Long time no blog

It's been ages since I made an entry, but then it's been ages since I made a pile of cards, too.  Depression got the best of me for a bit and I went in to the hospital.  I'm off work for a few months so I can get my life back on track.  I still need between 10-12 hours sleep to function, but hopefully soon that will change.  Once I feel a bit more energetic I have plans to start making cards again. Fingers crossed on that one.
Spring is nearly here so that will also help.  Happy Easter everyone!

Good Wishes to Spare?

Mandy at Crafty Fox Cards is having a bit of a time with sick family members.  She's making the rounds of three different hospitals right now.  One cousin has cancer and is getting treatment.  Another just had a bad stroke that's done a lot of damage.  Plus, now her mum has fallen and dislocated her hip.  She will probably need a new hip replacement and is suffering from several complications to boot.  If you've got some time to spare, stop by and send some good wishes her way.

Mega Candy

Erika is celebrating her 2 year blogaversary.  She has about $900 dollars of goodies to give away and she's splitting it up so there are multiple winners.  There's lots of great stuff so check it out.  Maybe I'm silly, but the thing I want most is the Bow Easy; I'm not greedy, I'll even let someone else have the ribbon that goes with it.  I just want the tool and I'm sure my mom would want her serving fork back if she knew I had it, hehe!  I think I'd better sneak it back in the kitchen before the turkey needs serving or I'll be busted!  Anyhow, Happy Blogaversary Erika!  (see the link in the sidebar)

Letraset Candy

Mandy at Crafty Fox Cards is teaming up with Letraset to giveaway some Promarkers.  I've never tried these myself, but the results can look very nice.  Visit Mandy to learn more of the details.  Crafty Fox Cards

Well another month gone. I've been doing a little of the bandana technique in preparation for card making.  I haven't sat down to make cards in months.  Ok, not quite true.  I've sat at my craft table trying to get inspired and come up dry several times.  Now I need to get creating since I give a friend some all occasion cards as a Christmas gift and I haven't made any of them yet.  I bought a new magazine called Card Maker that looks promising, so this weekend I'll have to sit down with it and see what comes out of it.  I've got my fingers crossed.

Merry Christmas to all!

Best Wishes

My heart and best wishes go out to Mandy from  Crafty Fox Cards.  She's suffering from back problems that are leaving her in constant debilitating pain.  As someone suffering from chronic problems myself, she sure has my sympathy. Anyone stopping by my want to pop by her blog and leave her some love.  She also has blog candy running until the end of the month.

Fall Is Here!

Yes, Fall has arrived!  The trees are gorgeous and we actually have nice weather today.  It is warm and sunny instead of the usual cold and cloudy with threats of rain.
I've upgraded to a new computer and a laser printer.  Now I can print digis that won't smear if I try and colour them.  I've got some Bic Mark-its, but there doesn't seem to be a way to blend them like I see folks with copics can.  I do have watercolour pencils that I will probably play with.  I guess I'll see.  I have a Boot House image from Make It Crafty that is behind the desire to try digis and colouring and I'm dying to play with it.  If I make anything with it, maybe I'll actually post it.

Ink Cut & Fold has some blog candy to give away, so check it out:    http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/2010/09/come-fly-with-me.html

Summer's End

Well, August proved to be a little busy.  We hold a family reunion every five years, so we spent the long weekend catching up, eating, playing games, etc.  It was a lot of fun.  I also spent a week visiting my sister and her family since they were too busy renovating to attend the reunion.  That trip included LOTS of shopping, so now I'm tired and broke; isn't that what holidays are for though?

Going back to work after my holiday and the recent cool weather sure sends the message that fall is on it's way.  I'm glad to see that the kids are going back so there will be fewer of them in the store, but it's bittersweet.

Some new candy is up for grabs at Make It Crafty and Crafty Fox Cards, so see the sidebar.