Saturday, March 30, 2013

Chicks Rule Easter Oblong Card

Recipe
Kraft Cardstock for base of card
Graphic 45 Image from A Ladies Diary Collection
Kaiser Black Pearls
Cherry Lyn Mini Fanciful Flourish Die cut [cut 3 times - twice for the front of the card -stacked one on the other and once for inside the card]
Pop Up Tape Forever In Time
Fiskars Heart Border Punch
Stampendous heart/Cross Stamp
Memento Black Ink
White Cardstock
Green Scrap of cardstock
Green Plaid scrap of cardstock on front of card
Happy Easter Sentiment Marks Finest Papers Easter Scene Collection

I will be giving this card to my 95-year-old Mother-in-Law Harriett Scott who is in Hospice care facility. 
Mom - Harriett Scott - Taken in 2008
My MIL is truly a Chick that Ruled. She was one of the first women to receive her flying license in the 1930's - and served in the Civil Air Patrol. She worked on the line in the factory for General Motors, as well as during the war. She went through the Great Depression Era, but was blessed to be living on a farm where she had adequate food supply. She loved to travel and made several trips to Russian and Ireland. She was active in planting and caring for a huge vegetable and flower gardens her entire life. She canned her own food, made her own butter and cooked with lard [one of her favorite ingredients]. She sewed and crocheted. Harriett,was on several bowling teams for many years as well as a active golfer. She attended and was active at the local Senior Citizens center for decades. 

She gave birth to 3 children; Robert, Rick[my husband], and Linda. 

In February this year, the Lord provided another opportunity for me to lead her to Jesus as she laid in a hospital bed in the local hospital with the assistance of oxygen. This time she accepted Jesus as her Savior.

It is a difficult time for us as we watch our mom going through the dying process. However, we are blessed knowing that when she leaves this earth she will be with Jesus and we will see her once again at our final home - Heaven.

Life is truly a short journey on earth, Cherish each day and live it to the fullest. Rick  and I wish you a Happy Resurrection Sunday. Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges as I believe it meets the challenge requirements.
 

Ends Sunday
March 31 Pin and Tack - Spark your Creativity Now anything goes unlimited
March 31 DL.Art Thankful Thursday - March Linky Party - Anything Goes unlimited
March 31 Victorine Originals Easter unlimited use a stamp (inside card)
March 31 Craftin Desert Diva's Craft It Up Linky Easter Party unlimited
Ends Thursday
April 4 Crafty Catz Swirls and Pearls 1E
Ends Friday
April 5 Gingerloft Use Kraft Paper unlimited
April 5 Hiding in my Craftroom - Free Style 3E

Ends Saturday 
April 6 at 6 pm Creative Inspiration Paint Anything Goes unlimited

 Ends Sunday
April 31  Pause Dream and Enjoy Anything Goes unlimited



 
DT: If for some reason, I missed the mark on a requirement, I would appreciate a private email message at utb01@att.net so I can make my correction. It is my intent to following the expectations for uploading to a blog challenge, but being human I make mistakes. I will return a prompt courtesy reply. Thank you.
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13 comments:

  1. Craftin Desert DivasMarch 30, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I'm sure she's going to love it.Thanks for joining us at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.


    Tara

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  2. Anne-MarieMarch 30, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Hi, Gail....I always want to write your name GAYLE because I have a cousin with that name, heehee....but had to stop by to say how simply GORGEOUS this card is....so very elegant and classy. Seems entirely fitting that it should be created with such a choice lady in mind....she sounds awesome! How blessed we are to have such strong, capable and faithful women as our role models. Have a blessed Easter day with your lovely family. x

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  3. MichelleMarch 30, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Gail, your mother-in-law sounds like an amazing lady with fabulous life experience. My gran will be 95 this year and is also in bad health so I know how you are feeling watching your loved one and not being able to do anything to help take away the pain. I am sure Harriett will be absolutely delighted with your beautiful card and good luck with the challenges.

    Michelle x

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  4. stampingbowdMarch 31, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    What a sweet post!!! Thanks for sharing! What an inspiration your MIL is!!!!

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  5. NanaMarch 31, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful, I know she will love it. Thanks for joining us over at HIMCR.

    Have a great day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ HIMCR ♥DT

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  6. Bernardine CuttinoMarch 31, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Stunning, your mother n law will love this beauty. Amazing design and dazzling embellishments, simply an awesome card. Thanks for stopping by and leaving the lovely comments.
    Hugs
    Berni
    berni46blogspot.

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  7. Sunshine HoneyBeeMarch 31, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing the story of your MIL. From one pilot to another she has had an active life. We went thru same thing with my hubby's mother when had moved from FL to live here in TX. She ended up living in assisted living before she died. Unfortunately while she was living here in TX she did not take part in activities involving my daughter and us by her own choosing so we have fewer memories of times spent with her.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  8. DaviApril 1, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    A beautiful card Gail! Your MIL sounds like one amazing lady! What a blessing to have led her to the Lord. Even though it is difficult to watch her decline, Really a blessed assurance to know where she will be when she leaves this earth :)

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  9. carolApril 1, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    lovely card, thanks for joining in with our challenge at CRAFTY CATZ this week, Happy Easter x carol

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  10. Sunshine HoneyBeeApril 1, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Wearing my PDE DT hat which I forgot to add to previous comment on this wonderful Vintage style image card.
    Thank you for entering PDE Anything Goes challenge.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    PDE DT

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  11. AmberApril 4, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    She sounds like quite the woman! I love your card - it is beautiful! Thanks for playing along at Hiding in my Craft Room! ~Amber

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  12. Aunty SueApril 4, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Stunning card and lovely post about your MIL, thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Catz with our Pearls & Swirls challenge

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  13. PeanutSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    What a beautiful tribute to your MIL. She sounds like an amazing lady. Thanks for sharing, Gail. I will say a little prayer for her... and for you.
    xxx Asha,
    TT teamie.

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