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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving and a birthday card for my sister...

If you are celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you all had a great time eating a wonderful meal with family and friends.

We had a wonderful time at my daughter's home. It was the first time she and her husband had hosted Thanksgiving. They did a fabulous job of making a delicious meal! I helped out a bit by bringing the pies (cherry, apple, pumpkin and pecan) and a couple of other food items.

It actually felt a little strange not to be up early and getting that big turkey in the oven. But I could definitely get used to it!!

Now, let's talk cards.

My younger sister celebrated her (ahem) 39th?? birthday on November 19, and this is the card I made for her.  I love this leafy, scrolly frame die. It is unbranded, as are the little leaf sprigs, which have been sponged with a little aqua ink. My flower was made with the Memory Box die set called Fancy Blossoms. Its petals were also sponged with some darker pink ink.

I'm sorry I can't remember what stamp set my sentiment is from. I really like this sentiment, though, and use it quite a lot.


Not sure why my cardstock looks so green in this photo when it's actually a nice aqua color. It's probably my lack of photography and lighting skills!
















The inside of my card was pretty simple. To add a little interest, I adhered another one of those little leaf sprigs.

I spoke to my sister the evening of her birthday, so I know she had a good day. I hope she also has a fabulous year.

Tomorrow I will be volunteering rather than shopping the "Black Friday" sales. I'm not much of a shopper, so I think I'll enjoy the volunteering a lot more.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl

6 comments:

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Such a pretty card Cheryl! I LOVE that you added a small leaf sprig inside too! And that sentiment is fabulous,no wonder you use it a lot! Sorry I'm so behind with my commenting (too many irons in the fire). Have a great upcoming weekend! Luv & Hugs. Hazel xx
My Card Attic

craftieodmae said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

designbydonna said...

Beautiful card for your sister. I love the scroll work background and the sentiment is wonderful.

Mona Pendleton said...

Happy to hear that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration Cheryl! Your card is gorgeous! That fancy frame is stunning! Love the pretty little blossom!

Lynne in NI said...

Gorgeous card Cheryl, love that pretty diecut background and the little pink flower is just perfect.
A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you, dinner ALWAYS tastes better when someone else prepares it ;) I should know, I've managed NOT to cook Christmas dinner for years hahahahaha

Glittered Paws said...

Beautiful card - love the sentiment and the little flower is the final touch to make it awesome.