On the rare occasions our elementary class walked to the nearby public library, I was filled with anticipation of beholding those towering shelves and smelling the scent of books. We were free to select a book of our choice, but with no direction or guidance, I grew up without reading so many classics! It wasn't until I became a parent that I began to read books by Lucy M. Montgomery, Kenneth Grahame, E.L. Konigsburg, Tolkien, Cynthia Rylant, Maud Lovelace and Lloyd Alexander.
Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage hosted an Anne of Green Gables Tea party recently which put me in the mood for a visit with the spirited Anne. May I remind you, that is Anne with an 'e'! I decided to make a card while reminiscing on all the adventures and mishaps little Anne got herself into. I went with a green and white combo as it reminded me of the home Anne loved so much. The white card stock was embossed with flowers (I used my Cuttlebug) and the straw hat has a small red maple leaf next to the bow. Anne's sleeves don't look very puffy in this photo, but I know she will get her wish if Matthew has anything to do with it~
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”
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| Ice cream...a treat Anne loved! |
“There's such a lot of different Annes in me. I sometimes think that is why I'm such a troublesome person. If I was just the one Anne it would be ever so much more comfortable, but then it wouldn't be half so interesting.”
This little jointed porcelain doll belongs to College Girl. The doll is wearing a calico dress, a lace trimmed apron and a sweet little straw hat. I love her 'carrot' colored plaits! If you have not read the heart tugging story of Anne, I hope you pick up a copy the next time you are in the mood for a good laugh, maybe a cry, and the sweetness that a little red-headed orphan was able to share with all those around her.
“It's not what the world holds for you. It's what you bring to it.”
Eating pink strawberry ice cream and thinking of Anne~ Thank you, sweet girl, for the joy you've given to me as I shared your story with my little girl!
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I first watched the movies when my son was younger...even he enjoyed them...don't tell him i said that. Ha ha...My daughter also watched them when she got older. We love them...My daughter read the first book...i have yet to read them. This was a sweet post, I love College Girls doll. Have a great weekend ahead!!! Mica @ The Child's paper
ReplyDeleteSweet images and reflection. Cynthia Rylant is from West Virginia!
ReplyDeleteShawn - you are too funny! Thanks for visiting my post about my Sister & Sausage - but you called my sisters my daughters! Ya!
ReplyDeleteDad did get his power back - he was without for 7 days. Another friend of mine was without for 11 days! Power grids are back on all over now, but there are months of clean-up still ahead. We'll be hearing chainsaws and seeing tree trucks for some time. I'll be posting more on this with photos later this weekend - tied into my VBS post where we learned about Jesus calming the storm. Appropriate.
Joy!
Kathy
Love that card honey, so pretty, and the doll is so adorable, thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteFrank
What a beautiful post and an oh so lovely card! Thanks for sharing smiles with us all and of course I had to have a cup of tea knowing that I was going to visit!!! sending hugs!!! : )
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ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little Anne doll! I enjoyed your quotes and your pretty card. Thank you for the mention too. I hope you are having a marvellous weekend and Happy Pinks!
Blessings,
Sandi
My sweet new friend!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your lovely post! Your little one must have delighted in the adventures of Anne of Green Gables. I just love those cute little pigtails and her darling bonnet.
The sweet card that you made is just perfect....You are very talented!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend....We're off to a wedding today.
Blessings,
Carolynn xo
Thank you for your sincere comments on my blog...You would love every inch of "Sew Many Quilts" shop!
I am such an Anne fan! (That's the middle name of one of my girls.) I'm hosting a linky party "One Creative Weekend" at OneCreativeMommy.com. I'd love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you'd like to share.
ReplyDeleteYou´ve wrote such a good blog! Did you know that I am called after a dutch book. My mother always loved to read this serie books and when I came along she called the same as the girl in the book. I´ve got the serie also and it is very fun that the girl in the book is a secretary, just like me...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog!
Love from The Netherlands,
Leintje*
Oh, I love Ann with an 'e' too!
ReplyDeleteI bought my MIL a doll much like yours.
We hope to take her there someday-to
Green Gables, that is.
I think we all could have a kindred bit with little Anne.
ReplyDeleteI actually knew a girl a lot like 'Nelly' LOL
Thanks for popping by
love your card ... loved watching the PBS series about Anne.
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Oh what a fun post! And what a fun idea for a little girls tea party with a toy tea set for kids and dolls. Thank you for a fun Pink Saturday visit.
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