new card, new year, new blog!

Hello, friends! Did you think I had completely abandoned my blog altogether? :) Since my last post back in April, a lot has happened in my personal life. I ended up encountering challenges that I never imagined I would ever have to face. As a result, I had no time or desire to create much at all, let alone blog about it. So, I had to take a much-needed break and leave the blog indefinitely, to avoid self imposing even more stress upon my life at that time.

However, we have finally settled into our new house here and things are gradually on the upswing. I'm certainly happy about getting to spend more time in my craft room these days! In fact, I'm so excited for the new year and all the possibilities it brings, that I've decided to totally revamp my entire blog - a fresh new look... a blog "face lift", if you will. But more on that later.....

Here's one of over a dozen cards I made on World Cardmaking Day. Did you participate, too? It was the first time I had been creatively productive in months. Like a breath of fresh air. The card's nothing special, since I was challenged by my hubby and oldest son to make 25 cards that day... they needed to be, easy. ;)



The flowers are from the Hero Arts/Sizzix stamp & die combo set called "Floral". For an avid fussy cutter like me, these sets are a dream come true! The dies are 'cookie cutter' style, with the cutting edge on the inside perimeter of the die. So you can see your stamped image and position the die over it perfectly. No stamp positioners needed! Some sponging to create a focal point, one of my fave color combinations, and it's done. :)

As for my new blog: in addition to the face lift, I've decided to create a new URL (web address)... something that was easy to remember and not blog title-specific. So look for my post about that early next week, hopefully (it's still being tweaked as I type). I know it's a pain to have to change your book marks and feed readers, but I promise this will be a one-time thing. :) I can't wait to reveal it!

I look forward to the new year and the hope it brings. May 2012 find you healthy and blessed beyond measure. Happy new year! See you soon!

SUPPLIES
stamps: Hero Arts
inks: SU Cool Caribbean & Wild Wasabi, Ranger Distress Fired Brick, & Memories black
paper: SU Cool Caribbean & Basic Black, Georgia Pacific white
misc: Hero Arts/Sizzix dies, Eclipse masking paper, corner chomper, and pop dots