In the U.S., today is the day to celebrate dads. I’m biased, of course, but I think my kids have the absolutely best dad around. He’s patient, kind, generous, intelligent, handy, and fun to be around. This year is the first year neither child was nearby for either Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. We hear from them, of course, but it does seem different.
We’ve already had a busy day. We took a longer walk than usual this morning, and clocked just about three miles. We’ve been to visit friends, the grocery store, the farmer’s market, and to the garden to water our plants. In a bit, we’re off to the pool with friends and will grab a bite to eat with them. Then we’re off to the movies. The rest of the week looks equally busy, so although I have things to share, I’m not sure how much time there’ll be for blogging.
Here are the two Father’s Day cards I made this year. For Tracy on the left (based on the inside of a card by Betsy Veldman in a Card Creations magazine), and for his stepfather on the right.
Supplies:
Compass Card:
Cardstock: True Black and Kraft (Papertrey Ink)
Stamp: Father Knows Best (Papertrey Ink)
Computer generated sentiment (Lucinda Fax font)
Twine (Papertrey Ink)
Typewriter Card:
Cardstock: Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Stamp: Office 101 (Clear Art Stamps & Framed (Papertrey Ink)
I don’t know about THE best, but I’ll allow you ONE of the very best, along with The Doctor who’s an absolutely superb father to The Children 🙂 (Your cards? Again, amongst the very best xx)
Love both the card. Glad to hear you’re able to walk that far – seems like you’re continuing to get stronger.
DH, Clara and I went to a music festival today; Henry stayed home to play in his soccer game. Very nice, but I have to admit to really missing my dad today.
Rinda
It’s funny how we share the same date for Fathers Day, but not for Mothers Day!
I hope it does mean you are getting out and about more 🙂
Catching up on some blog reading today – your cards are always so inspiring!
Love black ink on kraft, there is something so elegant about it. You have done a wonderful job as usual.
PS Thank you for your words of encouragement in the comments you leave, they are greatly appreciated.
These are lovely – I especially like the one on the left, with the string … Glad to hear you are able to explore more.
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