Thanks

There are those times when simple words aren't enough to thank someone for their kindness towards you or your family.  Those are the occasions when I pull out my supplies to make a card.  Sending a handmade card is just another level, more than mere words, to show someone how very grateful you are for their actions.  So, when our son's Mother-in-law goes out of her way to bless us, I'm SO grateful.

Even before our kids were born, after they were born, and as they grew; I continually prayed for their (eventual) spouses because I knew that God would answer that prayer and give them the spouse(s) they were meant to have.  But what was completely an unexpected blessing was having in-laws who are also a blessing.  Our son's MIL lives near us.  She (their entire family) bless us (and the kids) in so many ways and I always want her/them to know just how much I appreciate it.

This card uses white cardstock and patterned papers from the Craft Consortium for the base.  I cut some scalloped borders, and I also stencilled a piece of white cardstock and also ran it through the Cuttlebug with the Organic Linen Embossing Folder from Altenew.  The flower is from Stamp Simply, and I tied a piece of Yellow Baker's Twine on the stem.

The sentiment is also from Altenew, and can be found in their Tiny Twigs Stamp Set.  I stencilled the sentiment strip with the same stencil and cut it with a Fishtail Banner Die.  I attached a single sequin topped with a heart-shaped Embellishment from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I'm playing along in some of the challenges I love, and I hope you're doing the same this week.  Happy crafting.

Here's where I'm sharing my card:

 

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - August: Anything Goes/Nautical - I used an Altenew stencil, stamp and embossing folder on this card.  I didn't use the nautical theme (obviously).

Triple B Challenge Blog (Butterflies, Birds and Blooms) - August Challenge - I used the beautiful bloom on my card.

Colorful Options - August: Green/Yellow - See Inspiration Photo - I combined these pretty colors.

Happy crafting.

Blessings,

karen