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A Picture of My Mom



The picture on this card is of my Mom circa 1965. She is about 30 in the picture, and she is a knockout sitting on the beach in Florida with the wind in her hair. I have always thought she looked like a movie star in this picture. I have to tell you that she is my hero. She has faced some giant hardships in life, yet she still smiles just like she is smiling in this picture. I have been so blessed to have her as my Mom. I know it isn't Mother's Day but I woke up thinking of her and just sat down and made this card.

Hugz!!!

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  1. MarisaAugust 29, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I'm sure your mom will love this card, Nancy :) YOu can always send it as a "just because I love you Mom" card too :)

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  2. BenziAugust 29, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Oh, what a sweet card and post. I can tell you love your mom to pieces and she is going to love that you made her this card. She is a very pretty lady.

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  3. SueAugust 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    A beautiful card, a gorgeous Mom, and a lovely story.
    Hope you are going to send it to her.

    hugs
    Sue

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Yes your Mom does look like a (beautiful) movie star. Your card just added to her beauty. I love how you framed her picture with your precious flowers and your colors are soft and sweet, just like your Mom. I'm sure your Mom will be very honored to receive such a loving card from her daughter. Outstanding job on this one. Enjoy your weekend.

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  5. Darlene August 30, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    A beautiful card for a beautiful lady! She's going to cry when she gets this card because she'll feel all the love that went into it! And, it's always nice to have those sweet, 'just because' moments! Well done my friend ...
    Hope you have a fun filled holiday weekend!

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  6. *Vicki*August 30, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    This is really priceless and I love how you've added this sentimental photo to your design! You've really added just the right finishing touches to make it special and I love that sentiment as well...one of my faves! :) Have a lovely weekend! HUGS

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  7. Anne TempleAugust 30, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Fabulous card and keepsake. Love your design. And your mom does look like a movie star.

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  8. McCrafty's CardsAugust 30, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful card, your Mum was a stunner, I like the design the sentiment and the butterfly.
    Kevin xx

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  9. TammyAugust 30, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Wonderful card and wonderful way to show someone you love that you are thinking of them!

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  10. Julia AstonAugust 30, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    what a lovely card and wonderful thoughts about your mum - that is a great picture accented nicely with the flowers and angled panels!

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  11. coopsAugust 31, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    so beautiful and precious nancy.wonderful details and colours really showcase the stunning pic of your mum :D

    x coops xx

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  12. Holly YoungAugust 31, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Such a sweet card - very touching.

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  13. scrappymo!September 1, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    This is a wonderful card made even more so by your touching tribute to your Mum!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Wow Nancy , what a Tribute, u told me how sweet she is...so nice n glad to see her here as u saw her as u grew up...God bless your mom and your sweet love for her...

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  15. JD/ JillSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful card! I feel the love that went into this card!

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