathleen m Avatar
    kathleen m

    Michelle,
    what kind of spiral bound notebook are you using for all the hugs and kisses pages?
    The pages come out so flat.
    kathleen

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