Fresh Florals and In Colors, Card Four ... and Card Five

Here we go with Card Four ... and Card Five.  It's time to share them all and then move on to even more fun.  Card Four is done with Fresh Fig CS and Card Five is done with Tranquil Tide CS.  Now that I've reviewed all of the five In Colors that will be around yet for one more year, I'm happy to keep them.  I will mourn the loss of Dapper Denim but, as usual, along will come another color to steal my heart.

Here is my Tranquil Tide version of my design.

Here are all the cards together:

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Fresh Florals and In Colors, Card Three ... and ... Some Good News

Well, I'm back.  I didn't mean to be MIA for so long, but I freely admit that I am wiped out after my Physical Therapy each day.  I continue to progress ... SLOWLY ...but positively moving in the right direction.  I can't sit OR stand for very long at a time, so I ordered a cart (graciously put together by my husband and my son) to use as my temporary work station by my big chair.  I work on little projects there and am constantly rotating what is behind my stamping bar and what is on my cart.  It feels so good to complete some little projects.  And ... I have good news to share.  Yesterday, I graduated from a walker to just a cane.  Yay!!!  I'll still use the walker if I ever go out somewhere, but the cane is all I need at home now.

I hope you're getting the idea of how to design a card template and then make several cards, each one a slightly new variation on your original design.

As you can see, changing just the color story can make a huge difference on a card design.

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A Happy Card and VERY Happy News ... X 2!

Enjoy today's happy card and then scroll down for my happy, happy news.
I've been so busy lately with doctors, physical therapy/exercises, and ... best of all ... LOTS of creating.  Remember, I warned you that this is the crazy time of year, an artist, when I switch from All-Occasion - to Fall - to Halloween - to Christmas - and so on .....  This includes cards, canvas projects, framed projects, home decor and lots and lots of cute ways to package treats.  And ... I still have cards and projects to share with you from the summer, so you won't lack for inspiration.   

Today's card is proof that I have a fondness for card designs with large circles.  On this one, I included a smaller circle, as well.

I absolutely LOVE this color story--- Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst.  This makes for a wonderful birthday card.  These are truly happy colors.

I think anyone would love a bright and lively birthday card like this one.

AND NOW, FOR MY HAPPY NEWS:

ONE:
Recently, I learned that my infection from my surgery is FINALLY healed.  I am a little anemic from it all, but not alarmingly so.  I am continuing my exercise/physical therapy and working on getting stronger and being more active each and every day.  (Joey is helping me with that, as are the pups:)

TWO:
Last week, I became officially 15 years out since my cancer diagnosis.  I don't talk about it a lot, but it's always in the back of my mind.  My cancer specialist told me that he thinks my arthritis has become an even bigger battle for me than was my cancer.  I don't know, but I'm happy to be cancer free ... and for 15 years.  Such news is always a relief, but it is also terribly humbling because so many are still being diagnosed and treated for cancer.  I thank God every day for blessing me with such good doctors, medical resources, His love, the love and care of my family and friends, and my inherited stubbornness that just won't let me give up on fighting for a better life.  God is in the details and I will never forget that.

Remaining classes / events for 2017:

November 5 -- Open House Christmas Party / 2:00-5:00
November 13 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project for Christmas
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 of each:)
     Fee includes materials, a light lunch, and a ton of fun. 

December 11 Scraps and Prayers Class:

     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags 

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The Cutest Little Bows Ever!

I just had to highlight these cute little bows in a tiny frame I had in my 'stash'.  There's one for each of our new In Colors.  They're felt!   

There's a little adhesive spot on the back and it's really strong!  These really add a nice finishing to your projects.

Look closely at my background paper and you can see that it's embossed with one of our new embossing folders.  I love it!

Well, that's a quick post for today.  The bows speak for themselves.

June Events:
June 12 / Scraps and Prayers / All Occasions Cards / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Make some beautiful cards to add to your stash to send to special friends and/or family.  Registration closed.

June 17 / Saturday Stampers /  Mixed Media Patriotic Project / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00 / REGISTRATION CLOSED.

June 22 / EARLY BIRD GARAGE SALE / 5:30-6:30
June 23 + 24 / GARAGE SALE / 8:00-5:00

June 25 / Open House New Catalog Party / 2:00-5:00

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