Birds & Words

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Cabinet Cards

What a COOL embellishment!!  I am all about frames this year and these cards give you a lot of possibilities.  I can't wait to see what y'all do with these for this challenge #15.  I'm back in Texas visiting my family and had to prepare this one early so I did a fairly simple project this time, but I've continued to have ideas, so I'll be doing more with these soon.  But there's a story that goes with this one.....


My husband, Rick, has been a St. Louis Cardinal fan since he was a little boy.  He remembers an October when he was in 7th grade, walking to get his lunch in Lawton, Oklahoma, listening to the World Series on a transistor radio.  The Cards won that series in 1967 and Red Schoendienst was the manager of the team.  Red had had his own successful career playing in the major league for the Cards, the Braves, the Giants, and then back to the Cards to finish in 1963.  He was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Cards retired his number "2" in 1996.  Kind of a big deal.

Rick was recently gifted with a baseball which Red Schoensdienst signed, just for him.  It was an incredibly thoughtful gift and couldn't have been given to a more appreciative fan.  I saw that little boy in Rick's eyes as he told me about it.
This is the thank you card I made for Rick to send.  The picture of of Red's 1965 Topps baseball card is slipped into a cabinet card and I added a few embellishments to enhance the cardinals theme.  Tim's embellishments made this SO easy.  The Stencil Mark Metal Clips "2" was just the thing, Vellum Ephemera, Pen Nibs (LOVE those - I can't find a project these don't work on), an "authentic" Word Band and "one of a kind" Remnant Rub.   I layered the cabinet card onto a folded note card.

You've got to get into this challenge!!  The package of Cabinet Cards Frames contains 5 vintage frames and are printed on front & back.  They hold a 4x6 insert and my mind is buzzing with some things I want to put in my next one!!

Our sponsors for this challenge are Inspiration Emporium with a $50 gift certificate and Tim Holtz with a grungy prize package that will make you swoon.
  • Find all the details and challenge rules on Linda Ledbetter's here.
  • You'll need to work from your own copy of Compendium of Curiosities III, so get your copy of Tim's book here.
  • Check out all the challenge hostesses blog's here.  This is important because you must leave a comment on all hostess blog to be eligible to win.  And we want YOU to win!!
Happy creating!!

44 comments:

  1. What a great card!!! We had a chance to go see the Giants play in San Francisco this summer and instantly became a fan. So I have a new-found appreciation for all things baseball. I bet your husband loved this card. Beautiful work!

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  2. What an awesome memory and super special way to say 'thank you'!

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  3. Great story and a wonderful thank you card Cheryl. Love the embellishments too. Karen.x

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  4. Oh my goodness what an awesome idea to send such a personalized thank you card! You are such a doll...I love your card...you have turned it into something that I am sure will be admired and appreciated! So special. Hugs sweets!

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  5. What a wonderful thank you card! Such a personalized way to show appreciation. The metal embellishments give it a great masculine feel.

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  6. Great card for a great story!

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  7. This is fabulous! How awesome to make this into a special thank you. Love it!

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  8. Love what you did here and the story behind it is awesome!!! A great tribute and make!

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  9. What a beautiful and thoughtful card to send to 'Red', I can imagine that he was really touched by your kindness! It really is a wonderful way to use the cabinet card frame, the embellishments are just perfect for the occasion too. Anne x

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  10. Wow, Cheryl, this is a lovely thank-you. I really like your idea of making this the top of a folding card. The embellishments are great and I am sure Red will be very touched.

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  11. Loved reading the story behind the card, I am sure it will be treasured. It's a really masculine take you created with all the ephemera x

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  12. Cheryl...what a fabulous use of Tim's cabinet card and what a perfect thank you card for Red. You have beautifully collaged so many wonderful pieces onto the cabinet card and truly created a BEAUTIFUL keepsake. <3 Candy

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  13. Love the story, Cheryl, and how wonderful that you put this card to good use as a special thank you card. I love that!

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  14. What a fabulous and heart-touching thank you for Red. I love all the embellishments and details. What a great story. Hope you are having a great time with family!

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  15. What a great card and great story! I'm sure Red will love it!

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  16. What a thoughtful Thank You card for Red; such a thoughtful gift... a touching story! Yes those Tim embellishments are just so perfect ! Red will cherish this I'm sure !

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  17. Cheryl--this is AWESOME!!! Such a special, one of a kind card and story! Very touching and memorable for both your hubbie and for Red!! Good thing your hubbie has you to make such cool things for him :) ;) XOXO-Shari T.

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  18. LOVE how you dressed up Rick's gift! This is perfect, and all the ephemera is wonderful!

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  19. Great idea sending the image as a card! I love all the add on's and WOW, that is a very thoughtful gift.

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  20. What an awesome idea to send a thank you cabinet card! I love the style!

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  21. I love your masculine cabinet card Cheryl. It's great to see how you've used the ephemera in a masculine style. What a lovely story too, thanks for sharing it with us. :)

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  22. Love this card and the idea to use it as a thank you! So very clever.

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  23. What great memories and a wonderful way to show appreciation to a real star!

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  24. Fantastic thank you card Cheryl! Love the nostalgic feel! What a great story behind it! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration!

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  25. I like the story that goes along with this card, and the cardinal embellishments really make it special.

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  26. What a great story! Beautiful and meaningful thank you.

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  27. It's great to hear the story behind your card Cheryl! I'm sure Red will enjoy it!

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  28. What a great reason to make this wonderful cabinet card project!

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  29. Such a special thank you card - always love hearing the story behind a project!

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  30. Great subject matter. I like the way you put a lot of 'manly' colors and subjects into your piece.

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  31. He will love the card! You are so thoughtful! It's a beautiful memento of an era! Love the cardinal too. Very artistic but in a memorabilia way that men will admire! Love it!

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  32. Love your work on the card. My family are Cardinal fans too so I especially loved seeing your work.

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  33. Now thats what I call a thank you card!

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  34. Fabulous collaged cabinet card! Nikki xx

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  35. What a wonderful thank you card Cheryl and a heartfelt story, thank you for sharing!

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  36. The story is so cool ! I live in St. Louis and Red is an amazing part of the Cardinals history and our city.

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  37. what a wonderful card!! I am sure it will be well received and treasured.

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  38. Beautiful story and awesome card! Great great project! BArbarayaya

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  39. Great story and a very special card. Jenny x

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  40. Such a good story for this project. I would love to receive something like this as a thanks!

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  41. What a sweet story and how fortunate for your husband. This is wonderful Cheryl and it put a smile on my face. :)

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  42. Fabulous Cheryl. These Cabinet Card Pockets are perfect for telling a story! I'm really loving visiting the blogs and getting to know the people both real and fictional, that are appearing on the cards. Your husbands friend must have been delighted ! Toni x

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  43. Love your project and the inspiration behind it!

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  44. What a great project and use of the cabinet card! I love the metal 'Authentic' trinket and the pen nib! :)

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