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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:36 pm
Bigdog's Momma will be turning 100 this year, and the clan is gathering in Arkansas to celebrate. Some of y'all may know that Momma lives in the woods in Arkansas with her 4th husband who she married at 98. She still drives, shoots squirrels, and rassles a couple bears before breakfast. Bigdog agreed to send out the birthday party invitations, and he bought some cruddy ones, which forced me to make my own. I am really quite happy with the way these turned out. The reverse side of the paper is the same all over as the border on the front. And now I need a vote on which one y'all like better. Picture is from 1927 when Momma graduated from nursing school. She made the dress herself. It was pink.
Invitation #1
Close-up of picture on invitation #1
Invitation #2
Close-up of picture on invitation #2 We mailed these off to Momma today for her to decide, but just in case she can't, let's hear what the clubhouse has to say. #1? or #2? Also if anybody has any cool ideas for the celebration or gifts, all suggestions are welcome.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:41 pm
What fantastic invitations!!!!! Tough decision. If you want to go more 'formal' then 1..a little whimsy then 2. My gut reaction was I like 2 the best. just out of curiosity..why you are having them RSVP at the end of this month? When my grandmother turned 90 (she died at 99!) I did a pictoral family tree for her and had it framed. It was really neat.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:44 pm
My vote is for # 1, Juju. Less fussy on the inside and I much prefer the closeup of her beautiful face. On my 100th birthday I am going to be asking for a male stripper ;)
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:44 pm
That is so cool! I like #2... What a great pix!!!! How many people are coming? What about a book of 100 ways she touched everyone's life (doesn't have to be as sappy as that but you know what I mean) If you put a an index card in with the invitation and ask people to write something funny, cute or serious how she touched their lives and return it with the rsvp. People can be really funny and it might be a good way to document some of the stuff that has happened in her life... just an idea off the top of head. PS I am from Arkansas!
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:53 pm
My vote is #1. I like the close-up of her face. They are both beautiful either one you use will be a hit. You are very talented. What a wondeful celebration you will have.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:59 pm
Oh everyone was typing at the same time. So I just saw Moondances' gift idea. I echo that, what a wonderful idea. I think it would be something she could cherish. Memories are priceless. And again with your talent it will be a treasure for many years. You might even need copies for her family to share.
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Heyltslori
Member
09-15-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:05 pm
I like number 1. Nice job Juju!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:09 pm
#1..She is absolutely beautiful. I love the dress (and in pink no less)
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Strawberry
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:11 pm
I vote for #1 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:12 pm
You did an amazing job, Juju! I vote for number 1, but you can't really go wrong with either [I just think a more formal invitation is better for a centenarian or whatever the word is). They are both fantastic.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:23 pm
Juju, are you sure we arent related? Isnt everyone from Arkansas somehow related??? just sayin, my dad has some relatives in a place called Ashflats... *grin... ok, couldnt be, but a girl can dream cant she??? I vote #1, and agree its a toss up, what a wonderful lady, what a wonderful juju you are!! Thank you for sharing..
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:26 pm
sniff...I feel so all alone with my #2 vote.......

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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:32 pm
Awwwww...*pat,pat,pat*...your still dazzled by ds' hole-in-one...it's to be expected ;)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:36 pm
I'm for number 2 too. I like the big picture.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:37 pm
let's hear it for Mamie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
to you Rupert! LOL
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:03 pm
Although I love both invitations and especially close ups, I think you've got to take into consideration the 'whole picture'. In Invite #2, I can still see Momma's face, but look at that gorgeous pink dress, those shoes and that adorable pose!! Very classy and what a time period piece that photo shows. I vote for #2!! ...and I'm glad that Bigdog picked up cruddy invites to begin with....
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:04 pm
I didn't see this here so I may be a royal 'discomfort' and say I'd like to see Picture #1 on Invitation #2. You shouldn't ask if you don't wanna know! 
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:05 pm
what's that, Fannyannie?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:09 pm
Dra...always a trouble maker! 
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:13 pm
I would like to see the photo on #2 on the first invitation. :>). I might add the "Dorothy is about to turn 100" (without the "how is it even possible"). btw: beautiful photos. you can't go wrong with any choice.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:15 pm
nah nah nah nah...I can't hear Rupert!!!!!!!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:28 pm
i vote for pic #2! it's so lovely to see a dress that she made herself, and from an earlier era! i also like abby's ideas immensely!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:36 pm
#1.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:49 pm
Juju: Is there a way you can do the close-up shot of Dorothy's face on something (since it looks like you can't on photo #2, the one I like). Maybe on the rsvp card? Either way, whatever Dorothy wants is the way to go.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 6:59 pm
They are both beautiful but I like #1 best
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