Before I inundate you with a boat load of photos, I just want to give you a BIG virtual hug and welcome you back to my blog!! HUG (you) HUG...there we go.
Okay, let's get started with my sampling for this weeks' showcase of Assorted Card Folds Set 1 for the ever wonderful cut file and craft store, The Cutting Cafe.
I decided to cut out ALL the card fold styles and then bind them together to make a smash book birthday card for my husband's 45th birthday Each of these style cards led to the most fun and wonderful project. It's certainly a one of a kind birthday card filled with 13(our lucky #) reasons why I love him. Here they are...
I looked all over the internet for the cutest pictures of little kids to print out that would go with my thought process. Each page is personalized with a sentiment I typed up, a number, some journaling, doodling, stickers, cut outs, words and a bunch of love!
When I saw this little boy I HAD to start the book/card with it.
One of my favorite quirks about him is that when I randomly and rhetorically say, "I wonder why...." At some point in the day he'll come back with an answer. He loves to google and research and then I don't have to wonder any more. :)
My husband is a firefighter and served in the military for 22 years.
Of all the things I know he's seen and done to help others, he truly is my brave, noble and kind hero.
Even though I hate wasting money on flowers that die...I love that he ignores me and buys them for me anyway. The special deliveries when he was serving over seas were especially sweet and thoughtful.
Even though some think he has a gruff and grumpy side (they would be right too...LOL) he is the most reasonable and rationale person I know. I love seeing the world through his eyes. He's taught me so much just by sharing his thoughtful perspectives.
He makes me smile EVERY day!
I think this goes without explaining, but...
I shouldn't be around competitive sports; at least not in public! I love how he encourages my love for sports and takes the kids out of the house when my teams are losing and I begin to 'lose' it.
There hasn't been anything he can't solve or figure out who can.
He's a HUGE car guy, so there's this one...
YEAH NAPS!!!!!
We're total foodies so this was one of my FAVORITE pages....
The look on this little boy's face is priceless!!! I swear that's just like my husband when he see's me eyeballing HIS plate. AND that little girl...LOL, isn't that adorable? Look at her little fingers getting all ready to sample his food...I LOVE IT! That's so me!!
And lastly....
The sentiment is perfect!
"I wish I could turn back the clock. I'd find you sooner and love you longer."
And here's the width of my smash book birthday card o' love.
Stop by and see more assorted card folds here and here if you'd like to make one of these for yourself!
Thank you SO much for being here!
Happy Crafting and have a wonderful day.
Lisa xx
