A while back Krista Smith asked her followers (Yes! I follow!) to send her ideas for new stamps. If she chose your idea you would get the stamp for free. I am happy to tell you that little ole me won! This is my fabulous stamp! Isn't she just the cutest! I grew up in Emmett, Idaho. Our valley was (now it is houses) lined with orchards of all kinds. Apples, cherries, peaches, prunes, plums and pears to name a few. My mom started taking me and my brothers out to the orchards to work at an early age. As I grew older there was a wonderful man named Ed Harpt that would hire me the day after school let out, until the day before school started to work in his orchards. I thinned apples and peaches, picked all of the above mentioned fruit. It was hard work but it was a great way to earn money for school clothes and books, plus you went back to school with a great tan. LOL! I told Krista that I would like a stamp of this time in my life. This is the lovely stamp she sent me. I can tell you that I NEVER looked this good working in the orchards, but I love this stamp. Now, for the really great news Krista is giving a free stamp to one commenter on each blog in this hop. My randomizer has already pick my number for me (that would be my dh) I will tell you who the winner is tomorrow! Be sure and go to http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/ to get a list of all those participating in the bog hop! And then hop on over to http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaturatedCanaryDigis?page=1 to buy some of Krista's fabulous images!
Oh Patty, congrats on your win!! She is just beautiful..I use to work in the orchards as a kid also.. And yes it was hard work and very little pay at the time..But I always made enough to help pay for my school close..Very lovely work as always, my friend.. hugs, Linda..
ReplyDeleteoh what a precious image! I used to pick apples when I was a little girl, took my sons when they were young, and now they take their girlfriends. :) fun how the traditions get passed along.
ReplyDeleteShe's really gorgeous and your colouring is fabulous!! Will be stocking up some more SC digis by the look of it :)
ReplyDeletehiyah Patty Sue!
ReplyDeleteoh she is so pretty and I love your cards.
hugs Lou xxx
I like this one, the colouring is lovely, congrats x
ReplyDeleteOH GOSH!!! How much do I love her!!!! Congrats on the fab idea, Lady! xox
ReplyDeletegreat idea and love what Krista has done with it isn't she ace, and love the colouring on both such a versatile image
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate xx
Oh gosh this is my favourite so far! Well if I could have a favourite as they are all nice. What a lovely card too. Judy x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning. I love your image, and the red hair!!!! Beautious:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Patty and a gorgeous image love this
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx
Very cute image and it's so touching to hear of a more simple time when life had a slower pace and kids were out in the fresh air.
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Kasey ~ in Oz
Congrats on your idea being picked by Krista and how gorgeous this digi turned out!!! Loved to read the story how you came to the idea, you must be absolutely thrilled and filled with memories!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Irene
Congratulations on getting chosen by Krista, The Image is Fabulous, I love her beautiful hair she is adorable.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well Patti.xx
Blessings xx Mau
SUPER cute, love her! Your cards are just adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Patty! I worked in the strawberry fields in high school and always loved being outside working with the plants. Lovely cards, those flowers are gorgeous and I love the three strips of ribbon across the first one.
ReplyDeleteTerrific image, Patty! Congrats on Krista picking your idea! Great designs with the new digi! Thanks for the chance to win it!
ReplyDeleteThis is awsome, love what you did with her too. Bettina xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea and love the image and the way you did both cards. Congratulations olivia
ReplyDeleteHopping by to say HI! This little one is just darling! Love it!
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She's so cute. I love the cards you've made. TFS.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a fantastic image! Great coloring and layouts to go with!
ReplyDeletecant believe how different these look in different colours love it
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous image, I love it and see lots of ways to colour her up and especially like how you have coloured the second image, just beautiful
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS PATTY!!!
ReplyDeleteYour theme makes for a fab image and I loved reading the story behind it.
Two beautiful cards Patty.
Love & hugs
Elaine xxx
She is so cute!
ReplyDeleteCute image and lovely childhood story. I really love your coloring of the red head girl card. Congrats on being chosen for the digi idea.
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Kattyxotica.blogspot.com
Congratulations to you my friend! This is one super sweet image! Totally adorable card GF!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards...CONGRATS on getting your idea picked!
ReplyDeletehotgirl211@msn.com
I do believe this will be my lucky day! Congrats on your suggestion being picked. The image turned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! This image is awesome, and great colored up :) Would luv to win it!
ReplyDeletewow she is fabulous patty.i love her long dress and pretty haor and your cards are stunning, wonderful colouring ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Congratulations! I love the Krista's take on your story! The image is just so cute and you colored her just perfectly. Well done my friend!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable image! What a great idea :) I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for your "own" image :o). She looks great on both cards!!
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Tiggerchen
beautiful image, love your card
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet sweet!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Gorgeous card, such a cute little image, congratulations....
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely image and I really enjoyed hearing about your orcard experiences. I spent my teen years on a potato farm, so I too went back to school with a great "farmers" tan. LOL
ReplyDeleteMari
Congratulations on being picked she is amazing! Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a feather in your cap Patty.... Great choice for an image & how beautifully you've colored these. Love the "apple orchard" ...
ReplyDeleteJanie
Hi Patty, many congratualtions, what an honour, loved reading your post and your image suggestion is drawn up so well by the talented Krista! Ruby x
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