Sunday, March 22, 2009

A Long Absence

So, for those of you still coming to my blog, you may have noticed my long absence. It is hard for me to believe that I haven't blog since last Friday(the 13th...told you that day would be unlucky). Lots of MAJOR changes have taken place in my life in the last week, and I won't lie and say that it hasn't directly affected my mojo. I am not quite ready to talk about it publicly yet, but when I am ready, trust me, you all will be the first to know. Today is the first time I have stamped since last Friday, and although I felt a little out of practice, it felt SO GOOD to get back to my table. I have taken a tiny break from my Design Team work, but I am lucky to work for and with the most AMAZING people in the world, and I think they know I can't WAIT to get back in the swing of things...in fact, I don't think it will be long. I made this card for my Mom to give to a friend of hers. She just got accepted into Nursing School and my Mom is super proud of her. I just hope she likes the card, LOL. Today, when I saw the featured stamper was Beate, I was super excited and a little shocked....I still can't believe that she hasn't been the FS before, can you? Anywho, I decided to CASE this card of hers. I changed the colors, DP, added a few layers, changed the images, and added wide ribbon instead of the scalloped piece. I liked the bird theme, so I decided to use my A Little Birdie Told Me set from SU. I paper pieced the birds with some East Coast Prep DP and then used my C2 Copic marker to make the shadow. All the accessories are from SU, as well as everything else..although the paper is sadly retired.
Well, that is it for me now...I need to get some more stamping done so I can preset my blog for the week!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day...I missed you guys!!

40 comments:

  1. Super cute card, I love everything about it.

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  2. Oh Jessie, {{{HUGS}}}
    I'm glad you are back. Whenever you are ready, I'm always here to listen to you. I'm sure your creative mojo will be back gradually. Just take a time, girlfriend.

    This card is so cute and fun! What a fantastic cased card!!

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  3. Welcome back, Jess...I speak for a lot of people when I say "WE MISSED YOU!" Hang in there, gf!! It doesn't look like your mojo has been affected at all! I'm so glad to see you back!

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  4. So glad to see you back to stamping, girl! LOVE the card. . .it's adorable!

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  5. Hi Jessie,

    I hope things smooth out for you really soon. Praying for you today and in the weeks ahead! Lisa

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  6. Hugs to you, Jessie!! For the record your MOJO has not been affected!!!

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  7. Great to see you back stamping Jessie .... wonderful creation!

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  8. adorable card, hope all is well!!

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  9. Adorable card! I hope everything is ok, or works out ok for you. I'll be praying for you!

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  10. Great to see you stamping Jessie!! Adorable card too!! Missed ya - Hugs!! :)

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  11. Terrific use of the patterned papers. I like the paper piecing on the birds and the oval tab on the bottom.

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  12. I'm so happy to see you getting inky again GF!!

    {hugs}

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  13. Hey Jessie...just wanted to say I'm thinking about you, and whatever is going on there are a lot of cyber friends ready to hug you!

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  14. So glad to see you back...I've missed you! :D I'm hoping things get better for you soon!!! Your card is super cute, I love those little birdies! :D

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  15. Glad you are back sister! I've missed you tons! Your card is cute as ever! Doesn't look like you've missed even a day! Hugs to you!

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  16. Good to see you back, Jessie! Doesn't look like you missed a beat with this card!! Thinking about you lots. Big hugs!!

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  17. Big hugs and welcome back, Jessie! We've missed you and have been thinking of you big time, sweet stampin' sister!!! {{{{Jessie!}}}}

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  18. Hey girl! Great to see you! I've missed seeing you daily!! Thinking of you and sending BIG hugs your way!

    LOL I think we cased the same card...yours is super cute!!!

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  19. One thing I have found in this stampers blog world is that there is so much sharing and support, it is amazing! So whatever it is and whenver you are ready, I am sure the love and support you will get will be over-whelming! But I am glad to see you and your card wasn't affected at all!

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  20. Love your card, so cute and cheerful! Sure hope you're doing ok.

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  21. Welcome back and we all have mojo issues once in awhile. HOpe things start looking up for you! Sweet card. I have this set but just never use it???!!!

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  22. It is soooo good to "see" you again, Jess! This card is as gorgeous as ever, girl! {{{hugs}}}

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  23. Fabu case - Jessie!!!

    I missed you, but glad to see you back :)!!! Hang in there sweetie!!!

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  24. We aren't going anywhere :) Glad you got a chance to stamp and I pray for God's peace for your during this time.

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  25. This is so sweet, Jessie! I love the paper-pieced birds! I hope things are looking up for you! Big hugs!

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  26. Hey, Jessie! I'm so glad to see you stamping! I'm thinking of you daily and sending BIG hugs your way! :)

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  27. Yipes. I thought Feedblitz was down. Glad to have you back and hope everything is OK. Love the paper piecing and piercing. Very sweet! Hugs, Mary

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  28. {{{{{Jessie}}}}}} I hope everything is okay! I have been wondering where you have been! Your card is super cute! I am glad you were able to get some stamping therapy!

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  29. Jessie, we missed you and those fabulous creations!! And of course those famous spiral clips. Hope your feeling better. We are here when your ready. Please keep those wonderful creations coming.

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  30. Jessie, we missed you and those fabulous creations!! And of course those famous spiral clips. Hope your feeling better. We are here when your ready. Please keep those wonderful creations coming.

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  31. Glad to see you stamping girlie...we all miss you!!! Beautiful card as always - I don't think your mojo is ever very far!! :-) Lots of hugs!!!

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  32. Jessie, I normally don't leave a comment, even though every one of your cards deserve it, but I noticed you have been gone awhile and I missed your daily blog and I just want you to know that I am praying for you no matter what the circumstance might be. I am so glad that you are back. I love your card.

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  33. It's good to see you back Jessie, I'm sorry things have been hard for you lately. I hope that everything is OK. Love your cards --- as usual!! :)

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  34. Just another wish of Get "better" soon, and obviously we all wait anxiously to see you again... Take time for YOU!!!! YOU are the mmost important one, Hope all gets "better" soon.....

    BIG wet rainy Washington HUGS!

    KelliJo

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  35. Gorgeous Jessie! Awesome case of Beate, and with your signature style with great colours and details, well it can't be anything but awesome! Hope all is well at your end. Thinking about you girl!

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  36. I've missed you so much Jess!! You know I am thinking of you and LOVE this card!!

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  37. Jessie...........that is sooo perfect for your mom's friend!!! I don't know what's going on......but consider yourself wrapped in hugs and prayers!!!!

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  38. this is too cute, love the paper piecing!

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  39. Whoo Hoo!! Your back!! Thinking of you and sending you lots of good wishes. Oh and your mojo was sooo not lost girl!!!

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  40. such a sweet card! Hugs, my friend!! glad you're back sharing your love of stamping with us!

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