Wednesday, December 12, 2018

A toady Christmas card

I'm almost ready for the holidays. Only four more gifts to wrap and I am done. This is the best I've ever done in getting ready. It's because I ordered everything online this time. Not trying to find a parking space and wandering around looking for the perfect gift is the most wonderful thing ever. To give you a quick idea of what it is like for me to shop - I get in the car with Foxy on the cart. (Foxy is my oxygen concentrator. Foxy is the name I gave her, Foxy oxy). Then I untangle the tubes and put on my seat belt, position my purse so it doesn't block the vents on Foxy and put on my sunglasses. Dig out my keys and open the garage door and I'm ready to roll  Other than the garage door, I reverse the process to get out of the car. Imagine doing that when you are going many different places! I need a nap when I get home. Plus I'm trying to carry packages and my purse as I pull Foxy along. That's why I ordered online.

This card for my younger granddaughter is from an idea I saw on Pinterest with a stamp that I don't have. My toad is an All Night Media stamp. Just a strip of c/s and stickles on the mistletoe from Lawn Fawn Cheery Christmas. I added two strips of the same red c/s along the sentiment strip. The little bow is from Lawn Fawn Snow Day.



Be kind to one another.




14 comments:

Mac Mable said...

Such a fun card and no wonder you shop on line. Sorry to hear you have to use Foxy....I had no idea x

pam said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, love the design.
Pam x

jimlynn said...

Too fun and cute. I have that toad stamp and never know what to do with it. Great idea and a precious card.
I know exactly what you're talking about with Foxy. Jim had a Foxy too and it was so hard to shop and things like that. Just getting in and out of the car was a drag. Good that you did it all online this year!
Lynn

Carol L said...

I love love love that mistle-toad card! The way you used the images is genius! I completely understand your shopping online now, and I've gone even one step beyond that and now give gift cards or send money to the grands and let them do their own shopping. I don't have a foxy, but I have to use 2 canes to get around, so that leaves no hand to actually look at anything or carry packages. Sometimes it's a real drag getting old, but until someone figures out how to reverse aging, I guess we'll deal with whatever comes our way and make the best of it! Have a great week ahead :)

Lisa said...

Haha - Mistle-toad!! This makes me laugh!! What a fun card!! I'm not a fan of crowds, so I'd rather shop online, too. And I'm still not near ready for Christmas!! Have a great evening, my friend!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Greta said...

Oh what a kick, Brenda--super cute card! I don't blame you at all for shopping on-line. We don't even shop--just give cards. I actually loved shopping & wrapping presents back in the day, but now no one is local & gift certificates are best for them. Wish we could go to Christmas lunch together--thinking of you, my friend!

Darnell said...

That mistletoad is perfect for your design! He is having a blast! This is the funnest Christmas card I've seen so far this year, Brenda! I'm glad that your online shopping was successful so you didn't have to deal with the hassle of store-shopping and I'm glad you are so efficient this year that you are almost done and dusted!! Now you can seriously sit back and dig into those hot toddies!! 🎄Happy Holiday Hugs, Darnell

Christine Alexander said...

Such a funny design, your little toad is so cute.
We are all doing on line pressies these days, I can certainly understand why you wound want to do it :)

Verna Angerhofer said...

Cute card design. I also ordered online. So much easier for me to shop that way.

Maria said...

Oh, such a cute card with the toad! It’s so fun! I’ve ordered more on line this year, too. It’s much easier for sure! My friend’s daughter and my MIL would love this card because of the cute fun toad! And, I’m sure your granddaughter will love it, too!

Nstiz said...

I am such a fan of unusual and whimsical Christmas cards and this is definitely one of them. This is just adorable, Brenda! And I'm all about shopping on line too! Nice to have it come to your door and most times this time of year freight is free too!

Colleen said...

Oh you are so clever and that toad is a hoot. Love the clean and simple card, packs a punch and gives me a huge smile! I think your idea of online shopping is perfect...I did a bit of that myself and it is so fun to open the front door and see the package on the porch! I don't have the paraphernalia that you have, but I have to bring the car seat all the back so I can get my leg out (because it is still NOT bending, can you believe it? I am back to 98!!) any who, then it is a chore to get back in and drive and get in and out more, wears me out for sure! You are so smart to save yourself all the rigamarole! Merry Christmas sweet friend! Heart Hugs, col

cotnob said...

Such a fun card Brenda, a super image.
I'm not surprised you shopped on line, sounds very sensible to me.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Bonnie said...

Oh, my! This made me laugh out loud, my friend! What fun! Shopping online is the best! I love that you've named your oxygen Foxy! I'm glad you can take Foxy along and get out sometimes, even if it is a pain! You are an inspiration!