The Story: This hat reminds me of my grandmother. An Irish woman from Kansas. She always wore a hat outside to protect her skin. She always wore a hat like this when she gardened. Except not with the flowers you understand. This hat brings back feelings of warmth and kindness. Cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven, jars of buttons to sort and play with, toast from the toaster oven with melted cheddar cheese. And dress up with Grandma's hats and shoes. These hat's did the trick too, my Grandmother had the best skin all the way up to her 80's. She used Avon moisturizer and wore hats, that was it. As a young woman in Kansas, she did some modeling and was asked by a young make-up company to work for them. But she met my Grandfather, and married, they drove out West and settled on a chicken farm in the very northwest of Oregon. And then they had seven children. But through it all, she was always classy and fabulous. So this hat reminds me of Grandma and what a little bit of fashion can do.
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Fri, Jun 04, 2010 @ 7:40 AM
First, wow, what an awesome card. I am SO HAPPY that one of my cards inspired you to make this awesome card. I love the cardboard die cut. What a great idea and now wish I had not recycled all of my cardboard. This is simply beautiful.
Now to the story. Annie Jo told me last night I was going to be QFTD but I do not remember her telling me about the story line so I have been wondering what that was all about until I asked my sis a few minutes ago. I love the idea of the stories. I live for stories...reading them, hearing them and making them up!!! I love the story of your grandmother. You have been blessed with a VERY special lady full of love and great memories!! Thanks for sharing the story. Whenever I need a lift, I will be back to read this story again.
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Fri, Jun 04, 2010 @ 11:44 AM
I love the distressing you created on this gardening card!! Your story was heart-warming and touching too. Both are wonderful tributes to Queen Connie!!
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Fri, Jun 04, 2010 @ 2:01 PM
What a gorgeous card!! I thought of my grandmother today for my card as well. Love the embossing.
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Fri, Jun 04, 2010 @ 2:15 PM
Love your sweet CASE of Connie's card... I knew exactly which one you had chosen. The cardboard top note is fantastic - I really like that look! Thanks for sharing your sweet memories of your grandmother... I can picture her out in the garden, tending her flowers.
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