Monday, December 28, 2009

Merry and Bright

The story of my life...a day late and a dollar short (which is really kind of funny if you read my previous post about the Christmas scavenger hunt)!!

The good news: I am on a new computer! My PC just would not cooperate, even after I spent $200 to upgrade to Windows 7. I am now happily using an Apple and wondering why I waited so long!!

The bad news: You get the pleasure of seeing all of my Fall and Holiday cards I could not previously upload! ;)

This little card was made for a friend who was hosting a Holiday Tea. She liked a similar layout in the SU Holiday Mini, so I just adapted it a bit. I love the look on the acetate! It used up my entire stash of Red Riding Hood striped ribbon, as each card needed 12 inches to wrap & tie. Honestly, I was pleased to use it up! My mission for 2010: Use it or Lose it!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday full of joy and happiness! I am thrilled to be back and am looking forward to another year visiting each and every one of you. :) Thanks for stopping by today!

16 comments:

CathyRose said...

Congrats on the new computer! So good to see you back in action. I just love the acetate card, it is so elegant!

gale said...

Glad to have you back! I don't mind seeing fall and holiday cards. I could actually use some nudging to get more cards done for NEXT Christmas! Love this one-I have never made a clear card. So cool looking.

JazzyH said...

Congrats on the new computer. Grat card!

Lisa M. said...

Can you give some details on the acetate, please? I love this card!! Where do you get it..and any tricks to it? TY!

OH, and congratulations on getting published again! I got the Just Cards magazine yesterday, and you have 5 or 6 cards in there!!!! :)

Gina Lindsay said...

Gorgeous! I have yet to attempt a clear card. Glad your computer woes are a thing of the past.

Dell said...

I am so happy for you and your new Apple! Bring those holiday cards on. I love seeing them!

Karen said...

I saw that you had that new shiny computer!! :>:> I spent years on Mac before I had to buy my own as an adult.......then I had to make to switch to PC....all for the $$. But, I do know the love of a Mac!! So glad that you are enjoying yours! :>

I don't care if we're seeing cards that are past the season....if they are a fantastic as this one is!! :> Love it on acetate!!!! :>

Queen O E said...

Wow, I know how you feel about the ribbon. Hard to let go. New resolution for me too, USE IT!!! Love the card BTW.

Deb S. said...

This is so gorgeous! Nice to have you back! I have a really hard time with the acetate...this is good inspiration to keep trying!

Stephanie said...

This is just stunning!! I love the look of acetate, but I don't think I've ever made an acetate card! I better get a move on!

Congrats on your shiny new apple!! It'll be so nice seeing more from you....uh-oh, now the pressure's on!

May your new year overflow with blessings!!

peggysue said...

Happy shiny new computer! Wht a great away to start the year. And I need to start next Christmas because I think about ten people on my list got a card this year, that's it! Congrats on getting published too!

Grace said...

This is GREAT!!! I love the acetate card and love the trees! This is NOT bad news to get to see these!!! So glad you got an Apple... I've heard they are great! I wanted to thank you sooooo much for that wonderful card! What a beautiful family!!! You are truly blessed and I just wanted to stop by and thank you... and wish you a blessed and happy New Year!!!

Carrie said...

This is a wonderful card!

Naomi said...

GORGEOUS! I love acetate cards so much! This is great, the ribbon is perfect! Congrats on the new computer!

Tlbran said...

Glad you are back! I love that acetate card! I really need to learn how to make those.

rosiebudstamp said...

Just stopped in to say Hi Momma Monkey.......

I've been thinking of you .....


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