Remember when your grandmother or great grandmother would crochet these beautiful doilies? I do! I remember watching my grandmother crochet, fascinated by the quickness of her hands and the beautiful doily or Afghan or sweater that would take shape on her lap as she knotted and twisted and looped the thread. My grandmother taught me how to crochet and I worked at it diligently until I too could create beautiful hand-crocheted items. Afghans were my specialty. I haven't crochet for years but I remember one Christmas when I made 12 Afghans (I think) for Christmas gifts for my family. I know that many of them still have those afgans, all these years later. I even tried my hand at
crocheting a doily, similar to the one depicted in this stamp. It proudly comes out each Christmas as part of our decorating. When I first saw this stamp in the new Idea Book & Catalog, I knew it was a must-have. It sure brings back the memories! Remember when ...
For this card, I also used the Stamp Set, Word Play, for the sentiment. The colors are Crumb Cake and Concord Crush. I used the Big Shot and the Top Note Die and Square Lattice impressions Folder, 1/2" Poly Ribbon, self-adhesive Basic Pearls, White Craft Ink and White Embossing Powder, the Heat Tool and Log Cabin Smooch Spritz.
I embossed the doily on Concord Crush Cardstock and then cut the image out. I only used a portion of the image for this card (you'll see the rest later in the week on another project). Even using just a small portion provides a huge impact with this beautiful stamp!
I had such fun creating this card and sharing my memories with you! I hope you enjoyed it as well. If there are stamps from the new catalog that bring back memories for you, I would love to hear them. Leave me a comment and share your story.
Don't forget the CASE contest that is going on! There have been some fabulous projects submitted and it's not to late to join in. To check out the submitted projects and enter your own, see the ORIGINAL POST.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed my trip down memory lane! And I hope you'll come back soon for more ideas and inspiration!
I knew you would create a gem with this lovely stamp.
Posted by: Shae | July 11, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful card. What a great idea using only part of the stamp. Looking forward to the other creation made with it. My mom taught me to crochet. Unfortunately I haven't picked up a crochet hook in years. I do have some doilies my grandmother made and I use them all the time.
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Posted by: Ria | July 11, 2011 at 02:16 PM
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Posted by: Pat Limberg | July 11, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Gretchen, your website is so inspiring and peaceful.
My almost 92 year old mother is losing her eyesight and
I try to send her a weekly card using lots of texture
so that she can see it with her hands. This is a beautiful
card and I know she will love receiving one like it. She crocheted as long as I can remember and I have many of her doilies throughout my home that I will always treasure. Thank you so much for sharing.
Nancy C
Posted by: Nancy CArr | July 11, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Absolutely lovely. I crochet also and was wondering how I would use such a large stamp. Thanks for a stunning idea!
Posted by: Maggi Minneman | July 11, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Well, that's simply a great pairing of words and image. It certainly evokes memories - great card!
Posted by: Barb | July 11, 2011 at 05:14 PM
At first glance, I thought you had used a portion of a real crocheted doily. This one looks quite real, using the embossing to give it that lofty texture. I enjoy seeing what you're doing with the new stamps. I like the Crumb Cake and Concord Crush color combination. The white of the doily gives a nice contrast on the deep purple of the Concord Crush. Thanks for sharing this pretty card with us.
Posted by: Val W | July 11, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Gretchen, you never disappoint us!!! Absolutely beautiful. I just got my stamp today and can't wait to try it out. Your doily looks so real, like you cut off a piece and adhered it to the card.
Posted by: Sandi Dailey | July 11, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Simply elegant and beautiful. It is awesome with that color combination. They should have used this card in the catalog and would sell millions of this stamp!! Great job!! txjennywren.blogspot.com
Posted by: TxJennyWren | July 11, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Gretchen - what a lovely card! I was on the fence for the doily background stamp until I saw this. I love your blog - I've never left a comment before but I've visited often - and will continue to do so - I promise to try and leave a bit of love in the future - otherwise how else will you know I've visited
Posted by: Andrea | July 11, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Gretchen,
You are so clever to use part of the doily on this card. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest of it. This doily looks just like the ones I'm making for my grandchildren. Love the pineapple look. I also crocheted a bedspread for my oldest Granddaughter. I find it very relaxing, as well as stamping. My two favorite things....
Posted by: Marge Waskiewicz | July 11, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I love it! Gram, who passed away in January at 101 years old taught me to crochet when I was just 6 years old...what a legacy she left. I can't wait to try it!!
Posted by: Maria Carr | July 11, 2011 at 07:42 PM
awesome card gretchen...I love it!!!!
Posted by: Beth | July 11, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Wow! What a great card and thanks for the inspiration to emboss the doily!!
Posted by: Claire V | July 11, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Love, love, love what you did with the Hello Doily!!!! I can't wait to order it now. Thanks for such a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Judy DiScipio | July 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Gretchon this is beautiful!!! I actually thought you had cut a piece from a crochet item. It looks so real!!! My grandmother crocheted too. I tried to learn but couldn't get the hang of it.
Thanks for sharing this. It's gorgeous!
Debbie B
Posted by: Debbie Britland | July 12, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I learned to crochet at the feet of my mother. (over 65yrs ago) This Pineapple doily brings back many wonderful memories. The card is beautiful. Thank you.
Posted by: Barbara Taylor | July 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Wow Gretchen, this is stunning! But dadgummit, I really didn't think I'd find anything I liked done with the small doily stamps and I was certain about this large one! But there you go making me want it. I've seen two things I like with the smaller ones now. Loved your story about your grandmother. My grandmother tatted, and I so wish I had some of the things she made. Lesson: Give things to people now that you want to have them. Don't assume they'll get them when you're gone.
Posted by: Deb B (Debadoo) | July 12, 2011 at 03:28 PM
This is a craft I have yet to learn, but I do have a variegated blue and white, pineapple pattern (which this stamp looks like) doily that my mom made for my grandmother years ago. I have to try and duplicate that look onto paper now! Love it With the Remember When sentiment.
Posted by: Becca | July 21, 2011 at 07:08 PM