Many years ago my grandfather worked for the railroad. After he retired he and my grandmother opened up a little Kiddie Land park in Austin, Texas. We only lived about an hour from there and I can still remember the excitement of going to see my grandparents - um.......probably more so that I was going to be able to ride anything I wanted at the Kiddie Land - and get all the popcorn and soft drinks I wanted for free!!! I couldn't have been over about 3 or 4 years old, but still remember the HUGE train that went all the way around the park with my granddad as the conductor. It also had a HUGE merry go round and roller coaster! Of course you gotta remember when you're only 3 or 4 years old, everything looks HUGE!
When I saw this cute little digi (Gingerbread Train) over at Deedee's Digis it immediately brought back a flood of good memories........and besides that, it's as cute as can be! This is a pre-colored image and with Christmas fast approaching, this made for a quick, easy, and fun card. I added some Modge Podge Dimensional Magic (thanks to Jessi for telling me about this stuff) to the little puffs of smoke and the top of the train. It's similar to glossy accents. I added the little conductor (which is adorable) to the inside and will be sending this card to my brother to bring back some memories for him too.
Check out Deedee's Digis - very nice images. This is for their progressive challenge - if you enter this month you'll receive a free image next month. This set came with 2 different images and 3 sentiments - both colored and line.
I'll also enter it in the Pixie's Snippets Workshop (using snippets).
Thanks for stopping by...........
Lynn
I love this Lynn! Cute image and fab design. I'm going to check out that Dimensional Magic... I don't have any and am sure I need some!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the time you had was lots of fun, great having such sweet memories! Love your sweet card, the image is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love trains and this gingerbread train is adorable. I'm sure it will bring happy memories to your brother too. Love your CAS design too.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's wonderful to create a card that has so many memories and I'm sure your brother will love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun childhood you must have had with all those rides anytime you wanted. Yes, everything does look huge when you're little. Wish we could keep that magic all our lives.
Your card is adorable. I need to check into that Modge Podge D.M Looks great!
What a wonderful memory! I can imagine how much fun you had too!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks wonderful and I'm sure your brother will love it!
What an outstanding job you did with this darling image. I love that your put the strip of black for the tracks. That Modge Podge Dimensional Magic worked beautiful both on the train and the clouds. When I used this set I knew there was something I wanted to do and forgot, it was to make extra puffs of smoke. That really makes it special and more lifelike. I'm going to add those to my Ditty Box for Alli. Terrific job. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable gingerbread train. I've seen it used at several blogs, and each cardmaker has made it look so different. Each just lovely. Enjoyed reading about your train memories..what fun it must have been. Now I don't know about this new product you mentioned, so you're going to have tell us more about that. It sure made your puffy clouds stand out. This is a delightful card. TFS & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories, Lynn. Delightful card and thanks for saying such nice things about DeeDee's Digis. :-D I hope we're going to see you in the monthly progressive challenges regularly. OK, I guess I've already put on my DT hat. Thanks for playing along at DeeDee's Digis, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! I can see why it brought back lots of fun childhood memories!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous Lynn, I like the train image the colours and the twine.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
That is a festive little choo choo! You just brought it to life. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your memories. I do so love this cute train and the lovely clouds.
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Linda xxx
What a wonderful memory to share with your brother, Lynn! This train is adorable! I may have to check in to this!
ReplyDeletegorgeous card and what a wonderful childhood experience you must have had with your grandparents in their Kiddie Land best wishes Lesley x
ReplyDeleteAwww this is adorable Lynn! I love that fun image and your fabulous puffs of smoke, too cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Gosh Lynn what a wonderful gingerbread train. What
ReplyDeletefun and exciting it must of been for you, riding anything and eating everything.
Hugs Diane
TFS the memories of your grandfather! I can see why you'd find special joy in this image :) I love the CAS card you made with it, and those little clouds are the perfect finishing touch! So glad you joined us for Deedee's December challenge! Looking forward to seeing what you create next month :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous image you have used to create a very special card to share precious memories with your brother.
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Maxine
That little engine image is so cute and awesome for it to bring back the precious memories Lynn! Love the card and I bet your brother will also :)
ReplyDeleteHow lucky to have a play park in the family...AND so close at hand! Wow.
ReplyDeleteWell, I just love this cute little train to BITS and can quite see how it would bring back such lovely memories. xxx
What a fun gingerbread train!! How remarkable for a child to have grandparents with their very own Kiddie Land! I still remember visiting one on South Main in Houston numerous times about that same time frame. Great memories, Lynn!
ReplyDeletelove the image, love the card, LOOOOOOOOVE the story! what an awesome childhood memory!
ReplyDeleteps: dimensional mod podge you say? hmmmmm... :)
How adorable and I love your story of evoking happy memories for you and your brother. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteChooooo Choooooo! What a fabulous card! You are so right about the relative size of childhood memories. And of course I know have to make my click trip to Amazon to investigate Modge Podge Dimensional Magic.... I have no doubt that it will end up on my wish list! Great cards my friend - great cards!
ReplyDeleteYou found some! Awesome :) I love this card, but I love the story behind it even more!! Christmas really brings back so many memories of all times of year, doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteThis is pure delight, Lynn, all the more so because of the story you shared! A grandpa who could drive a train? That's the stuff of storybooks!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and so different. Beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
GREAT snippets card and what fabulous memories too Lynn, I did smile a lot at this :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Di xx
This is precious, Lynn! I really like how you used a CAS style, but infused this with so much character. The little black strip for the track and the extra puffs of smoke really bring this to life. Thanks so much for sharing this for our challenge at Deedee's Digis!
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