I'm Back!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Hi everyone!  I've been MIA from Nutty's News for a little while.  Being a wife, mom and work-at-home business woman takes lots of time and energy.  Gotta have a break once in a while.  =)

In reality, it wasn't a vacation, but rather having come to a very bumpy place in this road we call 'life', and I had to reduce my stress load.  I wish I could say it's all worked out, but I can't.  God is faithful, though, to carry us through the even roughest spots, and He's the one I'm clinging to, so I'm looking forward to the day when things are smoothed out.

I have some goodies I need to finish putting together to send to several of you.....No! I haven't forgotten, it was just moved to the back burner! And I'm going to be more regular at my scrapping table!  For now, though, I'm going to share with you some cards I've made over the last weeks.  Some of these were originally for some challenges, but weren't posted or entered.





Today's card is one I started to make with a stamped element that wasn't the right color for another project I did.  I'm trying not to leave too many UFO items around, so I decided to make something with this 'F-friends' SU! image right away.  I took some Creamy Caramel card stock and cut a 4"x6" tag, then rolled it with the Rough Texture roller.  I wish I could tell you what ink I used, but this was so long ago, and I didn't write anything down because  I had planned to post it right away! =(  I'm really liking my Tim Holtz Fourishes emboss folder from Sizzix, so I used that on some ivory card stock and then inked it with, I think Creamy Carmel, using a wadded up nylon stocking. (My favorite material for a soft distress with ink.)

The polkadot DP was cut with my Spellbinders Label 14 from a scrap of Digital DP I printed for another project.  The DP is from the 'Baskets and Bunnies Paper' set at Raspberry Road Designs.

I had the various flowers all layed out on the card, some punched from SU! Boho Blossoms and a Marvy punch, some fabric flowers from my stash, a Prima from Faith at Mark's Finest Papers, and a scrunched up paper flower I made,  and I liked it, but the card just didn't look 'finished'.  Then I saw this Shabby Tea Room inspiration and knew I had to add the ruffled ribbon.  It's actually two layers, one is a light pink lace from my stash, the bottom is Very Vanilla ribbon from SU! and the two are gathered together.

The hanger is the same Very Vanilla ribbon and the various brads and pearls are from my stash.

I'm very pleased with this card: First because I used a lot of stash and UFO items, and second because........I like it!!  It's me!  =))

Thanks for stopping in.  Hope you'll come again soon!

16 comments:

  1. It's beautiful, Elizabeth. And so cool that you were able to use a lot of your stash. That is always such a good feeling.
    Welcome back!

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  2. Hi Elizabeth....I have missed you. I kept checking in.
    I love your tag. It's so soft and peaceful looking.
    I hope the bumps smooth out for you soon. Hang in there.

    Carolyn W

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  3. Hi Elizabeth I kept coming by wondering if all is well with you! Glad to see you are back :) I love your pretty tag with those beautiful flowers and texture. Looking forward to your next creation!

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  4. Oh Elizabeth, welcome back!! I have checked (and rechecked!) your blog and didn't see updates and prayed all was well - boy, as a wife/mom to 4 do I ever understand! But yes, you are right - He is the almighty comforter and ever present! Glad to see you back! Your card tag is just stunning!! Love the vintage look to it, perfect colors and blend of elements! Beautiful!! Blessings to you! x0x0

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  5. Thanks for coming by the Layers of Color New Release Tea Party Blog Hop today! Wishing you lots of luck in the drawings!

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  6. Gorgeous tag..Thank you for stopping by and blessing my day.
    hugs :)

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  7. Hi Elizabeth,

    I hope thT the bumpiness on your journey gets better... I have been going through a trying phase as well and do so hope that I will be able to tide it all.

    I love your creation... you are so clever to use a nylon stocking!!! And I love your scrunchie flower. Super card!

    Take care and keep smiling no matter what.

    xxx Monica

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  8. Hi there sweet friend! I just wanted to stop in and say hi!! I hope all is well - praying for you, for your solace and peace! Even in the running around with 2 extra kids, lol, I think of my friends and let them know they are among the greatest of HIS gifts! Blessings to you! x0x0

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  9. Hi Elizabeth! Oh it was so good to see you back on my blog today!!! I have missed you and I do hope and pray things are settling down for you now! God is faithful and I know you are leaning on Him to carry you through any rough times as well as the good times!!!

    Your tag by the way is gorgeous!!! Love the texture and soft shabby feel!!!

    hugs,
    Grace

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  10. This is beautiful Elizabeth. Wonderful colors and textures.

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  11. Really lovely tag! Thanks for the sweet comment. :)

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  12. Hi Elizabeth! I love this sweet shabby tag! The embossing and other textural elements are fab! I loved your comment about UFO's hanging around. lol ;D

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  13. how classy and noble!

    a beautiful creation!

    hugs and kisses from germany,
    silvi xoxo

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  14. Pretty! Thinking of you today, so had to stop by and say howdy! :)

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  15. Hi Elizabeth! Just wanted to say hi!!! It was good to see you on my blog and I'm hoping you are doing well!!!
    hugs,
    Grace

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Hi! and thanks for stopping by. I appreciate every comment left here for me. They are very encouraging and brighten my day! =)

 
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