Thursday, November 19, 2009

Snowman Rolling By

snowman rolling by (2) One more Christmas card done! This stamp is from a cute set at Clear Dollar Stamps. The wagon comes with a number of accessories so you can make cards for different occasions – hearts, fireworks, birthday present/balloon, etc. Plus, when I went to find the link on their website, I found another fun accessories set that I will be ordering soon!

I watercolored the image and matted and cut it out with nesties. I added two black buttons for the tires. The DP is Cosmic Cricket Jolly By Golly. The “Rolling By with Some Holiday Cheer” sentiment is from the Clear Dollar Stamps set. The “Merry Christmas is from Studio G.” I added some buttons to hold up the easel card and a pretty bow to top it all off.

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I found out today that my sister, Rose, will be going to the hospital at the beginning of December for heart surgery. She has rheumatic valve disease and this is her 3rd valve replacement surgery. That doesn’t mean that it isn’t, each time, a very serious surgery. That being said, I will be spending most of the month of December in Utah. Rose and her family took care of me after my transplant so I’m honored to be able to return the favor.

But never fear, I will be bringing my Cricut and a good part of my crafty room with me!!! I’m going to try to get as many DT assignments done as I can before I leave, so that I won’t have to worry about bringing some specific things with me.

That means I get to spend Christmas with Rose’s family again this year. I’m really looking forward to that!

Now, off to make my card for the Bee Crafty Challenge this weekend. I’ll be sharing that with you on Saturday!!!

Blessings,

Christine

Challenges:
Clearly Inspired Challenge-- 5 (I chose 5 buttons)
StampARTic -- pink Christmas card

11 comments:

Lilacanglia said...

Fantastic snowman card,
I will have your sister in my prayers,
Hugs
Angie

Kim. said...

Gorgeous card Christine and I love the way you used those buttons.
Hope your sister's surgery goes well and that you enjoy your time with them over Christmas.
Kim xXx

Laurie said...

Very cute card. I hope you can enjoy your card-making in a different locale! I am so sorry to hear your sister has to go through that, but very glad you are going to be able to help out. She's a lucky gal!

Stef H said...

what a great card! i haven't attempted an easel card yet - but you did fabulously!!!!

my prayers for your sister. she's so lucky to have you.

hugs,

Sheri Gilson said...

Darling snowman card Christine!! Love the button wheels!!

Anonymous said...

This is SUCH a sweet sweet card!!! Beautiful job!!!

Karen said...

Gorgeous card Christine. Thanks also for the lovely comments that you left on my blog. The snowman on the muffin is a digi image from http://www.whimsiedoodles.com/ (sorry, I hadn't noticed that I had not said on my post where it was from - will go and put a note on now!)
Have a great weekend.
Karen x

Danni said...

Thinking of your sister...hugs!
This card is just too cute! Love it!

Pam Varnell said...

This card is so cute. Love the button wheels.

Big hugs and prayers coming your way for your sister. Take care while you are gone.

Kathy Jones said...

What a fabulous easel card!!! I just love this paper range and your button wheeled wagon is just adorable!!!!

I pray your sister has a smooth and uncomplicated operation and that she heals and recovers quickly!

Kevin Renz said...

What a super cute card! I love that stamp set... one of my faves. Thanks for playing along with the challenge and best wishes to your sister.