I used a watercolored gnome, popped up my sentiment and used a fun background like she did but my gnome is smaller and more serious (and not bearing a gift), My sentiment is different, and I used a map instead of dp. I also decoupaged the map as it had folds and I wanted it to be very flat and accentuate the fun part it.
This is also for Polly's(Peeps 321) MMTPT633 - and going off to Howard and Paula who are dealing with some really hard things. They live in Conroe, Texas so I made sure my map includes their town (near Houston). They love gnomes and we are suppose to have a star if we want extra cookies (see mine on top of the San Jacinto Battleground Monument?) and a pattern (my pattern is my brushstrokes from the Mod Podge - lame but it works).
I think my gnome looks like the travelocity gnome - I should have went with those colors but it works.
Found this map and 49 other states at a garage sale yesterday. So fun!
Hugz!
Congrats again MaryJo.
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Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31441
Mon, Sep 14, 2020 @ 8:33 AM
I would call the map a pattern. Either way, it's a wonderful and heartfelt card that I know is going to be cherished by the Browns. So clever and creative!
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15215
Mon, Sep 14, 2020 @ 5:43 PM
You rocked (or should I say rocketed) this challenge. So many special and personalized elements and, as always, beautifully put together. That frame really does the trick in highlighting the location. Fabulous card.
Registered: March 30, 2008 Location: Somewhere between the Shire & Mordor! Posts: 4642
Tue, Sep 15, 2020 @ 6:32 AM
WHAT A FABULOUS CASE, Nancy! You REALLY made this YOUR OWN! The map is SUPER & does all the work for you! I think this card will be GREATLY APPRECIATED by Howard & Paula! A SUPER JOB & BIG INKY HUGS for your SWEET VISIT DEAR FRIEND!!! ;)<3
Registered: December 30, 2017 Location: arizona Posts: 1412
Tue, Sep 15, 2020 @ 7:13 AM
I love this! and... my gas station maps have folds ; ) i have so much travel to scrapbook, so I am going to steal the folds and the mod podge idea from you!! that is a great texture to add. They will love this card and appreciate your thoughts. take care, T
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74893
Wed, Sep 16, 2020 @ 6:11 AM
Wonderful card and so personalized. Sure to give a lift to the recipients, Nancy. I hope you aren't going to be flooded this week with Sally. Stay safe, my friend.
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