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Good morning! Do you guys still have books you had when you were little? I have only a few. I am an avid reader and have been since I was little. I sort of have always collected books. There's just something magical about books, I think. Always have found great comfort in reading. When I was little, I used to sit in the living room rocking chair rocking away and reading books out loud. Drove my family crazy to the point they would tell me to Be Quiet or Read To Yourself! Sadly, we have moved around so much as an adult, I have slowly over the years reduced my collection of books.

I still remember the titles of several books I used to love reading over and over. Books like:

Blueberries for Sal by Robery McCloskey

Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by Bernard Waber

My Big Little Golden Book About God by Jane Werrner Watson

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

I can almost retell you each of these stories just remembering them from my childhood. Did you guys ever read any of these books? Of course there are many other books I used to read all the time too. Sigh... the memories....

So.... my card today is in remembrance of reading Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile when I was little. Not because Lyle sailed on a ship, but because my Crocs Rule cartridge just reminds me of this book.

Project #281 of this year

•  A2 size card 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• CROCS RULE for croc on ship cut @ 3 1/2"
• Background pink stripe paper from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found paper pack (Hobby Lobby)
• ELEGANT EDGES used for background shape p. 51 cut @ 3 1/2"
• Anchor Charm by Charm Me was on sale at Hobby Lobby for 25 cents - adhered here with a metal, silver tiny brad from Joann's
• Twine by Doodle Twine (Doodlebug Design, Inc) from Hobby Lobby - I just love these bold, bright colors!
• CARDZ TV STAMPS "Ticket Talk 2" for sentiment stamped on the back of a ticket (I bought a roll of tickets from Walmart)

CARDZ TV STAMPS "Ticket Talk 2"

Anchor Charm by Charm Me

CARDZ TV STAMPS "Ticket Talk 2" 

My Mind's Eye Lost & Found paper pack (Hobby Lobby) 

Thanks for stopping by today! Here's a list of the CHALLENGES I'm entering this card into. I know they would love it if you would click on the links and come play along too! Have a fun, creative day.
Smiles! :) Janis
Challenges Entered:
Art Impressions Stamps Ch#67 Husband/Father
C.R.A.F.T. - Father's Day
Delightful Challenges - For the Boys
DL.Art - Scrap Cards
DL.Art - Man Card
Do You Stack Up #76 Boys / Men
Paper Play - For a Man with Twine
Crafty Creations #174 How Charming - use a charm (Anchor charm)
Bitten By the Bug 2 - Water
Challenge Up Your Life - Inspired By a Book (Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile)
Clear It Out - Father's Day plus brads or eyelets (brad holding charm in place)