Friday, May 7, 2010

Around the World Challenge #2: Holland

Here is Vicky's inspiration picture for her current challenge.

And here is my take on it. 

I have such fond memories of Holland, and Vicky's picture brought them all flooding back.  Here is a photo taken in 1979 of our boys in a tulip field.  It only seems like yesterday; can you believe they're both in their 30's now??

                                                                                             


20 comments:

Vicky said...

I have to comment on the photo first! They are both so cute! You are a proud mom Lin! Bless them! The card is lovely! The bird taking away a tulip is such a cute idea! thanks for participating ;)

Kryssi said...

lovely card, lin. those birds are perfection!

donna mikasa said...

Oh, Lin, I have to give you a virtual hug for your vote on Vicky's first challenge! You are too sweet! Love your card, especially that bird carrying the tulip....And what a precious photo of your boys--that is inspirational, too!

Nancy said...

What a lovely memory and great photo! Your card is lovely too and as always filled with your special creative touches.
blessings,
nancy

Tiffany Ervin said...

Wow! What an amazing take on the photo! The tulips are perfectly matched...I love that sweet photo, so precious! They are beaming with their smiles!

Alice said...

i love the beautiful tulip field you made, Lin! so pretty and that bird is too cute!! thanks for sharing the precious photo of your "boys," too! =)

A Soul's Heartbeat said...

Darling photo, you certainly captured a moment that takes you right back to that spot in the tulips. You card is wonderful I love how you've done all the tulips and given them that lift. Great take on Vicky's challenge #2!

PapierGirl said...

Lin - what a beautiful card! I just love Tulips - it's too bad they don't last longer!!
The photo of your son's....darling! Where does the time go? Thank you visiting my blog and for your kind words - they are truly appreciated! Cathy :) xx

Dawn T said...

Pretty card Lin and your boys looked too cute in amongst the tulips!!!!

Patricia said...

So beutiful card, love your tulips and your little bird, and your photo is so sweet thanks for sharing =P

Sanne said...

That is certainly Holland - love your take with all those tulips - perfect Lin!
Happy weekende to you and your family!

Jacqueline said...

Love how your inspiration turned into a lovely card! Just recently we walked past huge windmills in the countryside - no tulips but beautiful meadow flowers everywhere. Holland is so beautiful!

Ann said...

Fab card - I love the tulips on a dotty background! But your post is stolen by that gorgeous photo of your boys!

Jill said...

Love that little birdie with the tulip! PERFECT! And your photo-priceless!!

Anonymous said...

WOW! Both your card and photo are perfect for Vicky's challenge! I love them both! Hope you are having a fabulous Mother's Day!!! :)

Diana said...

This is just stunning. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Happy Monday in May!

Barb said...

Love your field of tulips, Lin! And the bird, with one of them in his mouth, is adorable! Thank you for sharing the photo of your boys!! What a wonderful memory for you! :)

Monika Reeck said...

Very pretty take on the Photo Lin...love that cute bird too and adorable Tulips...hugs (Would you mind to see my card for this challenge too...many thanks before...)

Suzanne C said...

Love your row of tulips on your card with the birds! so sweet! The picture of your boys is just too adorable in the tulips!

Annemieke said...

I love your card AND your picture! Typical Dutch!