8.17.2011

Wednesday Madness with a little faith

Wow!  I thought the last few weeks before school starts were going to be pretty relaxing but things are heating up!  I am going at full speed it seems and I am ready for a nap!  The best thing happened to me yesterday.  I had a doctor's appointment that was not the best because I have to go get some more tests completed before I elect to have the minor surgery I have put off for years.  So I decided to head to a nearby shopping center and take a gander at some new items to take my mind off the impeding doom I will face next week.  As I was walking up to the store, I saw a former student of mine with her mother.  It was  the greatest relief to see them and discover how things were going for them the last few months since school ended.  While talking with them, another student and his mother came out of the store so it was like a mini reunion!  What a blessing it was to me as I was feeling a bit sad.  I walked away thinking how quickly life changes and tickled that I was able to be a part off these people's lives.  What a glorious honor and the memories I have will always stay with me and keep me smiling.  It changed my whole outlook from doom and gloom to pure happiness.  As I type this, I am smiling because I do believe it was God's way of showing me everything will be alright.
Now let's head full speed into today's card! 
This week, DD's friend is turning 15.  She loves animals so I made this cute little card for her to celebrate her special day. 
My daughter really enjoys hanging out with her which is saying a lot since she is Autistic.  Her friend is also on the spectrum and she enjoys getting together with Jacquelynn to see plays, musicals, movies, eat dinner, etc.  I was so worried she would never reach this level of friendship.  In fact, next week I am taking both girls to the beach for a few days!  It's going to be such a hoot to see them together!  Another shining light I am so grateful for. 
This week Crafty Creations has a red, orange, and green theme.  Our sponsor, 2 Cute Rubber Stamps gave us images to create with I went for the rabbit because her friend loves to accessorize and she has a bow, flower, and heart.  I started by coloring her in with orange shades of copics and then hitting the bow, heart, and flower with reds.  I used warm greys to shade in the image, then cut out and placed on orange polka dot scrap paper with foam dots.  The papers are Imaginesce (red polka dot and floral), Sass Lass(green stripe), and October Afternoon (orange polka dot). I tied some orange twine around and tied with a button.  The sentiment is a SRM Sticker.  I keep forgetting I have these so when I pull them out, I go a little crazy using them.  It seems like my cards have all had a SRM Sticker on them lately.  More to come too!  :-) Hope you will join us for the challenge!

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I would like to enter this card into these challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks: #50 Twine
Anything Goes: #47 Happy Birthday
Card Makin' Mama's: #26 Birthday Cards
CYDA: #26 Birthdays
Try it on Tuesday: Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown: Non Stamped Sentiment (used sticker)

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18 comments:

June Houck

Amy, your card is adorable, as usual. I am so glad your day brightened considerably. Your projects always make me happy :)

marilynprestonn

Isn't she the sweetest bunny! I love your polka dots Amy. And yeah, keep that chin up girl, you can do anything! Yes, you can! Hugsxo

cnelson

So DARLING!

~Tammy~

Don't those little accomplishments make your heart swell! Your card is precious! I hope you have a great time at the beach!

Davi

Amy glad to hear your spirits were lifted :) Your card is just darling!! I love polka dots, they are always so cheery and wit that sweet image Im sure your daughters friend will love it! Have fun at the beach:) Thanks for joining us at TT this week.

Ann

Cute card, I like the DP you used and the addition of the twine. Cute image too. I wish the schools were full of more teachers like you. It is really wonderful that you see things this way about your students. Hugs

Mona Pendleton

So cute Amy!

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Loveeeeeeeee this! Love the colors and the polka dots! Have fun at the beach and thanks for leaving me a comment on my blog! :):):):)

Sylvia

Hi Amy, Let me tell you first, that I am partial to Amy's as my daughter's name is Amy! Your card is so fun and I love those colors used for this cards. Red and green make such great cards and they don't have to be a Christmas card. Have a great week and I am a testament to everything will be alright, I am 62 and have made it through a lot with four children and a husband! Thanks for visiting my blog. You always leave such cheery comments. Have a wonderful Thursday!

shaz earl

Gorgeous card, thank you for joining us at CYDA on our 1st birthday, hope you will join us again, good luck xx

Doreen

Such a cute card.Thanks for sharing with us at CYDA,hope you join us next time.xxx

georgina

Love this cheerful card, thanks for sharing here at TioT, luv Georginax

Ros

Love your card ... and what a lovely story ... so glad you are feeling better ... your daughter sounds like she is doing really well ... happy for you

Audrey Pettit

What an absolutely adorable card, Amy! I just love that you tailored it so perfectly for your daughter's friend. She's going to love that cute rabbit, I know. I so love the color combo and all those happy polka dots. SO cute!
And I'm so glad you had such a good life moment at the mall. :)

coldwaters2

Oh Amy this is super what a cutesy image and the colours are super.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Anonymous

Blessings brighten when we count them right?! I'm so glad Your day got better. Your card is adorable!! Love how you used the colors!
smiles,Deena

Tameko

Hi Amy, God does have a way of blessing us beyond measure. Hope that you and the girls have wonderful time on your get away. This card it too cute. Love focal image.

Tameko

cheryl

oh this is just gorgeous the detail on this is,brilliant love the image and color choice bless you for playing at anything goes,love hugs cherylxxxx

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