Over the last year many of my friends and myself have turned 40. Sigh. I suppose there's only one way to go but it kind of sent me into a funk. I mean, what have I done with my life? What should I start doing? Skydiving? Quit my job? Buy a convertible? Don't laugh - all those things actually ran through my head. I didn't do any of those things, instead I joined a gym to get healthier and to make sure my next 40 years are even better than the first 40. I'm still waiting for my baby fat/skin/lower abdominals/whatever you want to call them to go away. So far, no luck. *another sigh* I'm going to keep working at it but I'm going with the excuse that I had a c-section so those muscles just won't shrink back. If that's not the case, please don't tell me I'm wrong. I'll happily live in denial.
Enough blathering, how about a card. Here is one I sent to my girlfriend, Amanda. She's a September birthday like me. I made the outside of the card all black and dreary...
...but the inside all fun and festive. No use in crying over being 40 - we need to celebrate it!
Onward and upward... :)
Supplies:
Cardstock: Black and white (PTI)
PP: MME
Stamps: Big Birthday Wishes
Other: Labels 4 dies (Spellbinders), numbers dies (PTI)
5 comments:
I to have turned 40 in the past year and unfortunately the next birthday has already creeped up upon me later this month! I love your card! How fun and festive on the inside! Your friend will be so excited! Here is to being 40 and loving it:)
Im not at the 40 mark yet but will be soon! Your card is fabulous! Love how fun and bright the interior is because you're right it should be a celebration. Yeah to being 40 years wiser!
ALL your cards are delightful! I love the concept of this one - make's me want to say 'Taaa Daaaa' when it's opened up in all it's glory :) I had a C-section, I always thought that the reason my 'mummy tummy' won't budge was due to my sweet tooth & lack of exercise but now I know better - thanks for that Jennifer ;) lol xxx p.s. As much as I admire your choices, you should totally get a sports car too :D
Oh wow, what an amazing and refreshing card Jen! Whilst I cannot for the life of me believe you are in the 40-bracket I totally love this idea of a plain front with plenty of celebration on the inside! Fantastic job!
What a great concept and fun idea for a card. I loved your elephant card too - the eyelashes made me giggle!
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