Thursday, September 23, 2010

I'm Back!

Hi peeps. I am back. The last few days been quite a ride for me. On one side I am so happy & grateful that I get to spend a few wonderful days with my brother & his girlfriend. They're both just so cute & adorable together! On the other hand, I got even more homesick. 4 days are just not enough for catching up when you haven't seen each other for a couple years. And trust me.... the water works were working over time!! I was crying my eyes out yesterday after dropping them off at the airport.

I still not really feeling 100% myself, still a bit sad, so I will post about what we did and our trip when I feel more up to it. :) Right now, still trying to fight my sadness and get  back in the swing of things. Hubby tried to cheer me up by getting a tiramisu cheesecake from Cheescake Factory. Thanks for the thoughtfulness, honey!! It helps a little, but I'm still a bit mopey. Yeah, when it comes to saying bye to my mom or my brothers, I become a cry baby. I tried not to, but it's really hard, cause I miss them like crazy.

Well, let's move on as I have quite a few things to share. First, sales announcement.  MyGrafico is celebrating the 1st Day of fall with 40% off everything in the store. ONE DAY ONLY



Next, is the tag I made for Digital Doodle. I used the pumpkin image from "Thankful" set and paper pieced the tag & added glitters. Check out here for all the DT amazing creations.



Then, here's my card for Paper Play "Coffee & Cream" challenge sponsored by Phindy's. Create any project using these colors. At first, I was worried that it's going to be hard to make a card using these colors, but at the end, I ended up liking the colors. :) Makes the card looks a bit vintage in my opinion. You know me, I am not good at creating vintage look, but I do love the way this card turned out.


Last, but not least, is my card for Digi Doodle Shop's Best embossing challenge. I used Papertrey Ink's impression plates to create the embossed background. I simply adore this mice & pumpkin image. I used them before, but I just love playing with it.


I am hoping that I will get to catch up on everything by this weekend. Hope you can join us on these fun challenges! Thank you for stopping by. Hugs, Vera.

32 comments:

Kathy Martin said...

So CUTE! Love those mice! Love the colors of your 'Make a Wish' card! :)

Judy said...

Awww bless your heart Jo Ann! I just love when I get to visit with my family and sure do understand how you are feeling right now.

You "Mice & Pumpkin" card is just adorable. Wonderfully done hun.

Hugs
Judy

KymKreates said...

As always you have created a lovely project. It has been wonderful being on the team with you! Good luck with all you do!

xoxo,
kym

AGohl said...

Cute!

I know what you mean about having a hard time seeing family leave. The Lord has been very good to me, providing opportunities for my family to stop by or for my husband and I to go back to see my family for Thanksgiving every year, but its still hard. Before three years ago, I had never spent more than a week away from home and I still feel sad whenever they have to leave. :) But I am so thankful for the opportunities that I get to see them!

Ayana Posadas said...

Ahh... SO cute! I love those mice coming out of the pumpkin! Very adorable cards!
I'm sorry that you've been feeling sad lately. I know what it's like to be away from family and miss them so much. Hope you cheer up soon! Big Hugs to you!

Karen said...

Really lovely Vera, just love those mice.
xx

Powerful Search Engine said...

Hi Vera a great card I love the embossing. I love all the other projects too. Hugs Pascale

Monika Reeck said...

just lovely Vera...and semoga udah ngga nangis lagi ya..aku tau kamu gadis yg tegar Vera berjauhan dr ortu n sodara membuatku kadang homesick jg tp aku jarang nangis malu sama anak2ku hehe mereka happy2 dadah2 ke Opa Oma n adikku jadi aku tahan ga nangis mungkin nangisnya pas udah tiba di Muenchen lagi hehe

Deirdre said...

Wow, amazing creations Vera - love them all. Hugs to you.

Barb said...

Cute stuff today, Vera! Glad you're back! I've missed you!

Karen Howard said...

Super cute card, Vera! All those mice make me smile! Hugs, Karen

Alice said...

lovely pumpkin tag and cards. so cute!

Jenny said...

Such cute cards, love them!! :) :) :) :) :)

~amy~ said...

fun stuff...hang in there girlie...happpy friday!

Beth said...

Fabulous projects!! Love the pumpkin and the mice! Great work! Thanks so much for sharing with us at StampInsanity! :)

Good Kardma by Jules said...

Love your card! What a great clean layout and great coloring. Thanks for joining us at StampInsanity!

Laura said...

I love all your projects.They are so adorable.I hope you fill better soon.

racinggrandma61 said...

WOW your projects are just wonderful. TYSVM for joining us at AiFactory challenge and please be sure to come back and play with us again.

Laralee DT

stampingandstitching said...

These are all adorable projects, Vera! I remember living away from home for a while and how hard it was when family\friends went home after a visit. I hope you're okay now:)

Lori B. Janise said...

I love the pumpkin tag! That's my favorite. I'd love to have you make a bunch of tags for me for christmas??? Whatcha think? I love pumpkins and love the card too! Keep up the fantastic work!

Jóna said...

So great cards you have made ! You "Mice & Pumpkin" card are sooo cute :o)
Hugs, Jóna

Anonymous said...

very cute card! I love winter ones! thanks for playing this week at AiFactory
-Tammy L DT Lead

Renee said...

Love the embossing. Cute image, too. Thanx for joining us at AIT this week and hope to see you back.
Renee DT

Robin said...

Love the coffee and cream colours.... thanks so much for playing with Some Odd Girl's monochromatic challenge!!!

Georgia said...

Cute card! Thanks for playing this week at S2G TT.

Cat said...

Very cute card! Could you please leave a link to S2G in your post? Thanks for joining us at Shirley's 2 Girls!

Laurel said...

My gosh these are so cute Vera! Thanks so much for playing at S2G!

This N That said...

Your cards are so neat! You really think outside the box! (love the fish at the top of the page too) Your card is beautiful for our challenge! Thanks so much for playing at Some Odd Girl!

Kim Sonksen said...

Lovely cards!
If you wish to enter the second one into our challenge you will need to link back to us within your blogpost
http://someoddgirl.blogspot.com/

Sara Henton said...

What an awesome take on the challenge, you did an ABFAB job. Thanks for playing with us SOG girls!

yyam said...

Oh! Such cute cards! :)

Thanks for joining us at Some Odd Girl! :)

Marcie Sharp said...

Great monochromatic cards!! Thanks for playing with us Odd Girls!

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