Saturday, December 8, 2012

Mischievous

Little boys, by nature, can be mischievous, right? When they are together, and quiet, there is something up.  Or when they are together, and giggling uncontrolabl, something is up. The latter is what I walked into last night, they were sledding off their beds. It involved the top of their toy bin, lots of cushions and some muscle to push each other off the bed and slide to the floor. 


Last year, Amy T. posted about a sweet little boy that was in need of some cards before his big surgery. I sent one to him and it felt good. I needed some "feeling good" today so I made a card to send this year as well, as Sebastian is heading for another surgery shortly. You can find out all about Sebastian and his journey on Amy's blog.  I chose to use a raccoon image because I think they are mischievous and wild just like my boys are, and I think Sebastian is too! 

The colors came from the current Lawnscaping Challenge. Always fun to play along with them and have a reason to ink up some Lawn Fawn Stamps. I thought I was being clever by choosing the red tree patterned paper from Lawn Fawn's Fa-la-la Collection and using it on a non-holiday card. The blue patterned paper, shaded with distress inks, is from the Bright Side Collection. The stitched photo frame and clouds are products from Lil' Inkers.

The sketch is from Retro Sketches. I did a mirror image of my sketch because that was the direction the raccoon was facing.


28 comments:

  1. Great take on the sketch. I love that adorable little raccoon. Thanks for sharing the story of the boys sledding. I got a pretty good chuckle out of it. I remember something similar when my son was younger.

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  3. you are just so sweet...love your post and Sebastian is going to love this card..

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  4. Such a cute card! And what a sweet card, to give....I'm sure there will be a smile, when received. :)

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  5. Oh Karen....love the rascal-ly raccoon...simply perfect and fun!!! I'm sure that this will brighten Sebastian's day!!!!! Thanks so much for linking up!!!!!

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  6. Super cute! Yes, they are mischievous. Enjoy the special times they create!

    Your card is adorable! I love the red PP you used.

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  7. Cute cute card Karen, I love your take on those challenges.

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  8. Cute! I love the stores or set-up behind your cards! Always interesting to me :)

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  9. Such a cool card Karen! Love your fun sentiment clouds!

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  10. Love hearing about your boys and your card for Sebastian is adorable! I have a feeling it'll put a smile on his face, Karen!

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  11. It is such an adorable card Karen!
    Thank You~

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  12. This so adorable!!! Love it!!! hugs...xoxo

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  13. Great card Karen and I am sure it will delight one little boy.

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  14. Sebastian will love this card, Karen! And, I love that you used the red patterned paper, too!

    Boys will be boys, for sure! Enjoy every minute of their antics; they grow up so very quickly!!!!!!

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  15. SUper cute KAren and so is your sleding story! I will keep little Sebastian in my prayers.

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  16. Totally awesome card, Karen! One that will be much appreciated, I'm sure.

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  17. Love hearing about your boys...so fun! I know when they are too quiet they are up to something at my house! Love how creative they are.

    Perfect card for Sebastian!

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  18. love your story. Cute card for Sebastian.

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  19. Such an adorable story to go with the adorable card! Thank you so much for taking the time to make a card for Sebastian and for helping to spread his story.

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  20. Awesome. Love the bold colour combo.

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  21. LOL sledding off the bed!!!!!

    super cute card and i am sure it will bring a smile to his face!! :)

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  22. Well this survey made you feel good- and will make him too....
    Love the mental image of your boys!

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  23. love your little raccoon :) thank you for playing a long with lawnscaping challenges!

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  24. Your use of a raccoon is truly perfect for a boy going into surgery!!

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  25. very cute, lovely and great colored card!!
    Thanks for playing with us at Lawnscaping

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  26. LOL at your boy's antics! I just got a polaroid die cut - so I'm hoping to use that sketch this week too!

    Love the raccoon!

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  27. super cute and and sweet! he is going to like it! =)

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