Happy Birthday Babe!

Happy Birthday to my darling husband!  My kids and I are so richly blessed and lucky to have him in our lives!  Here is the easel card that I made for his birthday!

I used the square sketch from this week's Mojo Monday 201 Challenge to make the top part of my easel card.

This is a side view of the card standing up! 

This is what the card looks like when it's closed.  Patterned papers are from October Afternoon's Schoolhouse collection, heart tag is from Making Memories.  

Here is the sketch from Mojo Monday:

My kids wanted to make their own cards this year and they were so proud of their work that they insisted I post them to my blog....so here they are:

Soccer card made by my son who loves to play soccer and it happens to be one of my husband's favorite sport.

Fun card made by my daughter...this truly reflects her fun and happy personality!

Dino card made by my son...he was in a "let's play around with mommy's tools" mood, so he made a second card.

Posted by Arlene
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32 comments:

  1. JessJuly 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Loved the shaped card! You've inspired me to go and create my own. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  2. TigriswillreignJuly 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    What a beautiful easel card! I really need to try one of these some day... lol!
    Those patterned papers are gorgeous and just perfect for a sort of sentimental feel.

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  3. SharlaJuly 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Great cards!! I've never made an easel card before...I think anything other than simple kinda scares me off! ;) I love the soccer one, we are a soccer kind of family!

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  4. Lisa EltonJuly 29, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I just love your card and I'm sure your husband will too! Isn't October Afternnon GREAT :) Please tell you kids that their cards are AWESOME!!!!

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  5. byondbzrJuly 29, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Lovely work and pp's you used!

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  6. Mary Jo July 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Those are great cards!! And the ones your kids made are really good :)

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  7. Renee ZieglmeierJuly 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Stunning cards, I need to try to make one of these!

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  8. MallikaJuly 29, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    very cute carsd !
    your son made adorable cards
    ur daughters card is so pretty !

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  9. BeebeebabsJuly 29, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful cards!!!

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  10. Sherrie K.July 29, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Your easel card is awesome. Your hubby is sure to love it. That is so sweet to include your kids and let them created their own cards..we all know where that talent comes from:) Hope you have a GREAT wknd Arlene!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  11. LynnJuly 29, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Arlene, your card is wonderful. I love the heart! And your children's cards are adorable. Happy birthday to your hubby!

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  12. dsoodJuly 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Hey Arlene, Great cards. I love them all. Wish Abey Happy Birthday from the Soods. Great Job.

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  13. June HouckJuly 29, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I love all 4 cards, Arlene! They are each unique and creative. The top one is my favorite :)

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  14. EileenJuly 30, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Super cards... great designs and I can see your children are giving you a 'good run for your money' regarding their card making skills .... Great work! Happy birthday to your husband, Soccer does it for me too, come on ENGLAND! lol :)

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  15. MihaelaJuly 30, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    What a beautiful cards, Arlene! I love more the first one.

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  16. Kerry StegerJuly 30, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Hi Arlene,
    I love the easel card you made for your hubby - that little image is just so sweet!! Your kids cards are fabulous too! They have obviously inherited your crafty genes!!

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  17. Debbie CarriereJuly 31, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Beautiful easel card!!! And your kids have some great cards!!! Wonderful :)

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  18. farmhouse-storyJuly 31, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    what an awesome easel card, arlene! happy bday to your husband! i see your children have your talent for card making! great work, kids:)

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  19. PatchiJuly 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Great cards! Your kids are very talented too!

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  20. Mary Pat SiehlJuly 31, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    your easel card is amazing--i have always wanted to try one!

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  21. UnknownJuly 31, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Arlene, this is a lovely easel card. It is so calming and beautiful. Also thank you so much for the awards you passed to me! That is so sweet of you. I really appreciate that you gave them to me. I will be honored to post them on my blog. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  22. GopiAugust 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    lovely cards! I love the "sweetheart" card...so precious! Thanks for sharing :)

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  23. Laura EvangelineAugust 1, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I love how you made that card stand up!

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  24. LisaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    All of the cards are so beautiful, Arlene!! Your card is so stunning and gorgeous and your kids did a fabulous job as well! They are so talented and creative! I hope your hubby had a very happy birthday :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  25. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Arlene please come back to my blog and pick up some awards from me I wish to share with you. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  26. Nancy ThomasAugust 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    What a beautiful easel card - just lovely. I love the idea of a family cardmaking day too! Your kids are talented!

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  27. Tracey McNeelyAugust 2, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love your easel card. It is so clean and gorgeous.

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  28. Anita RexAugust 2, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I love the card you made for your hubby! So pretty, and the heart charm is perfect for your love! :> And you can see your kids have your creativity too! Amazing cards all in all! :>

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  29. Sara MacAugust 2, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    WOW, I just love your easel card. Perfect paper choices and design. The children made wonderful cards too. So much talent in that house:)

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  30. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 5, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Great cards! Your easel card is wonderful!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Lovely easel card, Arlene! Thanks for playing Mojo Monday!

    Your kids' cards are wonderful... thanks for sharing!

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  32. Jennifer RzasaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I love the monochromatic color scheme in your easel card!

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