Hello and happy Sunday everyone,
I would like to apologize to you for not posting more often. With all the things that have been happening in my life I have fallen into a bit of a funk and find it very hard to create. I feel terrible for the companies that have hired me to work for them, and for my readers who come again and again to see a new post and find nothing there. I am kicking my own butt and just going to get back on the horse. That is the end of my feeling sorry for myself - not even going to mention it again. I hate reading depressing blogs.
I made today's card a few days ago for Suzanne's unique March Sketch Challenge card and did not post it because I didn't feel it was very good (the card - not the sketch, which I love!). I tried to join different styles and textures, and am not sure if I succeeded. But at least I had fun coloring this lovely little Standing Fall Tilda stamp from Magnolia-licious with Copics. You rarely have to go by season with these stamps - I think she is very Spring and Easter like with her little basket and the flower on her hat :) but then again we wear scarves here well into May it is so cold lol.
The corrugated metallic gold cardstock was cut into a square, then into two triangles for the sketch. Bronze glittered paper lies between the Chatterbox Filligree metallic green paper and the flourish (from Stampin' Up's Friends 24-7) that I embossed with Verdigris embossing powder. The Verdigris contains bits that are bronze, gold and brown so I used those colors for my card. I spritzed some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Coffee Shop (bronzish brown) and Honeydew Melon ( gold and green). Finally I sponged the edges with shades of green and brown.
Thank you for stopping by, and to those of you who have stuck around through my dry spell, thank you for believing in me. Allan is so much better, he is smiling again. Life is so good.
Blinkie Code
Oh so sweet, love the chipboard behind the oval, and she is darling!
Hope you are feeling better soon, I have had that feeling not to long ago so I understand where your coming from, so thankful it doesn't last long, just feels that way while going through it!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM
It's a beautiful card. I love the coloring and all of the little details in the center. Wonderful work!!
Posted by: Christine | Monday, March 09, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Adorable card. I love the colors. I"m so glad your husband is doing better. Hang in there. And don't worry - your posts are always worth the wait. :-)
Posted by: Lisa T | Monday, March 09, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Hi Suzy! So glad you found time to stamp! this is a beuty-you can be certain of that! I love her springy outfit, such great colors! Great card details, too!
Posted by: Cheryl L Rowley | Monday, March 09, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Suzy, this is a great card! I love all the design elements you used and your Tilda is colored so well, as always. Glad to hear your DH is doing so much better. Happy Monday!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, March 09, 2009 at 01:05 AM
You don't have to apologise - we're just glad that hubby is on the mend. Love the card.
Posted by: Pat Woodruff | Monday, March 09, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Why don't you like your card? It is gorgoeus! Love all the texture and layout! Of course I always adore your amazing coloring!
Glad that Allan is doing better. Hope that the doctors will help him...
Posted by: Elena | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Lovely Card Suzy! I can't wait to get my Magnolia stamps so I can try to make my cards half as lovely as yours and others that I see, Where do you purchase your copics ?
Glad to here your husband is feeling better, Take care from Your NS blog follower
Hugs Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Lovely card!! That Verdigris powder looks so cool! Glad to see you creating and posting again!
Posted by: pegg | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 09:58 PM
Gorgeous card...no need for apologies silly girl...we all understand :)
Posted by: ~amy~ | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Hi Suzy,
I am so happy Allan is home again and you are together.
Family comes before anything else and we all understand that. Once you can relax you will be creating like mad.
Love your card with all the different textures. It is beautiful.
Posted by: Candy | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 06:35 PM
Suzy, I also love this card with all the interesting textures. The colors go very well together and look so warm and rich. Glad to hear that Allen is feeling better...now you need to take some time for yourself to just sit on your couch with a nice warm blankie and your puppies, and cuddle and think about what a blessed woman you are. Don't fret, your fans will be fine for awhile. Linda S. in NE
Posted by: Linda S. in NE | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Any time you post, we are happy to see your gorgeous creations. Beautiful job. I am sure that I "NEED" copics -- you certainly know how to use them! Martha Kay
Posted by: Martha Kay | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:56 PM
the card is gorgeous, never mind about the blog - it's not that important - we will survive. glad to hear allen is better. hugs from katie and me and be nice to yourself! you are a wonderful person suzy and this too will pass. take care and best wishes.
rose and katie from petpeswick
Posted by: rokale | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Suzy, we all get in a funk every now and then and guess what?? You are allowed! Don't beat yourself up over not posting. Yes, We miss you and your gorgeous creations, but, you have to take care of you and Alan first!
Your card is beautiful. I just love this Tilda and I think the textures you used blend very well! Big hugs to you sweetie!!
Posted by: Monica | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:48 PM
I can`t imagine not loving this card. Smarten up girl this card is wonderful...be proud of it. I am glad to hear that Allen is feeling better. Good to have you back.
Hugs
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:33 PM
You're card is wonderful Suzy. I'm glad Allan is feeling better and I'm sure his smile speaks volumes. Take care.
Posted by: Heather Imhoff | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:20 PM
hugs to you, Suzy. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Your talent is amazing and your desire to craft will return.
Your card is beautful and Tilda is adorable! Hope you have a great day! hugs!
Posted by: Sharon Caudle | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 02:08 PM
You shouldn't feel like you have to apologize. You have to take care of self, life and family before anything else. I hope things are getting better for you. And....you are much too hard on yourself right now. This card is really gorgeous. I really like the way you combined the different textures. Gorgeous.
Posted by: debby | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Of course we understand!!!! I am glad you are back. What a lovely card.
Marie
Posted by: Marie | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Of course we have stuck by you. Life happens. Believe me, I know. Glad your honey is feeling better.
On another note, your card is gorgeous, as usual!
Posted by: Toni K | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Suzy, beautiful card! Great job!
Hugs
Vivi Casale
Posted by: Vivi Casale | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 12:54 PM
This is a beautiful card. I love the papers, drooling over the copics (someday I will have some) and loving Tilda.
Posted by: stephanie hester | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Suzy...stop beating yourself up!!!
We ALL have moments. You are an upbeat Lady - you'll get over it.
The card is great.....it's very cute and WELL done.
((((hugs))))
Posted by: Terry | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Gorgeous!! I so love the colors you used to color Tilda! She is awesome! Great DP and layout!!
hugz
deb
Posted by: deb | Sunday, March 08, 2009 at 12:12 PM