eat drink and be merry...

Happy Labor Day!!!

Well, I "had" to play along in one of the Moxie Fab World Christmas Challenges! I decided on the Fun & Cute category. I was inspired by this post on Pink Chalk Studio.

I love "non-traditional" holidays colors...pink and green is one of my favorites. All the patterned paper is ala Amy Butler. My card base is Speckletone kraft and of course the alpha is Making Memories. I was going to add some bling or pearls but decided against it. There is a ton of stitching on this one...I really need to "talk nice to my janome"...she was wigging out on me...sigh...but it seems that I was able to fix her. I'm seriously NOT mechanically oriented so it frustrates me when stuff goes wiggy.

Thought I'd share a couple pics of the kids from Oahu. This is my boy out paddle boarding...oh man did he LOVE that. It makes a momma feel good when their baby says: "This is the best day of my life!".
My daughter really doesn't like getting her picture taken, at all...so this is pretty rare...and she's even smiling..gotta love the teenage years :) This was taken at Paradise Cove Luau.

Have a super week!

Comments

xiumaiyuki said…
Those Amy Butler PP are to-die for! I'm really digging her line. Your card is super sweet & fun!

Your kids are so cute! I'm glad to hear they had a great time. :)
Martha said…
Wow, beautiful kids!! Nice pictures and a great card Amy :)
Martha
yyam said…
Love the Amy Butler papers! I'm still hoarding mine...lol.

The kids look great! :)
Dora said…
You have beautiful children!
And that card rocks!
Saskia said…
Beautiful card!

Thanks for sharing the lovely photos... yes, they look soooo happy!! :)

Saskia :)
Jane said…
awesome card.....GORGEOUS kids!!
Carla G. said…
Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog...I love your card - what a cute idea!
Laurel said…
Beautiful card, beautiful kids!
lauren bergold said…
miss amy, you make the ♥MOST♥ ♥BEAUTIFUL♥ creations in the whole wide world...and the *card* is nice, too!!! :)
Tina said…
Gorgeous colors and lovely papers.
Susan said…
delightful card, my friend and your boy looks just like you! Beautiful smile!!!! You've gotta be sneaky with the photographing during these years!!!!
Evelin said…
Love the colours!
Your kids both look like you! :)
cnelson said…
such cute pics! love the card! the sentiment on the angle like that is inspired!
Sparkplug17 said…
I love non-traditional cards too! Glad your machine is okay...I get that way too when stuff gets wonky.
Lisa Brown said…
Great card, Amy! love the stitching! Your kids are absolutely precious...Thanks for sharing the photos!
bethchien said…
awesome pics and cool card!
Hope you are having a WONDERFUL weekend, sweets!
Unknown said…
Oh man, that card is super fun AND cute! Love it! I love those super fun bright colors for Christmas too!

What gorgeous kiddos you have!

(-: Heidi

PS Congrats on your CP win!!
Angie Tieman said…
Wow! Super cute and fun card! So original! Adorable photos of your kids too...I see lots of little Amy in them!
Anonymous said…
OH WOW!!!! This will surely be a winner!
Kelley Eubanks said…
Your kids are gorgeous! Great pics! I love your card... so cute! Congrats on getting in the top of Card Patterns!! You go!!
tarad said…
your kids are beautiful! what fun you can see on their faces too. that just makes you smile. lovely card today too! hope you had a smashing holiday weekend!
Regina Easter said…
girlfriend i love that card...but i really love those pics of the cards...cute cute cute..hugs
Kay said…
Oh Amy, your children are adorable! Your son has the most beautiful smile and your daughter is gorgeous!

I too love pink and green together for Christmas. This card is fabulous. I love the angles that you cut!

I hope your Janome stays feeling well! ♥♥ Kay
Thanks for entering the Fun & Cute Challenge, Amy!
Rose Ann said…
I love your fun, bright colors, and wonderful sentiment!!
Rose Ann said…
Oh....I love your pictures too!!