I taught elementary school in Canajoharie, NY for many years. Back then Canajoharie was the home of the Beech Nut Company which manufactured baby food, candy and gum....and yes there was often a sweet smell in the air! As I put this card together I thought of the commercial for a striped chewing gum they made. Fruit Stripe gum came in many flavors and of course had bright stripes! The commercial started with the words "Yipes Stripes! Beech Nut's got 'em!" Ancient history now....the candy part of the company was sold and the baby food division built a brand new plant down the road....but fun memories for sure....
This great sentiment die is part of a new set called Sending Smiles that will be available soon in the new annual catalog!
Stamp Set: Sending Smiles
Paper: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Magenta Madness, Sunshine and Rainbows DSP
Ink: Versamark
Such a sweet card! I loved fruit stripes gum as a kid...even if the flavor only lasted for 5 seconds. ;)
ReplyDeleteSO cute! and this Sketch lends itself beautifully for your beautiful striped DSP!
ReplyDeleteI loved Fruit Stripe gum! and all the fun striped animals in their commercials, Linda! Isn't that something... I had my first job in Fremont - the home of Gerber!
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What a fun memory and what a fun card! I love it! I have decided, after seeing this, that this set is definitely going to be on my next order! Your sweet card is happy and cheerful for sure. At least you had good smells in your neighborhood....they grow mushrooms where I live, and I'll give you one guess what it smells like...not gum! LOL!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card, Linda! YES! The bold, colorful stripes are very reminiscent of the Fruit Stripe gum - such fun! ♥
ReplyDeleteRemember the gum and the company well! If you recall, I have family connection to it and Canajoharie. Love the card 😊.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and creative design! Yes...I remember the gum and never was a fan of the taste - lol!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Linda this card captures the gum memory perfectly! I remember Fruit Stripes as being one of my favorite as a kid! Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous card Linda! Just love that paper and LOVE that sentiment! Such a cheery card!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy and pretty card! I love the stripes and colors, and I love the fun memory.
ReplyDeleteThese rainbow stripes are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love your stories and how you weave them back into your cards! This striped card is just fabulous and I love that big sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED that gum! I thought it was so pretty and cool! And your card is perfect. Just a happy feel.
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