Tuesday, April 9, 2013

An Apple Tree Card for my Mother

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I got this embossing folder maybe 2 months ago and have been conceptualising this card ever since. I knew it had to be for my mother and that it had to be clean and simple - my mom doesn't like grand and lavish cards too much. Then I wanted to get the color scheme right and this week's combination at Dynamic Duos is pretty awesome - Cherry Cobbler and Pool Party. And with Mother's Day around the corner, I thought it was time to finally create this card. 


The embossing folder has a tree design and I wanted it to put a spin on the saying 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree'. It means 'like parent, like child'. So my card shows an apple tree with a few apples fallen beside it and my sentiment is "Hope I never fall too far from your tree". 



I was thinking about it and I realised the sentiment applies physically and emotionally. I am very lucky to have my folks living just down the road from my place which means I am literally physically close to my mother. Plus emotionally we are very close and I hope that continues for as long as I have her in my life. Hence the sentiment "Hope I never fall too far from your tree.



Oops, I'm tearing up... Better close this now. Thanks for stopping by and thanks so much for all your kind words on my 100 followers candy. I am so grateful to you all for your support and all the comments just made the candy sweeter!

Here's the inspiration picture from Dynamic Duos:


For the supplies used on this and any of my projects, please write to me at craftingtillthecrackofdawn@gmail.com. I am more than happy to share!

Also linking to:
Lulupu - My Mum My World



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52 comments:

  1. TanviApril 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    U have used the EF so well, I loved it & the sentiment chosen is just apt!! I guess u have just mentioned about the candy here.........not linked it to the post, plz check.

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  2. CrafterkhushApril 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I love the idea Sunehra... It's quite unique... and great execution!!

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Hey thanks Khush... I think I thought of it before I even bought it - when I saw it at Priya's store.

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  3. Berina RGAApril 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    very beautiful!! and love the sentiment :)
    -Berina
    http://moxiecraftie.blogspot.in

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  4. SindhuApril 9, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Sunehra! What a genius you are! I would never have thought to use the embossing folder this way even if i had it. Brilliant. Love the red apples and I am always amazed at how well you come out with adorable and meaningful sentiments for your cards!

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      Hey thanks so much Sindhu... This one was a long time coming.... so glad you like it

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  5. CJApril 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Lovely idea Sunehra... I love the sentiment..

    Hugs
    Catherine

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  6. DivyaApril 9, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Awww...sunehra....what a lovely card and an even lovelier thought!

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  7. ShylaashreeApril 9, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    sunehra, this apple tree is beautiful and certainly your mom will love it and feel proud about you

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Great idea sunehra. Beautiful card.
    Http://athomecanbefun.blogspot.com

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  9. Sathya April 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Love the way u used this embossing folder...Apt sentiment :)

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      This embossing folder is DIVINE... just love it.

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  10. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Great card Sunehra,,love the Semtiment !!

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  11. Dr Sonia S VApril 9, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    I am always amazed how beautifully you play with color challenges and the red and white combo is magic in your hands!

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Hey thanks Sonia... it is a lovely combination... actually all the cards in the Dynamic Duos gallery with these colors are just fab.

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  12. SD poojaApril 9, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    WOw ! What a fantastic take on color challenge ! I loved the theme and sentiment is very apt !

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  13. HussenaApril 9, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    What a brilliant sentiment and idea as well Sunhera ..I really am so amazed by your creative process and the way you interpret your cards.. each of them are not only beautifully made but also you have a way of putting your idea across which always connects with me ...Your mother day card is so lovely I really like the way you have used the embossed bg to create this whole theme ..this definitely gets two thumbs up from my side :)

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Wow - Hussena... that's a wonderful comment... thanks so much

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  14. Deepti StephensApril 9, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Very nice card and I love the sentiment a lot.. :)

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks D... Sentiment is the whole essence of hte card I think

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  15. Atty FattyApril 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    lovely card dear !!

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  16. zub momiApril 9, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Beautiful and elegant! Love the sentiment and great use of embossing folder :)

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  17. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    This is a lovely card for your mother. ;-) You've used the colors beautiful, and I'm sure she will appreciate it. I enjoyed reading your tender thoughts. Thank goodness for our mothers and their love! Thank you so much for joining us at Dynamic Duos. ;-)

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you so much... yes thank goodness for them...

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  18. ellyscard creatiefApril 10, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Lovely elegant card.
    Gr Elly

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  19. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    What a great card. I love the pop of red from the apples against the white embossed tree. So glad you joined us this week at Dynamic Duos.

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Yes isn't it interesting... white tree and red applies... So glad you liked it

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  20. Nupur BhatiaApril 10, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Lovely idea! Beautifully executed!

    Thanks for your kind words on Challenge inspired card.

    Nupur, Thrilling Quilling

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  21. SaumyaApril 10, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    beautiful idea and a even more beautiful sentiment..perfect for your MOM...I sure she will love it ...and for me...I love everything about this card....the basic idea,...the colors ...the presentation ...everything!!!

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM

      Wow thanks a lot Saumya... While I am seriously going through a Vintage phase... my mom really prefers CAS so for her I shall make an exception :)

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  22. SujanaApril 11, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    wow!!!
    nice creation sunehra... n great sentiment. fabulous

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  23. Indira TanwarApril 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    This is a brilliant card Sunehra. I love the thinking that you put behind each creation of yours. The card really reflects your thought process. Superb job!!
    Thanks for joining us at Lulupu's Challenge #11 - My Mum, My World
    Cheers,
    Indira Tanwar
    DT - Lulupu Blog

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    1. Sunehra KoshyApril 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Hey Indira... so glad you liked it - yes this card tells a story actually.. had so much fun with it

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  24. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Such a beautiful sentiment and I love the idea of the apples on the tree. Thank you for sharing your card with us this week at Dynamic Duos.

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  25. Isha TripathiApril 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Perfect card , I am in absolutely in love with this one perfect sentiment, perfect colors and absolutely fab use of embossing folder .. I really love with whole concept .
    Thanks fro joining us at Lulupu Challenge #11 My Mum, My world
    All the best

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  26. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    You are a very intelligent person.what a creative and clever card.I loved it completely esp the way you used the embossing and the apples and the sentiment.Fabulous job.Thanks for playing along Lulupu's challenge #11

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  27. Nikita AApril 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Dear Sunehra, this is a beautiful card. And what a play with words. I liked the thought process behind it. I am in love with the simplicity in the design. Good take on the Mother's Day theme.. :)

    Thanks for playing along at Lulupu's Challenge #11 :)

    Love,
    Nikita..

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  28. Tanya AnuragApril 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful cards with even more beautiful thoughts! You are lucky to have your mom round the corner. I am bound by visas-passports-tickets! But nonetheless, I know the physical distance cannot affect the emotional bond we share :)

    First visit here and I am loving it.

    Your latest follower,
    Tanya

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  29. UjjwalApril 24, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Sunehra, Everytime I visit your blog I am amazed by your thought process and the idea behind each card! I love the fact that not only do you have some great ideas but you are actually able to interpret them and execute them to perfection.

    Thanks for joining us at Lulupu's Challenge #11 - My Mum, My World

    P.S. After reading this post, even my eyes are a bit welled up and my heart is heavy. I wish I was as lucky as you to have my Mum(whom I am very close to) somewhere nearby but she lives 30 hours away and I get to see her only once a year that too only for a couple of days :(

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