Oh how I enjoyed browsing through the site Anne picked out for us today. It was like going back in time, and being at my Grandmother's house.She being French showed in her home decor. The piece I picked out just jumped at me immediately. http://www.frenchgardenhouse.com/catalog.php?item=1087
It is a doll dress, but it reminded me of a dress she made for me and three other granddaughters. She crocheted them in white, and because of her strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary she inserted the blue ribbon on the waist and sleeves. When I saw this piece it reminded me of this.. http://www.frenchgardenhouse.com/catalog.php?item=2973
Instead of a pink ribbon, women would decorate little girls dresses in blue and white. The colors of the Virgin Mary. Side note....when my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary our youngest daughter wore this dress to the occassion.
I embossed a border that looked somewhat like the crocheted dress. Added the ribbon and added pearls. Made the cross. tfl
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YOur card is stunning. Love the story that goes with it. All of your detail w/embossing is really pretty. How did you get your embossed stripes? Do you know if you can do that with a scoring tool? TFS
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Sun, Sep 09, 2012 @ 11:29 AM
Linda, this is a beautiful card. And an even more lovely tribute to your grandmother. Isn't it wonderful that she left you with such a sweet memory. Memories and thoughts of my paternal grandmother are dear to me as well. I hope you'll put this card in a special place as a keepsake for your grandchildren with the story you've told to us today. Memories, pass them on. : )
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Mon, Sep 10, 2012 @ 9:25 AM
What an awesome memory and how it inspired you to create this stunning piece!!! You can see the love in the card from those memories - a beautiful piece.
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Registered: November 21, 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 1158
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 @ 9:42 AM
This is incredible! you have managed to capture the look of a beautifully detailed dress with paper & ribbon. This is just an awesome card!! It's going into my favorites!
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Tue, Sep 11, 2012 @ 4:02 PM
I love it when you do white cards! This one is no exception...that ribbon detail is so striking and I LOVE the embossed design with the liquid pearl accents! Gorgeous!
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Tue, Sep 11, 2012 @ 8:10 PM
Linda, you are the queen of white on white! The embossing on this with the blue accents is gorgeous! Wonder memories of your Grandmother and a beautiful tribute.
Thank you for your sweet comments on my card! You made my night! Blessings! Kathy
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