Stamping with Kim

Weeping Willow trees are perfect

Before I put away this willow tree...

Unfortunately, we all need sympathy cards from time to time.  At the time that I posted THIS CARD I had no idea that I would be needing a card so soon.  But the day after Christmas our family had a terrible loss when one of Steve's cousins fell from a tree & lost his life.  A terrible reminder that we all should value each & every day.

Fortunately, before I put away this stamp set, I made a couple of different cards with the same set & same papers.  Even though they are both very somber, I think they are appropriate for the occasion - and I wanted to share them both with you.  I hope you have no need for them any time soon - but if you do, please feel free to copy the ideas.

The colors here are Basic Gray, Pear Pizzaz and Chocolate Chip.  This DSP is from the current SU! Occasions Mini.

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Quick post-op update

Hi girls!  Thanks so much for your emails, comments & texts!!

Steve is doing pretty well from the surgery.  He was convinced that he would be coming home today - but not so!  The surgery took longer than normal (3 hrs) and the Dr really felt like he should stay another day since he was pretty groggy this morning & in considerable pain.  BUT... he did get up & walk this morning - TWICE!!  woo hoo!!

I came home to let him sleep - and get in a quick nap myself!  So I'm heading back out to the hospital now to check on him.  The plan is that he will be coming home tomorrow afternoon.  :-)

Thanks, again, for caring!!  He gets a grin everytime I tell him one of his girl-friends is asking!!

Have a great weekend,

Kim

 

Merry Monday Challenge #4

I didn't think it would happen this week - but lookie here, peeps!!  I managed to join the Merry Monday Challenge #4!!

In spite of all the rain outside, my mind was on snow and ice skating.  I tried it once - a few times, actually, when we lived in Colorado.  I never could get up enough courage to be very good at it.  But watching figure skaters is one of my favorite things to do.  If I ever get to be a kid again, I'm going to learn ice skating while I'm young!!

Back to the card now!

Here is LESLEY'S SKETCH.  I'm still lovin' the simplicity of these sketches!!

Instead of going with a traditional "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays", I decided to turn this one into a Holiday Notecard.  This sentiment fit perfectly with what was in my brain!!  I think that's a good thing....hmm....!!

Anyway, the reason I was sweating getting this Challenge done is because hubby & I have been busy, busy, busy designing our SOON TO BE REMODELED KITCHEN and ALL NEW BACK PORCH!!  It's been a long time in the works - but we signed off on the contracts this afternoon & work will begin within the next couple of weeks!!  And yes, I WILL be posting "before" and "after" pictures...and probably a few in-betweens!

Also, hubby is going in for surgery TOMORROW MORNING!!  He's been having lots of back problems for months & months (that means YEARS).  He finally decided he just can't take it any longer - so he's taking care of it at 7:00 am tomorrow.  Your thoughts & prayers will be much appreciated!!!

Thanks for stopping by to visit with me today!  I will try to post a quick note over the weekend to give you status on Steve's surgery.  He loves stampers, too!!  Happy stamping!!

 

 

Remembering my good friends!

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TODAY!!!

I absolutely adore this new paper from SU!  And guess what...it's FREE!!!  Now what could be better than that?!!

This new "EVERYDAY ENCHANTMENT" paper is one of the free products available during Sale-A-Bration with each $50 purchase.  The colors in it are stunning for spring!!  I also love that there are so many other coordinating products available - like ribbons & brads and a stamp set!  Whoever said "matchy matchy" is not good??!!!  I think it's the best!!

For this card I've combined one of my favorite sayings from "Herb Inspirations", with Very Vanilla,Pure Poppy and Lucky Limeade cs.  Ink is Chocolate Chip.  Flowers & edges are sponged with CC, and teeny tiny pearl rhinestones added.  Tasteful Trims Sizzix die finish off the front ribbon. 

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Just thinkin' about tomorrow!!

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I'll be back tomorrow with another great card idea.... until then....

Happy Shopping!!