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Scrap Pages Gift

I got a box in the mail the other day, and I was a bit surprised. I mean everything that I had ordered lately was already here ... lol. I got it home and opened it to see a letter inside, it was from my cousin Michelle. This is what I got ...

 

 

I got 8 double page layout, ready for pictures and a scrap book to put them in. She remembered reading on my blog that I want to make scrapbooks for the boys and myself, so she figured she would send me some of her extra layouts. What a thoughtful gift, since I cannot scrapbook at all, and was wondering where to start!! Now I can CASE some of her layouts with my own papers to keep creating. She even has instructions and pictures sizes on some pages to help me out  :)

THANK YOU MICHELLE !!

Sympathy Cards - From You !!

 

Here is all the cards that I received from all of you! I wanted to take separate pictures, but it seemed a bit overwhelming. It also didn't help that when I took them out, I knew I would read them again and it would start the tears flowing. There are more than 400 cards at last count and though some were already featured, I decided to take a picture of them all at once.

 

Some of the cards were already featured on the blog previously, so they are not in this picture. Also the cards that were not handmade are not here either. I left the photo larger, so that you can click on it (making it bigger), and see if yours is here. If it is not, and was not shown here before, I did not receive it, sorry. The four bottom cards were made with a digi stamp designed specially for me from Sugar Creek Hollow. The one next to it with the orange butterfly is from Demonstrator Support at Stampin' Up! (it also came with a stamp set, and a card kit). That was a pretty big deal to me, that such a large company would send me something so personal. I also received 2 book and a Steven Curtis Chapman CD. The boys also each received a pencil pack from a lovely lady in Australia, but I never got a picture of it before they tore into it.

I also added this to my facebook photos, that way you can tag yourself (as your card). That way I can thank you personally, and I would LOVE to do that. Thanks again everyone, I so appreciateyour words of encouragement and care.

Kinda Cute

I got a Stampin' Up! order yesterday and as I unpacked, I found a little something.

  They put a hand stamped note inside, and it was signed on the back. Nothing over the top, but it is nice to know that someone took the time.

You know, to make a person's day, you don't have to do something spectacular, just DO SOMETHING !!

Special Cards

Here are a few cards that I am going to show you. They were not for me, but for the boys, and I have been blown away by the support that the school has shown the boys. We were so blessed to be able to get them into a Christian school, and they have really been a true support to them, which in turn supports me. The teachers were informed of Russ' condition before school started, and the boys have been in counseling almost since school started! Anyway, the teachers for the boys made cards for them after Russ died.

Here is Jayden from his Kindergarten Class, and it measures 9 X 12 closed.

 

Each student put their finger print on the heart before gluing it on.

 

Now here is the Grade 1 card, measuring 23 X 14.

 

And the inside...

 

Now Dylan's card from his class.

 

Dylan's teacher is a stamper, and has even been at one of my Stampin' Up! shows!

 

And now here is the one from his teacher.

 

I am so grateful that they are so encouraging during this time. Dylan and Jayden want  to keep the cards with them, but I put them in a safe place for when they are older. I am trying to figure out how to best photograph the MANY MANY cards that I have gotten from all of you. When I do that, you will see them. Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!

RAK Batch #7

Here is some more of the wonderful cards that I have been receiving!

 

 

 

Thanks so mch for creating joy our lives, not only with the cards, but also the words of encouragement written inside.  I pray God blesses each one that has been a blessing to us, not only those who sent cards, but also everyone that has kept us in your prayers and thoughts.

RAK Batch #6

Here is another set of cards from some LOVELY ladies.

 

 

 

Thanks for your wonderful creations!!  Speaking of creating - I HAVE BEEN STAMPING (I figured this needed a lot of attention ... lol ) !!  So far today, I have finished 3 cards and 1 project.  Russ has had a nappy kind of day, so that left me time to get ready for my class tonight.  Yes, I will be posting them over the next few days.  Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!

 

RAK Batch # 5

More cards!!  Though I do not get to the post office everyday, we sure love getting the HAPPY MAIL when I do go.

 

 

Thanks ladies for these beautiful creations.  Here is my address for those that have been commenting that they can't find it.  My heartfelt appreciation to all of you, even the comments make my day brighter!!

 

RAK Batch #4

Here is another 3 cards joining others already displayed on Russ' desk ...

 

 

 

Thanks to you wonderful women, who take time out of your day to handcraft a blessing for my family.  We truly appreciate the time you take to bring some joy into our home!

 

RAK Batch #3

 

 

Thanks for these cards, ladies.  I have an AWESOME post to share with you tomorrow, maybe sooner, if I can get on here.

RAK Batch #2

Here is the second batch of cards that we received from some wonderful people.

 

 

 

Thanks so much - we enjoy reading your messages, and admire your cards!!