Hi Everyone. Happy Wednesday.
Before I show you my card tonight, I'd like to send a huge shout out to Kelly for her fabulous card. It was such a surprise and so appreciated. Thank you, Kelly. It did mean a great deal to me.
I have a card for you tonight! I saw this great challenge across at cas-ualfridays. The challenge was to make a clean and simple card using a technique I so rarely use – paper piecing. For some reason, I saw this set in my collection and decided it would be ideal to use with this technique.
I pulled out some Patterns Pack in Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, two different pieces of Pear Pizzazz and set to work. When I had finished I realized that the focal point needed a frame, so I did something else I NEVER do – I decided to hand draw a frame!
Here's what I came up with
Originally I paper pieced the bubbles from the fish, but decided that basic rhinestones worked so much better. I also created a little texture on the top piece of Pool Party card stock using a texture plate from PTI.
So, what do you think of my paper pieced card? Is it a technique that you use much? You can sure see some fabulous inspiration across at cas-ualfridays – so why not pop along and check it out.
On a personal note:
Well, Mr Merlin got a clean bill of health from a very happy, smiling, vet today. I can honestly tell you that I am not sure who was happier me… or our amazing vet. He is doing so well (Merlin that is… not the vet :-))…that he is off all his medications and only has to go back in 6 months for a check up. There is a chance of recurrence, so we have to watch him very closely, but for now, no more following poor Mr Merlin to the box everytime he goes there!
The boys…not such a clean bill of health. Sam and Bilbo are throwing up something in their specimens that the vet isn't so happy with, so they have sent samples off for more intensive testing. We are hoping that they come back clean. Really hoping! Because these two are litter mates they are honestly just like twins. Even their sample results, weight, everything is so similar it's not funny. Even the vet says its really rare. So, keep your fingers crossed on clean results for these two – an thank you so much to those of you who sent positive vibes Mr Merin's way. They certainly helped! Thank you also to those of you who shared your stories and your tips on getting them back to health.
I promised you an update on STAMPING ON CANVAS.….. It's really simple and you can get something called "sticky backed canvas" and it comes in a variety of sizes. If I get the chance this weekend, I will a video for you showing you how easy it is.
Please would Ann, Sally, Darlene, Margaret, Michelle, Cam send me your addresses and I'll send a sample off for you to play with. Kelly, I have your address and will send along a sample for you. I promise you that I think you will all love it.
I'm going to leave the update on the house until tomorrow night for you. I need to upload the photographs so will do that later tonight. In the meantime…. I will share a sneak peek with you and Pammie – these are for you.
Pammie – here's the view from your room – well one of the views that is. I have placed a chair in the corner for you (on paper for now!) and this is the view you will have… except it will be totally different outside when you get here.
Oh…and here's Lou hanging up some clothing (or at least simulating that move) in your walk in wardrobe
and here's the view that I will have sitting up in bed. I sleep on the left side and, because of the orientation of the house, I get the good views!!!
Both Lou and I got very emotional when we drove up the street and saw the house. I really was all overcome and welled up. It was thrilling when we found that not only did we have a house… but we could get in through the door in the basement. I don't think we will ever forget walking up the stairs from the basement and seeing it all come together….. Oh.. and we saw our first real wildlife. When Lou was at the bottom of our lot taking pictures of the house, we finally saw the deer! They bounded across the wetland area when the saw him. I could also hear the Chickadee calling – then I knew we were home. It's a sound that I absolutely love!
As always, thank you so much for spending time in my little area of the stamping blogosphere. I really do appreciate your visits and your support.
Warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift today. Marge, I hope Betty is doing OK. It is so terribly hard knowing when to say goodbye and she will let you know when she is ready. Big hugs, my friend.
Have a beautiful Thursday
Hugs
Jaydee
Pammie, especially warm hugs for you, my friend!
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Well, isn’t this a delightful card! I’m such a fan of Pool Party, and it is fabulous with the Pear Pizazz and Pumpkin Pie (and those are all “PP” when abbreviated, FYI ;oP). I had to take a second look at the “frame” as it didn’t even occur to me it was hand drawn. How fun!
Hooray hooray hooray Mr. Merlin is all better! Now for Sam and Bilbo to go the same way–my fingers are crossed.
I LOVE the views from your house!! You are going to be so very happy there. :o) I love the framing in stage when you can walk through walls. :oP
Lou, it was lovely to see your handsome face. :o) I hope all is well and you will be staying put for a spell.
My prayers for those in need of a lift and hugs!
Such a cute card. Love the colors. And your house is so exciting. I love all the windows. I have lots of windows and it is always so bright and cheerful. You will so enjoy all the light. More pictures, please.
Jaydee, so happy to hear the good news about Merlin and the fabulous update on the house. I know Bilbo and Sam will be sorted out in no time as well. Now, aren’t you always telling us that Bailey is the big trouble maker…
Loved the card today, it certainly is cheerful and makes me smile. I hadn’t done a lot of paper piecing until the last retreat I went on. With no outside distractions and lots of time to be putzy I really enjoyed it. All of my cards and the birthday calendar I created had piecing or coloring and it was soooo relaxing. So much for CAS!
Sorry I haven’t commented for a while, I have been reading you faithfully but have been busy with taxes and new babies. Such is the life of a child care provider! But I think we’ve settled into a routine now and I’m hoping I can get back to “normal”.
Warm thoughts and prayers to all those in need. Have a great day One & All
Hi Jaydee! I like your paper piecing and it looks wonderful on your fishy! I do a little, but find I need to have lots of time for that sort of thing. Sometimes my stamping time is so limited that I resort to other techniques for sake of time. It is all the rage though. I’m so happy to hear about Merlin. What a relief! Prayers for the “twins” and that your vet can figure them out and have them back to normal soon as well. I had a big scare this past fall with my black lab and almost lost him. And just 2 weeks ago, my yellow lab got very sick from drinking the creek and pond water and it took a week to nurse him back to health. It is such an adventure owning our furry friends! Love the pictures of your new home. I can’t believe how far they have come now! Your views are amazing Jaydee. This will be such a delight for you and Lou soon! Thank you for my thank you and surprise sample too. Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and all you were going through. So happy you’re getting back to a normal routine now and having some crafty time too!
I love how that seaweed just seems to reach out to that cutie fish. Thank you for playing along with CAS-ual Fridays this week.
I am very concerned about your cats. Merlin sounds fine now, thank God. Seems as if you have had enough of vet trips for awhile. Will send prayers up that the twins are okay.
Betty had to be put down yesterday. We have gone through this nine times but never anything as bad as this. Don’t try to keep your animals too long as we did. Her veins were so bad they tried five times to get a needle in but couldn’t. I thought they might have to shoot her. Finally they got an IV n and she peacefully went to Rainbow Bridge where she met all her other brothers and sisters. It has been lonely today but we luckily have Mr. Baxter our two year old boxer to cheer us up.
Jaydee, you card is adorable and I can’t wait to see your house finished. Keep us posted.
Marge
I’m glad that Merlin has a clean bill of health!! Now if the twins would just follow him.
We get the pleasure of seeing wildlife on our property too. I live seeing the mama deer with her two babies. They are so beautiful and graceful.
I like your card! I love the rhinestones as bubbles!! I haven’t paper pierced on any of the cards I have made. I’ll have to try it!!