I HAD to make a card for my wonderful family after this, my VERY hectic and stressful first week back to work. My husband and kids were SO patient with me as I came home later than usual, brought work home, made not-so-good dinners, and crashed in bed early. Not my best "mom" week, and it makes me realize just how blessed I am to have such a wonderful family. They are all blessings in my life that I will not take for granted!
So, my card is a clean and simple thank you to them, my awesome husband (and best friend ever) and my four beautiful children. I stamped the birds to represent them (hmm...ducks in a row? Maybe a little "Partridge Family" feel without the cool bus? Not sure where my inspiration for this one came from!)
I used three strips of Martha Stewart "Vintage Girl" paper tape, then stamped the sentiment, the little birds and the little heart all from the Hero Arts All Occasion Messages set. The daddy bird is actually a Hero Arts "Holly Bird" Christmas stamp without inking the holly. Here is a close-up of the heart covered with red Stickles; I drew the string and bow with a fine black Sharpie.
I am also submitting this card to the current Simon Says Stamp! Put a Stamp On It Challenge since I did use washi tape and several stamps.
Now that school and work (and fall sports and music lessons and choirs, etc.) have resumed, I fear I will not be blogging as much as I would like. I do appreciate your visits and hope to be by your blogs soon, too.
Until then, take good care!
Judy
Hi Judy! Sorry you had such a rough, first week. I hope things settle down for you and the days become more "routine" and easier! I'll be missing your posts now - I know how busy you get this time of year.
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet card! Your family of birds is perfect! Sending lots of hugs! :)
Wonderful image and an even more thoughtful reason to create it. A perfect card depicting the love of family.
ReplyDeleteCould this be any cuter?! Love the story behind it, Judy! So pleased that you shared it with us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge - good luck!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable! Love your layout.
ReplyDeleteoh judy!! this is just the cutest little card!! i love the row of little birds and that sweet little heart!! thanks so much for playing along with CASology each week!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet little partridge family and that yummy paper tape. Thanks for playing along at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteNo matter where the inspiration came from, Judy, it is so, so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy I love this sweet sweet family. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy the Images is so cuuuteee and love all the colors on your card...how are you dear..wish you all the best..
ReplyDeleteI am joining too the CASology challenge and my card is Nr. 36 would you mind to see it on my blog? I would be so glad if you could leave me some love :) Many thanks before :) hugs, Monika
So cute, Judy! Love those little birds! Hope the next week goes a little better for you.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your very sweet card ~ hope you have better week!
ReplyDeleteLove the shading on all your little birdies! Thanks so much for playing along with CASology this week! (My family went through exactly the same thing last year when I (temporarily) went back to work. It's tough! I hope it gets easier soon!
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh, you and I are on the same wave length with this challenge! Our cards look very much alike, only yours has birds, and mine has ducks! LOL GMTA - this is a great card to show your family how much you appreciate them!
ReplyDeleteLove this; such sweet birds, & the heart ballon is FAB! Jenny
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable creation. Love your birdie and the pretty Washi tape. Good idea with the heart, too. You sure drew a good line with the Sharpie.
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet this is! Love those little birds and that tape is gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is darling Judy and such a great story behind the inspiration to create it! Hope things settle down for you soon!! And we know you'll create when you can:). Hugs, Robin:)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so adorable - I just love the birds:) Hugs x x
ReplyDeleteYou work wonders with a full time job, 4 kids and keeping up with your creativity in this blog, Judy!! Love the use of MS paper tape and colors! Totally adorable! Thanks for linking up your blog for the MSS giveaway! Your kind words mean a lot to me!
ReplyDeleteJudy, This card is just adorable. So whmsical. I love it!
ReplyDeleteCute! I love that sweet little bird family. Great design. ann
ReplyDeleteLove these sweet birdies! Thanks for playing along with the Put A Stamp On It Challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!
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