Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well. When this post comes out; I will be in Missouri for my sweet Mother's funeral. It is a very difficult time in our lives. It is very hard to lose someone you love; but I think losing a parent, child or spouse is probably the hardest of them all. Please say a prayer for me and for my family; as we go through this difficult life challenge. Thank you so very much.
I know a lot of people will think I am crazy taking time to create these posts before I leave town; but sometimes a distraction is what we need to move forward with our lives. Crafting and typing these posts are things I enjoy; and it relaxes me most of the time. I haven't been able to create anything since mom passed away; but at least I can share the things I have created. Mom loved all the cards I created for her; and there were many of them over the past few years.
Each morning and several times a day; I spend looking out the window at my beautiful mother cat and her 3 kittens. I love to watch those sweet babies running and playing with each other. It makes me smile and laugh; which is always a good thing. It is especially important now; as I go through another major change in my life. I picked up my cell phone and started to call my mom today; but then remembered she wasn't there any longer. I called her at least once a day for several years. That will probably be the hardest part to get used to. I loved to hear her voice and know that she was OK. I have to trust that she really is OK now; without all the pain and suffering.
I know a lot of people will think I am crazy taking time to create these posts before I leave town; but sometimes a distraction is what we need to move forward with our lives. Crafting and typing these posts are things I enjoy; and it relaxes me most of the time. I haven't been able to create anything since mom passed away; but at least I can share the things I have created. Mom loved all the cards I created for her; and there were many of them over the past few years.
Each morning and several times a day; I spend looking out the window at my beautiful mother cat and her 3 kittens. I love to watch those sweet babies running and playing with each other. It makes me smile and laugh; which is always a good thing. It is especially important now; as I go through another major change in my life. I picked up my cell phone and started to call my mom today; but then remembered she wasn't there any longer. I called her at least once a day for several years. That will probably be the hardest part to get used to. I loved to hear her voice and know that she was OK. I have to trust that she really is OK now; without all the pain and suffering.
It is time for another fabulous challenge with Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 33. We would love to see your fabulous creations. We have two sponsors this week. Ching-Chou Kuik and Michelle R Designs (digital designer paper). I am using Ching-Chou Kuik "Love Birds". I really love this image.
Supplies used to create this card:
Dies
Frame - Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight
Image - Ching-Chou Kuik "Love Birds"
Paper - Lemoncraft House of Roses
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Sorbet
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon Aqua & Coral Mix - April 2015?
Bling - Recollections
Ink - Sky
Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR23, YR24
Leaves - G94, G99
Flowers - R32, R35
Victorian Flourish - BG18
Birds - BG72, BG18
Eyes - BG01
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Addicted To Stamps - Paper Embellishments/Chipboard (3 of 3) (Sunday)
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3) (Saturday)
ColorYour World With Lacy Sunshine - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Jades Sparkling Butterflies - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Thursday)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)
Crafty Girls Creations - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) (Wednesday)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Wonderful Wednesdays - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Tuesday)
Retarte - Anything Goes (No limit)
Through The Craftroom Door - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Craft-Dee Bowz - Anything Goes w/ handmade bow (1 of 3)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Classic
Design Team Open Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Other Date)
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