Card fronts are so easy.....

Whew! I have a couple of minutes to spare - a rarity for me these days - and so I'm posting the next couple of card fronts I made for Diana.

I absolutely didn't keep track of my card recipe, so sorry, so I can't let you know the Copics I used. I'm using left over scraps of DP, OMG, am I the only crafter with a box stuffed with beautiful paper that has been used on another project? I'm so glad that I've been making just card fronts because it's a great way to put that paper to good use.

So here is one card front that I made that actually is a little card of it's own. I made the scalloped circled card using my nesties and added another Tilda to the inside. On the front is #218 Sweet Tilda and I have her standing in front the the Alota Flower Shop background. Inside I used #367 Circus Tilda and she is sitting on a bow I made with some baker's twine...



Here it is opened...



I have always loved this image called Striped Tights Tilda #280. I have both sizes of the image. I used the Alota background called Front Door Steps. I kept this one very simple as you can see...



So now the children need bathing and my beloved Texas Rangers are playing a game tonight which I so enjoy watching. I hope you have a very Blessed Easter.

Hugs,
Barb

He's home...what a loooooong week!

After a busy hectic and very stress filled week, Bill is home as last. They have put him in a cast which will be switched out to a walking cast in a few weeks. Thanks so much to everyone for your uplifting words of encouragement and prayers. I never want to face another week like this past one - but it's all behind us now!

I will have to be administering the antibiotics via the PIC line, so they sent home a weeks worth of medicine and tons of syringes and flushing stuff. The nurse will come tomorrow and show me what to do. Just what I needed - another hat to wear!!!

Even though he's on crutches again, his help with the kids will be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping that I may even get a few moments in my studio again, and I have to say that part of my stress this past week has been withdrawal. My computer is in my studio, so every time I've come in to update or publish comments it's been so hard to just walk out!

Again, thank you to everyone who has left a comment to encourage me through this very difficult week.

Big Hugs,
Barb

A little sunshine...

Hi friends, I have just a very few moments to share with you. I was busy working on a few projects before my dh became ill, and I wanted to share some of them with you.

Diana has asked the DT to make her some card fronts using Magnolia Mini World images, and I got right to town. What I didn't understand was that we can't use any of the Alota images, a conflict of interest at CHA. So when I have the time and energy to do a little more crafting, I will be making some for her with only the Mini images.

Here are a couple I made...

This is the first one and I used the Alota Boat with #156 Pirate Edwin and #230 Pirate Tilda. These are both available from Diana at the Magnolia-licious store.






This next card uses two Mini images. #656 Summer Background Fairytale and #3031 Tilda as a Shepherd.



Thanks for visiting my blog for a little eye candy this time. There will be more to follow as I can squeeze a few minutes to myself in...

Hugs,
Barb

Bill's second surgery...

Bill had the second surgery today instead of yesterday. His Orthopedic Surgeon wanted to be able to do it himself. The decision was made to remove all the hardware from his leg, they flushed his leg completely again and they found that the bone is still not well healed! So without the hardware to give it stability, he won't be able to walk. He has been diagnosed with MRSA, and the infection is pretty deep into the bone and tissues. So when he comes home Thursday, we will be having Home Health Care come to administer antibiotics and a couple of times a day. It could take several months for the infection to be completely eradicated and when he is clear then we're looking at more surgery to do something to stabilize that bone again.

The children and I are holding here together at the house. It's pretty tough having to handle it all by myself, but Jordan is being a real trouper. He helps me as much as possible (remember he's only 5) and the girls, well, their 2 1/2 year olds. At least they have each other to play with, but it keeps me hopping.

Thank everyone for your continued love and support and prayers. I'm pretty weary and find myself near to tears most of the time, but I'm still breathing, so I'm alive, which means there's hope.

Hugs,
Barb

More surgery to come....oh my!!!

Just an update on my hubby. He came through surgery yesterday very well and isn't in a lot of pain but is still dealing with a low grade fever. He is going back to surgery tomorrow (Sunday) and they will flush out the area again and if possible, remove some of the hardware. He will come home sometime next week with a PIC line, I think that's what you call it, so that he will be having long term antibiotics administered. He pain is much better than after his previous surgeries. I drove to the hospital today so that we could spend even a little time together, and it was very stressful with all three kids in tow. When I left Jordan lost it and cried uncontrollably until we got into the car. Then I had to make a stop at Walmart - nobody has had naps so I've plugged them all into the TV with a new DVD! Now I can breath for a little while...
I will keep updating my blog as things progress, but as far as crafting, I'm going to be MIA for the next month, and hopefully no longer.

Thanks for all the warm wishes I've received, you guys are the best...

Hugs,
Barb

Another Emergency

Just a quick note to let you all know that my hubby is undergoing emergency surgery on his leg today, in fact right now! He has somehow developed a massive infection around the hardware and bone. He is in the hospital about 45 minutes away from where we live, so visiting is not going to be an easy thing for me to accomplish. I will keep you up to date as I know what's happening myself.

Hugs,
Barb

Sweet and Romantic Tilda...

It's Monday and I have managed to get another card finished to share with you. I just couldn't wait to use some of my new Melissa Frances papers and embellishments. This paper is so pretty, girly, romantic and completely up my alley! Because of the flowers on the paper, I didn't add one flower embellishment to this card anywhere. I did use some of my new seam binding though to make some pretty bows. I don't have any challenges to enter this card in...I'm just too busy to look right now, but I'm sure it would meet some challenge somewhere!

Here is the front of my card...notice the pretty corner embellishment in the lower right. These are so gorgeous I wish I had more of them. I've used two in the making of the card...



A couple of side views...





Here is a close up of Tilda. Her hair was fabulous to color...



I completely copied the inside of my card from Pat Frank! She always does such beautiful cards, inside and out! So I hope she doesn't mind...I've also used another Melissa Frances corner embellishment in the lower left corner of the top panel.


Here is a close up of the little tag. It is also a Melissa Frances piece. I colored #3085 Tilda Carrying Lamb on Cryogen, cut it out but didn't pop it up, because I wanted the little tag to tuck into the pocket. The border is Magnolia's Romantic Heart border.


Thank you for dropping in to see my latest creation.

Hugs,
Barb

Wooohoooo! I have a winner...

Wow, you guys are awesome! I've already made the 110,000 hit mark and gone over that. So let me say a great big thank you to every one who came and left me some love. You guys are the greatest! I have received so many wonderful comments of support and encouragement. This is what makes Blogging so rewarding.

So let's get on with the winner of the candy I'm offering. The lucky winner is......drum roll please....




PAOLA LEVI . Congratulations Paola, please e-mail me with your addy and I will get your prize out to you soon.

Many thanks to all who help me exceed my wildest expectations.

Hugs,
Barb

Milestones Blog Candy....

This post will remain at the top until a winner is drawn.

Hello to all my fellow Maggie lovers, card makers and loyal supporters of my blog. Since starting my blog 3 years ago I have reached and surpassed the 100,000 hits to my blog. To say the least I'm very honored that anyone at all comes to visit and leaves a comment. So to celebrate, I'm offering a little "sweet stuff" as Jacque says. I am currently at 109,469 hits and counting. All I'm asking you to do is leave a comment on this post and when I reach the 110,000 mark I will select a winner. I'm not asking you to do anything other than leave me a comment. That's it!!!

So here is what I'm offering to the lucky person...



Included in this offering -

1 package of 1/4" Score-tape
Mini World Tilda with Lamb #3085
Mini World Pirate Tilda #230
1 package self adhesive pearls
1 package Prima Roses
1 package pink floral stocks
5 pearl pins with bullet clasps
2 yards of wire edged ribbon
Altered frame made by me

So spread the word and best of luck to everyone...

Hugs,
Barb

The best thing in life....

Hello blogging friends! Today I have a card to share for the Magnolia-licious Highlites April challenge. Our very talented Sharon has challenged us to use both Edwin and Tilda on our card/project. What a wonderful challenge Sharon!

BUT! Before we get to my card, please let me remind you of the Spring/Easter Extravaganza going on at Magnolia-licious Highlites. There are three categories from which you may chose to enter from and Diana is giving away some sensational and very generous prizes to the top three winners.

Well now, back to my card. I chose to use #334 Brother and Sister for my card.
I had done the stitching on this card quite some time ago, but had put off making a card with it because I couldn't seem to find an appropriate image. Then I pulled out this image and colored it to match the stitching. Still the card sat off to one side until this challenge was put out. Then I knew exactly how it had to be used.

Here is my card...


Here is a closer look at Edwin and Tilda...still experimenting with Zoe's wonderful method of coloring folds in clothing...definitely a work in progress!




How I finished the inside of my card...



A couple of side views...





My card recipe...

Image - #334 Brother and Sister in regular and mini available here
CS - Bazzill white, SU Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard
DP - Magnolia

Copics used:
Skin - E000,01,11; R20
Tilda Hair - E30,33,53
Dress/Socks - YR23,Y21,Y26; G20,40,82
Shoes -Stardust Stickles
Edwin Hair - E30,35,25
Shirt - C00,01,03,05; B0000
Dungarees - R22,29,59
Shoes - R30,34,25
Nestabilites - Small Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Romantic Hearts Border (Magnolia)
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts
Seam binding - Wile Orchid Crafts
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Pearl

Thanks everyone for stopping by my blog today. I hope you will join in the fun at the Highlites Challenge Blog and make your own card using both Edwin and Tilda.

Hugs,
Barb