December 2, 2008

LOVE OWL-WAYS.....I WILL

Love him always, I mean!! This card I made for my husband who is totally the love of my life, my best friend, my soul mate!! I not only love him, I like him, which I think is pretty important!! He started his new job yesterday which will require him to be away from home Monday through Thursday and I miss him already! Yes, we talk on the phone about ten times per day, but it's not the same!!! It will take some getting used to...this new schedule....but it's not forever!! So, I decided since he was on my mind, that I would make him a little card and slip it into his truck when he comes home as a surprise!! I used Taylor's sketch challenge for this card, although I did flip the sketch on it's side because it worked better for me!! I also decided to ink up this cute little owl who has been sadly neglected since I got him - I can't believe I never used him before, he is so sweet!! I will be in my craft room for most of the day today (yippee!) working on projects for the Coconut Scrapshop Holiday Hooplah and some other things I have up my sleeve, so I will leave you the recipe! See ya tomorrow!
Card Recipe:
Paper - Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette card stock, Sweet Always Designer Series Paper
Inks - Chocolate Chip classic ink
Stamps - Love Owl-Ways
Accessories - Scalloped Edge Punch, Large and Medium Circle Scallop Punches (non SU!), Chocolate Chip narrow grosgrain ribbon, Vintage brad, Word Window punch

25 comments:

Manna said...

This is too cute :) The layout worked out very effectively! He will love it!

BTW, keep forgetting to mention that love the new pix of your kiddos on the slope! One Cool Gang!

Dawn♥ said...

OH what a super cute card. I love anything with owls! Great color scheme to! :)

Taylor said...

So cute! Love your color combo! Thanks for playing the sketch challenge!

Lauren said...

Super cute Alex! I love the polka dot paper with the color combo - just fab.

Dani said...

Super cute, your DH will love it!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Super cute Alex! Love the papers and the images, great blog post title too. I know your hubby will love this one too. I hope Thursday comes quickly for you, I'm sure that's hard. :)

Natalie said...

Great card Alex, these are my favourite papers. x

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Very cute! The new work schedule sounds rough! How sweet of you to make your husband a card though! I'm sure he'll love it! I love that owl!!

Rose Ann said...

Your card is so cute, Alex!! I'm sorry your DH has to be away so much! I know how tough that can be, but it's great that your relationship is so strong to see you through it!! Hugs!!

Catherine said...

such a sweet post and a sweet card for you husband. And yes, its very important not just to love someone but to like them also :)

I always tell this to my daughter when she's waiting for something and now i'm passing it to you... 3 more sleeps until you see him :)

Cindy Haffner said...

So sweet, I know you miss your hubby, mine is on the road all summer, but my stamping and my stamping friends help pass the time. Hugs Cindy

corinnesomerville said...

Great job, kiddo !!!! Those owls are so cute !!!

Love you and MISS YOU !!!!!

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Your card is so cute Alex and love the colours and layout. What a lovely surprise for hubbie, Hugs, Nikki x

Wendy said...

Aren't you a sweetheart!! I am sure he will love knowing that you were thinking about him! Cute card!

Have a great day!
Wendy
SBS9

Vicki said...

Love the color combination. Cute, cute, cute card. Hey, I called you right after you sent me an e-mail and you didn't answer, boo hoo. Will try again tomorrow.
Hugs!

Deb said...

fabulous card, that is tough that hubbies job takes him away each week but look on the bright side, lots of guilt free crafting time then you can spend quality time together when he gets back! I seem to get lots done when my DH is away!

Anonymous said...

This is such a sweet card Alex, your husband will love it!
You're such a special woman. I'm glad we're friends.

scrappermimi said...

What a great card...I am sure your hubby will love it! Hope the week goes quickly for you and I am just loving the picture in your header, gorgeous view!

Angie Tieman said...

What a sweet card for your dh! The owl is precious! I hope your time apart goes super fast!

Deborah said...

How sweet this card is Alex! Your DH will have a "moment" when he sees it! Ahhhh...I know how it is with hubby gone believe me! You stay so busy it will surely help! Hugs, Deb

Lesli said...

I love your owls Alex - I am so jealous - I never seem to get to play anymore!

Ila said...

This is just the Cutest!! I'm sure your DH will love it...I agree its very important to like your mate as well as love him....I like mine too!!...Hugs, Ila

Anonymous said...

I see what you mean by our being on the same wavelenghth! Pretty card Alex. Your husband will be sure to love it.

Donna Baker said...

love your new snowy banner & picture! cute card, I can never manage to pull off the flip of the sketches so I stick with them - your card is great!

Marilyn said...

What a "tweet" card!! I love it!! Your honey will too when he gets it!!! Being home alone is no fun - I know all about it!!