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Monday 24 June 2013

Imagine the horses

As soon as I saw this sweet little image at my local scrapbook store, I just had to have it. When my girls were youngsters, My Dad, my sister, and my two girls would go out on horseback into the woods,  to get a Christmas tree. The dogs went along too, and Dad would bring a section of rope and tarp and drag the tree home.

My Dad was always great at making something out of nothing...I am sure he just sort of routed round in his garage and found some twine and something to make the "tree sled" from and off they would go. The girls were always excited to be included. Dad always got a couple extra trees...one for their house, one for my house, and one for anyone who came by and needed a tree!!! He would always stick the extra tree into the snow bank alongside the driveway in the front garden. 
So you have to imagine the horses. They are standing off to the side...just off the edge of the card. Two are ponies of course!  Now you know my Christmas tree tradition, you will understand that my grandaughter,  Pony Girl 06, comes by her name honestly! I would like to try this image again as a step card, and then perhaps I can fit a pony or two on it!

Recipe
Card and Envelope - blog candy win from Sassy Raggedy
DP - Carta Bella, Merry and Bright and also My Minds Eye, Winter Wonderland (snippets)
Cardstock - from my snippets stash
Mirror card - silver and red mirror card from my snippets stash (the red is just under the image)
Die - doily is Marriane I think, circle and scalloped circles are Spellbinders
Image and sentiment - unknown (forgot to write down the name when I was at the stamp off)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
(I have managed to keep to 5 challenges only to meet the Rudolph rules...well done me for remembering!)

1. Pixies Crafty Workshop - must use snippets
2. Rudolph Days Stamping for Pleasure - must be Christmas
3. CHNC Extra - Anything Goes with a Christmas Theme
4. Sister Act - always Anything Goes
5. CHNC - Christmas greenery
6. MFP Speedy TV Christmas CArd Challenge - must be Christmas
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31 comments:

  1. Tracy24 June 2013 at 19:26

    This is such a sweet card. I love the story that goes with it, so nice.

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  2. Mary Jo 24 June 2013 at 20:18

    That definitely is a sweet little image. And I love your back story :)

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  3. Anonymous24 June 2013 at 20:19

    aw, cute card and lovely memories of a holiday tradition; sounds like everyone had a fun time. the dotted paper is very pretty and the joy sentiment suits the card perfectly.

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  4. Brenda Brown24 June 2013 at 21:49

    I love Christmas traditions and this is a great card and story behind it.
    hugs Brenda xxx

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  5. Christine Harrop25 June 2013 at 00:16

    I love how certain things can bring the memories pouring back! Such a lovely tradition. Love your card! Christine xx

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  6. Sarn25 June 2013 at 01:39

    What a sweet card. I love horses so am definitely imagining them! What a nice tradition.

    Thanks for joining in.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  7. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)25 June 2013 at 02:41

    Hi Maureen! I could think of no better way to get a Christmas tree than by riding into the woods on horseback - how fabulous! Love your card too, brilliant design! Susan x

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  8. Anonymous25 June 2013 at 08:49

    Beautiful card Mo and I LOVE the little story to go with it. It must have been wonderful to ride off into a snow filled forest in search of Christmas trees, sounds almost romantic, lol! Hope you're having fun at the lake.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  9. Erika25 June 2013 at 09:46

    Hi Mo, thanks for the visit, hope you are well?
    Love this cute image of the girls carrying the tree...think I have a picture of my kids doing something similar too.
    Take care, hugs and happy crafting,
    Erika.

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  10. Heather Landry25 June 2013 at 10:01

    This card is absolutely adorable!!! I don't blame you for having to have that stamp. It's awesome!

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  11. Lisa Rukin Swift25 June 2013 at 11:43

    Love this sweet card! I can see why you love the image so much!

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  12. Jean25 June 2013 at 12:03

    Pretty card and a lovely story to go with it. Family traditions are one of the things that make Christmas time special.
    Jean x

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  13. Sue25 June 2013 at 12:54

    Awww fab card and great memories huggles Mo xxx Sue

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  14. rachel25 June 2013 at 14:01

    hello there - love your image and your whole card is just lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at hazels extra challenge this month and good luck x

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  15. mamapez525 June 2013 at 14:36

    Lovely memories evoked by a cute image. I am sure I saw a tail twitching just off at the side! Happy Rudolph day. Kate x

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  16. Sassy Raggedy25 June 2013 at 18:39

    Such a sweet, sweet card. I love your wonderful design. Great job...Hugz, joann

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  17. Di25 June 2013 at 23:55

    Super Christmas card Mo - and such a lovely story too. How kind to leave a tree for someone else outside the house - your Dad must have been one very special guy.

    I adore the stamped image, it reminds me very much of Elzybells style of stamps - sadly no longer produced.

    Have a lovely day!

    Hugs, Di xx

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  18. Darnell26 June 2013 at 13:40

    What a beautiful story and beautiful snippets card, Maureen!! I CAN see the horses and ponies just off to the side and don't they look healthy and happy!!

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  19. Kathleen26 June 2013 at 13:41

    Great story, great card.

    Kath x

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  20. Wishcraft26 June 2013 at 14:11

    Lovely card, so sweet and pretty :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  21. Glenda Atkins27 June 2013 at 00:17

    I thought I had left a comment on this gorgeous card, but guess I never said 'publish':O) Your Dad sounds like he was a wonderful guy, love your post!
    hugs
    Glenda

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  22. Hazel27 June 2013 at 00:48

    Super card - love the image and the beautiful papers and, of course, that lovely doily die cut - thanks for sharing for both of my CHNC challenges - hope to see you again soon. x

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  23. Vicky Hayes27 June 2013 at 04:22

    What a heartwarming story Maureen! It's family stories like this that need to be recorded for future generations. I love your card and I bet you had the best trip down memory lane as you made it. Vicky x

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  24. Carol L27 June 2013 at 04:59

    Such a cute card that brings memories of Christmas adventures :) I really like the shimmery vertical banner!

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  25. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards27 June 2013 at 05:44

    Love the story image and card, Maureen, and noted your yes please for offer on my post too, we will see if any more say yes too... :D Shaz.x

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  26. Daniella27 June 2013 at 07:57

    I am so sorry Maureen that it has taken me so long to get over here!! It is hectic here this time of year. I LOVE your card and I LOVE the story!! What a delightful memory! I only wish I had one as lovely.
    Have a great day!
    xxDaniella

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  27. Mrs A.27 June 2013 at 12:21

    It's nice to read about other peoples childhood memories. That is a lovely Christmassy image. Must get on and make mine for Sarn.
    Hugs Mrs A.

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  28. Bonnie27 June 2013 at 17:01

    An adorable card and a lovely Christmas memory! I can almost see the horses standing just off the edge of the card!

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  29. Cathy28 June 2013 at 04:53

    What a lovely Christmas tradition, I'm sure your girls treasure the memory too, Love all the pretty layers on your card :) Cathy x

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  30. Hettie28 June 2013 at 16:11

    Gorgeous card there Mo and lovely story behind it. It would work well as a stepper card too!
    Hugs
    xx

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  31. MaryH28 June 2013 at 21:52

    Loved this one, and you did a fine job on the papers & your focal image. Very cute. It went so well with your wonderful story. What a lovely memory, to accompany your beautiful card. Hugs. Happy Canada day to you!!! TFS

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