Happy What’s On Your Work Desk Wednesday, dear friends!
This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about my husband. It’s been a challenging year – a year of great loss – and yet, a year of great blessing. During times of adversity, you learn who your true friends and family are. You learn who truly loves you – who will stand beside you through thick and thin.
And so – to surprise him – I’ve created a love card. It opens up on the right and it’s hand-stamped on the back with blue hearts, hugs, and kisses. The brown and blue colors, of course, represent his masculine side… but I incorporated some soft, smudgy effects to infuse it with my femininity.
And, of course, there’s a coordinating, hand-stamped envelope.
In other work spaces…
I have discovered that a new baking feline in the house! To see what Magellan’s been up too – and how he was Caught In The Act this week – catch the scoop at this week’s Wordless Wednesday party!
Spring is here… Easter is coming… and there are Giveaways on my galore sidebar! Be sure to sneak a peek before you leave!
Have a wonderful and inspiring week!
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I looked at your naughty kitty!!too cute!!
Yes our partners are just so dear there aren’t words enough to say THANKYOU to them. Hope this year is less challenging.
Judy #4
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Thank you Judy! Glad you enjoyed the Magellan photos!
Lovel Card, thanks for joining us at Fan-Tastic Tuesday this week.
Great card, hope the next year is easier.. Helen 11
What a great design, thank you for sharing with us over at Fan-Tastic Tuesday, we would love to see you back again next week for another fun challenge……Good Luck
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Love the love card.. I am sure your hubby will appreciate the wonderful handmade card you made just for him..
Happy WOYWW
Sandy #25
That is just so sweet… !!
Fab creation. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Challenges 4 Everybody.
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Cathy DT Member
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Fabulous card hun and thank you so much for joining us at Fantastic Tuesday – very good luck Judith DT x
I love that you’ve made a “just because” card for your hubby to tell him how much you love him. Beautiful card and idea. Thanks so much for joining our first challenge at Aurora Wings. xxD
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Thanks Donna! So excited I could join you for your first challenge at Aurora Wings!
I love the card you made and it’s so thoughtful to give to your husband. Have a nice day and week!
That card is wonderful! Here’s to smoother times ahead.
Happy WW.
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Amen to that Jennifer – thanks for stopping by!
Such a delicate attention ! Your card is pretty and I’m sure your husband will treasure it… Thanks for playing along with us at Use Your Stuff !
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Thanks for stopping by – I love the challenges and inspiration at Use Your Stuff!
Love your card! thanks for sharing this week!
Glenda #63
Lovely card! I especially like the brown colors with the blue! Thank you for sharing with us at Cards in Envy!
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Thanks Samy!
Lovely card!! (Your kitties are beautiful… I couldn’t help noticing. ^_^ )
Thank you so much for joining Aurora Wings’ first challenge. Best of luck to you.
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Thanks Mitzi – best of luck as you launch your new challenge blog!
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That is such a lovely card! As always, kitty is awesome!
Oh you do put a lot of thought into your cards…really filled with love and detail, how lovely.
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Thanks Julia – glad you could drop by this week! 🙂
What a romantic soul you are! A lovely card and gesture. ( your kitty is beautiful)
Morag # 38
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Thanks Morag – Magellan was my Christmas gift from my husband this year!
Great card! Love all the deep, rich hues, and wonderful textures! I hope this is a better year for your hubby! hugs, de
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Thanks Donna – I hope the rest of the year looks up too!
It takes very sweet and very special people to love animals that much. I am one as well but it is for two dogs. I like all the element’s on your card. I also have had a few too many challenges this last year and friend’s do get thinned out don’t they? At the same time people who you never thought would be a blessing pop in. Thank you for joining us this week at Word Art Wednesday. Blessings, Carole
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Thank you Carole for stopping by! I appreciate your comment and love Word Art Wednesday!
I would like to see what Magellan would bake given free reign in the kitchen. LOL
April #14
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Ah – scary thought!
Your card is so lovely. Great color combo. Great dreamy ribbon and bow. Love your beautiful cats. I have 3 tabbies and 2 are always in my craft room with me. Thanks for joining us at the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month. Join us again soon. Hugs, Barbara
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Thank you so much! Our cats add so much joy and life to our craft rooms, don’t they Barbara?
What a thoughtful card to make for your husband. I am sure he will appreciate your reminder of what he means to you! This is a wonderful project for the Thoughtfulness challenge at the Path of Positivity blog this month! Thank you for joining us! Lynda – DT Member
Just gorgeous. Love the textures with the ribbon and twine. This is so perfect for our THOUGHTFULNESS theme this month. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and good luck.
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Thanks Desire – great theme, great blog! 🙂
Great card!
Happy WOYWW!
Tertia #67
Stopped by Wordless Wednesday and am still laughing! Beautiful card with a beautiful story. Diane #88 WWDW
Such a neat stamp! I love the big bow too! Thanks for joining us this week at Use Your Stuff!
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Thanks Amanda – that’s probably one of my better bows! 🙂
I love the challenges at Use Your Stuff and appreciate you stopping by!
This is absolutely AMAZING, and I am So grateful that you take time to stop by and share your lovely art with us. It means SO MUCH to me that you share your talents, and I always look forward to seeing more from you. Have a blessed week.
Karen
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Thank you so much Karen for your lovely comment!
You gals at Word Art Wed are such a blessing!
Pretty card and cute kitty! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
So blessed to have you stumble upon me at The Writer’s Reverie – and find you, myself, where I’m just loving your name “Create With Joy!” So glad you shared this with All Things Bright and Beautiful this week.
There is so much to see here – I need to get on the other side of preparing my taxes so I can enjoy my meanderings without feeling guilty by not working on that mundane chore. Will be back next week for sure!
Do put me on your follow list – much inspiration to share in the days to come!
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Very pretty card! Love how you tied the ribbon. But I was very distracted by your kitties and had to go check out your Cats tab hehe. How fun! I love cats! I enjoyed visiting your blog today! So glad you joined us at Glitter n Sparkle for our Use Some Blue challenge. Wishing you all the best in our draw!
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Thanks so much – and glad the kitties were a distraction to you! 🙂
Lovely card! I’m a big fan of the brown/blue combo especially for masculine cards. Great job. Thanks for joining our ink challenge at Use Your Stuff this week and hope to see you again.
Tammy DT
I know what you mean about finding the ‘real’ family & friends…
I’m sure your husband will love the card you made him. Thanks for sharing..
Vikki #93
Awww, I love your card and I am always happy to hear about happy marriages. In this day and age, so many marriages are troubled. It has been a challenging past year for us as well but yes, God is faithful and blesses abundantly even in the midst of trials.
Happy WOYWW!
Hugs, peggy aplSEEDS @3
Gorgeous card, and so thoughtful too! I bet your husband will be delighted with it. Thanks for joining us at Flonzcraft Vintage Stamping Challenges
Claire xx
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Thanks Claire – he loved it and was touched by the surprise! 🙂
Gorgeous card…loving all the texture.
Love your cats too…they’re so beautiful.
Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
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beautiful! i love the idea of a love card… Thanks for sharing with us at Glitter n Sparkle…Vic, DT x
Lovely card. Sorry to hear you’ve been through a difficult time. Thanks so much for joining in with the Artistic Inspirations Challenge. Suz xx
Very pretty card and colors ! Thank you so much for joining us at CDD !!
great stamping and love your trim!!! thanks sooo much for joining us at Cards in Envy!!!!