Lydia's challenge for this last HYCCT14 event was to be inspired by our favorite childhood book. I was more than "inspired", I just put it out there. I cannot count how many times this book was read to me before I could read it myself....a chapter a night at bedtime. E. B. White went on to write another classic,"Charlotte's Web". (which I loved too, but made me cry) As a young child I enjoyed Stuart's adventures and his paper clip ice skates. Now I realize he showed the attributes of coping, showing persistence and having hope which could apply to many, many cancer patients and survivors. I still have my original book which was gifted to me by a friend of my Mother's.
The layout for my card came from the IC site for today, Schweitzer Linens. This is the BED LINEN SET that inspired me.
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Oct 31, 2014 @ 10:33 PM
I am a knuckle head, I should have realised Stuart Little was a book before it was a movie...duh. This card is amazing. You colouring, as always, is incredible. I think the recipient of this will frame it!!! Wow, wow, wow.
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 @ 5:26 AM
Awww what a great childhood memory! Very cute and great take on both challenges!
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Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126547
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 @ 5:35 AM
Great card created from wonderful childhood memories. Don't we all have to learn how to be able to cope with all the situations that life throws at us. I love reading about you and your life. I feel it gives me a little tiny peek into where your fantastic creativity has come from.
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26136
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 @ 6:31 AM
I cried and cried when I read Charlotte's Web as a kid and then cried again when I read it to my kids. While I read Stuart Little to my kids I didn't as a child myself. Love your classic layout for this great figure. Wow, this challenge sure gets you thinking and remembering. Wonderful card Sallie!
Registered: April 4, 2008 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona originally from New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 18436
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 @ 7:24 AM
wow Sallie, love your beautiful colouring of Stuart.. also love the dp used and the use of the gold pen around the frame... great take on your inspiration... love the beautiful story of your childhood....you should frame your beautiful card... well done...
Oh wow, Stuart Little. Such a darling image and wonderfully colored and displayed. Made me laugh and remember such an adorable character.
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Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73393
Sat, Nov 01, 2014 @ 8:40 AM
SO cute, Sallie! What an adorable card. I'm not sure what my card would look like, lol. My fave authors growing up were Jules Verne, EA Poe & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, lol.