Now that Christmas is over it's time to head into a new year. As many people do, I've set a few goals for myself for the new year. One of the things I've decided to do is send my grandson Kameron, who is three, a card every week. Kameron's daddy is on deployment. I'm really struggling with the emotions over this and my heart is breaking for my daughter-in-law. She is having a rough time being alone with a three year old and a new baby with no family close by. She is in N. Carolina and we are in Florida and her parents are in Michigan.
Anyway, this is the first card of the year I will be sending to Kameron. I've kind of picked a basic design theme for every month. Each card this month will have a bear on it. I used my Cricut and the Teddy Bear Parade cartridge for all of this month's cards. I cut my New Year's bear at 3.5". I stamped the sentiment on his hat from the Cardz TV Stamp set "Just Saying.
On the inside of the card I used the the sentiment Happy New Year from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Happy Days".
I hope you'll visit me each week as the year progresses to see my weekly card for my grandson. Along with my themed cards for the month I've made special cards for the holidays (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, etc). So far I have all the cards made for the first six months of the year. I found it was a quick process to make a bunch of cards as long as I had my Cricut machine out. Unlike some of you, I don't have a craft room. It's a bit of a process to get to crafting. I don't have the option of leaving everything out living in a 500 sq. ft. home and using my dining table to craft on. My hubby really likes it when he can have dinner at the table. No clue why-LOL! Just finding time to craft is difficult. Who knew life could be so busy in retirement. I hope you all have a blessed, healthy and prosperous new year and happy crafting.
3 comments:
What a wonderful idea! Your cards will be a very special connection to your grandson, who is surely missing his daddy.
Super cute card Jeri!! I'm sure your grandson will love getting a card every week from you!!!! :)
I think this is a super cute idea Jeri! I love your little New Year's card, it's so cute and perfect for your little guy. It is hard on us mom's too just as it is for the DIL/SIL that gets left behind to hold it all together. It's not easy to hold it all together, but there are support groups on base that your DIL can connect to and as she makes new friends, they will be her tower of strength-you know how much a girlfriend can make things seem better! I will keep them all in my prayers my friend as well as you, cause I know exactly the mixed feelings you are experiencing. Big hugs, Brenda
PS-I will be around to check out each card for your grandson, can't wait to see the next one!
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