Monday, April 19, 2010

It's been too long


Hello Bloggers,
I know it has been too long since I have posted. Life is a tornado some days. It seems that they show up and go for weeks or even almost a month.

I have not been able to create for a while. Simply no time. Activities from family,home church, etc take the front line and everything else falls behind. I haven't even been in the garden yet and we are getting some beautiful weather lately. Have to take some time this week and do a bit of playing in the dirt. I miss it so much.

I made a few cards last night. I managed to get two done. Don't know how that happened but am delighted to have a bit of relaxing, paper play time.
The first card was made for a dear friends birthday. She has been very ill and don't know how much time I will have left with her. I try and make a new card for her every month. She refers to them as a hug from me. How sweet is that statement? Flowers is what she loves most, so this is her card.



Rather simple but that is how she is. She lives a simple, loving life. I hope she likes it.

The second card is for my son's birthday also later this month. He is a antique kinda guy. Loves the old stuff but again simple with fun colors. A guys card is hard! I had such a time, I wanted to add bows and curls and ya know? Well not for a guys card. So plain and ultra simple it is. I did get to distress to at least.


That is about it. I still have some learning to do I know. I am trying to get some of these new techniques in practice. I hope to have time later this weekend. Girls just wanna have fun. LOL
Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by.:)

12 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your friend. That is so sweet sending her a card every month.
    I also have a hard time with male cards.

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  2. Thank you Tracy, it is amazing how special a card can be to someone far away.
    I am gonna keep working on the cards in general but want to try some different things for guy cards.

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  3. Lovely cards! The first is gorgeous and I am sure your friend will love it. Your son's card is perfect for a guy - doesn't need anything else!

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  4. Thank you Mary for always reassuring me and my playtime. You rock girl!

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  5. Hi Puddle Jumpers,
    OMG! This flower looks as though it's jumping right off the paper! It's Great! The card below kind of reminds me of a bullseye and it's a wonderfully masculine card! I am always looking for great designs for men's cards since not too many cardmakers seem to want to tackle them. Thanks for the great design and the technique!
    Love your work!

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  6. Thank you Bethann, you made my night.
    I want to make more guy cards as I have plenty of guys in my life.
    Thank you for stopping by with the sweet sentiments. It was so nice of you.
    Have a great weekend:)

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  7. i'm so sorry about your friend. i hope you have lots of quality time left. your cards are beautiful!

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  8. Thank you Becca, How very sweet of you!
    I hope she lives forever. Can't imagine my life with out her.

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  9. Both cards are fantastic, but love the masculine one. Simple, yet very masculine! Great job and nice to see you creating again.

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  10. hey there - what a beautiful card. I know what you mean on having no time to create. Stinks really doesn't it. I think it's important to take the time - it helps to refuel your mind and spirit. At least for me it does.

    Thanks for the kind words on my blog.

    tina

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  11. Thank you so much. I hope the guy I made the card for likes it. They are so hard to create for.
    I think I will play in some paper tonight.

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  12. Tina,
    Thank you for your kind words as well. Yes it stinks but it is important but hard at the same time. Which should fall behind. Just need to find a way to stop the clock. LOL

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