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After challenge: Wow! It got a ribbon! You don't know what this means to me. Thank you all!
Some of you are interested in how I got the duck in the egg. All you need is a raw egg. Punch a tiny hole and drain the contents. (I washed the inside out with warm water.) Keep the hole as small as you can. It will get bigger on it's own. Cut the head off of a rubber duckie. Roll up the head like the diamter of a pencil. Put it in the hole. The head pops back to it original shape. Position head as desired with a pliers. When the head pops back if your not careful the eggshell breaks apart.
ps. I tossed the body in the garbage. My daugter wanted to save the egg/duck head so it sits on display in my kitchen. It was a 3-pack so I am ready for 2 more ducky contests.
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Awwwwwwww! This is the cutest thing I've ever seen. I have to admit to not being a very big fan of this whole rubber ducky thing -- but I'll say, this photo has clearly won me over :) CONGRATULATIONS!
so deserved !!!!!!!! This was by far one of my favorites shot for the challenge and I'm not just saying that cause your my teammate.. lol.. I'm so happy for you..
The Hatchling
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