I love bittersweet so that is what I focused on after seeing the inspiration picture for this week's PPA Challenge. I layered So Saffron on Chocolate Chip and topped it with a lightly patterned piece from Autumn Traditions. Then I created my own bittersweet background using a branch from the Embrace Life set and flowers from Pocket Silhouettes. (Baby steps, Mike Funke, I'm taking baby steps!) About this time of year my dad would bring me a bundle of bittersweet he had gathered on one of his wanderings with the dog or from a fishing expedition. He'd grumble about having to go "all the way to the old stone quarry" or "a mile upstream" but he never returned empty handed. He's been gone six years and I still miss him. But I give thanks for all 81 years he was here...........bittersweet.......
Oh, Linda, what a wonderful tribute to your dad! I love what you did on your card--simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story ... and card.
ReplyDeleteHe really loved you - grumbling and all.
This is clean and elegant. The ribbon loop and bold brad are perfect accents. More than the art though, I love that this card is so special because of your dad.
ReplyDeleteThink you did more than baby steps. This is gorgeous!!! Love how you created the background.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda
ReplyDeleteYou know your dad is smiling down on you telling this story and that he secretly loved every minute of his walk to get the bittersweet :-)
It's a fabulous card. Now Im beginning to wish I'd got the set....
Thanks for making me smile today
Peace
jaydee
I love your little story - it makes the card that more special.
ReplyDeleteMy fav part is the ribbon loop! I have NEVER done one...that has to change!
What a special story and such a beautiful card to go with it! Cherish this card and story and capture it in a scrapbook page. Great job Linda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love how you have an accent color just peeking around the edges! Great job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! And such a sweet story that goes with it! You did a fabulous job :D
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty, Linda! What makes it even more special is the story behind the bittersweet. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to a man who was obviously a loving and devoted father. It's beautiful, Linda.
ReplyDeleteLinda:
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful and your story very moving and sweet. Your father would be proud of such sensibility in her daughter.
Lourdes
Linda, love your style! Clean and classy. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man. How fortunate for you to have had him in your life.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
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ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for all of your kind words!
ReplyDeleteAnother winner, keep up the creative work!
ReplyDeleteBarb
Beautiful card for a beautiful man. Beneath the "joker" facade lay the soul of a sentimental & poetic man. How lucky we were to have him in our lives. Cousin Cindy
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of make-your-own background paper, so I love this card, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLinda ... this is beautiful card and a beautiful story.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card L...I remember 'bittersweet' expeditions with you trying to find Willie's secret spots... I said a 'hello' to him today...fond memories
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Linda, and such sweet, beautiful memories! Perfect papers and stamp for the inspiration challenge! As always, great job!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love the colors and simplicity of your card. I am so glad you shared the story of your father, what a lovely memory.
ReplyDeleteYour dad was an awesome man... what a precious memory and your card is beautiful. Wow!!! Hugs,
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