Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Busy times

Hello lovely people!
Going through a really busy time at the moment, which hasn't left me with much inspiration for crafting. We have had some renovation work done on the house which has been going on since March. I have a brand new Craft room and I am so happy with it - I have large windows so that I can see the Mountains and enjoy watching the birds and the seeing the trees and flowers while I craft.
I am still waiting for our first grandchild to arrive - if she comes tomorrow she will be a wonderful Birthday present for her dad. Joël was born on the 14th of May. Our Son, Rodney is home again after two weeks in the hospital with an active Ulcerative colitis in his intestines. It affects his whole life and his future and we are all praying for a positive turn around for him.
I am going to have a little break for four days with DH - we really need to get away and refresh our thoughts and hearts. It's our Wedding Anniversary on the 15th of May so its a little celebration too.
 


I am sharing a card I made a couple of weeks ago. After I had stamped the dogwood after inking with distress inks, I saturated it with water and waited to see what it gave. Afterwards I embellished the flowers. I have never seen a Dogwood in real life but am certainly enjoying them on Pinterest.


17 comments:

  1. A blue dogwood would be lovely indeed! Love it against the text!
    Exciting times for your family! Sorry to hear about Rodney. He just needs to get his system settled down and then stay on some good meds. Our son lives with this, too, as does my sister.

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  2. How lovely, I really like how you mixes the stamps and techniques Jacqueline!! Beautiful result!! Have a wonderful getaway, and Happy Anniversary to you and your DH.

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  3. Gorgeous card Jacqueline. Have a good break and Happy Anniversary. Its our Anniversary on 17th May and wee are going away in a couple of weeks to celebrate!!

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  4. Have a BLESSED Anniversary! Oh and that grandbaby girl..She will arrive at just the right time:)

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  5. An absolutely gorgeous card. I love how you incorporated the text into it.
    I am delighted that you have a new craft room. Having a view of nature will certainly help with the inspiration.
    Your son is in my special prayer book. It is titled "One Day At A Time.

    You and your husband enjoy your time together. You both deserve it.

    Blessings
    Jim

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  6. your card turned out so lovely - would love to see your new craft room (maybe i'll have to come to france again!!) - hoping you have a beautiful new grandchild soon - and wishing rodney good health - hugs, b

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  7. beautiful card love the soft blue and the dogwood has always been a favorite of mine. I hope your new craft room brings tons of creativity too your stamping! :)

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  8. beautiful card Jacqueline. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary and all the best to Joel and his wife for the upcoming birth of their child.

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  9. Beautiful, enjoy your new craftroom, wouldn't mind having the same view from my craftroom. Congrats on your anniversary!

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  10. Happy Anniversary!! Such a magnificent card ... I do hope you will share some photos of your new room ... Sounds wonderful - I would love a view like that ... have a beautiful time on your break

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  11. Die Karte ist wunderschön.

    Liebe Grüße
    Sophie

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  12. How exciting waiting for your grandbaby, hope your son gets better soon and that you and your hubby enjoy your time away.
    Gorgeous creation!

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  13. So many mixed feelings you must be experiencing right now Jacqueline, I do hope that Rodney is feeling much better now and maybe there's some good news to tell us about your grandchild? Hope so! Your card is gorgeous, stylish as ever! Ira x
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  14. Your card is so beautiful! Happy anniversary my friend!! I do Hope you enjoy your little getaway!

    Hugs~

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  15. Lovely card! Your craft room sounds wonderful. I have a veiw of a very busy street, but at least I have windows, and I still consider my craft room my happy place...it just needs so straightening up right now and it will become my "happier" place. Happy "belated" Anniversary to you!

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  16. I'm so happy to meet you, Jacqueline, as guest designer at CAS(E) this Sketch! Your creations are truly gorgeous. Come by for a visit as we have lovely Dogwoods in our woods! We can [again] celebrate our wedding days as ours was the 13th of May =] Michele

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  17. Happy belated Wedding Anniversary Jacqueline! I hope you had a wonderful little break with hubby. Happy to hear that Rodney is home at the time of this blog post.

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