Wednesday, September 24, 2014

When I Need a Friend...

...you're there! It's such a blessing to have friends like this. After being diagnosed with Lyme I realize just how special it is to have faithful friends. And near and far God has brought friends that I didn't know/didn't spend much time with before this journey began.

A Card Challenge:


Most of the time the card challenge sites have sketches or colors that are somewhat challenging but THIS challenge from Stampin' Celebration was the hardest yet! I love a challenge though! I took a bit of artistic liberty but tried to stay true to the sketch as well.



I think the hard part for me was that the banners were on top of the half circle. And that the flowers/shapes needed to be scattered on the banners. I give props to Wendi for the sketch. It is important to be challenged to become better at anything you do! 




Paper (SU): Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Soho Subway DSP, and Park Lane DSP
Stamp Sets(SU): Choose Happiness and Petite Petals
Embellishments(SU): Twine and Pearls
Tools (SU): Pansy Punch, Petite Petal Punch, Circles Framelits, Banner Framelit from the new Gift Card Framelit as seen in SU's holiday catalog. 

This Weather:

Despite the nasty weather, I'm thankful that my rheumatological symptoms are not as pronounced today. It's a perfect day to cuddle up in a chunky sweater with a cup of coffee or tea in hand and a favorite blog or book. 

I want this sweater! ...and the ring looks cool too.



If you could please pray that I'd be able to read more. I really miss it. My cognitive skills have declined, making comprehension difficult. Good thing SAT's and ACT's are way behind me :). I'm thankful for stamping. It's such a great creative outlet that keeps my mind going with out making my head feel like it's swelling. I love it! 

*Robin 

3 comments:

  1. Robin, I love your take on the challenge! Glad to be able to inspire and challenge ;). You did great. Choose happiness is one of my favorite stamp sets. Incorporating the stamps on the banners is great! Wishing you well and thanks for playing along!

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  2. Robin.... your card is great! Love the stamping on the banners! I found this challenge challenging as well! It's great to stretch our creative muscles isn't it? Thanks so much for playing along at Stampin' Celebration!

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  3. It was a challenging sketch for me too, but I think you did a great job! Don't you love when a challenge turns into something beautiful? Thank you for joining us on the Stampin' Celebration challenge.

    P.S. I pray the Lord will touch you with his healing hand, bring clarity to your mind and soothe all your pain. The verse I cling to in times like this is: "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but he has given unto us a spirit of power, a spirit of love and a sound mind." 2 Timothy1:7

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