Wow it’s been a while since I posted! I’ve finally settled down a little this weekend and allowed myself some studio time.
Before I get to today’s project, let me fill you in over the past week. My sister, Carrie, returned home last night after a weeks stay in the hospital. Unfortunately, my brother-in-law had to take her back overnight because she couldn’t breathe . . . it ends up she has pneumonia . . . but it back at home for a few days. She had 3 surgeries last week to correct the Compartment Syndrome, and finally on Thursday they were able to stitch up the last fasciotomy. Her next surgery is on Wednesday, when they will try and fix the tibia . . . I’m assuming that is, if she can withstand another surgery with the pneumonia. Why they didn’t keep her in the hospital is beyond me (more than likely the insurance company said enough is enough, send her home). I myself first thought it would be good for her to come home for a few days since her room was on the top floor and it was like 90+ in her room. Very little air and outside it’s sweltering.
Anyhoo, that’s all the medical updates I have right now . . . next week holds more doctor visits for other members of the family . . .
I’ve had lots of Zentangle Time . . . .
I’ve made lots of Zentangles . . . .
I need to take pictures . . .
In the meantime, here’s a little card I worked up today.
Sadly it’s hard to tell how all the colors really are in this photo. The image was embossed with Queen’s Gold Embossing Powder and then water colored with Distress Inks. I used the new Spellbinders™ Card Creators for the background image and the red layer of the card. I cut the base of the card at 4.25” to work with the die template. I haven’t made a card this size in I don’t know how long!
I didn’t try to be very neat with the water coloring, letting the paper show through in spots and going out of the lines in others. It was one of those fast, not much detail painting things.
I guess that’s all for now. Thanks for stopping by today!
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Sorry for the family’s medical woes! Seems like when it rains it pours! Lovely piece. You know I’m a sucker for pretty flowers!
Hoping all turns out well.
Love todays card. TFS. My heart goes out to your sister – will say a prayer and think good thoughts for her.
Lovely – I like a little untidiness in a water color! Prayers for your sister.
You and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your Zentangle. You have inspired me to give it a try–a little technique daily and doing it has been relaxing. Thanks again.
I think they made the Card Creator sets just for me. I am so card inept.Hoping all goes well next week for your sister.I am sure she is glad for at least a little break at home.
What a beauty of a card! I love flowers and watercolors so I was very drawn to it. Best wishes for your sister, Sherry, and for the rest of your family as this has really been a medical doozie of a time for you all!
Gorgeous watercolor card with beautiful flowers! Lovely ribbon, too! Sorry to hear about your sister’s medical issues. I’ll be praying for a speedy recovery for her! Take care, hugs!
Sorry to hear about your sister. But atleast most of the surgeries are behind her. Hope they clear up the pneumonia quickly so she can finish her surgery and be on the mend soon. How are the girls doing?
Loved your card. Really pretty. Looking forward to my new spellbinder haul. I can’t wait to get them into my hot little hands.
Have a great weekend. Hugs and prayers.
Marcie
Hope your sister gets well soon and is able to get the other surgery soon so she can get on with healing.
Your card is lovely!
I’ll continue to pray for you and yours. Your card is beautiful today. Love how you have colored the flowers . The seam binding is a lovely shade of green and nicely crunched up. Beautiful work. TFS!!! 😀
They didn’t have air conditioning in her room???? She’s had quite a time of it, with pneumonia on top of everything else. I hope her knee can be saved. Your card is gorgeous. Love the watercoloring with embossing.
Gorgeous!!! Love the vibrant colors!!
I hope your sister is recovering. It sounds like she still has a lot ahead of her. You and your family are in my thoughts, sending positive feelings your way.
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I dont have outlook so I cant email you. thought you might be interested in this free Webinar on Zentangle since I see you are totally addicted!!! Maybe you can email me and then I will have your email address. thanks, “bad” sue from Queen’s Ink classes.