Friday, October 18, 2013

A very special Friday!

Hello, and happy Friday! Today is my husband's 55th birthday.  We met when he was 24 and suffering from a brain tumor.  We started out our life together thinking life was precious and not knowing how many years we'd have together.  We'll celebrate our 30th anniversary this December.  We now know without a doubt life is a gift.  So is love, and every day we have together!
We're celebrating his birthday by getting out of Dodge.  The dogs are being kenneled (something we never, ever do -- bad things happen when we kennel our dogs, but that's a story for another day), and we're heading North to Lake Superior. We're hoping for some nice weather to enjoy our favorite lake together (but the forecast is for 2 days of rain mixed with snow. Oh well!). We're taking today off of work to get an early start, making a 3-day weekend of it.  Off we go on a little adventure, celebrating life and love!
I've made my husband several different birthday cards that I'll give him throughout the weekend.  You'll be seeing them in the next few weeks.  Today, I'm showing you a kinda goofy one I whipped up, saving the fancier ones for later...
 
I cut this out on my Silhouette, using some old DCWV birthday papers I've had FOREVER.  The candles are sorta 3D, sticking out from the cake.  Inside, I stamped a Unity sentiment:
 
 
I framed the sentiment with a couple more birthday candles.  One of them covered up an ink smudge ;)
 
I have a couple more cards to share with you also.  This week, my 26 year old nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia.  He is facing a month of hospitalization and chemo.  I made what I'm guessing is the first of several cards heading his way:
 
 
I used the Unity/Susan K. Weckesser Autumn Grunge stamps on this card, stamping the leaves randomly, and in different Fall colors.  The sentiment is from Close To My Heart.
I made another one almost identical to it.  Those of you who know me, know I often make 2 cards the same.  This one went to a co-worker recovering from carpal tunnel surgery.
 
 
I added a little bling to this card, since it went to a "female" recipient. I was also liking the way the fern-like leaf stamped, so stuck primarily to that one on this card.
I promised my husband this weekend is all about him.  I don't know that I'll have a chance to visit all your blogs like I usually do, so forgive me if I skip a week.  I also don't know if we'll have internet access where we're going.
Have a great weekend!
 


22 comments:

  1. What a great celebration...55 and going strong. Your card is just perfect for the occasion!! Happy Birthday to your hubby and I hope you enjoy your get away. As for your nephew, I'm sure your cards will be so encouraged by your beautiful cards. Sending him...and you positive thoughts and prayers for healing and hope! ~Donna K

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  2. These are wonderful cards. What a great way to celebrate a birthday and your precious time together. So sorry for the negative news in your life. (ps - I know what you mean about kenneling dogs...no way!)

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  3. Beautiful card. I love the story of your life together. Congratulations and have a wonderful getaway.

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  4. I love the birthday cake card! It's just adorable! Happy birthday to your husband!

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  5. Beautiful cards. Hope your nephew makes a full recovery!

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  6. wow! how very cool. Happy anniversary and happy birthday to your hubby! That's just so wonderful that both of you are happy and living life in love! :) Your cards are lovely too btw :)

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  7. Great cards....I hope that you and your husband have a fabulous weekend. Hope that things turnaround for your nephew.

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  8. Have a WONDERFUL weekend with your sweetie! Tell him happy 55th from me! Love your cards and look forward to seeing the rest. Enjoy the Lake for me!

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  9. Wow, this is a real good news/bad news post, Julie. How wonderful that you have a long weekend of celebrating with your husband -- fun card! And your nephew is so fortunate to have your support. Lovely card for him.

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  10. What a blessing that you and your husband will be celebrating 30 years together! Great birthday card! Love the leaves on your nephew's card - sending wishes for strength and healing his way!

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  11. What a great story of love! Happy happy birthday to your Dh! I hope that you both have an awesome time, in spite of the weather. Sometimes, just getting away is enough :)
    Sorry to hear about your nephew. Cancer sucks!!!
    Cute card!

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  12. Great cards! Have a great getaway! Best of luck to your nephew......sending wishes of health and healing!

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  13. Wow,,,, great story.. Hope you have a wonderful time and great weather :)

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  14. Such a fun birthday card... Happy birthday to your husband! Hope your nephew has a fast recovery

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  15. Those autumn leaves are SO beautiful, and I love the card you made for your husband! I hope you had a FABULOUS trip to Lake Superior. Sounds like an awesome getaway!! Happy BDay to your hubby!

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  16. We enjoyed seeing your work, so now you get to enjoy hubby. You can visit next week.

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  17. Julie, lovely birthday card for your husband. I know he will love it! And your nephew's card is simple an sweet. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.

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  18. Happy Birthday to your hubby! Enjoy your long weekend and forget about the rest of the world!

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  19. Happy Birthday to hubby, Happy Upcoming Anniversary, and so very sorry to hear about your nephew. I hope he recovers quickly and all goes well. I love all your cards. And you're right...loving the leave print. Looks GREAT!!

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  20. Great cards, Julie - Happy Anniversary to you & your hubby! Hope it's a lovely, romantic getaway, despite any adverse weather! Hope your nephew recovers quickly!

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    1. I meant to say Happy Birthday to your hubby - what is wrong with me?! Being together for 30-years is fabulous, though, and I think you should celebrate that while you're vacationing! :)

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