Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Fibroid Tumors.....

Good Afternoon & Happy Tuesday Stamping Friends!

I am giving you all an update/diagnosis on what's going on with me.  After being on bed rest & seeing my Dr. way more than I want to for tests and ultrasounds.....we now know what has caused me to have severe bleeding this past week since I've been home from Utah.

It appears that I have a serious non cancerous growth in me that is causing all kinds of disruption right now.  He said it's a sizable tumor but being that this is my first ever episode of it messing with me; he wants to move forward cautiously.  I really do appreciate this approach since I'm not in favor of having this type of incident more than once.  IF this occurs again; he's going to recommend a hysterectomy since neither one of us want the radiation treatment. 

I'm elated to finally know what's going on & I'll be glad when I'm completely back to normal.  I am quite weak & get light headed....Dr. says it's from all the blood loss.  I am to continue to take it easy & start back slowly into my regular routine.  He gave me another week on bed rest so I'll see if I can maybe color some images or something LOL!!  I do miss stamping!!!!!

I appreciate you all so very much & I'll post again when I get a chance!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,
Jackie

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Quick Hello from Bed Rest

Good Evening & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!

I'm actually making this post from my cell phone because I just wanted to update you all on what's going on right now.  I came home late Monday evening extremely tired & figured it was slight jet lag but as of Tuesday, I've been on bed rest on the advice of my Dr.  I just spoke with him & because of my symptoms, I have to go in & I'm going to try my best to not be admitted. I'm not going to go into many details until I get a diagnosis but I just wanted to let you guys know since my blog may not be updated as much.

Thank you for your understanding & I'll post again when I can.
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,
Jackie


Thursday, July 18, 2013

Saying Hi From Convention

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!

I'm saying a quick hello from Salt Lake City on my roommate's iPad. We're having a lot of fun so far & I've already met a few new friends!  I'm excited to see what's in store for us today/tonight & I'll post updates  when I can.

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,
Jackie

Sunday, July 14, 2013

613 Avenue Create Challenge # 28~Birthday Theme

Supplies:  Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set; Fair Day Digital Image; Pink Pirouette, Night of
Navy & Whisper White Card Stock; Night of Navy Ink; Whisper White Organza Ribbon;
SU! DSP; Flower Embellishments;  SU! Rhinestones; Dimensionals

Good Afternoon & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!

It's time for another Anything Goes Challenge @ 613 Avenue Create & this week's option is to create with a birthday theme.  I decided to make my card without texture & honestly....it feels a bit naked to  me....no wonder I'm a self proclaimed texture freak LOL!!!  Please check out our blog to read up on the rules so you can play along with us & you'll also get to see what the rest of the Design Team created.  I can't wait to see what you make....have fun & happy stamping!!!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafty Ribbons~Anything Goes w/Ribbon
Creative Corner~Anything Goes
Lacy Sunshine~Anything Goes  
The Squirrel & The Fox~Use Something Spooled 
Use It Tuesday~Flowers, Patterned Paper & Ribbon are my hoarded items

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,   

Monday, July 8, 2013

ABC Challenge #36~Christmas in July

Supplies:  Snowflake Soiree & Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets; Cherry Cobbler Ink; Cherry
Cobbler & Whisper White Card Stock; Silver Glimmer Paper; Big Shot; Perfect Polka 
Dots & Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folders; 1" Square, 1 3/4" Square, Giga 
Scallop Circle, 2 1/2" Circle, Modern Label, Word Window & 3/4" Circle 
Punches; Whisper White Baker's Twine; SU! Rhinestones; Dimensionals


Good Morning & Happy Monday Stamping Friends!

It's ABC Challenge time & this week we want to see your awesome Christmas creations!  I had so much fun making my card & I can't wait to see what you all come up with!!!  Check out our blog to read up on the rules & to see what the rest of the design team created!  After you've been inspired; you'll have until next Sunday, July 14, 2013 @ Noon EST to link your cards.  Have fun & happy stamping everyone!!!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks~Dry Embossing
A Gem of a Challenge~Lots of Layers
Allsorts~Favourite Things-Texture, Bling & Glimmer Paper 
Card Crafter's Circle~Ice, Ice Baby!
Challenges 4 Everybody~Anything Goes 
Jingle Belles~Card Stock Christmas 
Merry Monday~Anything Goes 
One Stop Craft~Anything Goes
The Squirrel & The Fox~Christmas in July
Totally Gorjuss~Anything Goes w/Circles

 My son is home on vacation from the Navy & I'm spending some much needed quality time with him before I leave for the Stampin' Up! Convention.  Please excuse my sporadic posts during his visit  :-)
Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Crafting When We Can Challenge #48~Christmas In July

Supplies:  Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set; Dr. Digi's Digital Image; Real Red & Whisper
White Card Stock; Real Red Ink; Real Red Satin Ribbon; Modern Label & Word
Window Punches; Big Shot; Ovals & Labels Framelits; Prismacolor Pencils;
SU! Rhinestones; SU! DSP; 2 Way Glue Pen; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter;
Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!

I'm sharing my very simple Christmas in July creation for Crafting When We Can today!  That's right peeps; for the next 2 weeks, we want to see your Christmas cards so dust off those stamps/papers & make something pretty for us to comment on!  Check out our blog to read up on the rules before you link your creations & while you're there....you'll see what the rest of the design team made!  I can't wait to see your beautiful works of art....you guys blow us away every challenge!!!!  

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps & More~Make Your Mark
AUD Sentiments~Two Words
Card Crafter's Circle~Ice, Ice Baby!
Card Mania~Christmas in July
Creative Fingers~Anything Goes
Merry Monday~Anything Goes
Shelly's Images~Christmas in July
Whimsical Designs~Christmas in July

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,     

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Someone Special Mini Album


Supplies:  Petite Pairs, From My Heart & One in a Million Stamp Sets; Early Espresso,So Saffron,
 Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla, Island Indigo & Pear Pizzazz Card Stock; Early Espresso Ink; 
Big Shot; Oval Accent, 3 1/2" Circle, 3" Circle & Fun Flowers Dies; Window Frames, Ovals
& Apothercary Accents Framelits; Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Scallop
Oval & Decorative Label Punches; SU! Pearls; Soho Subway DSP; Tea Lace Paper 
Doilies; Whisper White Organza Ribbon; Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon; 
Summer Starfruit Satin Stitched Ribbon; Chipboard; Dimensionals



Good Afternoon & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!

Popping on very quickly to show you all what I'm working on today or should I say finishing!  I made 10 of these for an organized mini album swap & I do hope the other ladies enjoy this lil' beauty!  Back to work now...

I'm entering this creation in the following challenges:
Artistic Inspirations~Anything Goes
Bearly Mine~Anything Goes
Crafty Boots~Anything But Square
Cupcake Craft~Anything But Square
Fab 'n' Funky~Anything But Square 
Inky Chicks~Anything Goes    
LEJ Designs~Recycle-Chipboard
Love to Scrap!~Anything Goes   
Loves Rubberstamps~Anything Goes 
Oldie but a Goodie~Chipboard is at least 2 years old 
Paperminutes~Die Cuts 
Papertake Weekly~Anything Goes w/Optional Animal or Creatures-Butterflies
Sparkle N Sprinkle~Anything But A Card 

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day as well as a wonderful 4th of July!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

Monday, July 1, 2013

ABC 35~Anything Goes

Supplies:  Creative Elements Stamp Set; Rose Red, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White  Card 
Stock; Whisper White Craft Ink; Big Shot; Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder; Elegant Butterfly, 
Pansy & Scallop Edge Border Punches; Pink Pirouette Taffeta Ribbon; SU! Rhinestones; 
Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Monday Stamping Friends!

It's time for another ABC Challenge & this week it's anything goes!!!!!  That's right peeps!  We want you to showcase whatever beautiful cards you're working on but please check out our blog to read up on the rules before you play along with us!  While you're there; you can also see what the rest of the design team created & after you've been inspired; you'll have until next Sunday, July 7th, 2013 @ Noon EST to link up your creations.  Have fun & I can't wait to see your awesome works of art!!!

I'm working on the last of my Wow cards & I decided to make a Joy Fold card to go along with our anything goes challenge.  I do love these colors together as well as the fold & I'm looking forward to swapping with the ladies @ convention!!!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Crafty Catz~Say It With Flowers
Dream Valley Challenges~Make Your Own Flowers/Embellishments 

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!
Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,