Sunday, October 14, 2012

Thinking of You makes me smile!

Hello friends! As the old saying goes, "I'm too pooped to pop"! Yesterday I had a small family party for my mom who turned 90 yrs young on October 9th. It's means a lot of shlepping food and party fixins to the nursing home... but well worth it. Mom loved it! And yeah, I'm tired today. But, today is Sunday and that means a new sketch challenge over at Operation Write Home's blog, Stars & Stamps.

I made two versions, one masculine  [Authentique Papers 6x6 pad "Original" colletion]

... and the other feminine.   [Carta Bella Paper Co. 6x6 pad "Paris Girl" collection]

This is the sketch from this week's challenge:


I was able to cut pieces and parts out for 4 more cards. But, I'm just not going to get around to putting them together today.

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you enjoyed your visit!
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16 comments:

  1. JoAnn RossOctober 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    What a good daughter you are!! I'm sure your mom had a fabulous day and she and her friends are all undoubtedly still talking about it! I really like how you changed the sketch with the different papers, all of which go fabulously together!

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  2. RobinHOctober 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    great cards

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  3. KathrynOctober 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    The color combination for the top card is super! I love yellow with black or gray. Thanks for trying out the sketch. And happy birthday to your mom!

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  4. Nancy KellerOctober 14, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I've met my long lost sister... Someone who knows the finer art of "shlepping". . , it definitely takes some know-how and a lot of practice. I've been working on my shlepping all day. Tell Mom I said happy birthday! And I love your cards!

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  5. Carol LOctober 14, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    These are great cards for both genders! I love those papers on the first one, they're so striking! Happy belated birthday to your mom on her milestone birthday!

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  6. Jen MOctober 14, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Aww, happy birthday to your mom! I really like both of your cards!

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  7. Sherry HickeyOctober 14, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Hi! I'm glad your Mom enjoyed her birthday and that you gathered the energy to make these beautiful cards! I am drawn to the blue patterns of your first cards! Very cool.

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  8. Holly Iossa (Homeschool Homestead)October 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Happy Birthday to your mom. Beautiful cards.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    These cards are so very ice. I like them both no matter the gender. You are a wonderful daughter. I've done that and I know how much work it is to make and cart things to a different location. She is a lucky lady to have you as her daughter.Happy Birthday to her.

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  10. LindaOctober 15, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Yummy papers on those card...the twine is a great touch! tfs!!!

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  11. ThePurplePlaceOctober 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    GORGEOUS!! What more can I say after seeing both of your NEW OWH Cards! -- Love your paper choices!!

    Special thanks for visiting my blog and sharing your sweet words about how it is when our children grow up and move away. I'm very proud of Brian and adore Meg, but I still wish they would be a bit closer to home. On the upside, I hear that San Diego is always nice, so I know I'll LOVE going out for a visit, once the cold New England Weather is here! Perfect escape and by the New Year, they should be settled and the timing will be perfect for me to leave the bitter cold!!

    Thanks again and Happy Crafting!!

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  12. SarahOctober 15, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Great cards! Happy Birthday to your mom! I am sure she had a wonderful day and enjoyed the party oh so much :)

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  13. www.hokiecoyote.comOctober 15, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I love the idea of a feminine and masculine card. Great job. I may have to try that in the future.

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  14. Lee MaeOctober 15, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Two wonderful cards. I like them both, and was really interested in seeing how great the paisley looks on the banners. Happy birthday to you Mom; she is lucky to have such a good daughter.

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  15. GoldaOctober 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Those are wonderful cards! It is great how you did both a masculine card and a feminine card with the same sketch. How did you do the fishtail pieces?

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  16. Carol LOctober 21, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    That's a wonderful sentiment and those papers are all fantastic! A great duo of cards for OWH!

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