It's time for a new mini catalog! May 1st starts the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog. It includes great stamp sets for Father's Day, 4th of July, summer-time and travel.
I used the brand new "Travel Log" set in an unexpected way for this card. Instead of making something travel-related, I used the big stamp to create the flap for this faux alligator skin purse.
One of the tiny button brads from the Vintage Trinkets makes the perfect closure for the flap.
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We've had quite a week. My in-laws left Tuesday to head back to Texas. Somewhere in Alabama they rolled (totaled) their truck and RV. Thankfully, no one was injured (not even one of the 4 dogs they had with them!). My husband hopped in the car immediately and drove down to help them out.
On Wednesday, they all drove into Louisiana and met up with my husband's brother. He took my in-laws and what they had left of their possessions and headed toward Texas.
This left my husband alone to drive back to Nashville. He headed up Interstate 20. We knew the weather was going to be BAD--but when I looked at the radar it seemed that he would be staying south of the storms.
When he got to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the radio warned all travelers to pull off the road and take shelter. He stopped at a gas station and before long the tornado passed by.
I had lost phone contact with him, but received an email saying he was "stopped for awhile and a tornado just went by". My NOAA radio was constantly going off--it was very stressful. Needless to say I was sick with worry until he finally called a couple hours later.
He had to drive through Birmingham and Cullman which also had twisters pass through earlier. After a very LONG day he finally got home. The video he took with his cell phone is terrifying--I am so thankful to the Lord that he made it home safely.
My heart goes out to our neighbors to the south. They have a huge task ahead of them.
~Melany
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Glad that your family is save! My folks live in Bridgeton, MO and were one street down from the Good Friday tornado - terrifying!!!!!
Posted by: Vicki | 05/01/2011 at 03:46 PM
I love your card and am very glad your family all made it safely. Scary story and picture!
Posted by: Patty Mickle | 05/01/2011 at 08:30 PM
Your card is beautiful and so clever of you to use that stamp for the front of your purse. Thank goodness your family is safe. First the accident then the tornado. The Lord was certainly watching over your family.
Posted by: Dale Morin | 05/02/2011 at 06:48 AM
Adorable card. What a blessing that all your family are safe and sound after such a scary day.
Posted by: Patti Corriere | 05/02/2011 at 07:28 AM