Thursday, 19 March 2020

Special request

When I was trying to get find my crafting mojo, I saw a request on a local Facebook page today from a mother who's daughter, Erin is celebrating her 5th birthday on Saturday.  The daughter has a cough and so the whole family is self-isolating and the planned birthday party with her friends is cancelled.  The mother asked if one or two people could send a card to help make the birthday a special day, as her daughter didn't really understand why everything is cancelled.  So, that was enough to get my mojo back again and with only about 40 minutes before the last post collection, this is what I came up with.  I've never met Erin or her mother, but having taught four and five year olds for many years, I know that turning five is a big deal!  I hope Erin likes the pack of cute stickers I popped inside the card too.

The image is a Sweet Dixie die, 'Fantasy Castle' cut using silver mirror card and raised up in foam pads.  I used the same mirror card for matting the sentiment and die cutting the number 5 with a die from The Works.  The pink card is recycled from an old file divider and embossed with a Couture Creations 'Fireflies' embossing folder.

I am joining in the following challenges:
Time Out Challenge #157 ~ Birthday + Optional Twist - Die Cutting
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge ~ Happy Birthday
Shopping Our Stash #416 ~ Happy Birthday!!!
Creations in Pink Challenge # 20 ~ Anything Goes in Mainly Pink
Crafty Friends Challenge #131 ~ Ladies / Girls
HLS March Anything Goes with Dies Challenge





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40 comments:

  1. Kathleen19 March 2020 at 21:33

    Oh how very kind of you and what a really lovely card for a 5th Birthday, well done Liz.

    Kath x

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  2. Carole19 March 2020 at 21:34

    Nice card and a nice jesture Liz.

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  3. meg19 March 2020 at 21:38

    Hope her birthday is as special as your card Liz a lovely gesture

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  4. Chris19 March 2020 at 22:03

    Aw Liz, you have a really kind heart, what a lovely thing to do! The card is gorgeous too, I think Erin will love that magical castle. I hope she gets loads of cards and has a very happy day despite the virus and restrictions.
    xxx

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  5. Viv19 March 2020 at 22:05

    A lovely thought Liz and am sure Erin loves this card! x

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  6. ionabunny19 March 2020 at 22:16

    Awesome, for so many reasons. Hugz

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  7. Pat19 March 2020 at 22:47

    How lovely of you to send Erin a card Liz and what a beauty too with the pretty pink embossed background and then the sweet castle over the top and of course a number with the sentiment. I'm sure she will love this and the stickers you tucked inside. x

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  8. Claire19 March 2020 at 23:09

    It's perfect and a beautiful thought, I'm sure Erin and her mom will be touched by your kindness in this crazy world right now x

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  9. Mia19 March 2020 at 23:48

    This is so kind of you, Liz. You made a beautiful card for a kid you do not know. I am sure Erin will love the card and the stickers. Hugs. Mia

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  10. Golden Goddess Designs20 March 2020 at 02:13

    lovely card and such a sweet gesture. Of course that would inspire you!

    Alicia

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  11. MiamiKel20 March 2020 at 05:07

    You are so sweet, Liz! What a gracious heart you have to share a card with your talent with the beautiful castle. So many families affected by this and those poor wee ones just don't understand - big hugs!

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  12. aussie aNNie20 March 2020 at 05:08

    Liz most precious card and a kind gesture made, good on you...I would do the same if lived closer.xxx

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  13. Aquarius20 March 2020 at 08:48

    How lovely is that - sure Erin with love the fairy castle and some stickers to help make up for missing her party.

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  14. Kath20 March 2020 at 09:24

    A fabulous card Liz and I'm sure Erin will love it too.
    Kath x

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  15. Shabneez20 March 2020 at 10:18

    Awwww how thoughtful of you Liz - bet the little girl will be overjoyed. Shabneez x

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  16. Babs20 March 2020 at 10:31

    What a lovely person you are Liz , little Erin is going to so much love her fairy tale castle card, its beautiful and perfect for a little 5 year old princess, bless ya.
    Babs x

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  17. Stamps and Paper20 March 2020 at 11:22

    Perfect card for a 5 yaer old Liz..

    Anne

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  18. cotnob20 March 2020 at 13:04

    Such a sweet card Faith, a lovely thought as well.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  19. Shona Erlenborn20 March 2020 at 13:26

    This was such a kind thing for you to do, Liz! Lovely card with the dry embossing too. Erin will love it and of course the stickers.

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  20. Stephanie Lanzalotto20 March 2020 at 14:33

    What a wonderful story of kindness amidst all of this crazy. I am sure the Erin loved your wonderful card. hope her mom puts it away for her - it will be a great story for her to tell when she gets older. The embossed background is so whimsical and the castle is fit for a princess of any age. I just love it. Thanks so much for joining and playing with us at Time Out.

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  21. Mrs A.20 March 2020 at 14:48

    This is a lovely card Liz. Have just sent a card with a fairy on. Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. Liz20 March 2020 at 20:07

      Thank you so much, Mrs A. I'm sure Erin will love it. xx

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  22. Carol L20 March 2020 at 15:28

    It really makes me feel blessed to create special cards for people I don't even know, and like you - I answer the call to help! I'm sure Erin is going to love not just this special card from a complete stranger, but the fact she has stickers to play with too! You are what kindness is truly about - WTG! :)

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  23. Verna Angerhofer20 March 2020 at 15:39

    That is so kind of you and it is surprising what can get our mojo working again. I am sure Erin will love the card and the stickers.

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  24. Faith A at Daffodil Cards20 March 2020 at 16:43

    AW! How kind of you Liz to send this beautiful card, so many parties cancelled now, one of my GNieces has her 18th cancelled and her A level exams. It's such a worrying time for everyone, I'm glad little Erin will have lots of cards to help her celebrate her big 5th birthday.
    Faith x

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  25. Bunny20 March 2020 at 19:37

    Love this cute card. I'm sure she will love it too.
    [Bunny]

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  26. KandA20 March 2020 at 20:00

    Gorgeous card Liz and what a thoughtful thing to do. I'm sure Erin will love her card xx

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  27. pam20 March 2020 at 20:27

    Bet she`ll love this beautiful card Liz.
    Pam x

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  28. Jeanne H20 March 2020 at 21:24

    Me too think your gesture is wonderful and your card it too!

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  29. Mac Mable21 March 2020 at 00:10

    She is going to love her fairytale of a card. How thoughtful of you Liz to make the effort and to cheer up the 'little lady' x.

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  30. Linby21 March 2020 at 11:41

    That is so lovely of you Liz and such a beautiful card too. She is going to love it so much.

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  31. Sarah21 March 2020 at 16:52

    What a thoughtful thing to do and a fairytale castle for a 5 year old is perfect. I bet Erin loved it xx

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  32. Brenda in IN22 March 2020 at 13:26

    This castle is so cute for a little girl card. What a shame for her birthday celebration but so very sweet of you to send her this darling card.

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  33. Gerrina23 March 2020 at 15:28

    Good for you to respond with this real princes-girly card! Hugs, Gerrina

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  34. Diane Louise J27 March 2020 at 10:15

    Hello… Thanks for sharing your lovely card with us at Crafty Friends. It fits perfectly with our ‘Ladies/Girls’ challenge theme. Good luck in the draw and hope you will come back again soon.
    Diane Louise [Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

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  35. Irene Axiotis28 March 2020 at 06:53

    What a lovely card and we hope it makes a little girl very happy! Thank you for joining us at Creations in Pink Challenge!
    Irene & Nicki DT

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  36. Janice28 March 2020 at 08:25

    That’s really lovely of you to make this gorgeous card Liz, I’m sure she loved it!
    Janice x

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  37. Helen28 March 2020 at 11:41

    How kind, Liz! I'm sure she loved this card, as it's just perfect! What little girl doesn't want to live in a castle surrounded by pink!! Thanks so much for joining us at HLS - Dies Challenge this month!

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  38. Swissie31 March 2020 at 11:19

    This is just wonderful, Liz! Perfect for a little princess!
    My choice!
    Thank you for joining Cuttlebug Mania Challenge this time!
    Hugs, Liv
    Swissie DT

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  39. DorothyA6 June 2020 at 20:02

    I love this card, as I'm sure the little girl receiving it did! It's probably on her wall now, or in a favorite keepsake place!

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