I sent this card with a care package to my nephew who has been ill.
I hope it (and the goodies) cheer him up a bit.
It’s hard to know what a little buy would like for a card. I always turn to Noah and ask what he thinks. he is always ready to give an honest opinion-just like dad!
I always find boy cards/stuff a challenge, but when I DO actually make something for them I LOVE it! I really like it to be fun and challenging. Don’t know why I don’t do more “guy” stuff, more often!
I bought this stamp YEARS ago!! Like 2 I think. It is from Inky Antics and is called Turtle’s Balloon. You have to check the Cute Critter’s category cause they have really cute stuff. BUT if you don’t like to color-then, so not for you. If you want to love to color-then buy the Copic markers (wink)!
I bought a TON of these critter’s-never/rarely used them. No reason. I just moved on to the next new thing. Sad eh? The good thing is I do still love them. They aren’t “out-dated” to me.
Anyway, I liked using the image for a non-birthday card. He looks like he really wants to cheer someone up 😀
Ever do that? Buy a stamp/set you HAVE to HAVE, then it sits un-inked for a LONG time?
I had other images I thought to use, but figured this would be perfect for the occasion.
I paired this with my SU! paper. The balloon has a page pebble on it-so its an quick an easy 3D balloon. Flower has a little glitter-sorry I HAD to add some bling! LOL! Its the girl in me. Who says something on a boy card can’t sparkle right?
Looking back, I would have colored the shell in green’s :C, and I would have chosen my paper first. I do usually do that, but just kinda colored away. Oh well. I was trying to be “different”, and should have stuck with the original plan.
Like Simon Cowell (from American Idol) say’s-“Sometime’s the original is just that good, you don’t need to change it”
Lesson learned!!
I’m off. I really hope to stamp today. I’m still in “shopping for decorative items for the kids rooms” mode.
I think I may actually have restful day. I THINK!!! This week, any free second I had, a migraine hit, and I hit the couch to try to rest a little. So not my idea of fun. When Jay see’s me nap in place of stamping he know’s it’s “bad”.
I will say it feels AMAZING getting everything done that I had to do.
Now I deserve “my time” to PLAY!
Im going to shower, then get right into a comfy pair of sweats. I’m not doing my hair OR my make-up today!
(PRAY that the UPS guy or someone else doesn’t randomly stop by-that is always the way! No one will come if you do yourself up, but the second you dont………………DING, DONG!!! Someone at the door!)
Tomorrow I have the Sketch Challenge for you-don’t forget to check in.
I also have more MYTIME MAIL!!
Till Tomorrow!
31 Responses for "Sending away the sickness"
Sorry to hear about the migraines. I hope that you have a restful day of stamping. I love this turtle! TOO CUTE I will have to check out your link. I hear ya about buying stamps and not inking them, I have some for sure that are uninked.
This weekend I don’t think I will get much stamping done, maybe tonight a bit. We have the twins 2nd bday today and tomorrow is the party then Easter. It should be fun.
Question, how do you get your photos so PERFECTLY CRISP? Do you use one of those photo tents?
I hope you are feeling better soon. I love your card. I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who is challenged to create boyish cards and projects. I have two sons and never seem to find the right style for them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs,
Teresa
OH I want to stamp today too. Its been like 2 weeks. EEEKKK. More important things you know. I hope your migraine is better. Those are terrible. That turtle is so stickin cute. Got to go check him out. I have a hard time with boy images too. I am loving the Hanna Stamps – Riley and Sophia (I think that her is her name) moose stamps. I just ordered 3 more. I hope they get here soon because I have the most awesome idea for the little guys. Have a great day stamping. Tyler is playing golf with a baseball bat in the livingroom so looks like the stamping will have to wait… again. oh well. I will just have to let the inspiration brew for a bit. Oooo brew… need more coffee 🙂 Later, -Molly B
Enjoy your ‘restful’ day. You deserve it after the week you had. Sorry about the migraine. Those are never fun.
Your card is perfect. I find ‘boy/man cards very difficult to do too.
I have so much to do today. I better get a movin’ now.
Big Hugs,
Renee
PS How is Alexa doing this morning?
…glad someone else “has to have” that too…i have some that have sat for a long, long time…:o)..great looking card…hope you are feeling better and have a great easter weekend…hugs to alexa…doreen in nashville
So stinkin’ cute Lauren! I hope your nephew is feeling better! I love your colouring too! It is fabulous!
LOL @ buying tons of stamps and they sit uninked….we all do it…I think they call that…an ADDICTION 😉
Looking forward to the sketch tomorrow!
I do hope you can have a restful day. I have never had migraines but I know they are absolutely no fun! I think this card is just adorable and I’m sure it will bring a smile to your nephew’s face. And you don’t even want to know how many stamps I HAD to have that have yet to see the inside of an ink pad – and I’m hoping for my PaperTrey order to be delivered today. Yes, it is an addiction….*sigh*.
Enjoy your comfy day!! 😀
I didn’t get time to stamp this week and it makes me seriously grumpy… 🙁 (my free time was spent reading mysteries…)
I hope to find a little time today since I have cards to make and my little post-it tin, but with the kids home I don’t know if that will be easy….
Your card is cute and I wouldn’t fret over the coloring! I think sometimes it is actually refreshing and a welcome change when the stamped image colors don’t match the background paper. It is less polished (more spontaneous) which seems better for kids IMO… 😉
I am the same way, if I am taking a nap other than playing on my time then you know something is up, this card is just too sweet, love the colors and your coloring of the little guy!
great card…super super cute!
Glad you’ve gotten lots accomplished…I’m heading in that direction very shortly. Once the family room is finished, on to the rest of the house!
I think I’m going to try to sell off every coloring medium I have (except the SU markers, I use those to watercolor) and see if I can start collecting Copics…I really *need* them. 🙂
Enjoy the day relaxing, and stamping, if that’s where it takes you 🙂 I am heading off shopping at Kohl’s tonight…big sale & I’ve got an extra 15% off coupon….gotta love it.
Glad Alexa did well at chemo {{HUGS}} for you Alexa!
{{{HUGS}}} for all of you. Chat soon!
The card is adorable. What boy or girl wouldn’t love it?
Oh Lauren, that is soooo cute. I would fit for a boy or a girl.. I am sure he will enjoy it immensely,, tfs maryann
I love the turtle get well card. I have a tuff time coming up with ideas for older guys. Kids are the easiest for me. I also have the ‘stamping addiction’ of buying stamps that I just have to have, and then they sit there uninked. I hope you enjoy your day of lounging 🙂
waaaaay cute!
Oh that turtle is just way too cute and is perfect for a kids pick-me-up. You go and rest away that migraine and who cares is UPS shows up, let Jay or the kids get the door. (((Hugs))) to you and Alexa.
Hey Lauren…speaking of the “moon” I heard that tonight it is full. Go take a picture of it. I think it would be neat to “give someone the moon”! for a card
Jules
Oooppps! I hit submit.
The card is really cute. I am not a big animal stamp fan, but I do like this little guy.
Ah-oh! Did I get a sniff of a trip to Target to purchase more bedroom stuff?!!? 😉
Just sneak it in. That is what I try to do.
And yes! I am totally gulity of purchasing something I “need”, forgetting about it, and then “finding it” later(with a surprise) hee hee
Boy how right you are-about being dressed when no one comes to your house. And the minute I look frightening…BAM someone comes over. And that is when my house looks like a tornado has come through also. 🙁
Super cute card! Love the bright, fun colors.
Really cute ‘boy’ card. I usually find it’s the day you have your house in a mess that you get visitors, it can be spotless and no one will visit, as soon as the kids make a mess, hello, someone will knock at the door, Murphy’s law I guess. I think almost all stampers have unused rubber somewhere in the stash. My new years resolution was to use some of my unused stuff so every now and then I will pull out an unused stamp or embellishment and challenge myself to make something with it. It’s amazing how good it makes you feel and really helps with the guilt factor,lol.
Hope you are having a nice Easter,
Cheers,
Sue.
Way cute critter. Yep, have to agree with Jenn B. It’s the teenage boys I have a problem trying to come up with stuff for and the need for stamps…..
Migraines are the bane of a woman’s existance, you poor thing. I had the female ones based on my cycle and then the basic ones. I got rid of the female ones with a very necessary hysterectomy and now take Topomax for the others. Works like a charm, but there is always one that sneaks thru because I can’t resist a slice of pizza or a bit of spagetti or lasagna. (There is always a trigger. for me.)
Am so glad Alexa’s chemo went well. She is in our prayers every night.
Aren’t sweats and yoga pants like perfect lounging wear? If only they could make an underwire bra that fits as comfy as sweat pants….A woman can dream.
Amazingly cute card…who wouldn’t love it!!!
Hope you did have a peaceful, restful day and that the migraines are better! The turtle is adorable! Your nephew will love it!
Lauren, sorry to hear about the migraine, a good friend of mine gets them also. She is getting married in June and she asked me the other day if she could run buy and I could help her with some ideas on decorating, favors, and invitations, well an hour went by and she didn’t show. I started thinking was I suppose to go over there, did something happen to her. So I called her and woke her up of all things she as having the worse migraine – I told her its from all the stress. Everything will work out. I do buy stamps and have great ideas for them – until I get them in my hand and don’t know what to do and lay them aside, and one day it clicks I have that stamp let me give it a try. Take care Lauren hope you feel better tomorrow!
Oh, Lauren…migraines stink! I love that little turtle too…he’s so cute! Hope you’re day was just what you were hoping it to be. Hugs!
A great cheerful Get Well Card…
cute turtle image…love the colors.
Perfect boy card!
*”get well wishes to your nephew”
I usually choose my paper first too..but not always.
*I hope your migraines are better..try to get some rest..
getting a little rest is not always so easy.
*My someone at the door is in the morning while enjoying
that first cup of coffee..and reading my email..and
still sitting here in PJ’s (yeah..hair not combed..no make-up)
**”Have a Happy Easter!”
Enjoy your weekend!
This is so darling, and I love the bright colors! This is sure to cheer your nephew up!!
I am surely guilty of caving to ‘the next new thing’ syndrome, without using the cool stuff I have. Need to work on that! 😉
Happy Easter!!
Very cute card….nice and bright. Joan
I so love this card… it is so sweet and fun. I am going to make one today actually, I think that I will make a gift set. Thanks for sharing.
This is just so cute Lauren…love it! I’ve given you an award, please see my blog for details 🙂
A perfect boy card! I love your colors, no, there are no laws regarding coloring, thank goodness, LOL. I hope your nephew is feeling better. Ugh, migraines!! I don’t have them and can’t imagine what they’re like other than MEAN.
I hope you will share photos of the children’s rooms.
Have a BLESSED Easter. TFS.
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