Happy new year everyone! I made every effort to get here to send my very best wishes to all for a good 2022 -- health and happiness and all things positive. December was a bit rough at the Miller house. My husband got some distressing news from the doctor, and then his sister died. I won't dwell on those things here, but do want you to know we're okay for the time being. It was important for me to free up my time and make my attention available when and where it's needed so I stepped down from all design teams. Crafting has been spotty, but immensely enjoyable when I can get to it. We must have our therapy time, right?
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I have two cards to share today. The Pinkfresh Hydrangea and Rose stamp set and matching dies have been in my NBUS basket for a couple of months with multiples stamped and embossed and ready for color. Finishing these two cards felt like time well spent.
Spare parts were utilized for both cards. For this first one the whole card base was already done up with embossing and patterned paper border -- not sure why it was rejected originally -- and I simply added the frame, flowers, and sentiment banner. The frame and banner were made with some of my original Spellbinders dies which I still use often.
For the second card I lightly stenciled a background, then added the cardstock strips (spare parts) with flowers, butterfly, and sentiment.
There's a lot more to this stamp set which I'll get to later but my basket is spilling over with things I have yet to use. Moving on... Thank you so much for your patience and concern. It's good to be back today. Again, happy new year!
26 comments:
Both cards are absolutely beautiful and so very pretty and great sentiments too x. Sending hugs and still thinking of you too Leslie x.
Leslie I am so sorry to hear about Rich sister and his news. Know that you are in my prayers and your family. You take as much time as you need and always love seeing you create. These are so soft and beautiful. I love the gold accents, simply beautiful!
I LOVE those cards. BEAUTIFUL. So nicely colored. Have a great day and stay strong. Happy New Year my friend
As always I love seeing what you create when time allows. Both cards are so beautiful, love the colours you chose and your design! Leslie, again I am so sorry to hear the news of Rich and his sister. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs,
Wow, absolutely gorgeous cards, they make me want Spring NOW! I am so happy to see you back doing some of what you love! I certainly hope things have settled down for you and so sorry to hear of your loss, I hope this new year brings you many blessings and more joy! I keep thinking about you daily and all you and Rich are having to endure! I was planning on sending you an email to see how things are going!! I love these cards, they are gorgeous and the yellows and lavenders together are a favorite of mine!! Take care and Happy New Year to you and your family and the fur babies!!
So great to see you back here, Leslie!! Your cards are SO beautiful. I really love all the gold embossing. Way to go - using up some of your card parts, too. Prayers continue.
Hello Leslie, it's so good to see a post from you, my friend, I know you've been worried about your husband and I just want to let you know how sorry I am for his loss, let him know I'm praying for him and his family.
I'm going to miss seeing your wonderful creations on all the DT challenge teams you stepped down from, but I do understand that your time is precious and family always comes first.
Both these cards are gorgeous, your sense of color and design shine through on each one of them, love the gold embossing, it always takes the stamped images to a high level.
Please keep taking care of yourself, stay healthy and safe.
Sending lots of love.
XO.
Maria.
Both gorgeous cards and love the beautiful embossed stamps -so sorry to hear your news hope your husband is okay and sorry to hear of your loss-make sure you take heed of the sentiment on the second card -take care
Carol x
I was so happy to get the notification of your post! Your cards are so beautiful! I love the soft colors which warms my soul in this miserable weather. Remember to be kind to yourself and make time for what you love to do. Shortly after Joe's sister was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. She passed within 6 months and since 2019 he has been in and out of the hospital. After treatment, he has regular checkups to monitor his cancer. One thing that helped me through everything and still does is my love for crafting. Everyone needs a little escape time now and then. I will keep you and Rich in my prayers.
These flowers are so pretty, Leslie! I love the colors and the gold edging! Both backgrounds are beautiful and perfect to show off the bouquets! I'm glad things are quiet for you right now and you found time to craft! I hope you get lots more time for therapy in the coming weeks! Happy New Year!
So sorry for your families loss, that had to be hard just after learning of your husband's health.
I do believe that creating is such great therapy, it has got me through a few rough times as well.
Your creations are just gorgeous, such lovely flowers and leaves, with the gold embossing is just wonderful. Love the framing in the first, great frame for them and lovely embossed background and terrific coloring. I like your minimal touches of paper and cardstock on both cards, it brings just the right pop of color to them.
Wishing you a happy new year and good health and much fun crafting!
Glad to see you back in this new year. So sorry for the family loss. It's so hard when it comes around a holiday. Hope that Rich recovers and you both have a Happy New Year. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. Of course I love the colors seeing that purple is my favorite color and I love the added butterfly. It's great when a card comes together so easily from spare parts.
Such dreamy colors and the flowers shine with the gold embossing and accents Love them both, Leslie! Mostly I'm glad you were able to get into your therapy a bit and I'm so grateful for your update.
Leslie, I’m sorry to hear of the heavy things you and Rich are dealing with. Just wanted to pop in and send love and prayers to you.
Your cards are lovely as always with the embossing and texture and delicate colour. Beautiful!
Such beautiful cards, as always. I send my prayers and wishes for comfort during this difficult time. Extra snuggles with Wally and Lulu will help ease the pain, at least a little. Thinking of you all...sending love.
Leslie, I'm so sorry to be so late to comment! I must have been asleep at the wheel! Gorgeous as always my friend!
Beautiful cards, as always. Hugs
The colors and designs on both cards are so delightful! Really beautifully done! My condolences in the loss of your sister-in-law. I hope Rich’s health improves. Wishing you and your family a Happy and healthy New Year! (Glad you got some “me” time!)
So so sorry to hear the new Leslie... Know that I am thinking of you. As always your cards are stunners and I'm glad you get time to enjoy making them. BTW the one you mentioned in your comment to me (looking like Wally) was sent to you for Christmas. I hoped you would recognise him. Big hugs
Such beautiful cards! I am so sorry of your news and sure will be praying for you and your hubby.
Oh my goodness, Leslie! I am so very sorry to be late with my condolences - stepped away for a bit myself.
Your cards are gorgeous, and the words say it all - take care of yourself, and your husband.
I'm sending my thoughts, and hugs...
M
Beautiful designs, love those goreous colours and embossing. Have a lovely Sunday. xx
Beautiful cards and my condolences on your loss and distressing news, xoxo
Leslie, I'm so sorry that I somehow missed this post, both to let you know how happy I am that you are carving out some crafty time and posting now and then, and to say how absolutely stunning these designs are! I'm pinning both and commend you on using your schtuff! You know you have my best wishes and prayers and love. Hugs, Darnell
Leslie, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your husband. I am glad you can step away, and know whenever you are back to stamping, you have a large cheering section. Everything you make I find delight in…you are so down to earth with your selections of stamps and using what you have with creativity, beauty, whimsy…and I’ve learned a lot from you over the years!! Just love your cards, and these combinations are so gorgeous and full of spring and hope. I hope the pups are providing lots of affection and companionship. Take good care.
Both elegant and so beautiful!
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