Sunday, February 17, 2013

It's a big day around here! Sweet Sketch Wednesday 193

 
Hello Friends! Today is a big day at our house. First, our daughter gets to attend her first friend Birthday Party. She is super excited! And I am so excited for her to have been invited. (there is a long back story there, I will spare you the details) The second reason today is a big day is that my Dear Husband is returning from a 9 month tour to Afghanistan TONIGHT!! Yes, Tonight! We are all super excited! I have missed his handsome face.
Anyway ...
Since my card making has slowed to the pace of molasses, my card stash has diminished, and I needed to make a card for today's party. I took my inspiration from my favorite challenge blog, Sweet Sketch Wednesday and ran with it. This one is sketch #193, which was super fun to work on! I found the hardest part, for me was to get that triangle right! I dont have a triangle die so I had to wing it...
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! Your comments really do make my day and bring a smile to my face.
I thought I would share my daughter's cute little message to her friend that she wrote inside the card. She is 5, in Pre-K and is doing pretty great with her writing! I helped her with the spelling... 

Card Details:
Stamps: TE Delightful Day
Paper: Echo Park Hello Summer
TE June 2012 KI Kit coodinating papers
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CDS Spring Leaf, CDS Fresh Papaya
SU Baja Breeze, SU Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Scallop circle & Circle dies
Accessories: TE coordinating ribbons & brads
Copics

12 comments:

Cassie said...

It's darling, and so is Anna's message! For not having crafted in a while, you sure didn't skip a beat here. Your card is wonderful. I'll bet Anna will love giving it :D. Enjoy the homecoming...you all deserve it!

Sally Dube said...

I Love your card!! The papers and image are AwEsOmE!! And what a sweet message inside the card - your daughter is doing great with her writing!! So glad you played along with our sketch this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday!!
Blessings to you Christi - and welcome home to your hubby!!
Sally SSW-DT

mulberry station said...

It is a very special day for you and your family. How exciting to have your DH home again. Be sure to tell him how grateful we are for his service and sacrifice. I am sure it will be a wonderful reuion. Your daughter is doing very well in her writing. And, last but not least, your card is adorable. I love the bird image and fun bird paper you have used. Thanks for joining us.
Nancy SSW.DT

mulberry station said...

It is a very special day for you and your family. How exciting to have your DH home again. Be sure to tell him how grateful we are for his service and sacrifice. I am sure it will be a wonderful reuion. Your daughter is doing very well in her writing. And, last but not least, your card is adorable. I love the bird image and fun bird paper you have used. Thanks for joining us.
Nancy SSW.DT

mulberry station said...

I just tried to post a comment from my Ipad and I couldn't get it to post. So here I am again...You have had a very exciting day and I hope a wonderful reunion tonight. How exciting to have your DH home again. Be sure to tell him how gratful we are for his service and sacrifice. Your daughters hand writing is beautiful. She is doing very well for 5 years old. And, last but not least, your card is adorable. I love the bird image and fun bird paper. So,so cute! Thanks for joining us.
Hugs, Nancy SSW-DT

Heide said...

What a beautiful card! Love the matching paper.
So happy for you, such a big day. By now I hope your husband is home and that you are a big happy family. A big thanks to him for keeping us safe!
Blessings. Heide SSW-DT

Linda Anderson said...

Christy, I am so happy for you to now have your family complete! Hugs to your hero. Your card is adorable! So bright and happy, perfect for a birthday party! Thanks for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Linda

Jeannie said...

What cute little birdies and great matching papers! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Peace & Luv,
Jeannie

Kathie said...

Hi Christi this is such a super sweet card you daughters friend will just love it. It's love to see her hand writing in the card oh that brings back memories. Love your colour combo and papers. How lovely to have your hubby home and that you are all a family again how exciting is that I'm so happy for you. Now hubby's back you won't have time to make a card for next week. LOL Great card and thanks so much for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and good luck.
Hugs
Kathie SSW-DT

Joanna M. said...

What an amazing card for your daughter to give her friend. How great that your husband is back too! Thank him for his service. We really DO appreciate his efforts! Thanks for joining us this week at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Kathy D. said...

Hey Christi. If you get a chance come see us at Clearly iStamp tomorrow as I will be hosting 4 challenges for National Scrapbook Day!! Would love to see you!!!

Kathy D.
P.S. - you will also want to stop by on the 15th for the new release as I think there is a stamp you will want!! :)

Kathy D. said...

Just a reminder!
Clearly Digi Stamps Blog Hop Today and Freebie images every Sun and Thursday this month. (actually 2 Freebies right now till Monday....they are cute!!)
See you there!
http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.com/

Kathy D.
Clearly Digi Stamps DT Member