Back 2 School for Alexa

I've been making a lot of Back 2 School cards this week.  Since I made one for a friend who requested one, I figured.....why not send one to my niece, Alexa.  She will be starting the 1st Grade next week, and she always enjoys getting cards in the mail from her favorite Auntie Karen.  So, this is going in the mail to her right away.  She spent a whole month in Russia with her Baba Natasha and Mother (and oh, how my brother missed her!!).  I missed seeing her while I was visiting which was a real bummer for me.  I miss spending time with her because she's just growing up SO fast.

Alexa at the "Datcha" (Cabin) in Russia

She is such a little sweetheart, and I miss her SO much.  I wish I could have seen her this summer, but most of all I want to wish her a BLESSED year in the 1st Grade this year.  She's going to a private Christian School this year (praise God)!  This is the card I'm sending to her:

This card was made using all Cosmo Cricket papers, some October Afternoon stickers and button, some jute twine, and vintage trim.  I would normally have sewn the edges, but my poor old sewing machine is giving me trouble.  I think it may be time to make a purchase of a new sewing machine.  I just hate spending the money, and I'm always SO worried that a new machine won't be good working with paper.  I will just say a prayer and hope for the best, and ask God to provide me with a good new machine at a fair price that works well with card-making (sewing paper).

 

These are the challenges where I'm sharing this card:

Docerela Stamp Shop Challenges - August Release Challenge #43 - Buttons and Ribbon - I absolutely LOVE Docerela Stamps.  They will be a sponsor for us at Word Art Wednesday in 2014, and I am just THRILLED about this.  I'd love to win some of their lovely stamps!  On this card, I used an October Afternoon cream colored button, and for the ribbon I used natural jute and a lovely rich, vintage brown lace at the bottom

2 Creative Chicks Challenge - Anything Goes For Kids - If you read the story above, you will know that this is a special Back-to-School card for my sweet niece, Alexa.

 

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God bless you all,

Karen