Today is a super special day for me as it is my son James’
23rd Birthday! One thing I always say about James is…
"If there were more James’ in the world…it would be a
happier and better place”
He is kind, loving, and handy around the house…he is so patient…he
truly will be a great catch as “he’s a keeper” (I think his girlfriend Lydia
thinks so!!!) Happy special day to you James – we are very proud of you!
I know that this card is kind of silly but I know that when
he gets it today he will smile! He is one of my biggest fans and will email or
call me and say if he liked the card I posted for the day or not!
James is very good with art and always has liked to doddle
even though he does not get to use his ability much and I thought that he would
like this little goober of a guy!
This is from the Tag It Stamp Set and this is the SPECIAL that Stampin’ Up! Donates $3.00 for every purchase of this set and it goes
to the Ronald McDonald House! Isn’t that wonderful! It also coordinates with the Chalk Talk Framelits…I say a big woot-woot!
The card size is 3” X 6” and the colors I used were Night of
Navy and Soft Suede!
You can see that I stamped the goober guy in soft suede and then stamped the balloon part out in Night of Navy! Using the paper snips makes it a cinch to "fussy cut" them out quickly…
TIP ALERT: remember to always cut from the back of your scissors and turn the paper…not your hands!
One tradition that we always do in our house is make "Happy Banners"…for Birthdays…for Welcome Home etc…and it wouldn't be a Birthday if James did not have a banner for his special day!
John has always been the master-mind in making fun, fire-place sized banners and James will have his today when he gets his goodies! I knew that I wanted to do a "banner like" sentiment and I was pleased with how it came to life!
The You're My Hero Stamp Set was perfect! Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement was just the touch I was looking for! A simple mat with the Night of Navy and some stampin dimensionals…DONE!
Two things I want to point out…you know me well enough that I did use the matted piece of Navy and some punches to save and maximize the paper as I knew it was going to be covered….the 2nd thing is…you know I am "big" on dots….but I also adore "dashes" – I think when something is rather plain….dashes do the trick!
Lets get to the envelope…the favorite finale to my card! Making the envelope with the super, unbelievable must have Envelope Punch Board…works like a charm and then I lined it with the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack – always a winner!
Now to something that I do not usually do but I loved it and trust me…will be doing it more often! After all…I already used the Stamp-a-ma-jig witht he sentiment….so why not make the mailman smile!!!
Is that too stinkin' cute or what and it was sooo darn easy! Remember, it's the little yet simple touches that make a difference and make one remember the special time that YOU put into making it!
23 years ago today, my bundle of joy James entered into this world and it has been a joy watching you grow into such a fine young man! Here is a cute and silly picture of him just a couple of weeks ago when he came home to help make the house easy for John….this is a stool he made for John!
I am going to have a great and special day allowing myself to remember and relive the years that have gone by watching him grow!
One of my all time favorite books that I like to read just about yearly…..is called, "Mitten Strings From God"….it is not a religious based book but it is a book for every Mom to read to remember how incredibly special and blest we are to be called…Mom – a book to remember how special "simple" things are when raising children!
Happy, happy day to all of you! I thank you for popping by my blog and I hope that you can tell from my blog postings how important family is to me! Make it a special day and remember what tomorrow is…
Wednesday… – it is the Christmas count down day….10 weeks until Christmas….please pop by and see what I have up my sleeve – hopefully you'll be inspired!
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Until tomorrow….
Love the card, Susan – perfect for a masculine birthday, but still fun! Your son looks very nice and you are right, he is very good looking!! Lucky Lydia! And what’s up with the garage??? I have never seen a cleaner garage in my life!! I am going to show it to Steve when he gets home tonight and let him know that it is indeed possible to walk through a garage without fear of injury!
Have a wonderful and glorious day and thank you too for the book recommendation. Lou
Thanks Louisa for the comment and I will say, you put a big smile on my face about the garage! It usually is a “normal” garage but James and I worked hard on getting is all clean so when John came home from the hospital he would notice…and he did – his eyes were WOW – where did it all go? I should have taken a picture of the wheelchair ramp on the other side of the garage to get into the house – that is a beauty – James is our Eagle Scout and loves to build!
Love the card and your post! I’ve read that book AND listened to the audio tape. The audio tape is fantastic – very relaxing to listen to! Thanks, and HB to James!
Oooo, happy birthday James ! And love your card ,
Have a great day !! I
Hugs frenchie !
That is a great card, brought a smile to my face.
Happy Birthday James! (Oh how I remember the marshmallow shooters he made! 🙂 I can’t believe how much he has grown! You have a wonderful family and your love is evident even through your blog! Thank you for the book suggestion. I have not read it and look forward to doing so soon!