i had to make a quick birthday card today … since alyssa had a friends party to go to tonight. i just grabbed some scraps that were still out from yesterdays layout … and made up a few of these.


Calendar_celebrate_card  


once again … some making memories pattern papers. once again … some cuttlebug swiss dot embossing. i have been wanting to use these little calendar tags that i found a while back … they’re so cute and i thought they’d be perfect for cards. i’m not big on how i circled the date … “june” and “30” were right next to each other … so it looked a little funny to me. then i just added some ribbon (that i have no idea where it came from) … and some little leather flowers. i think the flowers are EK success … i had these 3 left on a sheet … so i plopped them on.



Calendar_celebrate_card_detail 


you ever have one of those days where you feel like you’re totally caught up? today was one of those days for me. laundry is totally done and put away. fridge and pantry are filled up … i even washed and cut up all the fruit and veggies. assignments totally done … mailed off today along with a few other goodie packages that i put off a little. paperwork is done and filed away … bills are paid … receipts all organized. my scrap space is clean. new ink cartridges replaced in my printers … so no more warnings every time i print. i just feel caught up some.


i’m sure tomorrow it will all fall apart again. i think i have 8 kids here tomorrow … so it’s going to be crazy. i guess i’ll enjoy the quiet, calmness of tonight while i can! 

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14 responses to “and then the scraps became a card . . .”

  1. Sara Avatar

    That is a SWEET card!! Love the calendar stamp! You sure deliver when under pressure!! It feels good to be all caught up doesn’t it? Good for you!

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  2. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    Super cute – love the date circle!!
    What a great feeling to be caught up. Good thing since tomorrow sounds like a venti!

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  3. Lynn G Avatar
    Lynn G

    Adorable card! I have a few of those calendar tags too – they are so fun!
    I am so jealous that you are caught! Mondays are just NOT a good day for me – too much trying to catch up from the weekend. Keep on keeping on girl and stay caught up! 🙂

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  4. Mary Avatar

    Great card!
    Nope, I don’t think I’ve ever had a day where I feel caught up. Maybe I’m making my “to-do” lists too long?? 😉

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  5. Heather Ruwe Avatar

    You need to spread the love of being caught up! 🙂 I am no where near but glad to hear that you are. Love the card. I just got the swiss embossing folder and I LOVE it! 🙂

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  6. karine Avatar

    The calendar tag is beautiful !!! What a great idea ! I love the page of ziek and ayana, they really look to love each other on this photo.

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  7. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    Cute card! I just ordered a calendar stamp, a little different, but along the same lines- they are so cute! I was thinking it would be really cute in a scallop circle, so it was great seeing your card! I am never caught up, it must feel great! Have a great rest of the week!

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  8. Melinda Avatar
    Melinda

    I love this card- really like the calendar tag. The feeling of everything caught up and under control is so blissful- enjoy it even if only for a day.

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  9. Delaney Gates Avatar

    Great card! Genius idea using the calendar tag in the middle- love that.

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  10. Kirsten Avatar

    That is a most excellent feeling – one I seldom experience – usually just before I have people over, and then it all goes south. That little calendar tag is the cutest – totally makes the card! And 8 kids!??!! but you make them all look so sweet, I’m sure it’s worth it, and you do get to send them home…well, most of them, anyway 😛

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  11. Kim Bolyard Avatar

    I will have to agree about Tim McGRaw….love the layout
    peace
    KIm

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  12. Carla Avatar

    Love this card Laura and so does (my ds)Aydan. He is a number fanactic and he is just enjoying that calendar! Those are super cute!
    I’m so jealous that you’re organized. My house is gonna be a mess when we get back from vacation!

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  13. wendy sue Avatar

    I’m jealous of your being caught up!!! I love the card – can’t wait to play with this line! :o)

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  14. Cari Avatar

    you’re really getting into the cards… and I just LOVE them all… I’m inspired to start making my own cards:)

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