Missing You...Feel Better Soon!

My Mom, who is missing me because I did not make my fall trip to visit her because my husband had several medical procedures completed, including a bone fusion and knuckle replacement in his left hand.  He was in a cast for two months; therefore, needed a bit of help even unscrewing a lid from a jar.  I am also generally planning a trip down to California to visit her in the near future, but because of needing to be near home until my medical procedures are further along in recovery, I will not be going.  In addition, my husband is having knee replacement surgery in early April, which will keep me home for sure even after I might be able to travel.  

I am going to miss my spring visit to my Mom's and our annual week-long cardmaking retreat to the Mt. Shasta area with Mom and my sister, which is usually planned for early April.  The week is always filled with cardmaking, laughter, and fun.  My Mom sent me this "missing you/ feel better" card with a touch of vintage to let me know she was missing me already, and a note inside for a speedy recovery.  

Thank you, Mom, for the cheery little "Miss You" card and your message.  I miss you too!  If it weren't so darn hot during the summer in the Redding area, I would make a summer visit.  Unfortunately, my thick northwest blood doesn't work well in the heat, and the air conditioning is just not cold enough for me or everyone else is putting on coats!

Still a Bit Under the Weather!

I still have not been at my crafting table this month!  I think the anesthesia from my bone graft wiped out my energy and my mojo, so I'm still missing in action.  I now have missed not only Valentine cards for my family, but several birthdays and a few get well cards as well!  

I received several cards from dear friends and family members wishing me well, and among them I received a second handmade card from another cardmaking buddy.  I'm not sure how she found time to get to her craft table with all that has been going on in her life, but she is always so thoughtful.

Sandy's card immediately made me think of that very busy cardmaking person burning the midnight oil to get my get well card finished and sent on its way.  

Thank you, Sandy, you are such a dear friend, and your card and message gave me just the right-sized smile right away.  Good thing for you that my face was finally feeling up to smiling a bit, or I might not have been so happy to get it!  LOL  

AWOL from Crafting!

I have not been at my crafting table yet during this month of February, 2015 due to numerous appointments and a bit of mouth surgery called a sinus lift and bone graft a few days ago.  Not really feeling quite up to getting out of my recliner much right now, so I apologize for the skimpy blogging, and my family has totally missed receiving their Valentine cards since I was not working ahead far enough to get them done before this little medical event.  

I received a pretty card from one of my cardmaking buddies who lives just down the street from me.  I didn't really hear the doorbell in my groggy state, but fortunately my husband found it waiting on the doorstep.  I wanted to share this "feel better" card with you because it is one that is handmade.

This card uses the three-panel technique (not sure that is the official name) that has been around several years, and one that I have admired but not tried myself yet, though I have been thinking of it.  I've seen it with stamped images divided into three panels and also embossed panels.  Probably time to "get the lead out" and try it, right???  Charlene also used her new Sizzix Ornate Labels dies, which she sound while we were out shopping one day last month.  I admired it greatly, but they only had one left :-(.

 Thank you, Charlene!  Your card bought just the right touch of cheer to my heart.

Birthday Belatedly!

I've been under the weather a bit with mouth and sinus surgery, and my time management skills have flown out the window.  Had I been able to be more organized, I would have this birthday card made and off in the mail before this birthday arrived, as my surgery was actually on the date of the birthday.  Time seemed to get away from me prior to the surgery getting things done (or not), so here I am sending this card off very late.  

With time a limitation, I used a card kit developed by my sister, Heidi Gonzales (My Lil' Scrap Corner blog).  I did manage to almost finish the card front the day before my friends birthday.  I ran out of time to complete the inside decorations and verse, having no idea I was going to be feeling under the weather for as long as I have, thus making the card sent so very late.  I am posting Fran's card on her birthday even though I know she doesn't look at card blogs.  (You get to see it on time, but she does not. . . is that fair?)

Added post: So now that I am feeling better, the debate began, will this be really strange to send a card this late.  I want our friend to know she was thought of before her birthday, during her birthday,  and then after, as her card sat unfinished on my crafting table.  I decided to finish it, send it, and give her that message.  I hope she enjoys her card.  I did check to make sure there was no mold growing on it!

And here is the completed inside with the message of a belated birthday apology and a dash of Iffy humor thrown in, I hope!

Recipe:  Paper:  Stampin' Up-Whisper White cs (card base), Night of Navy cs, Cherry Cobbler cs.  Pinkpaislee-Starlight/ Glow (back).  Paper Loft-Old Towne Tavern/ Franklin (stars).  Magnolia stamp: Tilda Sailor Girl.  Spellbinders dies:  Circles; Scalloped Circles.  Sentiment: handmade.  Progresso Koh-I-Noor Woodless Colored pencils with mineral spirits.  Stash: 5/8" Grograin ribbon, red button, blue netting, twine.  (Size: 5-1/2" square).