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I have actually been back in my space and working this week. My desk is pretty clean this morning as I am just getting started with a card that I want to send to my 10 year old godchild. My dh bought me this beautiful yellow desk for Christmas and I love it!

This is the finished card that I was creating. Simple and clean with just a touch of a homespun feel with the stitching. Just how I like them. Is it sad to buy a sewing machine just to sew on paper? I hope not, because I actually bought a really good one just to sew on paper. lol...

Card #1

I used Love Story by Fancy Pants to make this card. I loved the fun colors and designs which work well for a child's card. The ladybug is a Studio G stamp. I love how I can get inexpensive stamps for every season without breaking the bank. The sentiment is from Purple Onion designs. The set is called All Occasions Greetings and I have been using it for years.

Thanks for visiting me today!

Hugs :)

Just a little Note

I just wanted to thank all of you who have left such heartfelt comments last week to my OLW post. Admitting depression was one of the hardest things I have had to do. The meds are making me really tired, but on the bright side, they are a great diet aid. ha ha... Sorry, I really need to keep my sense of humor.

I don't want to make this blog about depression, as creating is the thing that helps keep me focused, but from time to time, you may see a layout pop up related to my OLW journal. I do appreciate each and all of your comments. Your support has been so uplifting to me. I am astounded by the friendliness of the online crafting community. Again, thanks so very much for your kindness.

Tomorrow, back to business as usual.

Hugs :)

Drive

Let me start this post by wishing my wonderful husband of 24 years a Happy Anniversary today. I know it is not always easy, and sometimes we are a pain in each others ass, but, I love you always!!! You truly are my best friend. :)

Okay, enough of the sappy crap.

Today's layout is courtesy of an Allison Davis sketch. I don't use sketches often because I have a hard time deviating from the basic idea that is put in front of me. But, just wanting to get something done this weekend, I pulled out my sketchbook and went to work. Not much was changed from the original sketch, except a few shifts in paper and embellishments.

I distressed the edges of the embellishments and the journaling tag to give some much needed dimension, otherwise, the layout was really flat looking. While it is not my most favorite layout, it is a complete layout, which in turn jumped started my creativity and I was able to work on something else for later this week.

Play Date

Since I typically don't do Mardi Gras, I decided to keep my niece while our family went to the parades. I knew she loved to craft, so I had a list of projects that we could do.

While I knew that keeping her entertained was top priority, I didn't expect the entertainment that she would provide for me. Talking to her was a hoot! It is amazing how the mind of a ten year old works. Her logic and theories alone are enough to keep one thinking for days. Needless to say, it was a great day filled with crafting and brownies.

December Daily Part Two (again, photo heavy)

Here it is, the last pages of my DD. While I am happy that I decided to do one, I probably won"t be doing another one any time soon. Mini albums are something I always had trouble doing. For some reason, doing a lot of theme pages at one time, burns me out.

So without further ado, I give you the conclusion of DD 2011!!!

Again, any questions, feel free to ask. And thanks for looking if you made it this far into day two.

December Daily Part One (photo heavy)

Today, I thought that I would share some more pages from my December Daily. I finished it yesterday and I am proud of myself for getting it done so quickly after the holidays.

I tried to keep each page simple, with minimal embellishments. If you have any questions about a particular page, feel free to ask.

One Little Word

Are you playing along this year? I never thought that chosing one little word could make such a difference in my life, but it has.

Last year, the word I chose was home. I had just moved back to my hometown and I was really having difficulty adjusting to being back. After a year of reflecting, journaling, and embracing it, I can honestly say there is no where else that I would rather be at this time in my life.

This year, I am at it again. My OLW is "okay". I chose it because I have been fighting depression for about 1/2 a year, and the last couple of months, depression has been kicking my butt. With medication, I am learning that it is okay to say that I am not okay, that it is okay if everything is not perfect, it is okay to say NO, it is okay if I take a day off, it is okay to scrap a page and not have supper cooked, etc…. I know it is such a simple little word, but one that is more powerful than you can believe.

I want you to know that it is very hard for me to share this bit of information with you. That it is difficult to actually have to say the word depression out loud. I would like to tell you that I am okay with it, but I am not. I am hoping that by the end of 2012, I can say differently. We will see. But for now, I am okay with the word I have chosen, and I do believe that in time, I will be OKAY!