Well, today calls for a Mothermark story. Shirley (wannabecre8tive) and I hatched a plan to acquire the Wild Wild West Set for Cindy via EBay over a year ago. I was so close, so many times, but always lost. And I am glad I did! Because this last August, I did win a set, and it was brand spankin' new!
If you are not aware of Mothermarks' quest for this set, please take a peek here:
There were 38 people who shared the joy of our acquisition, and they were all very good for keeping such a huge secret for so long! Many, heartfelt thanks for all of you that jumped on this crazy plan with Shirley and I. It has been so much fun! I have been 'taunting' da Mudder ever since, by making cards with this set. And her usual comment is 'Gimme that set!' Lol. Oh- I can't tell you the joy that gave to me!
Cindy just called me from the restaurant where she is celebrating her birthday with TraciM! She was laughing between tears, and so excited she could hardly stand it! She was crying just at all the cards packed into this box, and did not even know the set was at the bottom- Traci had to show her! Is that great, or what!
Here is a list of the generous stampers that helped make this happen: ardodd, artystamper, beestamper, Brat Cards, card crazy, cmsuto, coffeestamper, Connie Jo9, ctorina, diane617, jaydekay, jdmommy, joan ervin, jojot, kokirose, LilLuvsStampin, marilynprestonn, Marleygo, Maureen Vollaro, merniebug, MrsBoz, mspfd, nwilliams6, One4Joy, peggysue, pidgesmom, Redbugdriver, resqbarbie, schirmcat, StampingQueenJAR, Stamp Muse, stamps4funinCA, Toy, Vicky Gould, 4815162342, wannabcre8tive, Crazykim, Cook22, TraciM, Flowergal36
Box Deets:This is a storage box, covered with a distressed grocery sack. After cutting the bag open to make it flat, I put enough water to make the paper very pliable and wrinkled it up. I laid it flat to dry and crinkled it again. Once it dried the second time, I ran an SU Creamy Caramel ink pad over the entire surface, and wrinkled it once more- with the ink on the inside. After drying for a day, I opened it once more and ironed it flat from the back side (no ink). After measuring the box, I cut the pieces to fit and used Super Tack (red) tape to adhere. I must note that the brass handles were a tough fit, but the Buckle Man used his trusty exacto knife and made it work! The inside is covered with dark brown faux velvet.
I used scraps cut from the covering top make the straps on top- stamping a belt from CTMH and stitching the edges. The 'buckle' is made with a Tim Holtz hardware frame. I stamped the WWW Man, watercolored him and glued the images to the inside edges. Using doubled pop dots to keep the image in place, I added a thick coat of Crystal Effects.
Registered: January 7, 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 16758
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 7:42 PM
Awwww!! You 3 *Pat, Buckleman and Shirt*, are the bomb!! You guys have done a fabulous thing for this wonderfully kind and generous woman we fondly know by so many different names. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of making her birthday one to remember!!
Your box is super fantabulous Pat and Bubba!! All the love and hard work that went into it is obvious with the superb craftsmanship!! What a treasure box!! I'm sure it will be prominently displaced in her room of dots!!
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 7:49 PM
What a wonderful group of friends for such a caring person. Such a treasure chest filled with love, and created with love. It is amazing to me what a community there is here on SCS.
Thank you for sharing your creation and the story behind it.
Registered: February 25, 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 854
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 7:53 PM
Pat/Shirt:
There is nothing else I could say that the others haven't said already... I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for including me in this opportunity to give back to da Mothermark. She has been such an inspiration to all of us and both of you as well. What a bunch of superduper ladies!!!
The box is just precious!
You just forgot one part of the instructions: the Box was all glued together with love! (then again, I guess that goes without saying!)
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 7:54 PM
I am just emotionally drained right now! I am just thoroughly blown away and can't think of a thing to say right now! This is not my comment!
My comment will have to come tommorrow after I have had a good night sleep......I cannot tell you how thankful I am for all of my SCS friends and I thank each and everyone that contributed to the wonderful birthday surprise I experienced today! You guys blow me away.......
I will be back tommorrow....after I can think straight! I am so touched!!!! Thank you so much!
Registered: October 13, 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Posts: 7362
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:11 PM
OMG....OMG...Pat, that box is way beyond gorgeous. Wow, how special. I have tears just reading your story so I can only imagine how Cindy felt opening your beautiful box. Because of your efforts I know that Cindy truly felt the love. Thank you with all my heart for including me in putting a smile on Cindy's face. I'm sure it was a very big smile.
God Bless you Pat! We love you Cindy! Happy Birthday GF! Woof!
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:20 PM
Oh, my word, Pat....this is MAG-NIFICO...Whoohoo!!!!! What a fabulous treasure box to house the WWW man and all the cards...a true labor of love!!!!! I wish we all could have been at the party to hugs Cindy and wish her the best birthday ever!!! You and Traci and such wonderful friends to all of us and such a blessing!!!! Thanks for letting all of us share in this awesome gift!!!!
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67307
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:21 PM
Pat, you did such a terrific job on producing the perfect box to hold the uncut, *giggle*, WWW man. Thanks so much for making it so beautiful for our beautiful friend. It was so good to hear her voice tonight, after she received it. Lots of giggles and tears. Thanks to everyone who joined in this very special birthday for Cindy. She is so thrilled.
Registered: November 3, 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 10333
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:26 PM
PAT that box is amazing! I got goosebumps! From a grocery bag no less...how GREEN! I am so happy that the WWW Man stayed in his coach and kept his secret this whole time!! Happy B-ugs Cindy...ummm, that's birthday hugs, HEEEEE!
Registered: April 19, 2006 Location: Under piles of craft stuff in New Zealand Posts: 4148
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 8:31 PM
Pat -- again I must say this is AMAZING ... I am so please that this wonderful presses did as it was planned and gave Cindy a HUGE surprise .. she is so loved my so many people .. not just for her cards but for her ... Thank you for thinking of asking me to be part of this -- I feel very honoured ... HUGE HUGS Kim
Oh and the fella from the WWW (tee hee hee) looks grand
Registered: April 15, 2006 Location: Branchburg, NJ Posts: 6383
Mon, Oct 19, 2009 @ 9:06 PM
Pat, I am in awe of the wonderful storage box you created. It is a work of art and the love is shining through. You and your "team" deserve great big hugs and a giant pat on the back for accomplishing this mission!
What a great way to end the day knowing that Cindy has received her special gift and has enjoyed her birthday. Thank you for inviting me to be part of this surprise!
------------------------------ ~lorraine
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