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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Back to Making Christmas cards

 I first saw this card on Split Coast Stampers here





…Then I went to Brenda’ blog to find her directions on how she
Made her cute card…
Thank you Brenda...cute idea



This is the first card that I have made in over two months.

It’s been so long that I almost feel like a “newbie” with both card making
And posting on my blog…

I’ve had several health issues to deal with these last couple of weeks.
I won’t bore you with the particulars,  But all has turned out quite well.
(Better than the doctors expected!) 
I have really found out how wonderful and supportive the blogging
Community is.  Thanks to all of you who had encouraged and supported
Me with the lovely cards and the of sending good thoughts and prayers my way.
The Prayers worked!  Thank you so much…and it is so appreciated!

I was also kept busy these last couple of weeks helping my granddaughter
To plan a “surprise” party for my daughter.  The party did NOT turn out
To be a “surprise” though….I tried to warn my granddaughter that my
Daughter is a difficult one to surprise…smile.   But I think it all went well
Anyway.

 This was one of the gifts I gave to her...
Take my word for it.  the fruit was delicious!  My daughter is allergic to flowers, so I
thought a bouquet would work instead.

We did a "This is your Life!" party, and asked guests to bring some pics of my daughter
to share...

I shared one of my favorite pics.  (Obviously taken a long time ago)




I was happy when my daughter remembered not only where the photo was taken
But the day the photo was taken.  Obviously, it was a happy day for her too.  We
Were standing outside a candy store, me holding my favorite bag of candy which
Was probably chocolate and peanut butter, and my daughter is eating licorice in the photo.
This was taken of her when she was a teenager, and it’s hard for me to believe that
The teenager in this picture now is the mother of teenagers herself.

Happy Birthday to my Sweet Daughter


 

pic from pinterest

Thank you for visiting my blog today,
I know I am way behind in my visiting of blogs and
commenting.  But now that I can "see" better I
hope to do some catching up...
Blessings,
Jill

22 comments:

  1. Welcome back to blog world, and glad to know all went well. Great photos of the party, and what a gorgeous cake too! Fun card with those scalloped triangles!

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  2. Glad to see you back too!! It's good to hear that your health is much improved as well. And your sweet little Christmas tree card is just so festive. Perfect for the season. Kids are so darn special, aren't they?! Your daughter is very lucky to have you as mom! See you again soon. Bev

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  3. Oh Jill, I'm sooooo glad to see you back, I have been worried and wondering how you were! Glad to hear that all is ok. Cute card for your comeback and really enjoyed your pics and a glimpse into your story!

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  4. Such a sweet post, and a beautiful card too!

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  5. Great post. All of that talking to the computer screen seems to have done the job. Your DH - Jim

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  6. Welcome back, my friend! You were missed! I'm so happy that you are well and tuned up and tip top and now able to work part-time as a seeing-eye dog!! Yippie!!

    Your Christmas tree card is a whimsical delight! And Happy Birthday to Michele! She is beautiful and so is the cake! I enjoyed the old photos and the walk down memory lane and the fruit bouquet is outstanding!!

    Hugs, Darnell

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  7. Lovely to see you Jill, thank you so much for all the lovely comments you have left for me, I really do appreciate them and I do also realize that it must have taken ages to go through all the posts and to leave every one with a comment, that was so very kind of you to take the time out to do that, thank you.

    Pleased to hear that your health is on the up, that is great new's, your daughter is lovely and I'm sure she appreciates all the special things you do for her.

    The fruit bouquet is fabulous and such a good idea, lovely photos you've taken of that and your daughter.

    It's good to see you back posting again, I'll look forward to your creations, take care of yourself my friend!

    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  8. So glad you are back and able to create and post again my friend!! Your Christmas card is adorable! I love this clever idea!! Glad you are feeling better and have some time to enjoy the Holidays! :) HUGS

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  9. Jill, I'm so happy to see you back and know that you're doing ok now. You've been missed! Hope all goes smoothly from here on out with your health.

    CUTE way to do that Christmas tree and just love your card! The embossing looks great in the background too.

    Love the fruit bouquet and what a cute idea! Great photo of you and your daughter and know it brings back fun memories for you both.

    Lynn

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  10. So good to see you back Jill, and hear that all went well for you - love your card - it is a great design!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  11. Welcome back and so pleased your health is improving .The blog post is delightful I've really enjoyed reading it that fruit is just the perfect gift. I also loved that card its so pretty I'll certainly take a look at how its done. Take Care Love and hugs Carole x

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  12. Oh Jill I'm so glad to see you back! Jim has done a wonderful job of passing along prayer requests and updates so we could be lifting you up in prayer, and how thankful I am to hear that all went well!!! God is so good!!! Love your cute card, and loved reading your post and seeing your daughter and your picture! I too have trouble believing my DD is the mother of teenage kids now and turning 40 in a couple months!!! Where did that time go? Welcome back my friend!!!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  13. Oh, Jill, praise God! It's a joy to see you back blogging and making a card! Yes, Jim has been wonderful with the updates, and it's a joy to hear how God has restored your sight beyond what you had imagined! Your card is absolutely lovely, and I love the idea of how you made a tree! And your fruit bouquet is wonderful and looks absolutely delicious! What a precious daughter and a gift from God! A big, warm hug and welcome back, sweet friend! I continue to thank God for all He has done in your lives! You and Jim are precious! Warm hugs!

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  14. So good to see you back, Jill! Glad you are better and were able to enjoy your daughter's birthday! She's a beauty! And so is your card! A very pretty Christmas tree!

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  15. Just popped in on the chance you might be posting. So happy to see this nifty Christmas tree card. Sure like this layout. Will check out the link. Enjoyed reading about your surprise party. Enjoyed seeing the oldie goldie too. Loved the fruit bouquet. Even more, loved knowing that all things are on 'green go' once more and that the power of prayer was proved once more. Ya'll enjoy your wkend. Glad you're feeling like posting & seeing great. Big Hugs & TFS

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  16. Jill,
    I'm so glad you're feeling beeter and back to card making! It's weird after we take breaks from it that it feels so new to us again! Your card is beautiful and what a cool idea for the tree!

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  17. Jill, I am so glad things are working out and you are feeling better! Your card is super cute! You still have it!

    Sounds like a fun party too - they grow up sooooo fast whether they are little or just still little in our minds.

    Hugz!!! Extra ones!!! GIve some to Jim too.

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  18. That is such a pretty card, Jill, and what fun you have been having with the birthday party. I've been away for a few weeks myself. I love your daughter's arrangement and what a beautiul girl she is...now and then. That was a great picture of you two in front of the candy store.

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  19. Hi, Jill! Great card, and such a pretty photo of your daughter! The fruit bouquet looks YUMMY! how fun! I'm grateful that the unpleasant health issues in your family are being resolved successfully, Jill. May peace and love be with you all this Christmas! hugs, de

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  20. I know what you mean about being behind Jill. I'm so glad you are on the mend again and back to blogging. What a nice party for your daughter. What a beautiful women she is. Our daughters are blessings.
    Hugs....Leanne

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  21. I am so glad you are doing better Jill. Enjoy your daughters birthday..

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  22. so happy to see you back and healthy!!! I am so glad that all went to well for you the card is so cute and the photo is a gorgeous memory...welcome back to blogland
    big hugs
    bibiana

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