I made three of these this afternoon to send to my sisters to start our official countdown for our 15th annual Cape Hatteras family vacation. We rent a huge beach house and we four girls, along with all the brother-out-laws, go spend a wonderful time together honoring our parents, and reminiscing about all the wonderful times they provided for us at Cape Hatteras. They took us there every year of our lives for camping, fishing, and swimming. We had such wonderful times. We have lost our parents and no longer have our family home to go home to. Our Hatteras family reunion is our guarantee for all of us to be under the same roof together at least once a year since we live in four different states.
I used a scruffy brush to create the sand and ocean. I used liquid applique to make the ocean foam by applying it with a small paint brush. I sketched out the little book and cut it out to lay on the arm of the chair. We always love to pretend we are reading while out at the beach...but truthfully, we hardly stop talking and laughing long enough to get in to many pages.
I hope you don't mind the family story that accompanies this card.
Date: Monday, May 29, 2006 GMT Views: 1680
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Registered: November 24, 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 35
Tue, May 30, 2006 @ 7:46 AM
OMG - Kittie - you are so sweet. I love your story - I'm sure your parents are looking down with smiles on their faces. I hope you have a wonderful time and by the way - the card is gorgeous.
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Goin' to see Jimmy Buffett with my best buds! woohoo!! I lost my shaker of salt. Terri, did you take it?
Registered: October 3, 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 14
Tue, May 30, 2006 @ 9:33 AM
I love your card. I am stuck in the prairies but love the ocean. Thank you for sharing your family story, I am green with envy. I hope you and your family have a wonderful vaction. God Bless.
Registered: July 11, 2004 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 10374
Tue, May 30, 2006 @ 2:42 PM
Boy, I could just walk right up and sit right down. Where's the Mai Tai?! Very pretty and inviting card, and definitely inspired by your family's traditions. Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. Your parents would be so thrilled that you all continue to do this. Linda
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