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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Michelle Perkett's Love Letter Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to Michelle Perkett's LOVE LETTER BLOG HOP! We are celebrating Valentines day by writing a special love letter to the love of our lives! It can be your husband, boyfriend, mother, sister, daughter or son, or a loved one who is no longer with us. I chose my Mother who is no longer with us, she is now an Angel in heaven and watches over me from up above. I am sending her my love and my poem so she knows I am thinking of her today and everyday! If you got here from Jenn Dove's site then you are in the right place. If not then start at the beginning here at Michelle's Blogspot. I hope you enjoy all of the entries and leave a comment so that we know you were there. Here are my creations for this Blog Hop Challenge. I am also entering this creation to The Diecut Dreams Challenge because their theme this week is "Have a Heart"...

I made a mailbox and a card and put my own poem inside my card. The image is from Michelle Perkett called "Love Letter Fairy" who is flying all around the world delivering love letters. Isn't she adorable? I created my own template for my mailbox and used double sided papers from K & Company called Smitten. I used my Martha Stewart lace border punch to decorate the end of my mailbox that opens. The heart flag on my mailbox actually goes up or down depending on if there is mail. Here you see it up because my poem to my Mother is inside. I used similar papers for my card. The base of my card is red and I added some gold mesh fabric to give the background some sparkle. I colored my image using Adobe Fireworks CS4. I added some hearts, glitter, gems, pink organza ribbon and a red heart hat pin with a Swarovski crystal on it. I created my poem using Microsoft Word and found a photo that I took of a red rose. Using Adobe Photoshop I inserted my poem in to the red rose. Please leave me a comment and let me know how I did and you can vote for me at the end of the blog. Now on to the next blogspot which is Marias's. If you loose your way here is the complete list. I know it is a long one but it will be worth the trip on the Love Boat!!!
Pattie (that's Me!)
Michelle Perkett Studio (You made it to the end!)

Well, I hope you have fun and enjoy all the wonderful creations!

43 comments:

Unknown said...

Pattie,
This is so sweet, and the poem is just precious. I love that you made a mailbox for your Love Letter!
hugs,
Gini

Michelle said...

Oh, Pattie this is wonderful! I love the poem you wrote for your Mom and the rose behind it. Its so touching. Your mailbox is adorable!!! I love it Pattie!! And your card is gorgeous!! A wonderful entry, Pattie!! I love it, thank you!!

scrappingdragon said...

aww this is so cute, love the poem and mailbox.

Pattie G said...

Oh WOW... I am floored at the comments so far... Keep them coming...lol...

hugs
Pattie

Lynne Armstrong said...

What a sweet mailbox Pattie...and such a gorgeous card to go with it! So clever! Lovely poem :)

Angela said...

Pattie, this is just so sweet and touching!! Such a lovely poem!! Your Mom doesn't need a stamp to get them!!! But I bet she has know this all along!! THis really touched my heart!!
Hugs:)
Angela

Pauline said...

Gorgeous! I so love your mailbox! what a touching poem for your mum - she has a wonderful daughter!
hugs from Australia!

fairie said...

Oh, pretty card. Love it.

xoxo hugz
sheng

~Jeri~ said...

Beautiful card and mailbox!! Awesome work!

Fotf said...

Great card Pattie and i love your mail box, 'i would like; :) sorry that's my polite version of i want one that i teach my son or try to lol. Love your poem too and yes i am still dry :)

cabio's craft corner said...

Patti, your card is so beautiful. The letter to your mom is as wonderful too :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

ileana said...

Hi Pattie! amazing project!! woow I love the card and the mails box is extremely sweet!! The poem to you mom is beautiful, it´ll reach her for sure. Hugs!!

Nancy said...

This is so beautiful, Pattie:O) Love your cute mailbox, clever making your own template:O) Love those fab papers, and your card is so beautiful. Love the sweet poem to your Mom:O)
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Nancy;O)

Marilyn Webb said...

Beautiful work as usual Pattie!! What a nice looking mailbox :) Your letter to your mom was very touching, she is probably smiling in heaven.

Unknown said...

AWE Pattie, how great is your projects and your "Love Letter" to your dear mum, my dad's rememberance is tomorrow, so tears in eyes again...Hugs Avril xxx

Anjou Krelovich said...

Adorable Pattie and your letter had me tearing up. Great big hugs to you, Anjou

Sandra DeFalco said...

Well, you have made me cry this early in the morning! More so since this passed Thursday was Mom's birthday, wow, she would have been 82.
I know that both Mom and Dad would be proud of ALL of your creations!
I saw the pride in their eyes when we went to one of your ballroom dance competitions back in the '80's. Your Latin dances were so amazing, and I felt that pride too, and I still do.

Love you very much - your sister - Sandi

Maria Matter said...

Wowza, Pattie, your card is so beautiful as is your letter! Thank you for sharing!!!

blessings, Maria

Melissa S. said...

Love your card and mailbox. What a nice poem for your Mom. I'm sure she enjoyed it too.

Jennifer said...

This is beautiful Pattie! Love it!! Your love letter brought tears to my eyes. So sweet! The gold paper I used on my card...was some 12x12 I found at JoAnn's. Not sure if you have one near you, but mine had it. It had a sheen to it with bubbles on it. Hugs!

Tammy said...

*sniff* This is so beautiful, Pattie. Your poem is so beautiful and I know your Mom would be so proud of you!! OMGosh...your card and mailbox are FABULOUS!! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!!!! Beautiful!!!

Micki said...

Beautiful poem and wonderful card.

Jean said...

Patti
Your card and Mailbox are so cute and what a good idea to put your letter to your mom in. You poem is so touching just love all of it
Hugs jean

Crystal Smith said...

Nice poem! Mom are special. I like your cute mailbox and your card. Thanks for sharing!

Seongsook Duncan said...

What a great job you did, Patti! So beautiful and creative. Thanks for sharing your card, mailbox and detailed information. I miss my mother, too.

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, Pattie, what a fun little mailbox and I love your card. Your poem is so sweet. TFS.

Patricia St Martin said...

love your card and you out did yourself with the mail box. The letter to your Mom is wonderful, I miss my Mom also.

Gina Lindsay said...

I love the poem to you mom. Your mailbox is great and I love your card!

Susan ~ Killam Creative said...

Patti, this is great, and such a lovely poem!

Cheers,
Susan

Carlie M. said...

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!! So cute!!!!! Love the little mailbox!!

Anonymous said...

Great project! Love your creative partner!
Ann

WWJS Challenges said...

Love your card.

What a wonderful letter about your mom.

{{hugs}}
Mary

Christine said...

Such a beautiful card and little mailbox!!! Your letter to your mother is touching!

Blessings,
Christine

Tricia said...

I love the metal like papers you used!

grandmalee said...

Beautiful card & mailbox! So many wonderful features to love.

Sammi said...

I just love your project... such a sweet card and the mail box is awesome!! What a lovely poem to your mum! (HUG)xxx

Milnie said...

gorgeous creations Patti, really love the colors and glitters!

hugs

Mummylade said...

what an adorable project. I'm so glad you joined the DCD challenge this week and good luck!

Karen said...

Wow Patti, this is really lovely and I love the poem to your Mam too. Thanks for joining us at DCD.
xx

Victoria said...

what a fabulous creation. It's absolutely gorgeous, so much detail

Thanks so much for joining in at Die Cut Dreams this week.
Hugs
Victoria
x

Susie Sugar said...

Great Mail box Patti thanks for playing with us at DCD this week please come back soon
Hugs Susie xx

vikkithescrapjunkie said...

Gorgeous Pattie and i love the mail box... so pretty. Thankyou for joining in the DCD challenge & good luck.
Love n hugs
Vikki xx

Anonymous said...

Dear Pattie,
I was surfing the Internet when I stumbled upon this blog post. My mother passed away in November 2007. I miss Mom everyday. Some days, though, the missing is greater like on Mother's Day. I hadn't intended to write a Mother's Day post. However, your poem just reached out and grabbed me. The poem said exactly what I would want to Mom to know. I am writing to let you know that I used your poem today in my Mother's Day post. It is a lovely poem. Thank you so much for writing it.