An Indefinite Break

Hello friends!

Greetings from the sub zero, freezing temps here in Iowa!  It was -3 this morning, and will be getting down to like -7 tonight.  I'm longing for the shorts and flip flops weather that I had in Dallas!

I have enjoyed spending time with my daughter, doing the things together that we hadn't done in years.  The decision to move here has been a wise one.  I can see the difference in her personality and attitude, and I can tell that she's glad I'm here.  Just the fact that she's starting to open up about the "issue" we're currently dealing with makes me believe that this is where I'm supposed to be.  I can also tell that my mom is more relieved, and less stressed now that I'm here to take care of everything.  *happy sigh* 

The free time I used to have that was filled with papercrafting is now filled with quality time spent with my daughter and mother.  My priorities have changed, and I've resigned from all of my design teams.  I have had a wonderful time being a part of each one of them, but ultimately, this is the right thing.  The FYI challenge blog will still be a part of my normal routine.  I own it, so I will continue to create the posts for it.  I may even participate every once in a while, but for the most part, my blog will be quite dormant. 

I will be checking in on everyone, as often as I can.  I will try to post photos of everyday things we're having fun doing, from time to time as well. 

It has been a great time, but I'm onto new adventures... 
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #127

Hi y'all!

How has you week been?  Did you get lots of crafty stuff done this past weekend?  I'm settling into my new job better, and things are going really well this week.  I'm being bombarded with information, but it's ok.  I'll be running the show by myself already next week, for a couple days, and I want to make sure I do a good job.

Onto this weeks Papercraft Star challenge.  The theme this week is: 

 

An inspiration photo!

 

 Here is my card, based on the photo.

 

 

I love the way book paper looks on projects.  After looking at the photo from my project last week, I wanted to incorporate it into this weeks project too.  Those distress inks have definitely done the trick again this time.  I love the simplicity of this card, and the focus on the sentiment.  Unfortunately, this card is for my mom.  The mother of one of her friends passed away recently and she's sending it to their family.

 

I do hope you'll head over to the PCS blog to see what everyone else has created this week.  As usual, they're absolutely gorgeous!

 

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs!



Unscripted Sketches Challenge #192

Happy Saturday!

Welcome back!  How has your first week of the New Year been?  I've been going through lots of adjustments, mostly getting used to the cold weather, but this year has started off really well for us.  I feel like my move here is a blessing, and hope to continue on the path to new and exciting things.  My daughter is absolutely loving the fact that I get to hug her everyday, and that I am here when she just wants to talk.  I'm loving the fact that I get to do the everyday things that I've missed with her again. :) 

I have a new Unscripted Sketches project for you today.  It's been a while since I've participated, so I'm happy to be back in it.  I have always loved their sketches, so it was fun to finally get to create with one of them again.  The gals at US have been so wonderful, in allowing me the time off I needed to get everything together, and I'm thankful for their patience with me.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I really dig the way this card turned out!  I kinda used the below color combo, from Design Seeds, which was fabulous and made me happy.  Once I had my idea of how I wanted to put my card together, it was finished in no time.  I'm not a huge pink fan, but really like the color combo in this card.

I am so thankful that you've stopped by today.  I do hope you'll head over to see what wonderful projects are posted on the US blog for you today.  They're pretty fabulous!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs!