Missing in Action - sooooo long

Hi all - I am sorry I have been missing so long - I can hardly believe it's been almost 3 weeks.  My health has been on a real downward spiral this month.  In the entire month I only had about 1 1/2 good days - which is very unusual.  I felt so miserable that I was thinking thoughts like this -

Just kidding - but I thought it was funny.  I didn't die and don't think I'm close to death - but I am pretty miserable.  I'm trying to get an appointment with a new specialist - so maybe I can get some answers.  In the meantime - back to stamping.  Here is the set of cards I gave to my Club hostess this month.  I am so glad this set, "Blooming with Kindness" is not going away - as I think it is just beautiful. 

 Here is a close-up of just one of the cards, so you can see the detail the embossing folder made.

Elegant isn't it.  I just love it.  Stop by soon, as hopefully I'll be back to my old blogging self!  ~Maureen

Green Hills and Blue Skies

Spring is one of my favorite times in Southern Cal.  The weather is warm (but not hot!)  The clouds are amazing - rain has made the hills green.

Below are clouds hanging over the hills in the morning.

Just want to let everyone know my autoimmune is really giving me a run for my money.  Feel like I've been hit by a MAC truck most of the time.  So forgive me as I take a bit of a break for blogging.  I'll be back soon, God willing.  ~Maureen

OCD Saturday

It's me - it really is - I have Obsessive Coffee Disorder - I LOVE THE STUFF!!!  Don't think it's an addiction, as last week I was suffering from a kidney infection, and quit coffee for four days - and didn't event get a headache.  Didn't like not having coffee - but really did not feel any type of withdrawal - so I think this is the disorder I have - LOL!

Here's a Saturday mug share - I got this great mug from my daughter Heidi.  And I love the message -  hopefully you can read it even though it's a bit blurry.

A while back I gave Heidi credit for giving me a mug that my daughter Jenee actually gave me (sorry Jenee) but this one really was from Heidi.  So thank you both for contributing to my OCD - Love you!!!  ~Mom

March Christmas Card II

So here is the 2nd card we made this month at my Christmas Cards Stamp Camp.  It is a much more subtle, natural card.  The Dove stamp set is retired, but until the new catty comes out - or even the holiday mini - Christmas sets are slim pickins. This card was inspired by a banner I saw in church - it was white with a burlap center and a beautiful white peace dove.

This dove's not white - but I think it's lovely stamped in Brown Sugar ink - and the Pistachio olive branch makes for a beautiful color combo.  Below is a close up of how we used linen thread to tie up the burlap ribbon and give it some dimension.

Hope you all like it - eight more Christmas Card Stamp Camps to go this year - so plan to join us.  ~Maureen