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Leaving 2008 behind...

Okay, so I never got back to post my Christmas cards - I know, I know... but since my last post the little birdie did not make it - I know, sad. I really thought he was going to pull through. I now have to decide if I want to get the mate a new mate or turn her into a pet. She is very sad so I am leaning to getting her a new mate. I'll keep you posted.

I was going to blog that day, but time got away from me and Christmas consumed my every waking moment. But, I have been very super busy and I have some exciting news!!! I designed two cards this month for The Shaker Box "Shakin' Card Kit club! My BFF Brenda and Amy Duff also designed some FABULOUS cards! Check them out here! I seriously cannot wait to post my creations...but The Shaker Box kits are mid-month so I don't get to post until the 15th of January. I can tell you this though, the kits are awesome and jam-packed with so much stuff! And the kits were designed so that the customer would have cards to make for Valentine's Day OR someone you love ...that is a hint enough so I will be quiet now!

And..I have been chosen to be a Guest Designer for Kelly over at her shoppe, Keep In Touch Card Shop for the month of January! I received my kit last week and let me tell you, I love it! I have bought kits from Kelly in the past and I have always been happy with them. This one is HUGE and filled with some really cool, vintage stuff! I cannot wait to post my projects!! I am so excited to be working with Kelly too. I feel like the luckiest person in the world!

I will post some layouts and cards from the crop late tonight but for now, here is a little card that I made for my son's girlfriend Rachel. Her birthday is right after Christmas and I just wanted her to know how much I care about her. Sweet girl!

 

I got her a really cute pink sweater, some yummy vanilla soap, lip gloss and a brown cow Webkins (she is in 4-H and shows a beautiful brown little cow). I hope she likes everything!!!

Well, I am off to get ready for the crop, but I will be back! Thanks for stopping by!

caretaker of all things little...

That is who I am and will always be. This little guy (or girl - not sure) is a parrotlet. We received two complimentary pairs of breeders when we had our Double Yellow Headed Amazon shipped up from Virginia. They are pretty cute aren't they? Well, I got home tonight after running errands and my son Dakota brought him downstairs and said that he wasn't doing too well. And he wasn't. He was very listless and his little feet were starting to curl. Which usually means death is coming. So I immediately sprung into action and got the corn syrup out. Put a little on his beak and gave him some water from a dropper. He opened his eyes and did take a little of both. I wrapped him up in a kitchen towel and cuddle him like a baby for an hour while I dozed on the couch. Well that seemed to do the trick because he is acting much better now. He is still very tired (we think he bumped his head yesterday - he got out of his cage and was flying around aimlessly), but he is chirping a little and he wakes up to drink. I am always the one to nurse the sick ones and cuddle the well ones. I like that about me.

I have been a very bad blogger, but with the holidays fast approaching I have been trying to get things done. I have made a bunch of Christmas cards that I hope to share tomorrow. Lighting is really bad in my studio. I think all of my shopping is just about done. I only have cookies to bake and get packaged for the neighbors and my mom's presents to send this weekend.

Been trying to shake off a little depression. Grief is a funny thing. It makes you tired and sad and yet I can laugh and smile at the same time. Tonight I was reminded that a good drafting brush is something that needs to be purchased for my projects. I use a paintbrush but Sandi always said I should get one like hers.

 

Its a long, soft brush (horse hair bristles - how fitting) on a handle to sweep the eraser pieces and bits of paper from your paper without ruining what you are creating. Made her job easier. That memory made me smile. She was always trying to pass on her tricks of the trade. She talked me into my first T-Square too! Sigh... ah well, I am so lucky to have good friends who put up with my mood swings and a family that loves me and understands.

Well enough of that, I am off to get some much needed rest after I tuck this little guy into a box by my bed. I'll be back tomorrow with some Christmas cards to share... thanks for stopping by! {jill b}