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Friday, February 22, 2013

Speedy Fox and Friends - My State

The Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge for today is to make a card with something about your state on it.   I am from Illinois.  Most people think of West Virginia and Kentucky as coal mining states, but in my little corner of Illinois we have several coal mines.  They ship it out by train. You can't see it, but  on this train from the Mark's Finest Paper Train stamp set, it does say coal on the part of the train I colored red.  How about playing along with us this week and telling us something about your corner (state) of the world.   Be sure and check out the other team members cards over at Speedy Fox to see what their state is known for.

12 comments:

  1. Stunning! The DP is just gorgeous! I love the train stamped over word DP, such a cool look! Gorgeous train!

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  2. What a lovely card! I like that train - would like to go for a ride on that one! Enjoy your day! Choo! Choo!

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  3. Wow, I did not know that about Illinois!! They say you learn something new every day! Love the rich hues of your DP and the train stamped over the printed DP - gives it some vintage flavor. Love how the ticket to ride is handily placed on the corner - great card, Shirley!! HUGS

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  4. This has a great vintage look! Love how you have stamped the train over the words.
    Kathy Bradley is in Illinois, too. (about 90 min. north of me) Wes hould get together!

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  5. My sister lives in Illinois and never mentioned that they have coal mining there. Your card is marvelous. I like the deep red of the DP.

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  6. Beautiful card, Girlfriend, it is so pretty with the lovely colors and what a perfect vintage feel!

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  7. Great card! I like the colors you used!

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  8. WOW ! This is gorgeous Shirley ! I looooove the papers and the stamped image ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  9. terrific, love the papers and layout, great card

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  10. Shirley--I didn't realize that IL had coal mining! What a wonderful card for your state! Beautifully colored! TFS

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