As it was for many of you, yesterday was a very hard day for me and Tom. We're having a great deal of difficulty believing the results.*
I was very blessed to have the company of my friend Marcia to help get me through the day - thanks my friend. More about our playday soon... I promise we did have a good amount of playtime, too.
Today, I got back on that crafty horse and have a few great challenges to thank for that. I made one card to fit both challenges - it's about all I had in me.
For Just us Girls' Color Week #752 and Freshly Made Sketches #661:
You must recognize my favorite Poinsettia by now: Altenew's Poinsettia 3D die set.
These gorgeous papers are from two HoneyBee collections:
The navy from BEE Bliss, the gold stars from Holiday Wishes.
In this closeup, I've attempted to bring your attention to the 'stitched' details - I don't think I have used a die more than that old MFT Stitched Strip!
Another of those sentiments from my stash - I'm so
happy I prepared so many as they've come in very handy. This one
is from Pinkfresh Studio's Basic Banners: Christmas and the coordinating die
that cuts them ALL in one go.
I hope I find my smile again... 'til then I thank you for your visit - it will do my heart good.
Michele
*I know there will be some who disagree with my political views - that's okay. It is America. Perhaps I shouldn't have even 'aired my opinion' here in a public place. To paraphrase Leslie: it's my bloggy and I'll blog how I want to. It's also your right to unfollow me if you choose to do so. That's okay, too.
4 comments:
I think over here we are feeling nearly as shocked as you are. It is so hard to believe and get your head around, but there is always card making and creating to take us to a happier place. Your card is so pretty. Those papers work really well together xx
Card making has saved me through multiple hard times--and, yes, yesterday was hard. Your poinsettia is stunning--that Altenew die is my favorite holiday die, and the blue background paper is gorgeous! Hang in there, we'll all have work to do in the next few years.
Your card is so elegantly beautiful, gorgeous papers for both the background and Poinsettia! As for the other, I am totally shocked and feel we are in for a scary ride, and how did so many states go red, I just don't believe it! there I said it, now I probably have eggs thrown at me.
Hang in there, Michele and always remember that God will see us through everything. In the mean time, you've created one pretty card to add to our JUGs gallery! You've reminded me that I need to get that poinsettia die out and show it a little love. I don't think I used it last year. Your starry version is marvelous!
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