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The week is simply flyin' by!

Here is my take on the EBTKS challenge #3!

Here is card #1...do you remember what I said yesterday that this week I was making multiples of cards? This is another one of those...

I tell you, I just love the toast and toaster...soooo stinkin' cute...I will never tire of the Early Bird Line...have you seen the sneak peeks of the new lines that are coming out by Cosmo Cricket? OY!

The Hello is an American Crafts rub on...I have lots and am determined to make a big dent in that hoarded supply!

Here is card #2:

The Hey There Cookie always makes me smile:)

I also played along with FTL74...

I teamed the FTL with the Colour Create Challenge, {thanks to Laurel since she IS the challenge Queen}:

This is what happened:

I inked up the oh-so-sweet Hero Arts owlie that super fabbie Janice gave me...thanks sista!!!! I paper pieced the image with Speckletone kraft..adding a prima flower, pti button and of course, Kaiser Crafts pearls....everything is nestled onto my much hoarded Gmund Savanna....111 lbs of texture'licious goodness:) I also designed this for Paige's fun challenge over on the Cards blog...trees/branches...

Okay, there you have it for today...crafty-wise at least. I wanted to share a note that my boy {he is 12} left me the other night. He borrowed my netbook to do his homework on it. I said that it was fine that he borrowed it BUT he had to return it to the dining room table when he was done so that I didn't have to search for it when I woke up. Well low and behold on Monday morning my laptop was where it was suppose to be along with some $$$ and a lovely note that he wrote:

Thanks for letting me use your computer!! I finished at 11:30! woo it feels good to have no homework!! Could you do me a favor? Text Haiti to 9-0-9-9-9 to donate $10 to help support our Haitian friends. This donation will go directly to the Red Cross and help aid those in need in Haiti. Did you know that Haiti was and is still today one of the poorest countries in the world? And as of today they are still receiving after shocks of up to 5.0 magnitude! The initial blow was made to the center of Haiti and was picked up by a earthquake detection center all the way in Portland, Oregon . As you {should} know Haiti is all the way over near Florida! I encourage you to donate also!

Okay, since I'm his proud Momma I didn't think that there might be some slight plagiarism but WHO CARES? He donated $10 of his own money to Haiti..How super fabulous is that? That's one of those, "Dang, I must be doing something right" kind of moments...nah, my boy is filled with kindness and empathy...he constantly makes me proud.

I was kind of apprehensive to do the text so fell back on the good peeps of Amazon. What I ended up doing is donating his funds along with mine to Mercy Corp via Amazon.com.

I tell you...moments like that make me realize what a lucky Momma I am...I absolutely love & adore my kidlets.

Comments

ivy said…
of course he's sweet & thoughtful like his mama!!
that wood grain is perfect for the BG for your branch card!
NinaB said…
What a sweet boy you have. I love moments like that. Your woodgrain card is lovely!
Love the cards. What a sweet boy you have you must be doing everything right!!!
Oh...He is soooo sweet,Amy as like his mommy!
and I love the owl one...so cute!
Laurel said…
Love, love, love your cards! and what a wonderful boy you have, he is sweet just like mom!
Kay said…
What a kind hearted, thoughtful boy you have!! Those are the moments we can take a sigh of relief and know that we have done something right. :o) You're an AWESOME Mom and I know you must be SO proud!!
♥♥ Kay (Oh! love your Cosmo Cards and the wood grain cardstock on your owl card!! So FAbby!!)
Tina said…
What a sweet boy!
Awesome cards, fun papers and embellies.
Jessie said…
Hi Amy, all your cards are fab, as always! Have a great day!
lauren bergold said…
ok, i can't *SEE* the cards now, what with bein' all MISTY thinking about said darling thoughtful lad! what a GUY! ♥♥♥ and you know whenever i see or hear about a kid like that...i immediately think, "he must have a WONDERFUL mother!!!" :)

(ok, seriously, the cards ARE fab, as well, i loooooooooove that woodgrain texture one, especially, for the cards mag blog...have a feeling i'll be seeing that one again *ON* the cards mag blog...) ;)
Dora said…
Sweet funny and cute cards Amy, great job!
Martha said…
Wow, wow, wow, Amy, what beautiful, cute en stunning cards you made!! Sorry, it kept so long to comment your cards, I was really busy the last couple of days!
Hugs,
Martha
Melissa Sauls said…
What super cute cards and I LOVE what your boy did. I hope my son does something like that when he's older. Soooo sweet!
Anonymous said…
Wonderful cards amy!!! Thanks for the well wishes.

lisa a.
Courtney Baker said…
I have to say now that you've done a EBTKS challenge I feel as though we have suddenly arrived! Fab cards girl!
TesaB said…
Ahhhh, they are gorgeous, all of them - including your son of course! LOVEEE the Early Bird, and your use of those cute toast and toaster is soooo cute!
Cathy Spicer said…
Your cards are awesome as always; I'm in love with this CC line! Thanks for sharing the story about your son. SO heartwarming and a testament to what a great family he's part of!
cnelson said…
Your son is as sweet and thoughtful as can be! What a great mom you are and how proud you must be!! Your cards are fabulous as always!
Erin said…
These cards are all so fab. I love any anthropamorphic stuff so the toast/toaster one steals my heart.

That woodgrain textured cardstock is FAB.
Emily Leiphart said…
Love these cards!! You have a fabulous blog and I loved the story of your son's thoughtfulness. :)
Steph said…
I'm just loving those retro images - soo cool. x
Elaine said…
Sweet Boy - mama's influence definitely rubbed off!

Love the cards too - especially the wood grainy goodness owl! Hot stuff - you are so hot!! ;-)
Sparkplug17 said…
Such darling cards! And what a great thing to do for a great cause!
Unknown said…
Awww, what a good hearted, thoughtful boy you have!! Yes, I'd say you are definitely doing something right! :-)

Of course I LOVE your Cosmo Cricket cards, but I am positively ga ga over that stunning woodgrain/owl creation!! So gorgeous!

(-: Heidi
Tyggereye said…
ooh!!! I love that first card with the toaster. That rub on hello looks so cute with it. How neat everything but the kitchen sink and its kitchen stuff. :) Great cards!

Gina
Brandi said…
Amy,
The card with the owl on it is absolutely adorable!
Brandi
Regina Easter said…
all he is a sweetie and will make a wonderful husband one day...okay the cards are DEBOMB girl..hugs
Kristie Larsen said…
definitely a proud mama moment! Love the cards girl. that toaster make me smile!
Alice said…
oh! those are too darn cute, Amy!! LOVE THEM!!!!
Natasha said…
Wow! That paper is scrumptious! Love the turned version of the sketch!
IvyandRein said…
cute cute as always!
have fun at CHA!!! takes lots of good pics :)
Ann said…
Cuteness!!! You rocked all the challenges!
Cindy Lee said…
How thoughful!! He's just like his momma!! Like mother like son :)

You'll know what I would say about your cards don't you???
Tiff said…
These are wonderful! I can't wait to meet you!
yyam said…
You've certainly taught your boy well Amy! He's gonna be a total girl magnet! :)

Awesome creations my friend! Do you ever zzz?
Elise said…
Oh, sweet girl! Not only did your cards leave me breathless and writhing on my "non-yet productive," scrapbook room floor, but the story of your boy made me leap right back up ~ FOR JOY! I have a newly crowned 12 year old, who's been slinging out some pretty profound remarks about Haiti and life in general and MAAAAAHHN! It's like gas in the old tank that keeps me GOING! Great share, on all accounts! {You are a lucky MOMMA ~ but so are your sweethearts!}
Kelley Eubanks said…
All of your cards are great! I am so glad that you played along with our challenge! :)

Your son sounds like a great young man! You should be proud!!
Tami said…
I love your cards amy and I loved your story. I too gave on the Red Cross web site and then again this week. I am glued to the TV watching CNN. My heart just breaks for that country. Have fun in CA at CHA. You will be doing the cha cha cha. I wish I could go to the one in JULY. I did get to go once when I worked for Anchor Paper.
Evelin said…
Awww... That's super swell, what your son did :) Beautiful, kind soul :) His momma definitely did something right *winks*

And you know what? Your cards blew me away! The early bird toaster, the owl, the colours!!! Ahhh... love them!
Savitri said…
Cute cards and what a sweet kiddo!!! You did right, lady!!!
Lynnette said…
Your cards are lovely, but I love the story about your son. It gave me goosebumps, what a blessing.
Janiel/ janny said…
very beautiful works of art..
Thanks for joining Colour Create this week!
hugs, Janiel
Heather P. said…
Holy moly, these are fantastic!! I love, love, LOVE your take on the FTL47 sketch! :)

What a sweet little guy you have!
Karla said…
Amy, what a cute blog you have here. Wht lovely cards you made OMG! and I can't wait to be a mom one of these days... I dont have kids yet but whenever I think of it I am sooo scared they wont be as good as yours! Uff!! we'll see.
Winter said…
So cute! I LOVE that paper too! Thanks for playing with us in the challenge! :)
Di said…
WOW first off fabulous amount of comments!!!
Love both of these cards they are soo different but great!!
Thanks for joining Colour Create this week

Hugs Di xxxxx
Angie Tieman said…
Fabulous cards! You are such a machine, cranking out that awesome creativity! And oh my word, what a great story about your son, you've obviously done something right! YOu must be so proud!