Apr 17 2009
A Big Thanks, Some Pics and a Sale
I needed two “Arizona-ish” thank you cards, one for my very generous and hospitable in-laws and the other for one of their friends who brought toys and games for the kids to play with while we were visiting. It truly was a fabulous vacation and we’re looking forward to going back.
Muchas Gracias
I used Inka’s Muchas Gracias which I purchased from Jacksonbelle Embellishments (whom, by the way, is having a 25% off EVERYTHING sale now through Monday. Enter code SPRING09 -all uppercase- at check-out to receive your discount). I popped up the little dog’s ears and paper-pieced the hat, cactus and pot. I found the paper (by The Paper Loft) at a scrapbook store in Arizona. I hope I can find more here! I love that flower print (and you will see it again very soon on a different card).
Here are some pics from our trip. You can click on the thumbnails for larger views.
A pretty desert pic, a “giraffe” and the backyard view.
The desert isn’t all brown.
A visiting critter, some sleepy kitties and a little hummingbird in her nest.
Another pretty hummingbird and some pool fun.
I want to go back.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day! 
Stamps: Inkadinkado “Muchas Gracias” Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Cardstock: Prism Suede Brown Dark, Natural Smooth Patterned Paper: The Paper Loft Cosmic “Fusion” Accessories: Copic markers (E31, E33, RV42, C1, C3, C5, C7, E37, E47, E57, BG93), “Mens” Dew Drops, Sakura black 3-d gel pen (on eyes, nose and cactus needles), clear embossing powder (sentiment), pop dots.
Heehee — hie’s too cute! Darling card and fantastic photos!! I’d want to go back, too! Glad you had a great time!
Darling card! Love that little guy
GREAT pictures! LOVE the one of the humming bird on it’s nest! That one is amazing!! We only get them at our feeder and I’ve seen a nest all on it’s own, but never one on it’s nest. Memory rush of the spool pics too - my dad did that with both my brother and I countless times 
Glad you had a wonderful trip.
your card is just precious! he makes me grin every time I see him! and I’ve done my first round of shopping with Lindsey! now if tax time hadn’t just hit BIG TIME at our house, I coulda had lots more fun!
What a lovely cards and your pics are wonderful.
Marja
GORGEOUS pic’s M!! How fun! I LOVE the giraffe!!
I LOVE your card, totally makes me smile and TOTALLY fits AZ! 
Great job as always!
Looks like you had a wonderful trip! I love the photo of the hummingbird in the nest!
Your pictures are great! I never see hummingbirds by me, although ‘they’ say that they are here on Long Island…and to take pictures of two different ones that aren’t in motion is amazing! Looks like a great time! So glad you had fun!
Now, your card is so adorable!! I love that image and sentiment. Your colors and design are great too! Heading over to the store now…
What a perfect Southwest thank-you card! They’ll surely get a big kick out of it! LOVE your photos!! Especially the ones of the hummingbirds! LOL! Thank goodness they weren’t cardinals!!
Hee hee, I love that little doggy!!!!
Great card….reminds me I have a cactus card to make
What a cute card…lol! The pictures you took are wonderful! Wish I was somewhere really warm right now! Glad your trip was great!
This is adorable!!
We were just there too a few weeks back, the weather was amazing. You got some beautiful shots Michele! Your card is too cute, reminds me of my friend Kim and her dog. lol Love the design on this.
Wow! That is just the cutest card! Love it! And wowsa on those photos! Incredible! Looks like you had a fabulous vacation!
Too cute! I just used this stamp the other day as well. Love the colors you used. Great pics too!