I thought I would share what happened in my house today! My 9 year old son asked me if he could make a card. For years my kids have known that my stamping stuff is HANDS OFF! They have
been very good about it even as babies, they never touched my stuff. So when he asked me today if he could make a card, my first instinct was to say NO, you can't play with MY TOYS! But I didn't say no.. I actually said yes and surprised him and me! lol 
So, he asked me about some things and I helped him with a couple of things like using my cutter and such but for the most part, he did the whole card. At one point you can see in the pictures that he was actually sponging around the edges... Thata boy!!! So, here is the card and several pictures of him making it. For his first card, I think its pretty darn good! Please leave a comment for him, his name is Matthew and he will get a huge kick out of reading what you all think about his work! 
Thanks for looking and now.... GO GET YOUR FINGERS INKY!
Shelly
Great job Matthew! I love how you did the ribbon and the sponging. I have 9 yr old boy, and he loves to stamp, too!
ReplyDeleteMatthew, that's a GREAT card!!! You did an awesome job - it's a very cool card. I think whomever you're giving it to is VERY lucky!!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks great. Isn't it fun to stamp? I really like the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteMatthew, I would love to receive that card! Bet you made it for someone really special! Good job & keep up the wonderful work! You are as talented as your Mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job Mathew - when are you teaching your first class?
ReplyDeleteOh, Matthew! What a great card! I just LOVE the bunny you used! He's almost a cute as you are! I'm going to show my 9 year old son what you made and maybe he'll make one, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Matthew! How fun to see you stamping! :o)
ReplyDeleteMatthew! How amazing you made a card that looks so great! My son (16!) could not do as well as you did! Nice job! I especially like the ribbon and background stamping. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteColleen Wheat
Great job, Matthew! My son loves to stamp too!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Matthew way to go!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card Matthew. Who's the lucky recepient? Looking forward to your next one!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Matthew. Keep up the good work, and when you get old enough you can be a Stampin'Up! demonstrator!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Matthew! Can't wait to see your next card! Is this going to be a RAK?
ReplyDeleteMatthew:
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific job you've done. I wouldn't have know it was your first card if your mom hadn't mentioned it. I really like all the cool layering you did! Keep on creating!
Lucia
Great card Matthew! Talented like your mom!
ReplyDeleteYay, Matthew!! Great job!! My 12 year old son likes to stamp too, and it looks like a bunch of others' sons like to also, so you are in good company!! Keep on creating - you're off to a wonderful start!!
ReplyDeleteMatthew, great card! I agree with the others, I would have NEVER known it was your first card! Im 35 years old and JUST NOW figured out how to do the sponge ink thing on the edges! You are doing a fantastic job! Cant wait to see the next one!
ReplyDeleteWow Shelly you sure have a card ar-teest (as my DD says!) on your hands! Better start doubling up on supplies!
Great Card Matthew! My daught has been stamping since she was 5, she's 13 now! Keep up the good work. Your mom must be so proud. My boys love to stamp too. They are 11 & 9.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Matthew! My brother's name is Matthew, we always call him Matt. He could never make a card half as great as yours and he's 49 years old! Your card is so wonderful! Would you mind if I C.A.S.E.D. it?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job Matthew! My son is now 12 and loves spending time with me by stamping too. Very cute card and looks like you had fun making it.
ReplyDeleteMatthew, fantastic card. Thanks for sharing with us. I have a couple of boys who like to stamp and scrapbook with me too. It is great. I love working with them.
ReplyDeleteMatthew you did a WONDERFUL job on your card. Anyone at all would be so pleased to receive that very special artistic creation. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteDiane
Love your card Matthew! I especially love the ribbon in the corner. You must watch you Mom a lot. I love to see boys/men participate in paper crafts. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI like your card, Matthew! I hope I get to see more of your great cards in the future.
ReplyDeleteStamp on!
Matthew, you did a great job! My nine-year-old boy enjoys stamping, too, and has become an expert at making bookmarks. Maybe that could be your next project? I especially like the ribbon on your card and the sponging on the edges...very professional!
ReplyDeleteKathleen
www.stampjourney.com
Matt, YOU ROCK!!!! I love your card....you may have convinced me to buy that set for myself!! I have 5 children and so far none of them like to stamp with me...I'll keep hoping for a cool stampin' kid like you!!
ReplyDeleteJane
Matthew - I can't believe that your first card - EXCELLENT JOB! Whoever gets it is one lucky person!
ReplyDeleteMatthew, what a good job you did! You must have been watching your mom create. I've been checking out her blog often to see what she is creating. She is very talented and it looks like her son is too! Keep on stamping :~)
ReplyDeleteOMG! That is too cool! When you're done helping your mom stamp you can come over and help me! I could sure use your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBobbi Jo
www.gottabstampin.com
hi Shelly AND Matt!
ReplyDeleteHow NEAT it is to see you sharing your Mom's job/interest/hobby in stamping! AND, doing great with it too, Matt!! Glad your mom took photos and shared with us. Hope to see more of your work soon! Take care and happy stampin'!
hugz from Texas,
Kat :)
Matthew...great job with your card! Keep on stampin'!
ReplyDeleteThis is from my 10 year daughter:
ReplyDeleteIt looks really nice. I like the designs.
Katie
I think it looks great too! If you want to see some stuff that Katie made you can go to http://weekendstamper.blogspot.com/2009/03/katies-cards.html
Kelly Mayou
Wow, Matt - you're a great stamper just like your mom! Great card, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteMiss Wendy (love ya, buddy!)
Fantastic, Matthew! Knowing how much you enjoy crafting, I'm not surprised that you created a "winner" the first time around. Keep up the great work, and most of all....have fun!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Ms. Cheryl
Great job Matthew - I have 4 kids who frequently make cards for teachers and friends. They love it too! Keep stamping - your card is a fantstic first card!
ReplyDeleteKate
Great Job Matthew - just stumbled on to your mom's blog (I think via "inking idaho" - I am very impressed with your work - the patience and talent is wonderful - you should hit your mom up for a guest stamping spot feature - Mondays with Matthew or something like that....
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