I am thrilled about this card, first I used my new snowman stamp, second I used paper ribbon to make the curly Q's coming out from under the snowman panel, i have never uded paper ribbon. Lastly, the ric rac at the bottom came from my Grand MIL's home. My MIL put her in a nursing home two weeks ago, she is 95 and has lived on her own until now. We have been helping my MIL go through her things. My MIL has given us what ever we wanted. I know, she is very generous! I am big on hertiage and things that family has used or made. With this said I got her sewing kit and all the goodies. When I found the ric rac, I new I wanted to put it on my cards. I will send this to my MIL when it gets a little colder.
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008 GMT Views: 448
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Registered: August 22, 2005 Location: In the HOT south! Posts: 1601
Sat, Aug 02, 2008 @ 1:19 PM
Very cute! Love his hat and scarf!!! I also think it is great that you used the ric rac. I am like that too when it comes to family, makes this card something that will always be special!
Registered: March 14, 2005 Location: Virginia is for Lovers Posts: 1267
Sat, Aug 02, 2008 @ 8:26 PM
I really love this card! It is going into my favs. I also bought this stamp yesterday and can't wait to use it! I am in the middle of doing a big card order at the moment but hopefully I will have time to play and upload some new cards next week. I love your paper piecing.
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Registered: January 8, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2109
Sun, Aug 03, 2008 @ 5:13 AM
This card to so cute...but more than that, it is so special! Grand Mil sounds like a great lady...she is going to LOVE your card! Thanks for sharing the story & the card!
Registered: October 27, 2004 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 1732
Sun, Aug 03, 2008 @ 6:22 PM
Wonderful card and story. I know your MIL will love it because of the special touches you've added.
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Sun, Aug 03, 2008 @ 8:15 PM
I've always loved snowmen (have quite a collection which I enjoy during the winter months) so this card really caught my eye! Love the distressing and all the special details you've added...your grand MIL will surely think this is special!!
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