Tuesday 31 May 2011

Struggling

I am so struggling to get any motivation due to this job situation.  I am trying to remain realistic, not too hopeful that I might be redeployed and pragmatic about the future.  Is it the worst thing that can happen---probably not.  But it's the not knowing and this colours everything at the moment.  So I have missed some of my favourite challenges lately, and I need to have some discipline because ultimately it's the crafting that makes me feel better and allows some stress free time.  So I gave myself a good talking to today, watched the launch of Dawn Bibby on Create and Craft (some great new products) and set about making a couple of cards.  This one is for Less is More (I am after all a Limette), whose theme this week is "square". 
I kept this one really simple:


It's a little smirk shaker topper, with a lurve theme.  My OH is in Las Vegas and this softie is missing him. And I've just added lots of basic layers, the last 2 of which are distressed with a Tim Holtz thingy.
So it is very simple but the topper was so sweet and the theme just begged for basic, for this Limette anyway.  I have set myself the objective of doing at least 2 stamped cards this week too as I am seriously neglecting my stamps.  Am going to order the Kaisercraft rub ons on C and C tas I can't yet get the hang of the computer text I see such fab examples of on the LIM site, but I am going to do some practice sheets and have bought some SAFMAT so I can save any good examples and print it off to use again.  Yeah right!
Catcha later, off to check out your blogs.

12 comments:

  1. Oh what fun!
    Hope your hubby is home soon
    Thank you for your entry
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  2. What a sweet card, a lovely image.

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  3. This is so cute, love all your layers. Carol x

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  4. Hi there, Love your CAS card, it's so sweet, hope hubby comes back soon and good luck with the job situation, keep strong :0) xxx

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  5. Love your CAS card! I know I miss my hubby when he's gone....hope yours returns soon!
    My card is HERE

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  6. Aw what a sweet card it made me giggle , hope hubby hurries home and good luck on the job front.

    Marie

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  7. Hi there,
    This is such a Sweet card!!! Love the cute little image. Fabulous little CAS card. Hope the job situation improves for you and that your Hubby is home soon with you.
    Hugs Jacqui xxxx

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  8. Love it... hope hubby will be back soon!
    Thanks so much for your continued support.
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  9. I love your description of the TIM HOLTZ THINGY!!!! Smashign card - hope hubby will return home soon too

    KAthyk

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  10. So cute card ! Love it !

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