I was in the mood Sunday for some autumn colors - and was toying around with several inspirations (Kathi Carlson and Jackie Solomon). My card wound up looking different from either of them, but they were both knocking around in my head while I made it! LOL
Speaking of knocking around (no, don't run - it's not a knock-knock joke!)
I got sick with something horrible Sunday night - and it KNOCKED me on my b-u-t-t! I'm just now (36 hours later) able to sit upright and sip flat ginger ale. I ate a piece of toast (which is still deciding whether it likes it's new home). Yuck. I know I have nothing to complain about, it could be so much worse - but I'm not a good sickie especially when it's stomach sick.
Well, enough of that. I'm heading back the couch - need to turn off my head for awhile.
Hugs (whoops, maybe I should just say "later" this time)
This card was inspired by a card with a diagonal patchwork piece . . . I started toying around with it and this is the result! I truly love this card - the papers (getting down to scraps on this Basic Gray 6x6 pad) especially and the piece of Breeze textured paper that I put behind it all - just so Happy! The sentiment is Close-to-My-Heart.
Things are stable here - my SIL is still in ICU but she is getting excellent care and is stable. The biopsy came back benign on the kidney tumors - thank God! Still hard to believe all this started with a vacation in Egypt and a simple fall.
Have a wonderful Sunday! I've been playing a little, so more to post later!
I've had such a run recently on sympathy cards that I thought maybe if I tried to get ahead, it would slow down. Either that, or would you believe I'm kind-of on a sympathy card roll? Anyhoo - I like how this one came out! The paper on the left is a scrap of Basic Gray but I don't remember who made the pretty flowers. Sorry!
The flower stamp is a Close-to-My-Heart (You're so Beautiful) and the sentiment is PTI. The ribbon is a silk one - so yummy! I need to buy silk ribbons all the time - they are just so pretty. The problem is that I have enough ribbon already to circle the earth twice.
(exaggerate? me?!)
Tonight I visited my sister-in-law in ICU and was rewarded with a lovely smile! She is really, really sick - but alert enough to recognize me and know that I'm not one of the people who keep poking her! Keep your prayers coming - they're working!
Happy Friday dear friends! I can't thank you enough for your sweet comments and support.
Julie posted a card recently that just spoke to me - I wasn't sure that it was the colors, but I loved the black, kraft, balance and the flower(s - in her case). You can see her inspiring card here.
I had a great day at work today - and as I was leaving to go see my SIL this evening, I had a phone call with bad news - she was in emergency surgery. We're back in the ICU again. I was able to get some information from the ICU physician (what amazing people!) - but it will take a little time before we know if she'll pull through this one. It's been a very difficult journey for her. And for her DD (my niece) in Australia. Please keep them in your prayers. Hug your loved ones. Don't delay - life has strange little twists and turns - you never know.
Love.
I've had this stamp set for a couple of weeks and was so excited about it, I actually was describing (in the air, with my hands) the great image and sentiments to a non-stamper friend! Can you imagine? She probably thought I'd lost my mind!
I'm actually going to give this card to her tomorrow - it was fun to make - the first "serious" paper piecing card I've done but I love how it came out! The supplies are from a huge variety of places - this was truly a collaborative effort. Close-to-my-Heart cardstock and some of the design paper; other paper was Basic Gray, and kraft cardstock from somewhere. The images are "Coffee? Tea?" from MFT, the ribbon was purchased about 5 years ago . . .
It's Tuesday evening. I've got laundry in the washer and had a lovely smoked turkey & dried cranberry salad for dinner - it was yummy! I'm about to pour a glass of wine and address some card envelopes. It's been a delightful evening - hope your's has been also.
Hugs!
This card was designed by Vicki Wizniuk. I loved it so much, I had to try - and mine is VERY similar - so I have to give Vicki complete credit for the idea! If you don't already have Vicki's blog bookmarked, you really should go do that - she is very creative!
I had a wonderful Easter - the Vigil last night was awesome, and church this morning was so bright and happy - I love seeing people I've missed seeing at church and the children grow SO much over the year! It's sweet to see them all dressed up, too! I did three egg hunts this year and after cleaning up the parish hall and finally getting lunch at 2 PM, I am completely wiped out! I think I'll take a nap on the magic couch, then see what happens. Hope your day has been everything you wanted!
Hugs!
Happy Thursday! I actually love this card! It was inspired by Lisa Johnson of Poppy Paperie here. I used Close to My Heart stamps and the colors of ink that were out on my work table (Olive, Crystal Blue, and Tulip) with a touch of Parchment for the rug! The background was stamped using one of the Boutique Borders stamps and then I sponged in some color over the stamped image. The ribbon is a new w-i-d-e one from Sharon Johnson at her blog here. It's very light and drapes so nicely! I want it in every color now. The inside of the card says "The door is always Open".
It was a BUSY day at work today - then I went over to the hospital for a quick visit with my sister-in-law. I'm winding down and getting ready for bed-time. I am super glad that tomorrow is Friday, but already worn out just thinking about how busy I'll be this weekend. I have lots of commitments (all joyous fun, of course) and will need a good nap by Sunday afternoon. Now, that couldn't possibly have anything to do with being in a chocolate coma, huh? ;-)
Have a joyful, blessed weekend dear friends!
Hugs.
