These sweet lil New York farm girls are my mom (left) and her sissy, and my favorite Aunt, Irene. This is my Auntie Rene's favorite photo of them together, and it is very dear to me. I wanted to send my aunt something special for Christmas to give her good memories of my mom, who would have been 71 on Christmas Eve. I think she will be blessed to see this photo again. It is framed in all of our homes, and always brings about good memories of their farm girl days in New City. My Uncle Richard (96) still lives in the house his immigrant parents built 100 years ago. Last time I visited him, he was out raking leaves! My Gram and all of her sibs were born in that farm house.
The photo was scanned onto watercolor paper for the texture, and then sponged over in Creamy Caramel to create the sepia look, and then the edges were done in Choc Chip. Cracked glass was applied over all and mounted on gold CB' d paper and DP. The sentiment inside is from A Beautiful Season and reads:
'May the quiet beauty of this season bring you deep joy and warm memories to cherish throughout the coming year.'
Thanks for looking!
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008 GMT Views: 888
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Awww this is absolutely precious and soooooo beautiful!! I love it and she is going to be happy to receive this card straight from your heart!! I wish your Grandma stayed in NY and we would be so much closer!! You are the sweetest most giving person and it's always straight from the heart!!
Registered: October 3, 2008 Location: Australia. Posts: 1407
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 @ 12:12 PM
I can feel the tears flowing already, this is truly a wonderful from the heart gift to give, that your aunt will cherish forever!. I hope you have a very safe and merry christmas!.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:57 PM
Oh , Flirt, this is just beautiful!! How touching and lovely!! What a lovely gift for your aunt!! The gold cbing is just lovely!! What a beautiful and elegant card!
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 3:16 AM
Well just roll over Shirley Temple...
Just look at those sweet little innocent faces, little dresses, barefoot (just like I love being). Oh Pat, this is such a precious picture and that is your mom! Talk about your signature style here, I know what it is.
All the love in your heart is just very neatly placed in this card, in every card you make for that matter, I'd say that's a mighty trademark Giggles!
Love it dearly. Your aunt will just adore it. Good show honey!
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 4:06 AM
I don't understand the emotion that this card would make me cry! I have never read a more touching story of lives from the past. To honor your ancestors is such a beautiful labor of love. This is so elegant and reflects the love in your heart for your Mom and Aunt. Pat, you are amazing.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
OMGosh, Pat, I'm speechless! It's so beautiful and full of meaning for you and your aunt, it just steals your breath. And aren't those two little girls so beautiful. What a beautiful memory, Pat, thanks so much for the inspriation!
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Hockey Mom
I just love it... so, so sweet. You know I love this kind of stuff. How wonderful would it be to hang this this as ornament on the tree. ((Yeah, i'll have to save this layout idea for 9/2009)). For now, just drooling!
And I'm missing the IRL effect! xoxo
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Registered: February 24, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 11427
Sun, Dec 21, 2008 @ 10:19 AM
Oh Pat this is so special and so beautiful. Cindy a while back had made up a picture of my mom's grad picture.She matted and framed the pic. It has beautiful gold flowers on it and is in a gold frame. I treasure it. And just as I'm sure your aunt will treasure this beautiful card.