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: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52599
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 7:26 AM
Chickadees abound around here in the winter time. I think they like snow. They are such busy little birds....hard to get a picture of them as they don't sit still very long. This card is so lovely. I love the earthy colors and the dots. Love the gathered ribbon too, to simulate the trunks of trees.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: dunlap tenn Posts: 47120
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 10:10 AM
I love your story about your mom. How I wish I had memories like you have of your mom. My mom died in a fire when I was 2 weeks old.
I love the accordion folding on your card. Just the perfect touch to your wonderful card.
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know the feeling about seeing something at a store and thinking "Mom would live it". What a wonderful tribute to honor your mom. The card is gorgeous (as always).
Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 10:40 AM
WHat a GORGEOUS card! And inspired by your mother... how beautiful! Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New year filled with lots of peace and love!~
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Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26819
Fri, Dec 31, 2010 @ 2:05 PM
Faith, this is gorgeous. I know your resolution to make that bird sanctuary is an awesome one that your mom would have loved, and I pray that when you are there you will find peace and enjoyment in the beauty of those birds.