Right about now I should be busy unpacking and washing the clothes we wore on a French countryside holiday with our daughter and her family, and recovering from an exhausting week of fun with the grandchildren, but all we can do is daydream about what might have been - which has inspired me to make a card with a French theme. I've designed it with my Mum's upcoming 94th birthday in mind, partly because one of her few remaining memories of anything more recent than her childhood is of a short break she and my Dad took to Paris just after he retired, and partly because here surname - and hence my maiden name - is France.
The papers, decoupage rose and Eiffel tower topper are all from Debbi Moore's "Shabby Chic Paris" DS, one of my favourite crafting CDs (although I'm very fickle with CDs, I must have at least 6 favourites). I matted all the panels with black and finished with some black Candi and some clear Liquid Pearls to emphasise the dewdrops on the rose leaves.
I am sharing this at
CD Sunday Plus - my first time for several years as an entrant rather than a DT member.
It's a beautiful card Jane, full of happy memories. It's lovely having you join in 'from the other side'!
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A lovely card and with so much meaning to it. Lovely to see you joining us. :-)
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Lovely card, hope it sparks lovely memories for your Mum. Keep well.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card. I knew it wouldn't be long before you joined us from 'the other side'. I hope it does jog your Mothers memory.
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Carol xx
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Beautiful card and papers with special memories too-wow 94 happy birthday to your Mum-it would have been my Dads99th birthday today but he died 10yrs ago
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Lovely Jane and perfect for your Mum. Hope she and you are well. Lovely to have you join us at CDSunday Plus Wynn xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the french theme
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