Moving Time!

Well, our family is moving. We are moving about 1,100 miles away. My hubby has already moved and is looking at houses with our realtor as I type this. It is killing me not to be able to look with him. So to keep myself occupied, I decided to play with a "we've moved" card. Here is how it turned out:

Papers: Memory Box peony
Stamps: Memory Box Mail Definitions Background G1839
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink brushed corduroy, Archival Ink rose madder
Embellishments: Poppystamps Small Madison Window {816} die, Tim Holtz pocket watches embossing folder, leaves from Wild Orchid Crafts, sewing machine

And here is how I created it:

First, I used the back of some Memory Box peony cardstock. I stamped the Memory Box Mail Definitions Background stamp {G1839} across the center using Archival Ink in rose madder. I then crinkled up a piece of waxed paper and used Collage Pauge to adhere the waxed paper to the cardstock. Once it dried, I ran the piece through my Big Shot to emboss it using a pocket watches embossing folder. I then inked it up with some brushed corduroy ink.

Next, I die cut the Poppystamps Small Madison Window {816} using the same peony paper.  I also embossed another piece of peony paper to put behind the window. I liked the look of the clock in the window. I think it goes well with my "moving time" sentiment. The sentiment was typed on peony paper using my circa 1960 Smith-Corona typewriter.

To create the little envelope, I used the left-over squares from the Madison Window cutout. Then I added the sentiment and leaves to finish.

I doubt I create a lot of these to mail as it was a bit time consuming but if you have just a few to do, this would be a fun "we've moved" card. 

I hope you like today's creation. Thanks for stopping by! Blessings,

Comments

[Lim]

OH WOW!!! Your card is GORGEOUS! I love the background and details. SPECTACULAR!
I moved twice in the last three years and I will be moving one more time next year too. I hate to pack, specially my craft supplies. I wish you luck with everything. I will miss your creations! Happy Mother's Day!
Hugs,
LIM :)

[Patter Cross]

Thanks! Oh, I hope to keep posting! I want to get some done in advance to post while I am in the midst of the move! Hopefully it will work out that way! Good luck with your moves too!

[Chelsea C]

Hey Patter! It is Chelsea... could you email me your email address again? :) Beautiful card, btw!

[Stephanie W]

That's a big move...I hope all goes smoothly and that you and the girls can join your husband soon. We're also anticipating a move this summer but are not exactly sure where yet. Tim feels the Lord leading him back into the full-time pastorate.

What a beautiful card! I love all the details. I'm so glad you'll still be posting. I may not comment much but I read each & every post.

Please keep in touch as you're able. {{hugs}} my friend.

[Kim Willard]

The sentiment was typed on peony paper using my circa 1960 Smith-Corona typewriter.

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