Sunday, September 14, 2014

Hostess Gift


inside sentiment reads: thinking of you

Hello friends : ) I am home from my trip to Florida.  Thank you so much for all your well wishes and concern!  I was blessed to see my father in better health than I had feared I would find him.  He is recovering well and even getting back to some of his old favorite pastimes.

I took a gift of cards to my step Mother that I made using the "Life is Sweet" stamp and die set from Papertrey Ink.  She liked it : ) and here they all are.

I drew a heart shape on my card stock in pencil and then followed the shape to create my heart wreath.  I love the delicate littlest stamp in this set.









I drew a circle on my card stock for the wreath shape onthis card as well and then built my floral wreath : ) Super easy!!


Last but not least here is a picture that my brother took of my Dad and step Mom with me on their side porch it was the only picture I was able to get of them before my camera battery died.  




I am hoping to get out to blogland very soon to catch up with all that you gals have been up to while I have been away. My mouse finger is itching to see all the inspiration I've been missing : )

BIG (((Hugs)))

Patti

12 comments:

Alanna said...

Wow Patti these are all so beautiful. I especially love the ones where you created the wreaths.

Beth F. said...

Such gorgeous cards! Roses have always been my favorite flowers :) SO glad to hear you had a nice trip!

KT Fit Kitty said...

Hi, Patti - So glad you made it home safely and that all is well with your parents. Nice photo of you and them! And such beautiful cards! Every time I see you use that rose stamp and die set, I want it! It looks beautiful on every card!

Michelle said...

Patti, these cards are just beautiful! I have only recently acquired The Sweet Life and your post is full of inspiration for me! :-)

Lisa Elton said...

Glad to have you back Patti! Your cards are all beautiful, love the first one to bits! What a wonderful photo of the three of you!!

Carole Z said...

HI Patti, so good to see you back and even better to hear that your dad is doing well, I have been thinking about you such a lot my friend. All these cards are so beautiful and reminded me of last year when I made a pack to take over to my elderly aunt in California, super photo too, love and hugs Carole Z XX

Peanut said...

So delicate and absolutely lovely, Patti! Glad to hear you and a great trip and that your Dad is in good health. LOVE the pic of the fam ... what a blessing! Much love to you, sweet friend!
hugs, Asha

Helen F. said...

Your card set is beautiful, Patti!
How wonderful to get to see your Dad doing well~the photo of the three of you is lovely!

Happy Dance said...

Sorry I'm so far behind, Patti. It was nice to hear that your dad is doing better! And this set of cards...WOW. Each is so beautiful; it's easy to see that your s.mom would love them. I know I do!! Have a great night. Bev

Pink Peep said...

These are so beautiful! I cannot believe all the cards you made and so uniquely gorgeous. I especially love those wreaths. I am glad to hear your dad is doing well and talk about a great family picture. You all look so good!

Unknown said...

Brilliant Cards! What a knock out present! Love them and want to make them!! You are so sweet.

Taunya Butler said...

These cards are absolutely priceless in their value - they are beautiful and so lovely!! My favorite one is the heart wreath one - that is exactly how I feel about many of my loved ones. It applies most especially to how my heart feels right now about my dad!! Thank you, Thank you for your lovely and sweet, caring card you sent to me. I am in awe at your goodness!! Please know that you are an esteemed friend!! Have a beautiful day!!