Hello everyone and welcome to a new year! I know, I know ... it's already January 4th! It seems I've lost a few days, actually almost an entire week! As many of you know, I had surgery last week. So I've spent most of these past few days sleeping -- LOL! What a way to bring in a new year! Actually, I'm so grateful for all that has been done and for my many wonderful friends, online and in-person, who have helped me get through this. Since sometime in October, I had been experiencing excruciating pain in my left leg. An MRI revealed that I had a large cyst putting pressure on my spinal nerve and my sciatic nerve. Hence the pain! As week after week went by, the pain was getting much more intense to the point that I was barely able to walk before I had the surgery last week. I'm so delighted to report that almost all the leg pain has gone -- what a miracle! I'm really tired and sleeping lots but feel that I'm getting stronger every day. I want to thank so many of you who have sent me messages, thoughts and prayers. And thanks to so many local friends who are running errands, bringing meals and taking good care of me, including my mom who has come to stay for awhile and help with my daughter! I feel very loved and fortunate ... thank you so much!
I promised that I would share a project with you tonight using products from the fabulous, new Occasions Mini Catalog. This fabulous new publication is now available for customers. You can see the online version HEREbut you really need to have one of this in your hot little hands. If you haven't already received one, e-mail and let me know and I'll pop one in the mail to you quicker than you can say Twitterpated!
And Twitterpated is exactly what I used on this whimsical heart-shaped card .... Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, that is! Also used are the new Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (6 graduated sizes of Heart-shaped dies with the largest one scalloped); new 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslet Die and the P.S. I Love You Stamp Set. Additional supplies used include the Full Heart Punch, the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslet, Glimmer Brads, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Pretty in Pink, the Eyelet Border Punch, the Big Shot, the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Stampin Dimensionals. Whew ... that's a lot of product in one little heart card! They are fun to make though ... and fun to receive. I made 30 of these for a recent SWAP that I participated in. It's one fo the few things I was able to complete before Christmas and my surgery!
I hope you enjoyed this first look at some of the amazing product in the Occasions Mini Catalog! Stop back soon because I've got so much more planned for you! And remember, if you need your own copy of the Occasions Mini to hold and love, let me know! Thanks so much for stopping by and I do hope you'll be back soon! I've got a lot of time to make up for!
Gretchen - this is beautiful as is all your work. I'm glad to hear your surgery went well and that you're feeling better. Can you show a picture of how you made the "card" using the framelit - or is it just a flat card that you put the greeting on the back? Thanks!
Posted by: Linda Bartolucci | January 05, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery! Take it easy while you can.
Posted by: Sylvia | January 05, 2012 at 06:23 PM
This is gorgeous - hoping you heal quickly from your surgery - take it easy
Posted by: Christine Crutcher | January 05, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Love this card Gretchen! Absolutely gorgeous :) I am so happy to hear that your surgery went well! Any time a nerve is involved, it becomes that much scarier! Get lots of rest and don't try to get back into the normal flow too soon dear! Sending prayers for continued recovery and hugs too!
Posted by: Becky D | January 05, 2012 at 11:53 PM