Sunday, September 2, 2012

You're the Best Hostess

I was chatting with a friend yesterday about how much I was NOT looking forward to the long weekend.  My 12-year old son is a highly active guy and most days you can find him outside throwing a lacrosse ball, or a baseball, or kicking a football, or skateboarding...  Unfortunately, he is temporarily on crutches due a possible stress fracture - so he is going slightly crazy which means he is driving the rest of us totally crazy.

Erik's Stress Fracture


So my wonderful friend said "come on over for a barbecue".  Do people really entertain that spontaneously?  It takes me a full week just to clean.  Of course, I don't do a lot of cleaning any other time.  I gave up years ago - small house, lots of hobbies and supplies, lots of sports and gear, lots of books, lots of pets - it's really not worth the effort to keep it much above the "safely inhabitable" level.

We're off in just a few hours to enjoy our barbecue and I definitely wanted to bring a thank you card!

You're The Best

I got a start from this week's sketch at iSpy Sketches:


  • Stamps: Stampin' Up Perfectly Preserved, Friendly Phrases
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Orchard Harvest, Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
  • Ink: Stampin' Up More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip
  • Accessories: Stampin' Up buttons, Perfectly Preserved Dies, Apothecary Accents die, Lucky Limeade ribbon, misc gems colored with Copics

18 comments:

  1. Cute card Kim! Hope your son feels better soon, I am sure it's hard for an active kid to not be able to run around. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  2. A lovely thank you card Kim. I might invite you over but you wouldn't get in the house - far too untidy! Lol! Good luck with entertaining your son! xx

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  3. You're too funny.

    YOU: "Do people really entertain that spontaneously?"

    YOUR NEIGHBOR: "Do people really throw together incredible cards that sponstaneously?"

    It works both ways, huh, and works out best for both of you! Have a wonderful time and all the best to Sonny for a quick recovery!!

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  4. Aren't you the lucky one to have a friend like that! I'll bet she's going to love this card as well as your company!

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  5. Love, love, LOVE this card...the color combo is fabulous! And, I'm on your side of the cleaning thing...never fails...just as I finish up vacuuming, dh decides to mow the lawn....he and the dogs then traipse in lawn clippings everywhere. I give up...only clean when I really have to, therefore, no spontaneous gatherings at our home!

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  6. What a blessing to have a friend like that! I pray your son feels better~he sounds like my youngest. ;) Fantastic card~she will love it.

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  7. Great card. The gingham DSP really brings to mind BBQs. And I so relate to your cleaning comment LOL. I dread when our doorbell goes unexpectedly.

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  8. Aren't friends the greatest?! I hope you and your son had a fun time. I'm sure your hostess enjoyed the thoughtful and card you made for her :)

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  9. What a great card, Kim! I love the colors and I'm sure your friend loved it as well. Hope your son recovers quickly and that you find plenty of activities to keep him occupied!

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  10. Darling card for the BBQ - Enjoy! Put your feet up tomorrow (with your sweet son) and make a memory.

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  11. This is such a pretty card. I"m sure it was well-received. I love the colors and patterns you've used, as well as that pretty ribbon and button at the top. It takes me ages to get the house presentable! :) Ann

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  12. Hope you had a great time at the BBQ Kim and I'm sure your friend will have appreciated your gorgeous card. I really do feel for your poor son; patience isn't easy for a lively 12 year old. Vicky

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  13. What a lovely thing for Your friend to do! I do hope you enjoyed it! Hope the stress fracture will heal quickly to preserve your sanity! Love the colours you have used! Hugs xxx

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  14. Dull women have immaculate homes...
    Thanks for the daily inspiration. I love your cards...the new butterfly one for the swap especially and the brightly stamped colors/flowers too! Ahhh, just love them all! Blessings!

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  15. Lovely thank you card. Hope you enjoyed your BBQ. x

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  16. Adorable! Hope you enjoyed your visit and the young man is not still climbing the walls! Thanks for playing at I Spy!

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  17. Love the addition of the red to your yellow and green! Sweet card! Thanks so much for playing along with us over at iSpy Sketches! :)

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