Good morning all.....and huge apologies for my prolonged absence!
I can't believe it's a month since I last blogged....it's been a fraught four weeks! The new house is still ongoing although it is now being pieced back together...the dining room is almost finished and the new kitchen will be fitted this week and we have new wardrobes being fitted as we speak. It's been a long haul to get this far but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.
To top this I've had a few health problems, mainly side effects of the medication I was on. I'm now off everything for two weeks and hopefully my blood pressure and cholesterol will still be at acceptable levels when I'm tested in two weeks time.
I finally made it into the craft room last night and managed a very quick card as today is Christmas Card Club day....I still haven't made one for my own challenge two weeks ago but I'll catch up someday! Apologies girls as I still haven't commented on your cards but promise I'll get there. Mrs A has asked to see "Red Berries" this time, here is my offering:
Another of my general cards made...Joanna Sheen decoupage (although I'll admit the layers haven't yet been added), dies from Spellbinders and Wplus9 and some more of that Kanban card I'm trying to work my way through. Apologies for the poor quality photo but my camera took poorly whilst we were in New Zealand and I've only just got around to getting it picked up to be repaired, so using my old camera for now.
You'll find a list of the other girls on my sidebar if you'd like to see their take on the challenge.
Now I need to grovel.....huge, huge apologies to my candy winners for not getting your prizes out to you. I have everything ready to pack up to post but just haven't managed to do so yet. I'm hoping over the next few days my energy levels will return somewhat to normal and I may be able to function for a whole day instead of intermittently! Hoping to do some blog hopping soon too to catch up with you all...it's been too long and I need a crafty fix!
Good Morning Carol. Sorry to hear you have been so poorly. Your card is beautiful and drill one of my favourites too. Glad to hear the house is coming on and once finished will be worth it I'm sure of that. Take Care. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteOh dear, youare having a time of it Carol. Hope things improve very soon! This is a lovely vintage image on your card today. Great stuff. Take care. Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteHi Carol it is so lovely to see you back posting again and what a beautiful card this is I love that vintage image she is awesome
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lorraine x
Hi Carole
ReplyDeleteFabulous adorable image...
Don't get over doing it...
Hugs Sylvie xx
Hi Carol....what a charming image...and a really beautiful card....
ReplyDeleteJust take it easy...gently does it your health is the most important thing !
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I love your card Carol. The berries sprigs in her hair is just so perfect for my challenge. sorry to hear you still have health problems. Hope the house installations go to plan. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see your Carol, I was getting a little worried about you!
ReplyDeleteYour card is lovely, such an adorable image.
Sorry to hear that you have been having ongoing health problems, you certainly don't need to worry about posting candy until you are feeling better and on top of everything in the new house - it sounds like everything is coming along nicely.
Take care.
Pauline
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I hope things improve for you soon Carol and your health issues settle down.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous image you have chosen for today's theme, perfect.
Lorraine
Beautiful Carol, love this cute image. Good luck with the rest of the work in your new home, it will pass in no time I am sure.
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Linda xxx
Hi Carole, lovely to see you back and to hear that you are feeling better. You've certainly had a rough old time of it.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the commenting etc., just get your energy levels back up, we will all be here when you are back to normal.
Your berry card is delightful, beautiful vintage image and a super layout, take care, Kate x
Wow you've done well to make a card with all that going on still. Hope the kitchen goes in smoothly. Love the card what a sweet picture and lovely berries. Zx
ReplyDeleteCarol gorgeous card love the image. Take Care Alison xxx
ReplyDeletea gorgeous card Carol - and take your time - your health is the most important thing! Big hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteHello Carol, lovely to see you back with this gorgeous card. Love this vintage look, and the colors are wonderful. It just glows. Glad to hear the house project is coming along nicely. Sometimes it seems like it goes so slowly, then you hit a place where things just start happening so fast. Also hope your health issues get resolved quickly, so you can get back to crafting! TFS & Hope the coming week will be a good one. Hugs
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Hope you are ok and the health issues get sorted ASAP xxx
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful and made for such a pretty card.
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Hi Carol, what a beautiful image, so cute, a lovely Christmas card. I think I have this on one of my Joanna Sheen's cd roms, must get it out again this Christmas. Hope your energy levels get back to normal very soon.
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Lovely card. I love the image.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Carol. Hope health improves soon, sometimes pills makes things worse, fingers crossed for you. Take care. Carol xx
ReplyDeleteLove the fab image and colours,this is gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteAww such a pretty card x
ReplyDeleteoh you been so busy!
ReplyDeleteyour card is so nice
have a nice day!
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Bad Kitty's Craftroom
Great to have you back Carol, hope all's well. Brilliant work love the colours and fabulous image..beautiful display.xx
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Oh Carol it sounds as if you have been very busy of late, I hope your health is ok and you manage to sort out your medication.
ReplyDeleteA lovely Christmas card, the image is beautiful and I love how you've framed it.
Good to have you back, take care, hugs Erika. x
Hi Carol,glad to hear your house is coming together!
ReplyDeleteIt's never an easy time but you'll be soo happy when it's sorted!
Sorry to hear you haven't been too well on your meds but I'll keep everything crossed that things are good when you get tested!
Love your card too!The image is sooooo pretty & perfect for the red berries theme!
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Dawn xx
You've been missed, Carol! Your classic Chrissie card is very beautiful! I hope that you feel better getting off the meds and then back on the good ones. I know how frustrating it is when you only have a few good hours in the day, instead of an entire day, so I hope your energy levels increase soon. Good luck with it all, and with the house completion. What a challenge this year has been for you! Blessings and hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous image & I love how you've framed it!
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