Give Thanks

Deedee's digi challenge for the week was do a card with leaves, I actually made this card on Wednesday but forgot to post it.  I used SU card stock, the leaf DSP is from The Paper Studio and the two metal leaves in the circle I put embossing powder on because I didn't like the aluminum look.  I then used Spellbinder dies to cut a scallop leaf paper oval to mat to my verse from Deedee's digitals.  I'm trying really hard to get with the program just don't feel much like stamping.  Gosh what in the world is wrong with me?  I can't imagine not stamping and making cards but thats really what's going on in my mind.  OK its the weekend so have a great weekend and I catch you later!

God Bless,

Jeanine

Thanksgiving Blessing

I love to use Verses on my cards, they can be used for so many occasions.  This card is 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 Kraft CS from SU then I used DCWV La Creme DSP it has flocked flowers so I didn't feel the need use ribbons.  I did use silver card stock too mat the sentiment and pearls on the flowers for dimention.  I love this DSP it has beiges, blacks, whites and several sheets have flocking also.

Journal Time:  It's been a few days since I've written how I'm feeling and I should be better but I'm not.  Shame on me it's just that I want to start visiting my friends, I want to do some traveling, I asked my Grandson to go to Hogwarts in Florida.  But I get up each morning and my get up an go is gone!  Oh I go to my Studio and make some cards or read a book but I just don't go out to shop or go for dinner.  I need someone to push me, get me going I think I need to check out the Senior Circle which I promised to do last month and never did.   
Mom is doing well at Moraa's Place she's been in there for almost 3 months but she still asks me to bring her home for a few days.  She gets tired of sitting around so she an Agnes go for walks each day.  A walk to her is about 300 feet and back to the chair.  Usually I stay about 45 minutes to an hour and then she tells me its time to go and walks me to my car.  I try to visit twice a week and today I heard that my brother in law is coming to visit for a couple of days the first week of November, Mom will enjoy Charles visit she always adored him.  Well its not quite 10 PM but I've got dishes to do and I think I'll take my shower tonight.  I hope you all have a great weekend and that you get some stamping in.

God Bless,

Jeanine

Hang in there!

Skipping Stone Designs made this adorable stamp set and I couldn't wait to color the image to make a card for 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month'.  Yes I had to change the colors around a little bit to fit in with the pumpkin paper from The Paper Studio, All over pumpkins DSP.  I used Spellbinder dies for the background of my bra and the ribbon is SU.  Cute quick and so adorable to help support 'Breast Cancer', let's not forget this horrible disease.
                      Have a wonderful night!
                                    Jeanine 

Just Chillin

Today was a lazy day we had a storm come through here last night and I have never heard thunder like last night. The lightening was amazing and I didn't get much sleep but it sure was a wild storm. Today I went down to my Studio and decided to pull out some images I pre-colored in San Antonio. The card stock is SU, the DSP is also from SU and I love it with all the sparkles. The image is from Deedee's digi's called 'Just Chillin' and there are 4 or 5 sayings that go with it, it's so cute. I used a Spellbinder to cut it out layer it and SU satin ribbon, but my Snowflake is from the Dollar Store, I got a pack of 12 for 99 cents and they are so pretty, they are actually ornaments so I just cut the string from it and glued it to the ribbon.  Such a quick and easy card. 

Have a great day everyone!

Jeanine

Halloween Magnolia

I love coloring images and these Magnolia's were sent to me by a friend, I've saved them for almost a year to use at Halloween.  I used SU card stock and cut it 5 1/2 by 5 1/2.  I used some Halloween DSP and put orange rick rack around the distressed edges.  I had a pumpkin brad to add a little extra.  Then I cut out closely around the magnolia's and used pop dots to place them on the paper.  Easy peasy card, I'm still reeling from my trip to San Antonio and my previous post.  I just want to pinch myself every ten minutes expecting to wake up from a dream.  Today I sat outside in the sun testing, testing, testing, eventually I'll believe it but until then I'll be pinching myself alot!!!!
Remember to 'Pay it Forward' and remember God's many blessings.

Jeanine

Blushing, Raynaud or Hyperhidrous

Girls,

I'm back from San Antonio and I am a new woman!  I am so bless by God almighty in my life.   If you have followed my blog and know about my hyperhidrious you will know I had the procedure done on Wednesday and after 35 years I can go anywhere and do anything without worrying about having a bottle of frozen ice with me or a washcloth with ice cubes in it, or finding the coolest place in the store, or sticking my head in the freezer section to cool off.  This disease ruled my life for over 35 years and caused me to become a recluse in the summer time especially.   I couldn't walk up 5 steps without breaking into a sweat only on my head, it was like turning on a faucet at the top of my head and the water just poured down my face and neck causing my hair to be wet and people thinking I was having a heart attack or something else.  It crippled me into believing I was a freak,  I suffered and tried to explain to people what it was but they only saw the sweat pouring down my face and neck, causing my back to be wet.   God found me Dr. Nielson then he made it so my insurance paid for everything except the trip.  I knew it was the right thing because God showed me the way.  All day Wednesday after surgery I tested myself to make sure it really worked, I sat by the pool in the shade and it was 89 degrees, never once sweat a bit. I walked all around the Alamo but my COPD got the best of me and I only saw glimpses of the River-walk the humidity was 78%. I cannot begin to tell you how absolutely happy I am and many of you are saying geez she really is strange but if you could have seen me during one of these episodes you would totally understand.  It's a silent disease that will put you into a great depression, cause great mental anguish and cause you low self esteem.  With God and Dr. Nielson I'm am cured and for that I will constantly thank the Lord.   Hyperhydrious is rarely talked about many doctors don't even know what it is because most people as so embarrassed about it but it can be corrected if you know anyone that has sweating hands, feet or just constantly has a blushed face let them know to check out the Internet for Hyperhydrious it really will change their lives.  I was referred to Dr. Nielson and was told he was only one of five people to do this procedure it is totally amazing it took longer to prepare me for the surgery than it did to do the surgery and I only have two incisions 1/2 inches by my armpits.   I would love to become a spoke person for Hyperhidrous because it ruled my life and caused so much anguish for almost 40 years, if I can help one person with it I would in a heartbeat.

Deedee's Digi's is having a bloghop today so if you get a chance go over and say hi there is some nice blog candy up for grabs: http://www.deedeesdigis.blogspot.com/

OK now since I took my Copic's with I colored at least 50 images so I have a great little stash for cards, I'll head downstairs and whip up some cards to put on this blog.  Thank you all if your still with me reading this.  I cannot explain the true joy I am feeling right now, thank you God Almighty for this rich blessing.

Jeanine

Leafy Fall Sentiment

I love the Lord's Prayer so when I found this stamp I couldn't wait to ink it up.  This card was so simple to make using Inkadinkado leaf stamps using a kaleidoscope stamp pad.  Then I mounted the Lord's Prayer on SU Only Orange card stock, SU Certainly Celery satin ribbon and I was done.  So pretty yet quick and simple.

Journal Time:  Today I'm in San Antonio and I'm probably resting at the Inn.  The out patient surgery was less than 15 minutes but I'll be fine.  Your allowed to return to work, driving etc after 24 hours so when I race to the airport tomorrow and run to the terminal we'll see if this worked.  With 99% success rate I think I'll be dancing all the way to the plane.  I'll be home Thursday night in my own bed and this Hyperhydrious will be a thing of the past.  Thank you for taking this journey with me.

God Bless all of you!

Jeanine