Yep, sounds funny eh? Maybe not so funny if you were a nurse and a 90 year old woman was saying it. But then if that 90 year old woman was my Granny, I am sure they got a chuckle out of it.
My Granny, who is 90, here is a picture my sister Jacqui took of her in April at a picnic. Isn't she beautiful? They even put some make-up on her.
We almost lost her a few years back, some doc who should lose his licence messed her up pretty bad, in fact someone is suing him right now for some of other shoddy doctoring he did.
But she is much better now and she lives in a nursing home. She has a blanket with a cardinal on it, and she likes it folded so she can see "her bird", and if she can't she says. "I can't see my bird" "Where's my bird" ..you get the picture. I think it is hilarious, one of the nurses explained to Granny what she saying and what people might think she means by "my bird" and she got a chuckle out of it. See everyone, I come by my wackiness honestly, and I will wear it proudly.
So in honor of my Granny's bird blanket with the cardinal on it, here is a fun card using the new wood sheets.
Stamp Set: A Cardinal Christmas
Ink: Basic Black, Creamy Caramel
Paper: Real Red, Wood Sheets, Whisper White
Misc: Top Note Die, Finial press embossing folder, 3/4" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (turned around to the plain side), ovals die, watercolor pencils, stumps and sansodor.
Some one asked about if the sansodor dried out on the sponge since it was not covered up, and I am thinking maybe it was a bit. So again I have moved my oil…it is like never ending…ha! Anyway, I had these squatty little sealer jars, and I put a sponge in there (I used a new one, didnt need to trim it, and poured the oil in, this has a lid, and I think it will be better, I just need to decorate the lid a little…ha!
Well I have a workshop with my Trilogy gals in the morning, in fact this here card I will be demoing for them, I'll show you the other one tomorrow.
I hope you have a great Wednesday, I can not tell you how much is on my to-do list from now till Convention, and I leave in one week!!! Yowza!!!
Thanks for stopping in!
Great card and story! I hope to look that good when and if I get to 90!
Oh Granny's bird!!! Too funny. I was trying to get a connection on Jade's laptop last time I was there cause I wanted to show her your blog, but I couldn't get connected.
She loved the pictures from her party! Even this one of her!
Luv ya
Jax
You are very lucky to still have your Granny with you!! Much love to you and her.
You've told me this story of Granny a few times and it makes my Heart Smile every time I hear it. Yup I can totally see where you and Jacqui get your "Devilin" from.
HEY give those Super Sweet TRILOGY Ladies a BIG'Ol Hi from me!!!!!
Love Ya
Da BFF
Tracy
Beautiful card and beautiful Granny. You look alot like her, actually. 🙂
Your Gran looks great!!!
I love the card but I am curious about the "wood sheets" that you keep referencing. Are they like textured card stock?
I love your birds and your Granny is beautiful! I am so glad you have "funny" stories to share, they make me laugh and feel so much better!
I love when cards have a story and yours is extra sweet. Hope I look that good at 90 and still have my wits about me. Thanks for sharing. Mary Jo
Oh, your Granny is so pretty. Great story. I miss my "Maw" so much. She was was somithing too. Thanks for the card and the lovely story and pic of Granny.