“One of the best things about Charlie is that he doesn’t hover.”
~Bella Swan, Twilight.
This week the amazing, talented, sweet and hilarious Donna picked our TTIC Challenge theme. And she picked Charlie. Here’s what she said about the challenge:
Craft Portion: Create a project that represents Charlie’s and Bella’s relationship or a relationship you have with a ‘father’ figure in your life.
Comment Portion: Tell us about your relationship with a ‘father’ figure and why this bond is so special to you.
Well, I knew this challenge was immediately going to be emotional but I was still really excited to do the challenge. Sometimes these challenges that hit pretty close to home make me come up with some nice creations.
So as with any challenge the first thing I do is dig through my stamp stash and see what I have the fits. As I was digging I came across little fisher Ian here from The Greeting Farm and new he was what I wanted to use because it fit both my dad and Charlie. One of my fondest memories of my dad is going fishing as a child with him and my Grandfather (my mom’s Dad). We would get up ridiculously early in the morning and get Dad’s old metal fishing boat hooked up to the car while we waited for Grandpa to arrive. Then we head out to the lake to start fishing just as the sun came up. My brother and I were interested for about 30 minutes. Then we’d just hang out in the boat and read or scare the fish away is more likely. After a few hours Grandpa and Dad would get tired of Bill and I bickering and they take us for a ride around the ENORMOUS lake then we’d head back home for lunch and naps. Now this all sounds like a picturesque fishing trip, but some of the things that make me smile most about it is how much Dad and Grandpa used to get annoyed with each other, disagreeing over bait, where to fish, and who would drive… and they’d still keep planning fishing trips. I some how think they sort of liked their little sparring matches. Now I know, if you were to ask my mom she’d probably question my fond recollection of these fishing trips because I know there was whining involved but I guess sometimes time changes your perspective. I’d give a lot to go fishing with these to great men again.
So, before I mess up my makeup for work… here’s my project…
Project details:
Stamps: The Greeting Farm Rock the Farm
Paper: Kaiser Crafts, Bazzill Basics, Papertrey Ink Rustic White and basic White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Walnut Stain and Antique Linen
Accessories: Copic Markers, brads, black marker
If you ‘d like to play along you can head over to TwilightTuesday.com for full challenge details and be sure to check out the rest of the design team’s stunning creations!
Alison ~ Dani ~ Donna ~ Erica ~ Eve ~ Jacquie ~ Jen ~ Margie ~ Rebecca
This is fantastic! What an adorable card, and a great story! I love that you and your brother would scare the fish away! The way you colored you little fisherman is just incredible. I should really try out those Copics! Awesome job Jen!
.-= Alison´s last blog ..Twilight Challenge #50: Charlie =-.
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ohmygoodygoodness, you are brilliant! jen, i swear everything you touch turns to gold.
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HA! I should’ve known you’d use this image for this challenge! You fisher(wo)man you!!! The card is adorable. You did an excellent job!
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Perfection! The coloring work is beautiful. I love the shading effect on Ian. I love your story. I think time changes a lot of perspectives.
.-= Erica´s last blog ..TTIC #50- Charlie =-.
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Great card! I love the whole thing! Charlie was a fisherman too! How perfect!
.-= Tamara´s last blog ..Spongebob Birthday Card =-.
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Awesome memories Jen! Love love the way your card turned out! The paper is the perfect backdrop for your beautifully colored Ian!
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Love this! great coloring and that image is perfect to represent a father figure… cutesy! hugs, Kris
.-= Kris´s last blog ..Blog Candy Alert =-.
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what an amazing card!!!!! thanks for sharing
.-= sarabeth´s last blog ..Sew Many Cards Challenge #8 =-.
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What a sweet card and story! I love both!! Thank you for sharing this with us.
.-= Dani´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday #50 – Charlie =-.
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I have manged to make lots of people cry today…I don’t if that is a good thing or bad…LOL! First I wanted to say ‘thankyou’ for all your support with this challenge my beautiful friend…It REALLY means the world to me…Second…Thankyou for sharing such an incredible story…I LOVE the fact that you have very special memories of your dad and that you can share with us!! And Third….What a beautiful and gorgeous card!! I LOVE it and it is perfect!! Thanks Jen!! Love You!! Xx
.-= Donna´s last blog ..TTIC # 50 – Charlie… =-.
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Awww, he is so cute! A very handsome card indeed
Thank you for sharing such wonderful memories with us :*)
~ margie
.-= margie c´s last blog ..Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge 50 =-.
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What a sweet card and beautiful memory! I have a similar set of memories – but they involved “ice fishing”
something that sends this tropical girl shivering! Cold was never “my thing”, lol! Nor was fishing 
its funny how our dads took us anyway! And you’re right – time does change your perspective!
.-= rebecca {bellacarta}´s last blog ..TTIC50 ~ Charlie =-.
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What a perfect stamp for Charlie and your story! Thanks for sharing your wonderful memory and beautiful card!
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Dads, Grandpas and fishing sounds just like my memories! It has given me the love to fish..one of my favorite things to do and in my memories they are there with me as always… PERFECT image to choose, Ian is such an adorable cutie even in his tough boy fishing outfit LOL! You are a complete rock star, you and copics are a perfect match..you have done an amazing job!! big huge hugs Jen, Love ya!
.-= Jacquie´s last blog ..TTIC #50 Charlie =-.
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