Today's card is inspired by Cora Beth Godsey on the Waltons! Remember that classic TV show from the 70's? LOL, well, I have a confession to make! I love to watch those old episodes. Life seemed so simple and uncomplicated then, at least in the 1 hour doses that we saw on TV!
So, as I sit and stamp, I often have the DVR playing taped reruns and the other day, Cora Beth Godsey was all dressed up in a black suit with a big pale pink 
flower on her lapel and the cutest little black hat with pink trim. I needed some color inspiration at that moment and poof ... there it was!
This is my recreation of Cora Beth's suit - LOL! It's also my Stamping 411 Challenge card for this weekend! What a great sketch that Selene created for us this week!
For my paper rendition, I used the sumptuous Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper. This black on black flocked pattern is so beautiful. I truly believe it would make a gorgeous suit! Contrast is provided with Pretty in Pink cardstock, 1 1/4" Striped Ribbon and ink. I added a little two-tone butterfly (die cut with the Big Shot and the Beautiful Wings Embosslet), a flower rosette (created by basting one edge of the ribbon and then pulling it tight and tying it off) with a button and pearl embellishment. The Stamp Set is Just Believe (one of my all-time favorites) and I added Self-Adhesive Basic Pearls for the finishing touch.
I don't know how I would have done living in the post-depression era 1940's (no computers or blogs, no Stampin' Up! products, no microwaves or TV or air conditioning), but I sure love to escape to that simpler time once in a while! Thank you, Cora Beth Godsey!
And thank you, for stopping by my blog today. I hope that I was able to offer a little inspiration for your stamping projects! Don't forget to check out the other Stamping 411 Operator projects! You won't be sorry you did!
If you love to watch the Waltons (or any of the classic TV shows of a few decades ago) drop me a comment and let me know I'm not the only one! Gotta go ... I recorded another Walton's episode today!
What an absolutely fabulous card Gretchen!!! and you my dear are not along on the Waltons ~ I loved watching that show as well although I haven't seen any episodes in quite some time...but my younger sister loves to watch and still does! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations with us! Good night John Boy....I mean...have a great weekend Gretchen :-)
Posted by: Denise | November 04, 2011 at 07:55 PM
My Mom and I watch the Waltons and Little House on the Prarie even though we have seen then originally and in reruns quite a few times per show..all for the same reasons you mentioned.
Posted by: Bonita | November 04, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Gretchen,
I watch the Waltons everyday and tape them too, I watched
it when it was originally on in the 70's with my parents!
It's bitter sweet now, a's both my parents have passed
away, but I go back to a simpler time with the
Waltons, my Mom had red hair and loved little
Elizabeth as the would have been the same age!
Love your card, and the explanation of how you
were inspired!
Posted by: Linda Gilliam | November 04, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Beautiful card!! And no ma'am, you are not alone at all. I always loved the Waltons, and would some day like to get them all on dvd. I also loved Little House, Cosby show and even the Brady Bunch. So many parents don't teach their kids respect these days. I feel lack of respect for yourself, others and authority is at the bottom of the vast majority of this nation's ills these days. So I love shows where children are taught and made to respect others. That being said, I now have to admit my fav show of all time is often irreverent, but I love it and have all 11 seasons on dvd and the movie. And that's... MASH!! Anyhow, thanks so much for the trip down memory lane I love the card, and the story of it's inspiration!!
Posted by: Deb B - Debadoo | November 05, 2011 at 04:42 AM
Pink and black as always been a favorite color combination for me. I always loved the Waltons too
Diana
Posted by: Diana | November 05, 2011 at 05:42 AM
I LOVE the Waltons!!!! We have a Skyangel TV capability and there are numerous channels that play the Waltons throughout the day and I try to have it on in the background while I'm working in our home office! After reading the comments, I think Debadoo and I must be sisters at heart because of her favorite shows (Big Smile)!!! THANK YOU for posting the card! Your work inspires me!
Posted by: Barb | November 05, 2011 at 07:43 AM
A great card, indeed,with a wonderful story of inspiration. . .in so many ways. Beautiful work, as always, Gretchen!
Posted by: Sue O. | November 05, 2011 at 08:47 AM
I am also a Walton's fan...in fact got to watch two hours last Friday while I was off of work...will always love that show! How wonderful to dedicate your inspiration to Cora Beth - love it! Thanks for sharing this awesome card!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | November 08, 2011 at 01:09 PM
I only watched the Waltons occasionally. I was more of a Little House on the Prairie girl. Cora would be proud. This card is beautiful. I am a big fan of the black flocked dsp too, and the ribbon bloom is stunning!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | November 09, 2011 at 08:40 AM
This is so pretty Gretchen!!
Posted by: Tiffany Bauer | November 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Love the card Gretchen! Wondering if you could demonstrate making the ribbon bloom??? Please:)??? I'm not sure what basting is? Is that a sewing term? Love the Walton's too...sad we don't have any of those types of shows anymore...they were so heart warming.
Posted by: Dena | November 19, 2011 at 08:31 AM