Have you ever made a mistake that there is just no way to fix? Let me tell you about my recent blunder { I warn you its a doozie } * deep breath* OK here it is, I forgot my sisters birthday!!!! Wait, let me explain!!! I did not actually forget her special day, I just lost a day and thought her birthday was a day later.... and that I had a whole extra day to plan my surprise gift to her....I realized all too late that I was mistaken. *sigh* Can you imagine the sinking feeling of knowing I had let her day go by without any fanfare or confetti? Gulp...I told you it was a doozie!
My sister lives a very green lifestyle, she goes above and beyond to do her part to both clean up and save our planet. With that in mind I pondered for weeks what to give her that she would appreciate and enjoy, a handbag may be my idea of the perfect birthday gift, but that would not be hers! So I had a tree planted in her name, her new married name! Of course I still had to make a card to accompany her certificate, and the Olive tree on the New Testament Cricut cartridge seemed like the most perfect image I could ever think of for her card!
I used Echo Park's Summer Days paper collection and the Mojo Monday sketch 217 to use as my starting point. I did take a few detours with the sketch, but that is always fun! An oval tag with the sentiment "grow" is a nod to the future of the tree, as well as her growth as a person. I always reflect back on the year when my birthday rolls around. I hope all of her wishes come true, I hope she celebrates her day all week long, and I hope she knows that I love her! Happy birthday little sister!
