Hi, this card was made for todayÂ’s Free 4 All Challenge: Resolutions.
I’m not sure if you knew, but my mother passed away right before Christmas. And, Mark, Markie and I have been struggling with the loss. It’s funny, today I picked up my cell phone and started to dial. I put it down and sighed. I was calling my mother. I needed advice on something I was putting together. I’m used to this sort of thing happening. Last week, I was at Publix ,(Florida supermarket), and I put an Egg Custard pie in the cart. Markie looked at me and said, “Who eats that kind?” I sighed, took it out of the cart and walked away. I was buying it for my ex’s dad, who died 9 years ago! Seriously…I’m doing this sort of stuff all the time, mostly, because I think of my loved ones constantly. I can still hear my FIL saying, “The Kid, (my son-who was 16!), ate the Egg Custard…You gotta take me to the Publix to get another!” The man was so funny about that, as he was diabetic, and should NOT have had it in the first place. Oh, and my son doesn’t like that kind of pie! So, I KNEW my FIL had eaten it! LOL
We decided, as our FAMILYÂ’S Resolution, to create and maintain a bird sanctuary in our garden, in the memory of my mother. She loved birds, and would sit in her garden and feed and talk to them every morning, when she was able. Her personal bird watching journal was one of the items that she kept up to date her last days. (She could see the birds from her window at the hospital.)
So, I chose to use this Chickadee stamp today. IÂ’ve seen them in her backyard, so I hope that we can attract them in our garden this coming year. I colored the bird with Memento markers. I used an aqua painter to blend the colors. The thin strip was made by accordion folding the designer paper and then sewing through the folds. It took NO TIME to do this, as my sewing machine was already set up. IÂ’ve found that if I leave it up, I USE it! LOL
Finished card size: 5 ¼” square
Total time to complete: 38 minutes
Registered: May 27, 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 12844
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 3:50 PM
What a lovely resolution and beautiful card. (I think about my dad every day. The memories keep him with me always. Sounds like you have wonderful memories of your mom.--Hugs.)
------------------------------ Lorie McMullen aka MelodyGal Fan Club Member
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 5:51 PM
What a Beautiful creation Faith! A bird sanctuary is such a wondedrful idea. your cards are always amazing!
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Judy
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Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54468
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 6:02 PM
Faith, this is really beautiful and your mother would have loved it and your sanctuary. Our moms always live on in our hearts, in us, and in our children. I see so much of mine in my son.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, hope you are doing okay. Best wishes to you for a happy, healthy, prosperous new year!
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Registered: April 18, 2009 Location: Boston suburbs, MA Posts: 14060
Sat, Jan 01, 2011 @ 6:16 AM
What a lovely resolution, Faith, and a beautiful card to illustrate it. I wish you all well in the establishment of your bird sanctuary--what a wonderful tribute!! (And, yes, I *hate* deadlines, too!)
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Jan 01, 2011 @ 8:40 AM
WOW Faith, I just love this! That accordion folder then stitched panel is beautiful. Love your little chickadee too. Heck I love this whole card! Well done. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: September 26, 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 9625
Sat, Jan 01, 2011 @ 3:23 PM
This is such a pretty card Faith. And I love the idea of you making a bird sanctuary in your yard in memory of your mother! What a wonderful way to remember her and celebrate her life! TFS