This weekend, our nephew, Christopher, will be turning 18 and I can't believe it! I still see him as the little boy who loved to dress up as Toy Story characters for Halloween. He has grown into such a wonderful young man and we are so proud of him! Move-in day for Eastern Michigan University is right around the corner and we know that he'll excel.
A few years ago, I handed Chris a handmade card for his birthday (as I usually do). He opened it and looked at me funny. It wasn't until later that day that he mentioned the Father's Day card I gave him for his birthday. The WHAT?!?! Apparently, when I grabbed a 'manly card' from my stash, I didn't check to make sure that it was indeed a birthday card. Ever since, I give him randomly themed cards for his birthday. This year, we're going with the Halloween theme!
I know he gets a kick out of the random cards each year. It's just a little something special we share. And who really cares what the card has on it when there's money inside, right? I know I wouldn't!
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That's it for me today, but the fun doesn't stop here! Hop on over to Leanne's blog to see what she has up her sleeve today.
I hope you were inspired!
- Veronica
Adorable card! fantastic job all week!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
Beautiful card Veronica! Love the pattern papers!
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Jess
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Your story of giving your son randomly-themed birthday cards makes me smile! He'll definitely adore this one, as do I! Such a 'handsome' way to showcase Mr. Vampire! Thank you for all the inspiration this week; nothing short of outstanding!
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Awww! That's such a cute story! I know your nephew will love this card, it is so adorable! TFS! lindagk23ataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteLOL… on the Father's day card!!!! hahahaha!!! that's TOTALLY something I would've done!!! Your card is just FABULOUS!!! I LOVE how BRIGHT, CHEERY, CLEAN & CLASSY it is!!!! EXCELLENT job like ALWAYS my friend.!!!
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Really love the funny card to the nephew story, and how it started a new tradition and something special...cool! AND I love your card - clean, sharp, modern, and it has my fav die of the entire release on it (the vampire of course!) TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute, cute card!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute idea!!! love it!!!! jeanmheming@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI love that story!! Now he can tell all his college friends about his crazy aunt! Thanks for sharing your projects this week, I just love this release.
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Love it!
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Veronica your card is so cute I love it Halloween is my favorite or one of them holidays :) TFS Vicky
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Hi Miss Veronica....OMG Your card is so adorabs!!! You really put the stitched inside and out square dies to work love your creative idea and your papers a fab. You sure did a super duper creative job!! YOU ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteOh..I love the papers you used... Not your typical Halloween colors....and I like it!! Also love your design!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!
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ReplyDeleteVeronica ~ I totally LOVE the design!! So darn ADORABLE!! LOVE your choice of paper and the vampire is colored PERFECTLY ~ As always BEAUTIFULLY done today and all week!
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ReplyDeleteGreat birthday card, lol, bet your nephew will just love this one, too! TFS adnilttoh@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI love the soft colours you used for this card, and I enjoyed the story about your nephew. it sounds like something I would do!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the windows and the layering.
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This is so cute. Love the patterned paper choices. TFS
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Love the story, your nephew sounds like he has a wonderful sense of humor. And adorable card, too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card
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Carla from Utah
Your card is adorable ..... Love the Non-birthday themed cards ... what a hoot!!
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What a fun story and a great card! Love both!
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Very cute release 😇 littlesavedgir(at)yahoo.com
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteLike the background squares and you did an amazing job with the coloring with the little guy.
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Love your little story that goes with the card! Too funny! I'm sure he still loved the card because it was homemade with love from you. You're card is amazing! Love your colouring of the little vampire and the use of the square stitched backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteSuch a Fangtastic release!
booismine@gmail.com
Cute colors and patterns and i like the story of the random cards.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
veronica, super cute dinosaur card, but your vamp card is spooky fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat card design...it is adorable. Nice shading on your vamp. Your random card story made me laugh...what fun. I bet your nephew will get a kick out of his card. Sweet job on your card...I like how you used the squares.
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Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove your card soo pretty:)
ReplyDeletemonicaalcazar@comcast.net
What a fun story and adorable card :)
ReplyDeletelovemytwins03@yahoo.com
Beautiful card,Veronica!! I love the patterns!!
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Love your story and AWESOME card to go with it!
ReplyDeleteSuper job!
Cute mix of papers and patterns to create your adorable card! Love that adorable vampire!
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Adorable patterns and great colors on your card! Cute vampire too!
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Love your card so cute and great use of colors.
ReplyDeleteFunny story. Your husband will love the Dracula card
ReplyDeleteThis little "fangtastic" guy is too cute. Cute card.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome and the colors and patterns are such a great background for this adorable Dracula!!! Wonderfully done!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat layering and fun use of the cute vampire.
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Super fun colors and patterns, great design! TFS Veronica!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable card! Love the layout and patterns! And the story behind it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute. Thanks for sharing.
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Dawn
DesignsbyDragonfly.blogspot
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HI Veronica, I just love this Dracula and the colors you used to make this card.
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