Sunday, February 24, 2013

A Rosette Card.... For 50 rupees!

Has my blog titled intrigued you? It's a really funny story! But I'll get to that in a bit. I've been wanting to do rosettes for a while and when I saw the sketch at Mojo Monday. I thought it was a perfect opportunity. I also had some pattern paper scraps remaining from a previous project and they happened to totally go with the Dynamic Duo color combination this week which is monochromatic and this also happens to be the challenge over at Tuesday Throwdown. So all things put together, this is my card.



 Now on to the story. About a month and a half ago, my apartment building had this carnival and I put up a stall of all my cards and crafts. It sold like hot cakes and my major market were young girls - from age 5 to 14! A few days after the carnival, one little girl came to me and said, 'Aunty I didn't see your cards at the Carnival. All my friends were saying you were selling such beautiful cards. I didn't get a chance to come by. I really want a card... Do you have any left?

I said, 'Sorry - no all my cards were sold.'
She said, 'Oh Aunty can you make one for me, I really want one'.
I said, 'Ok sure - it will be Rs. 70.
She said, 'Ok thanks'.

A few days later  as I was sitting in the playground with my kids, she came running to me,
'Aunty, have you started my card?'
'No not yet', I replied.
'Oh thank goodness!' she said, 'Actually Aunty, can you make a 50 rupees card? Not a 70 rupees card?'
I giggled to myself and said 'Ok sure'

Then yesterday she ran up to me again, 'Aunty, I want to give the card on Monday - is it ready?'
'Oh ya.. I forgot about that', I said, 'Ok I will give it to you tomorrow'
'Thanks so much Aunty!' And she ran off but not before saying,

'Only 50 rupees ok Aunty!'

And this is the card she is getting. Even now as I type, I am giggling to myself. Sometimes you need comments like this to stay grounded, don't you think!

Have a great Sunday folks!



25 comments:

  1. So Sweet... Little kiddo was really trying to save on her pocket money while tying to buy best card she can ever find..
    This is such a cute card... With this card who must have won her little heart..
    Awesome! Loved the card!

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  2. Such a cute story and so is your card:)

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  3. You always have a good story to share Sunhera ...not only is your work beautiful but i really love to drop by your blog just to read what you have shared :)...I really loved your rosette and your fab take on all the challenges ...you are becoming a Pro at combining challenges ..I see :)

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  4. Cute story and cute 50 rs card,:-).I agree wit Hussena about your takes on challenges.I have been trying so much to make a decent rosette and always fail.I might be mentally challenged.

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  5. Such a perfect take on the challenges, the colors & layout as well. As usual a very neat crisp finish.

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  6. Beautiful card! Love the rosettes...thanks for sharing the story ...really made me smile :)

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  7. I loved your story and your card is fabulous! I love all the rosettes! What a brilliant idea to use them for all those challenges!

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  8. what a beautiful story Sunehra! Card is super cute. I love the rosettes and those pearl brads are so awesome. And the embossing folder that you have used is one of my favourites...love your take on challenges..and i also love the placement of the blue rhinestones..

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  9. very sweet card and a sweet story. Loved it.. :)

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  10. Hi Sunehra...such a pretty card n thankx for ur suggestion...but i m not getting where i m lacking...i click the photo in natural light...in d morning...n using a 16MP camera wid best lenses...plz help me...already followed ur post abt d same.

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  11. I love your stories as much as the cards / projects you share.Loved this card and the way you combined challenges to make this one.

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  12. Nice take on the challenge Sunehra..your story reminds me of a boy who asked me make card of Rs. 50 and yes these stories keeps us grounded !!

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  13. Wow ! What a lovely story Sunehra ! I am sure the little girl will be very Happy to receive such Beautiful card..in 50Rs..(See how early girls learn to bargain : D !)

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  14. It is such a cute card and i love the story behind this. you are great
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  15. The card is great and you are right, stories like this keep us grounded! :)

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  16. What a fun card! I like the scattering of gems! So glad you could play along at Dynamic Duos! ♥

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  17. Love the way you placed the rhinestones Sunehra..such beauty!

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  18. This is gorgeous... I was inspired to t ry something like when I saw the mojo monday sketch but i was too lazy to try and work on it.. Beautiful colors and an amazingly cute story behind it!

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  19. What a great story...and card! A great take on the sketch with the rosettes. Thanks for playing with the Dynamic Duos.

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  20. Fabulous rosettes - great focal points for your card - I'm sure your niece will love it (whatever the price!). Thanks for playing along with Dynamic Duos this week!

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  21. very pretty and loved the story.

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  22. love it !! :) such a gorgeous card there sunehra !

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  23. hey sunehra

    I know that this comment is coming in a little late... now I have signed up for email alerts for your blog so can see things right there in my inbox...
    such a sweet story and really nice card... love the rosettes ... gotta try them out..

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