Monday, April 7, 2008

A Couple of Birthday Cards

I had one of those weekends where I feel like I didn't even have a weekend! Too much going on, and not enough time at home to relax! It's going to be a LONG week!


I left making my Dad's card until the very last minute, so I whipped it together very quickly. I had this great Bazzil page starter birthday sheet of cardstock stickers, and I thought this one was PERFECT for my Dad's card. It pretty much says it all. I mounted it on double sided My Mind's Eye cardstock, and I added "Dad" to the top with some alphabet stickers.


I feel bad that I didn't mention my nephew's birthday on April 3rd! He is 18 years old! He's my very first nephew, my parent's first grandchild, so needless to say, he is very special to all of us! He was born when I was still single, and I spent a lot of time with him being a crazy aunt! I made his card quickly too. Same cardstock stickers and My Mind's Eye paper. I added some American Crafts ribbon to the tag.


Here are my girls with Grandpa. He had a very nice birthday! Look at the shirt my Dad has on! My sister-in-law always buys those for him. He wears them with pride!


These are my nephews, Matt (the 18-year old!) and Mike. Aren't they handsome? They are my sister's sons. My niece, my sister's 3rd child was at a soccer game.

I hope you all have a great week! Thanks for stopping by!

20 comments :

Lauren said...

Great pictures! I love your cards too - that wild asparagus paper will go down as one of my favorites. I really enjoy the lettering on the cards.

Alhambra Club said...

these cards are lovely, both cards might have been done quickly but they are great. That sentinment on your father's card is fantastic. Happy Birthday "Dad"

Andrea, said...

2 wonderful cards, I love the little sayings you have used on them.

Deborah said...

Good morning Carol! Working on y coffe and checking your blog! Great Dad card! Who makes the sentiment stamp? Looks like you all had a nice family day! Thanks so much for the special RAK! I displayed it proudly! 6 more days!!!!!! Whoo hoo! Deb

Deb said...

Fabulous card for your Dad and super family photos!

Anonymous said...

"beautiful cards,beautiful family" hope you all had a great day.."Happy 18th b`day"Matt ... B`day boy:):):)

Anonymous said...

Fabulous cards hun, love the sentiment on your Dads card and how cool is his T-shirt. Just shows you are never too old to be a 'dude' lol... just fab.
Handsome nephews indeed too :D Bet they have all the girls chasing them!!

Jeni Glee said...

I just love this post! Happy Birthday to your Dad and to your Nephew from me! The photos are so precious to see! As I am writing this, I can see the one of your parents; you are so blessed to have such a lovely, lovely family!

Alex said...

You know what I love about you Carol? You are fabulously talented, but more importantly, you ALWAYS show how very much you love your family - that is so fantastic and shows how wonderful you are! Your cards are great, and I am sure they loved them!! Great pics - *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Dawn said...

Wonderful job with both cards! I love grandpa's shirt.

Unknown said...

LOVE BOTH YOUR NEW CARD CREATIONS CAROL,THE VERSE ON DAD'S CARD IS JUST PERFECT,I LOVE THE SHIRT HE IS WEARING PROUDLY!GREAT PHOTO'S.CHECK YOUR EMAIL AS WELL MY LUVLY.

Lisa said...

Great cards! I love your Dad shirt and I'll bet he does too!

L.A. said...

Cards are both wonderful! I think you have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Michele Kovack said...

Love both cards, but especially love the saying on the first one! Your dad is so cute with his shirt on! What a great gift!

Vicki May said...

What a great saying on your Dad's card. And you look like you have a wonderful family. Your cards and scrapbook pages are lovely x

Fe-Fe said...

Love your cards - the saying on the one for your dad is great, love that.

How nice to have all the family together, you've got some great photos to scrap there! Your dad's T-shirt is fab!

Judy said...

What fantastic cards. The sentiment on your Dad's card is wonderful.

Risa said...

Both of your cards are so handsome Carol, perfect cards for a male. I love the sentiment on the card for your dad.
malieta:)

The Cryer Family said...

Brilliant photos and cards!! Very special :)

Scrappin in my spare time said...

Love yourr two cards and the kids photo with your dad is great.