Friday, May 11, 2012

Happy Mother's Day Weekend

I only had one grandmother growing up and she was amazing. She was a story-teller and wrote a book for her grandchildren when she was 74 years old-- because she knew how much we loved to hear her stories. I read it every year at this time. During one visit with her, she told me that "every day should be Mother's Day" and I never forgot it. We sat for hours that day and she told me the most awesome stories about my Mother growing up. From that day forward, I always quoted my grandmother in cards that I gave to my Mother.

Two years ago on Mother's Day, I knew it would be my Mother's last. We sat and read my grandmother's book together. We laughed as my Mother, in turn, told me her version of the many stories that are told in the book :)

I made this card to put on my Mother's table this year.


I used paper from the new DCWV Spring Fling/Summer Combo Stack and Old Paper Distressed Ink. The cherry is quilled and adds a bit of dimension to the card.



Thanks for looking.
Have a great Mother's Day weekend!
-Molly

10 comments:

kiddo said...

This is a very lovely card! And love the words your Grandmother said, they are so true. Thanks for sharing the beautiful story of this card!

Ann Martin said...

What a great card and so nice to hear the story behind it. I love the bit of baker's twine you used for the cherry stem. Happy Mother's Day to you!

Baukje said...

Gorgeous and lovely colors!
nice weekend!
Greetings Baukje

Ann said...

Your grandmother sounds like a very special lady. A very happy looking card, I like it.
Happy Mother's day to you

aureliaeugenia said...

Love this card and the story and the cheries gives it the best feeling=remembering childhood,the beauty of other happy days!Oh,those are so good to everybody's spirit!
I wish you a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TOO !

Cyn said...

A beautiful card and a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing it. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

chillin with Quillin said...

sooo sweet, and great memories!!!
Paula

Cindy Rippe said...

You are so right. The quilled cherry give this adorable card just the right touch. I did quilling on a few Valentines Day cards, the first time in a VERY long time and really enjoyed it.

Debra said...

Beautiful and touching, you create such cherished treasures.

Sathya said...

Card is so nice and your granny's words are so true!!!