Love Letter Blog Hop
2010 February 7
Welcome to Michelle Perkett's Love Letter Blog Hop. 
I am ashamed to say that I almost backed out after signing up at Michelle's group over at Paper Craft Planet. But, I was bound and determined to participate, especially since I have not had much time to visit and chat with everyone at the PCP group.
First the card:
Digital Stamp: "Love Letter Fairy" – Michelle Perkett Studio
The card size is a standard business envelope size – A10 I think. I printed the image once on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and colored with copics. I then resized the fairy just a tad larger and printed her out onto the colored card stock and filled the image in with a medium gray marker. I trimmed the colored image with a craft knife and adhered her on top of the red card stock with foam dots. Ok that isn't reading right, but you know what I mean right? (It is midnight and I'm sitting on a heating pad as I pulled a muscle in my lower back. "How?" you ask…. groaning….. cleaning the house, of all things…sigh). Now to my letter.
Originally I was going to write my Love Letter to my granddaughters, Emma and Gracy but changed my mind at the last minute. Instead my letter is to my uncle. Actually he was my grandfather's cousin's son (have no clue what relation that would be to me) but growing up he was is my Uncle. I found out last summer that he had passed away. While I was not able to make the trip home to Bad Hersfeld, Germany, for the funeral, I was there in thoughts and in prayer.
(The actual letter is written in German, so if this sounds a little dumb…. I'm blaming the translation)
Lieber Uncle Erich,I can't remember if I ever thanked you for all the years of unconditional love you gave me. I know you knew I loved you but wished I could have told you just how much!I love you for the memories of peaceful Sunday afternoons. Remember? You, me and Asta, your poodle would go for walks on the trails in the forest surrounding Bad Hersfeld. I still remember one of those walks seeing the wild boar family through your binoculars.I love you for your endless understanding. When no one else would comprehend what I meant, you always did.I love you for being my pillar of strength and walking arm in arm with me while following behind my grandfather's casket. When people confused me with my mother, you quickly pointed out that I was not and what in the world would make them think that.I love you for still calling me by the nickname you gave me when I was little. You still called me that the last time I came home to visit three years ago. You had asked me then if I would still come to visit you even when Grandma was gone. Telling me that your house was my house and that I always had a place to stay.When Aunt Waltraud called to tell me you passed away, I couldn't believe it… didn't want to believe it. I think I was more upset than when Grandpa passed away. And you know how much I loved him..I just thought I'd get one more visit with you.I know when I said my good-bye the last time I saw you, I told you I loved you but wish I would have thanked you for all the love you and Aunt Anneliese gave me throughout my life.Thank you….. I love you….. 'til we meet again!Deine Misch
I'm a little nervous, I am seriously lacking in the smooth writing department. If I were to write a 'professional – business' type letter…. not a problem. But conveying personal thoughts and feelings and making it sound good…..so not happening here. Anyway I hope I'm did this correctly.
Your next stop on the blog hop is:
Barbara S.
Just in case you want to start at the beginning of the Love Letter Blog Hop
listed below are all the participants:
Michelle's Blog:
Tammy
Ellen
Rhonda
Jennifer B.
Jenn Dove
Pattie
Maria
Gini
Melissa
Anjou
Lee
Cabio
Jana
Pauline
Nancy
Kerri
Micki
Barbara S.
Mary D.
Sheng
Crystal M. Smith
Lynne
Marilyn Webb
Seongsook
Adele
Mez
Christy Dillman
Sarah
Christine
Ileana
Sammi
Gina
Alison
Tami
Tricia
Michelle Perkett Studio challenge blog
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful Sunday!
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Oh wow…your coloring is amazing!! Love love love your card!! Your letter was very sweet and from the heart!! Job well done!
Hi Micki … your card is absolutely gorgeous. I love it! She leaps right off the card…. such depth and perspective! Your letter to your uncle brought a tear to my eye… you must have loved him very deeply. Thank you for sharing it with us!
hugs from Australia!
Pauline
Delightful card and beautiful letter. Thanks so much for sharing
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Hugs,
Cabio
Hi Micki! your card is amazing! I love the colors you chose, the layout, how you colored the image, everything! You letter is so touching, you were loved so much by your uncle and looks like you loved him so too. Hugs!
You did an amazing job, the coloring is breathe taking. What a lovely letter. Great job Micki.
What a gorgeous card, Micki:O) Lovely colouring, those hearts are awesome, beautiful design. You wrote a wonderful letter to your uncle:O) Thank you for sharing.
Hugs, Nancy;O)
Micki, this is such a lovely card and a heartfelt letter. I love the way you colored your image. The dark red is gorgeous! Hugs, Anjou
oh, Micki, I knew there would be pure eye candy here….gorgeous card, gorgeous coloring!!!!
Your letter is so beautiful & heartfelt, I think you did an excellent job!
Have a lovely Sunday!
Hugs & Blessings, Maria
I love your love letter. It made me want to cry. I never did get to tell my aunt how much she meant to me although I'm sure she knew it. I really like what you did with your card too.
Micki – Your card is beautiful. And don't be nervous about the love letter. You did just fine. It's perfect! Hugs!
Micki!!! What a beautiful card!! I love her dress, it looks like its velvet!! Gorgeous!! And what a lovely letter to you Uncle, so touching!! Thank you so much, Micki!!
I love how you made it simple. It's simple yet so elegant.
Love your coloring.
xoxo hugz
sheng
Your card is so beautiful, Micki!! I had to grab a kleenex after reading your letter. I think your letter was written from the heart and that is all that matters. It's just beautiful hon!!!
Micki, I am so glad you decided to join our group at PCP and I just love your creations, especially the letter to your grandfather.
hugs
Pattie
Your card is gorgeous. I love your letter, so sweet. I'm not very good at writing those things either. Thanks for sharing with us.
your card is wonderful. love the layout and the colors, the deeper red is really nice. the heart stones are very nice embellishment. Your background paper works perfect also. Your letter was very heart felt and thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your card. I love the colors you picked. Her dress being brown is very nice.
What a beautiful letter, thank you so much for sharing with us…great card too. Hugs Avril xxxx
I am glad you were determined to participate. Your card is inspiring. Beautiful coloring. Thanks for sharing your letter, too. Very touching.
You letter is just beautiful, very touching. It makes me remember times I had with my own uncle that passed away a couple of years ago. You card is gorgeous. I love the bwon and pink.
Very lovely card – I'm glad you stuck with the hop! and what a precious letter for your uncle.
hugs,
Gini
Just a beautiful card and the letter-brought tears to my eyes.
Blessings!
Love your card.
What a wonderful letter to your uncle.
{{hugs}}
Mary
What a beautiful card and letter! So touching!!!
Blessings,
Christine
ps I always new that housework could hurt you!
Beautiful card, Micki. So glad you stuck with this hop and joined up. I love the cut out work you did
Micki, this is just so sweet!!! I love the colors and your letter is just the sweetest!!! I think you did an awesome job on it. I also think he will be so touched by it!!
Hugs:)
Angela
Hi Micki!! this is a stunning Card!! I LOVE it!!!
And the letter to your Uncle is beautful – you made me cry (hugs) xxx
Both the card and letter are beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.