Hello everyone! Popping in tonight with a quick card to share, a Valentine for my 14 YO. It's a bit atypical for a Valentine, but to me it makes perfect sense.
Strawberries are shaped like hearts, aren't they? And strawberries are one of my daughter Haley's favorite fruits...always have been. When she was was about 1 or 2 years old, she called them "traw-berries", dropping the "s". She'd say, "Hay-yee want traw-berries and bannas." (that was not a typo on 'bananas', that's how she pronounced it) Ahhh, the sweet old days when the kids were babies!
I'm playing here:
Hugs,
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Strawberries - Flourishes
Paper: Very Vanilla - SU
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: red ribbon recycled from gift
Other: polka dot embossing folder - SU; Copic markers
Strawberries are shaped like hearts, aren't they? And strawberries are one of my daughter Haley's favorite fruits...always have been. When she was was about 1 or 2 years old, she called them "traw-berries", dropping the "s". She'd say, "Hay-yee want traw-berries and bannas." (that was not a typo on 'bananas', that's how she pronounced it) Ahhh, the sweet old days when the kids were babies!
I'm playing here:
- Alphabet Challenge - Y is for Yummy
- Addicted to CAS - Hearts
- CAS-ual Fridays - Make Your Mark - use markers
Thank you so much for dropping in! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. :-)
Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5"
Stamps: Strawberries - Flourishes
Paper: Very Vanilla - SU
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black - Tsukineko
Fibers: red ribbon recycled from gift
Other: polka dot embossing folder - SU; Copic markers
This is BEAUTIFUL!! I loveeeeeeeeee the strawberries!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Reminds me of warm summer days.
ReplyDeleteOh my my! This is such a beautiful card. Awesome..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story behind the card :) Sure she will love the card!
ReplyDeleteMMMmmm...stawberries are one of my favs, too! What a sweet card for your daughter! I'm sure she'll appreciate it! Take care, hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh wow those strawberries look real! This is a pretty card Colleen and perfect for your daughter's Valentine. My Joey called the bandamas when he was a tot!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Very clever and cute card. Strawberries are our favorites too...especially because we can get them farm fresh here in Oxnard! Nothing beats a just picked berry =)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful Colleen! And yes, I think strawberries are like hearts :)
ReplyDeleteTFSat Addicted to CAS this week!
Andrea
This is OUTSTANDING Colleen! The polka dot embossing at the bottom looks perfect with the beautiful strawberries!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story! A beautiful card my friend! Gorgeous coloring too!
ReplyDeleteColleen, I LOVE your take on our challenge! This is definately the sort of entry I love to see. Your card is simply beautiful and perfectly CAS! Thanks so much for playing along at ATCAS! xx
ReplyDeleteaww it is really sweet...she will love it..
ReplyDeleteSuper cute...love how you colored the strawberries...I know she'll love it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable and I love the memories, this is a perfect card for her. Love it.
ReplyDeleteColleen, this is gorgeous. The strawberries are so real.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your yummy creation with us at Alphabet Challenge Blog.
Mari
What a gorgeous card colleen ...loved the story behind it too .. so sweet:) ...Your coloring is so perfect too really like your take on the challenges !!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet V.card, Colleen! Love your coloring on the trawberries!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet valentine made especially for your daughter. I'm sure it will give her a big smile. I love the bannas and 'trawberries story...so precious.
ReplyDeleteSweet card! :) Your daughter will love this special card. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS! Loll xx
ReplyDeleteWow Colleen! What a beautiful CAS card. Your DD is going to love it! Don't those days go by so fast? Seems strange that my kids are all grown up now...
ReplyDeletehugs,
Ellen
Hey! My oldest says 'y' instead of 'l' too! (Of course, he still does, but anyway...and he's 14 too!) I've never heard another kid use 'y' instead of 'w' :)
ReplyDeleteI think this card is PERFECT for a valentine - because it sounds like a perfect combo for Haley!
Oh so sweet, Colleen! And so is the memory you shared!
ReplyDeleteThis card gives all summer feeling. Greetings Janny
ReplyDeleteHow YUMMY are those strawberries! Your coloring is SUPERB, Colleen! I love the simplicity of this card (not quite your usual style, but you sure aced it so beautifully)!!So glad that you join the fun with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Colleen - as is the story behing it. The placing of the stamping is brilliant (as is the colouring!). CAS at its best. Thanks for joining us at A2CAS this week.
ReplyDeleteKaren x
Colleen, I think this makes a lovely Valentine! I totally get the strawberry-love-heart-Valentine connection. Your coloring on this is 100% stunning!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the strawberries and your coloring!! Gorgeous as always!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Colleen! Your coloring is amazing! I'm sure your daughter is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteLove how simple and sweet this card is! LOVE!:)
ReplyDeleteJust darling!! Thanks for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays!
ReplyDeleteSo Sweet!
ReplyDeleteSo schlicht und elegant.
ReplyDeleteIch finde die Karte bezaubernd mit diesen herrlich colorierten Erbeeren.
Da läuft mir gleich das Wasser im Mund zusammen. :-)
Liebe Grüße
This is so pretty, Colleen! LOVE the stamped strawberries in the corner!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think its typical I think it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is so berry beautiful:) I am with Haley; you can wake me up at night for fresh strawberries:)
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card has me smiling. It has such a fresh feel to it.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Oh Colleen - this makes perfect sense to me too. It is a pure delight!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAudrey
This makes a wonderful Valentine for your daughter. The sentiment is perfect and the strawberries are a favorite of mine. Love the rich red ribbon against the white. Beautiful card, Colleen!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card, the strawberries look delicious! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet's 'Yummy' challenge xx
ReplyDeleteI think strawberries make a perfect Valentine! Those sweet memories of our "babies". Wouldn't trade them for all the tea in China!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Just love the strawberry image. Your red bow just pulls this altogether perfectly.
ReplyDeleteBear Hugs,
Carol
Colleen - what a great card for your daughter! Thanks so much for making your mark on this week's CAS-ual Fridays challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful CAS beauty. Just love your card design.
ReplyDeleteAnd you've gone bokeh too - LOVE it. (Sorry, I haven't been here for awhile.) Happy Easter to you and yours, Colleen. And here's to the strawberries that may actually grow sometime this year.