Hello!
Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a good week and if you live on the Eastern side of North America, you're digging out of the snow! As we live west (though east of the Rockies), we didn't experience the snow really at all. We have above seasonal temperatures and beautiful sunshine so I will not be complaining.
Happy Wednesday! I hope you're having a good week and if you live on the Eastern side of North America, you're digging out of the snow! As we live west (though east of the Rockies), we didn't experience the snow really at all. We have above seasonal temperatures and beautiful sunshine so I will not be complaining.
I've been MIA for several weeks. I had surgery on my left hand (I'm left handed) and have only gotten to the point where I feel comfortable using it for card making. In hindsight though I think I was a little premature in my endeavors as I have maybe pushed my hand a little too hard. I had severe arthritis in my left hand (also in my right) and needed to have a bone removed, another shaved down and then a rope rigged up to attach my thumb to my hand. Unfortunately, it is as painful as it sounds!
We have a brand new sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches courtesy of Jen Mitchell! Please make sure you had over to Jen's blog to check out her gorgeous cards!
I needed to keep my card fairly simple so I didn't overtax the hand and I gave myself one shot at making it. I'm not overly thrilled but my husband's birthday card is done! He will just be impressed I managed to make a card! I love the Wildwood Secrets paper from Mintay so I grabbed that one to give the card an outdoorsy feel. I added in some silhouette looking trees and called it a day!
Supplies:
Cardstock: Hammermill White Coverstock, Gumball Green, Basic Black (SU)
Cardstock: Hammermill White Coverstock, Gumball Green, Basic Black (SU)
Patterned Paper: Wildwood Secrets (Mintay Papers)
Stamps: Elegant Sentiments (Waffle Flower)
Ink: Detail Black (Pink Fresh Studios)
Dies: Circle Dies (Spellbinders), Evergreens (Taylored Expressions), Scenic Adventure Dies (SU)
Other: Exposed Brick Textured Embossing Folder
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you'll head over to the Freshly Made Sketches blog and join in our challenge this week. You have until 3 PM EST on Monday to get your card entered into this week's challenge.
Have an amazing day!
Jen
Jen
Look at you go! I was so happy to see your card this morning, Jen! Bravo - and it's fabulous!
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Great to have you back, Jen, and what a great take on the sketch! Continue to heal and recuperate!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your hands, especially your left, and all the painful procedures you've had to go through. Your card design is simply beautiful, with the deep color choices and textures. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI love your combination of that gorgeous paper, the brick texture and the dark forest!
ReplyDeleteThe card is gorgeous! I love the moody colors. But I hope you didn't tax your hand too much. There's plenty of time for card-making once you're completely healed!
ReplyDeleteOh, it is YOUR weather that is in my yard. I would very much like to return to sender. Glad to see you back to crafting but take it easy, please. I think he will love it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see your beautiful cards, but make sure you don't over-do things! And yes, that procedure does sound pretty awful. Take care, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a perfect card for your husband! Baby steps, my friend. Don't push yourself too much. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - love the forest vibes. And what a great make when your hand is so painful.
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