I've Missed Everyone!

Hello everyone! I've missed blogging and checking out my favorite blogs. I'm recovering from a series of computer crashes. I posted earlier that my computer had been misbehaving, but it went into critical mode and we had to completely remove windows XP and reinstall everything! So far so good! My DH spent hours fixing this for me and then hours updating. I think I scared him when I started talking about needing a new laptop, LOL! I went to visit my daughter and 4 grandchildren in Falls Church, VA during this event and was treated not only to a ballet recital, but was entertained with a Mother's Day Tea. There is never a dull moment in my daughter's household! I hurried home on Sunday so I could spend time with my mother. I have been very busy making cards. The last one I made was a male birthday card: Male cards are such a challenge! I borrowed SU's "Wildlife Reserve" from a friend to make my card. I stayed with a blue and brown color scheme and only embellished with two brads. I sure miss adding all the glitz! I'm always searching for different card ideas for the opposite sex, so if you have any you are willing to share, please let me know!

Thanks for checking out my blog!

Marsha

An Early Mother's Day Card

Hi Everyone! My fingers are crossed that my internet woes are finally over. We lost connection again Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon so now I'm really, really behind! I did work on some cards during this down time. It's not too early in May to think about Mother's Day cards. I used Papertrey Ink's Quilter Sample set and Aqua Mist cardstock to create my card. I also used the cuttlebug to emboss my paper, which happens to match the plaid dp I used. My Martha Steward border punch and Nesties were used to add the final embellishments.

I embossed an outline for the inside of my card with my Scorpal and decorated with the dp paper. The hydrangeas and pearl dewdrops add the final touch.

I consider myself especially blessed to still have my mother to celebrate with this Mother's Day. She is in a nursing home but she still enjoys visits and the occasional outing. Spend time with your loved ones every opportunity you have!

Aack!!!

Do you ever have those days when you just want to grab your hair, grit your teeth and let out a really loud scream! Well this was my reaction when I arrived home last night. I was all ready to sit down and post on my blog for Tuesday when dh told me our "beloved" cable company had been working down the road and "clipped" our cable in the process. I live in a rural area and they are forever cutting our cable or having outages. One summer, we went without connection for two whole weeks! I checked their rating nationally, and no wonder they were at the bottom of the list. Thanks for letting me rant. They obviously rerouted last night so I have connection this morning. I have another Gorjuss Girl I would like to share with you. The Basic Grey "Windermere" dp from the "Porcelain" collection seemed a perfect match for this image. I also used SU cardstock, embossed with my Cuttlebug and added an embossed Prima flower. I absolutely adore these little girls!

A Little Birdie Told Me

I can't wait to ink up more images, but there's so little time and so many stamps I want to play with! Do you ever feel that way to? Well...off to my play room (I mean craft room)!

I'm Back With a Gorjuss Girl!

Hi everyone! I had no idea I would not post on my blog for an entire week. I had major computer problems last week - my laptop suffered a very serious error and I spent several days backing up files and restoring my computer. After that, my email experienced a very serious windows error and I lost all my personal files (.pst). So...I've been pulling out my hair trying to get everything up and working. Finally - I see daylight at the end of the tunnel!

I received my first Gorjuss Girls last week from Funky Kits - they are just too adorable! This is my first card and I just love her in blue. The dp is from Basic Grey's new Wisteria collection - I believe this is one of their most stunning collections ever! I finally got my hands on some of the embossed flowers from Prima and I cut my photo corner with a Cuttlebug die.

Purrfect Friend

I have missed lots of posts so I hope to visit some of your blogs soon and play catch-up. Being a week behind is so overwhelming, especially with all my favorite blogs and groups to visit. I also had lots of cards to finish and I will be sharing some of these this week. It's great to be back, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my computer will now behave for a while!