Since I am still trying to get back in the groove from my knee replacement, I am going to combine my card with two challenges today. As I said yesterday, I really don't like to do that, but the amount of time that I can stand is very limited. It is frustrating when one card takes 3 hours to make because I have to go rest. This too shall pass!!!!
The Sunday Stamps Sketch Challenge and the Nacho Average Color Challenge go together perfectly this week. This is my first time to play along with Sunday Stamps. My Dear Friend, Angel told me about the challenge. Thanks, Angel! The colors made me think of a day at the beach, but I wanted to make a Valentine, since I still need a few more cards. I really think you could send this card for any occasion. I hope you enjoy it!
I hope you have a fantastic weekend! It should be fun watching the Super Bowl. I always love the commercials! I am cheering for Peyton! He played for Indianapolis for years, so I am partial!
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I AM SOOOOO thankful for my home today! When the snow/ice storm hit Atlanta yesterday it was a disaster. I have so many friends that had family members stranded and my thoughts and prayers are with all the people still stuck in cars, schools, churches and stores. Georgia is just not equipped for such extreme weather. The city is basically shut down and will be again tomorrow.
I really LOVE the Dynamic Duos Color Challenge and the Paper Players Challenge. I usually don't combine challenges, but due to the fact that I am thankful to get one card made, I did it this week. Both challenges are amazing!!! The Design Teams are so talented and I admire their creativity!!!!!
I had trouble getting the umbrella the way I wanted it. I heat embossed it in black first and decided it needed color. I played around with markers and finally stamped it again on basic black and used the paper snips and paper pieced the umbrella. It made it a little heavier and then I popped it with dimensionals. I am pleased with the way it turned out. Sometimes, it is painful to be a perfectionist. Ha Ha!
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Hello My Friends! I can not begin to tell you how glad I am to be able to post today! My knee replacement surgery on Jan. 14th went very well. I am on the mend!!! :))) I started my physical therapy and I have weeks ahead of me, but I am ready to face the rehab. I am trying to get back into my craft room. I wanted to make a card for the Create With Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge. It took me several hours to make my card because I just can't stand very long. I would do one thing -- go sit down---go back and do one more thing---etc. until I finally finished my card. I felt such a feeling of accomplishment when I completed the card and hope to be back in full swing very soon! ENJOY!!!!!
I know it looks like the bow does not match, but it is the lighting. It is Crumb Cake and look great in person! I am not the best photographer! I am sorry!
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Today's card is for the Dynamic Duos Color Challenge and the Deconstruction Sketch. The sketch is such a perfect sketch for the stamp set I wanted to use. The Pool Party and Pink Pirouette are so calming. I am home and recovering from knee replacement and my "Serenity Now" thoughts take me to a quiet beach with warm sun and a refreshing breeze. My dear Friend, Maxine is spending the month in Mexico, so honey----this card is for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope my card brings calming thoughts to you!
My recovery is a longggg road ahead, but I am determined to get back to what passes for normal, very soon! Thank you for all your prayers, well wishes and positive thoughts!
Last post before I leave for my knee replacement------ please say a prayer for me! Thank you so much!!!!
I found a new Challenge yesterday while I was looking at crafting blogs. It is "Just Us Girls!"
I love the name of the challenge. This week's challenge is paper piecing. I love this technique so, I pulled out one of my all time favorite stamp sets, "Perfectly Preserved!" I hope you enjoy my card!
I am so happy to be up and moving today. I had a horrible stomach virus yesterday! Oh my---- I pray no one gets it! I was very sad because it was my last day at home before my knee replacement. I wanted to enter the Paper Players Challenge this week. I absolutely love the color combination!!!!!! There is no way that I could have been creative yesterday, so I ran in my craft room this morning to give it my best effort before we leave for Atlanta. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m., so we are just going to spend the night in the city to be closer to the hospital.
These colors are just fabulous together and the Design Teams samples were amazing.
These colors made me feel happy, so I pulled out one of my ALL time favorite Stamp Sets--Circle Circus! It is retired now, but I will always love it and I am smile when I use it. Hope you enjoy my card!
On to Freshly Made Sketches!
I love their sketches and the Design Team's inspirational cards are awesome! I am always in awe of the talent! I love all the samples this week!
I love the chalkboard technique and used it on the film! Thought it was a fun take on the sketch! Let me know what you think! Leave a comment ----love to hear from you!
I can NOT believe it is still raining! Oh well, no sunshine again today! Guess we have to make our own sunshine sometimes. I am off in a few minutes to visit two of my GRANDS! They always bring the best sunshine!
I am trying to enter a few challenges before my knee replacement on Tuesday. I don't think I will be able to craft for a few days/weeks, so getting my Valentine stash built up before then. The Create With Connie and Mary Challenge this week was difficult for me. Creating a background proved to be a Real "Challenge" for me. I just couldn't decide what I wanted to use. I love the Mosaic Madness stamp set and matching punch, but it has rarely been used. So, I decided to give it some ink. I used my two favorite colors, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise. They always brighten my spirits when I see them together.
I love the way this card came together! It makes me happy! Hope you enjoy it, too!
Please have a wonderful and safe weekend!
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It is so gloomy outside!!!!! Where is the sunshine?
I bought the adorable Snow Day stamp and never used it during the holidays. I keep thinking about my family and friends in Indiana and ALL the snow they are battling, so I thought today is the day to bring out this cheery little fellow! :) I wanted a way to make a Valentine, so here is my take on the Color Challenge for Colour Me and I used twine for The Friday Mashup!
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Good Morning! It is pouring here! Great day to work on the ironing pile and hide in my craft room.
I LOVE the colors for Pals Paper Arts this week. The Design Teams samples were amazing, too! When there is Real Red involved, I am in:))) I am still working on my Valentine stash, so here is my card for today. ENJOY!
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3 days until my knee replacement-----I am so nervous and anxious! Praying for a smooth recovery.
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Another week is flying by. How does the time pass so quickly?
I am trying to get a few Valentine's made since my knee replacement is going to set me back next week. I loved the sketch the Nacho Team provided this week! This is one I will use over and over. The Design Team samples were amazing!
I was a teacher for 27 years and I know nothing means more to a teacher than receiving something special from a student. Every teacher is "Queen" of her classroom, so I made this card for a special teacher and I hope you will enjoy it, too!
The Storybook Friends paper by Stampin' Up! is retired, but I thought it was perfect for my card.
Off to Book Club! Go out there and make it a great day!
Love the sketch and the theme of TIME---never enough Time!
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