Guest bloggers {Mom and the Chiquitas} - Graduation cards!

I had the pleasure of carrying on a tradition in my family - my Aunt taught me how to stamp (love you Annie!) and a couple years ago I was able to teach my nieces :)  Now, since they are *almost* grown up, I taught my Mom (who bravely jumped in) how to stamp too so they could all do it together.  Turns out this is a pretty great creative outlet for all of them and ended up being a fantastic way for Little Chiquita to surpass all of her fellow kindergarteners in fine motor skills and for Big Chiquita to wow her friends with her phenomenal creativity!  

They were super excited to make cards for my blog and it's very important to note that everyone designed her own card with NO HELP!  I hope that you'll enjoy them as much as I do! :)

 

From Little Chiquita (age 6)

I like making cards.  My favorite Aunt Jill taught me how to make cards.  She asked me to make a card for her blog.  And I love puppy dogs.

 

From Mom (ageless)

When Jill asked if I would make a card for her blog I wasn't  sure i was up to the challenge.  I am fairly new to card making, but since Jill is responsible for everything I know about this craft,  I knew I had to try. I wanted to make a card that spoke about the accomplishments she has achieved and what a wonderful woman she has become.  As her mother, I know how hard she worked to get where she is. She has let her dreams take flight.  Her father and I are very proud of her.   ...awww, thanks Mom :)

 

From Big Chiquita (age 11)

I would like to say congrats to my dear Aunt Jill for getting her masters.  And also, I wanted to help her by putting a card on the blog since she didn't have much time to do one herself.  So the card I decided to make is a simplistic card to show you all.  "You are now the master", said my friend the Owl, "we knew *hoo* can do it!"  

Wow girls!  I love these cards almost as much as I love you :)  Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creations and for being such a big help to me!  I'm so lucky you are my family and my crafty girls!  XOXO

Comments

[Jen D]

Those cards are just amazing! You all did such a wonderful job! I'm so happy you all stamp together, what a great way to spend time with family. Congratulations Jill :)

[Michelle Mathey]

What a gorgeous group of cards!! Wish I had chiquitas to stamp with in my family!! Great job! You three have made Jill a happy/proud lady today!

[cheiron]

These are truly fabulous! I love the color combination in the first one, the beautiful coloring on the butterfly on the 2nd, and how terrific those trees look on the 3rd one stamped on wood! You are a lucky gal Jill, not sure if my family would craft for me!

[sherry czarnecki]

What a great way to honor Jill! All three of you are artists! I can tell who trained you, the style of design, layout and execution phenomenal!

[Nora Anne]

Three amazing cards with so much love behind them :) I love the adorable puppy on the first one with the mix of pretty patterns. The simple design and beautiful sentiment of the 2nd card is classy and fabulous! and the 3rd card with the wood panel and cute little owl is divine!

[Candace Saxman]

WOW!! Each card is so special and completely unique. I tried making a card in Miss Jill's classroom at school once. It isn't easy to get the balance of color, pattern and message across. You three ladies have done an amazing job. Jill is one lucky lady to have you card crafting with her.

[Dawn]

These cards are awesome! Love the color combination on the first one and the butterfly is colored perfectly on the second one. Whoooo doesn't love owls? You are so lucky to have such a loving family, Jill.

[Novell]

Oh my gosh, each one is so special!! How nice for you, Jill, to be so loved!!! You are so lucky to have such a special family to support you. I don't think I've ever received a card from my nieces and I've got several of them.

[Ann Connors]

Im in awe of all 3 cards- and enjoyed the meaning behind everyone of them. I wish we all lived closer so we sould stamp together just like I did wil Jill when she was young- Keep on "stampin" and know that I have the cards you made me last summer proudly displayed in my craft room ;-) XXOO Auntie Ann

[Traveling Mama]

These are all awesome!! Great job! Hugs from Copenhagen!

[Elena]

So fun to have a stamping family! You've inspired me to get my girls stamping more this summer. These cards are great and show that you are never too young (or ageless) to learn to stamp. Cheers to you all!

[Glenda J]

These cards are all absolutely fantastic! Love how creative everyone is. Great work Mom & The Chiquitas! Lucky that Jill has such a creative and supportive family.

[jenn shurkus]

i just LOVE these cards ;) the creativity is def shining through, you guys obviously had a great teacher ;)

[Liz]

WOW... what a talented bunch of ladies Jill has rooting for her! Congrats, Jill, on finishing your program, and congrats, Mom and the Chiquitas, for your beautiful original designs!

[Ray Grace]

What a great bunch of cards. I love my little Chiquitas.

[adelina]

Adorable cards!! You guys did a great job.

[Tracy f.]

Talent definitely runs in the family! What great cards... So nice you can all share the love of crafting together!

[Sarah]

When I would need a brain break from my thesis, I would at times take a peek at the cards that Jill's reinforcements created. They were really creative, and truthfully motivating when I myself wanted to give up. Nice job ladies:). As for the little Chiquita, I LOVE your colors and patterns in the card layout! They really came together nicely and made your Perrito (little dog) stand out. For big chiquita's card, the owl on wood was genius! I would have loved to feel the textures of that card, and "whooooo" told you that owls symbolize knowledge?

[Colleen]

Who knew such little girls could create such beautiful work. I see a crafty future! Mom is not to shabby either *hee hee*! great work ladies.

[Lori Barnett]

They are all WONDERFUL! Thanks for sharing all that great talent...and super fun ideas!!!