Monday, February 6, 2012

A Valentine's Day card for Queenie!

My mother-in-law is in a nursing home in Northern Maine. She is going to be 96 years old this year. Queenie  has always been a gentle, warm and loving mother to me.   I love her much.  I know she loves birds and especially cardinals!  My husband asked if I would make her a card with her favorite birds. So, of course, I had to try and make the Cascading card work!  I forgot I had a Sizzix tree die.  It worked perfectly for my birds.  The cardinals are made from the SU bird punch. 
I love my new Memory box die that I used for the back of this card. Memory box dies are my new favorite thing.   Sometimes the Cascading card almost feels like you are decorating a float.  I really love the 3D effect the card brings.  The picture below shows how it closes to allow it to be mailed.
It is extra large and will cost more but I think it is worth it if Queenie enjoys it! 

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14 comments:

  1. Creative Corner Studio BlogFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    The cardinals are beautiful and Queenie will love it. I see you used your new Memory Box die--good one!

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  2. Veronica PFebruary 6, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    oh my dear...wowza, you really are outdoing yourself Chris, you truly are a incredible women!!! eveytime i think you did a fantastic job on one you come up with another one. truly amazing on every single one. Thanks for sharing..

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  3. KVencelFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I am positive she will love your card. I do! Gorgeous!

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  4. Bandon, OregonFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Oh My Goodness... Oh My Goodness!!!! WONDERFUL!!! I haven't seen anything like this.... How does one do this???

    Faith

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  5. Lisa R.February 7, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Wow!!! Wonderful! TFS

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  6. Pat JandacekFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Another beauty! And I'm sure EVERYBODY in her nursing home will enjoy it immensely! I'm checking out Memory Box now....

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  7. M1kk1February 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I love your card. Great job! Thanks for sharing and I am sure she and everyone else will love it.

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  8. Connie B.February 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Another great cascading card. Queenie will love and remember you. The birds look right at home in those trees. Nice work..

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  9. Carol CarriveauFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Amazing and fabulous card - lucky Queenie to have such a wonderful and loving DIL!!

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  10. ReginaFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    This card has an instant "wow-factor" to it! Incredibly beautiful!

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  11. Lorraine February 8, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Oh my,this is beautiful!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Your articles are more than wow!
    valentine kiss

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  13. UnknownFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I need more articles and blogs please post soon.Valentine Cards

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  14. Nanbebe13May 28, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I know Queenie will love it-it makes me happy, and it's not even mine!!! Thanks for sharing!

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