Barbara challenged us to make a card using items left on our craft table. I actually went to her thread and expressed how difficult this would be for me, since I put things away after every card I make. She gave a good suggestion (make a few cards and force myself not to clean up) but I decided to do something else instead.
I have a bin of card-making in progress with a tab for each design team, swap, and group I'm part of. At the front of that bin is a tab labeled "For Fun" and that's where I put bits of things that I didn't use on a card, but thought I might want to in the near future. I went to that bin and pulled out some things to make this card.
This card is also my "50 Truths Worth Knowing" card. Every week this year I've read a chapter in the little book "50 Truths Worth Knowing" and have used that story as the inspiration for a card. This is the 41st week of 2017 so I this card is inspired by chapter 41.
Suzanne grew up with a cautious mother (my word, not hers). Her mother decorated with white - walls, flooring, furniture. Glass top tables were a favorite of hers, too. So to keep all of these items looking - well, looking white - she encouraged her children (Suzanne and her sister) stay inside where there were allowed to "romp" in the family room that was filled with "dozens of over-sized white pillows." Her mom's theory was if the girls stayed inside, they wouldn't be able to track any dirt into the home. There was also no risk of falling out of a tree or off of a bicycle. No injuries for her little girls.
The plan worked and Suzanne's life remained "mar-free." As a young adult she drank ginger ale (less likely to stain if spilled) and spent vacations at home reading. Careful.
Then she met the man who would capture her heart and introduce her to a world beyond the white. With him by her side, Suzanne learned to wear red; she developed a love of different foods and outdoor adventures. Her husband introduced her to the world she had been missing. And with every new experience, she felt like a child experiencing it for the very first time.... because in reality, she was experiencing it for the first time.
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26119
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 5:48 AM
Lovely card and lovely story! The bright green of your sentiment panel really draws the eye! I like your little tag - reminds me of a ticket stub. So appropriate!
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54467
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 @ 8:11 AM
I loved the story and will have to check out that book. Your card is so beautiful and all of the elements tie together so perfectly. Love this, Jeanette.
------------------------------ This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13911
Sat, Oct 14, 2017 @ 8:08 AM
Thank you for sharing the story that inspired your beautiful card! I love the idea of trying new things, and the world is a big place to explore. Your card with the globe and the sentiment are a perfect symbol of what the story expresses!
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