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My grandmother passed away almost 4 years ago. I was given some things from her house, including a large batch of sympathy cards she received when my Mom passed away in 2008. 47 cards, to be exact. I didn't want to throw them all away, because they still mean a lot to me - they mean that people were thinking about our family through one of our darkest times. But at the same time, these cards, sitting in a Ziploc bag on one of my craft shelves were not doing anything but taking up space. When I saw this week's AHSC sketch, I had an idea... Inspiration : Interpretation : This is probably the first scrapbook page I have done in 5 years; I have been concentrating on doing cards, mini albums and other altered projects. I used quite a few of the sympathy cards on this layout. I suspect this is the beginning of a double page spread, as I still have so many cards left. I included some personal notes that people had written about my Mom (but you probably can't n

Inspiration from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge : My Interpretation : Supplies : Stamps: CTMH Finding the Words Ink: SU! Crumb Cake Embossing Folder: SU! Lucky Stars Paper: CTMH Year>>Noted paper pack Etc: Flowers (I have no idea!), Michaels Adhesive Crackle Dots (Island Time) Thanks for looking!! :) ----------------------------------------------------------- Second thoughts (on Wednesday!)... I reworked the card a bit. Added a bigger circle and moved the flower down. I think they both look good. Just playing around with the design a little more.

The inspiration for this week in the  Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge : This is my interpretation of the sketch: I was so excited to do this sketch, because I remembered that I had some White Daisy Circle Spin cards from CTMH that I'd never used... this is the perfect sketch to use them with! It's also my first project using CTMH Seaside. Thanks for looking! :) Supplies : Inks - SU! Chocolate Chip Paper - CTMH Seaside, Glacier, Kraft and Dollarama Chocolate Brown Stamps - CTMH Happy Everything and Finding the Words Dies - Spellbinders Classic Square Large and Standard Circle Large Punches - Fiskars Scallop border punch and SU! 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Etc- CTMH Glacier Extra Thick twine and White Daisy Circle Spin card

I've had a busy day of cleaning (ugh!) and a little card-making. I am participating in the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge this week. Here's the sketch:   I must admit that had a little trouble with this sketch. This is what I came up with: I started off with a caroller stamp - I have no idea what the brand is, it was a yard sale item with no label or other identifying marks. It is a lovely stamp; anyone who recognizes it, let me know and I'll give credit to the company! I cut the stamped image out using the Deco Labels framelits, and sponged the edges with Crumb Cake. The base of the card is black cardstock. I cut out 2 pieces of Yuletide Carol paper about an inch wide. I layered some black glitter tape on the top and bottom of the two strips of paper. I took another piece of Yuletide Carol paper, tore it and sponged some Crumb Cake ink on the edges.  I popped the stamped image using 3D foam tape.  I'm pretty happy with the end result. Chri