March 20, 2007

We have a prodigy!

Last night while in my studio, our 7 year old foster son came in and asked to see what I was doing. He likes to stand next to me while I work and just watch, but he kept chattering, so I needed to find something for him to do! I told him to go get his 'art box' and he could sit at the other desk and create something too. I gave him my box of paper punches, and a small pile of adornments and stickers that I have no use for. So he happily got to work. I could hear him humming and singing little songs to himself, and once or twice he asked me a "design" question, or for some adhesive. When he was finished, he showed me this.Isn't it great? I was so impressed with how he made the flowers different heights, and after making crayon leaves he obviously saw my leaf punch and changed it a bit. The pink rimmed note card is from a set I gave him a long time ago. What makes this card so adorable (that you can't see here), is the fact that he made this picture upside down! The card opens at the top! He was very upset when he realized it, but I reassured him that no one would mind, and that it's good to be different. He's decided that he's going to send it to his aunt.
I told him I would post it on my blog today and he became VERY excited. "You mean, your friends will see it too?" I assured him that, if they wanted, the whole world could view his card and he about fainted with glee. *smile* Kids are so happy to please.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Tell him I think his card is beautiful, and I think he should make me something to put in my scrapbook!
Can't wait to see you guys!
XOXOXOXOXO

dawnmercedes said...

This card is so springy and cute! What a great job you did! Making things is so much fun! Keep up the great job!

Laura Hit said...

Wow - it is a great card! I like how clean it looks - make sure he knows he did a fantastic job and anyone would love to have a card like that, especially because it is unique opening that way. Maybe it'll become a trend...
Way to go!

Rachel Hope said...

What a lovely Spring flower...I'm sure the recipient will smile with Joy when she sees it!!!

Allison Rankin said...

Ah...super cute! And if you want to see one that my boy and I created (he too was super excited that it was posted on the Internet), please see here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=427843&cat=500&ppuser=70178

KindredEsprit said...

WOW!!!! I love your card! Very good job! I hope your mom lets you make more cards! You should try to participate in Virtual Stamp Night (on SplitCoastStampers) this Friday & Saturday - there are some 'challenges' just for kids. Ask your mom to tell you more about it. Thanks for letting your mom show this to us!*high 5!*
Cristina

tyrymom29 said...

WOW THis Card is sooooo beautiful GREAT JOB!!!! Whoever gets this cards is One lucky girl!!!! Hope you keep making cards with your MOm you do great work!!!!!!

Rosella said...

What a creative genius! I love his card. Hope we can see more of his creations.

Unknown said...

Wow!!! What a nice card!!! I love flowers and this a nice garden patch of flowers. Your aunt will be thrilled with this well made card.

Jen said...

Tell him his card is so cool! Those flowers are so springy and cheery!

Anonymous said...

Hay, you cute little 7 year old! I think you are an artist and I know you journal so you must be an author also. That means you can write your story and then draw the pictures too. Some day you may be on the best seller list! love you the building mom

InspiredByInk said...

Tell the D man that the card is GREAT!! I am soo impressed. Can't wait until mine can do that hehehe.

Give him a hug for me!

bobbie