This card is for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge #269.
While browsing through the inspiration website, I ran across a bedding set called “Hampstead Heath”. Well look no further! Of course I was going to use this darling ensemble as my inspiration. Back in the 90’s for 5 years I lived in Hampstead (London, England) just a block from the Hampstead Heath. On more than one occasion we visited the Heath to enjoy some of it’s many activities. Just for old times’ sake, here are a few pictures of my days at the Heath.
Playing some catch with my 3 boys. (The 4th son is on the way. When I think about it now, not sure if playing catch with these guys while pregnant was such a good idea!)
On Guy Fawkes Day we would go to Parliament Hill (part of the Heath) and have a picnic and play lots of fun games with friends.
Son, Jeff, playing a little cricket.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Enjoy every day that you are given. Time truly flies by…
Edited: Ok.. Guy Fawkes Day is in November. These last two photos were obviously not taken in November. So this get together with friends was for something else. And so many years later.. I have no idea what. I had the photos mislabeled. 🙁 Maybe my DH (who still has his mind intact) can help me figure it out! lol
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Stamps: Hampton Art “Tree”; Flourishes “From the Garden”
Papers: Papertrey Ink Select White, Dark Chocolate and Ripe Avocado; Making Memories “Ethan & Bella” Designer Paper; Lasting Impressions “Celery Dots” Designer Paper
Inks: Memento “Rich Cocoa”; White Gel Pen; SU Chocoate Chip Marker; Copics:
Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon; Gingham Ribbon; Button; Paper Piercer and Template
What a cool story Susan…such a neat link to the challenge and your family!
Love the card too…really cool stamp, love the multi-colored greens in the tree
LOL, Susan, you can blame the confusion over the date on your latest addition to the family. I remember using that when I was pregnant – the baby was sucking the brains out of me!
BEAUTIFUL card – that tree stamp is divine – TFS!
What a great Tree. That made a lovely card Susan. Are you English or did you just live there for awhile? Aren’t old pictures just the best:) They bring back such great memories.
Patrice
Thank you so much for sharing Susan, those are fabulous photos Susan! Isn’t it amazing how quickly the years go by! Love your card, it’s perfect!
like how you colored the leaves on this, so loving that arch sentiment too! We lived in Chatteris Cambridgeshire, England for a year and then moved to the Feltwell area for another 3, back in the late 90’s. this brings back memories!
I love your BEAUTIFUL Tree!!
What a gorgeous stamp and I love how you did the coloring of the leaves. Beautiful!
I really like the card you created with such a beautiful tree! It was so enjoyable taking that trip down memory lane with you and your family too! TFS!
Gorgeous card and thanks for sharing those photos!
Susan, your card is magnificent! Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing your lovely photo.
What great photos and memories! Your card is fantastic! 🙂
Sooo is a “heath” a park? Love the photos! 🙂 That’s so cool that you lived in England!
When we stumbled across this challenge and found out that our website was the inspiration we were delighted! You did a beautiful job and reading your story and memories connected to this card is lovely! We are honored that you visited our website and we hope that you continue to do so for more and more ideas and inspiration!
Thanks from all of us over at Rooms by ZoyaB!
Your tree looks amazing, Susan!! LOVE your card!!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful, fun photos too!!
Your card is beautiful. Susan…the tree image is fantastic and I love the colors you used!!! Love the pictures, too…I bet it just seems like yesterday that your boys were little…it’s simply amazing how my children have all grown up without me aging a bit…hummmm
What a great story! Love the card that image is perfect!