It is time to start thinking about making cards for next Christmas now. I know some poeple find that idea just too much, but I find it really useful when Christmas comes around and there is so much to do, but my cards are all done. So here goes for this year.
I am not off to a very good start, as a broken humerous/shoulder at the end of November has made most crafting very difficult. Added to that I have had an ulcer on my right hand for well over two years, that just doesn't want to heal. After many tests the hospital decided to take a biopsy from it two weeks ago, and within a few days, the site was again infected! So I am on strong antibiotics and have a thick bandage on my hand, so although my arm is healing, albeit slowly, I am again unable to handle pens, scissors etc with any precision.
So for this months cards I settled on two very simple recycled ones: one from a card I received this year, and one from an even older one. I cut the images with a circle die and the bauble from a metal die bought from a well-known Chinese site, so I don't know its name. Square dies cut the backgrounds and frame, and my snow embossing folder added interest to the white background. I needed two hands to turn the rollers on my Big Shot, but determination won in the end. Perhaps it is time to invest in an electric one? The main image slipped lower than I had intended on the first one, but I will hang on to it in case I need 'just one more card' next year. Hopefully by next month, I will have both hands and arms back in full action.
So this will be linked with the Rudolph day Challenge over on Scrappy Mo's blog. Why not make an early start on your cards, and come and join us.
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear of your health issues I do so hope they soon heal up and your can craft again.
I have used an electric die cutter for years but always have my hand one to fall back on if needed for smaller items.
I love your wonderful cards and their designs look amazing and very lovely.
Lots of crafty love and get well hugs. Jenny L.
Hi Kate - you’ve made a lovely job of these recycled Rudolph Day cards despite your hand/shoulder problems. Wishing you a good recovery. Xxx
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas cards are lovely, Kate. Sorry to hear that you have problems with your hand and arm. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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You certainly made these battling the odds, Kate - with beautiful results.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are on the mend, albeit slowly
That ulcer on your hand sounds nasty - hope there is nothing sinister in the biopsy
Blessings
Maxine
Lovely cards Kate, and quite amazing considering how difficult it must be. Treat yourself to an electric one, so that you can enjoy your crafting more, you have so much talent to share! Xxx
ReplyDeleteThis post is a tribute to the determination of crafters Kate! I'm so sorry to hear that you're healing from the shoulder as well as that ulcer. What an amazing card design you came up with - and recycling too for extra brownie points!! Get well soon, Vicky x
ReplyDeleteOH! dear me Kate, you have been in the wars. Considering you're handicapped with your hand and arm, you have done extremely well, good for you for carrying on. The cards are really lovely, great design on each.
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OH! My goodness, Kate, you have been in the wars. I hope you will be back to full health soon. Your cards are lovely, a great design and recycling too. As for Christmas cards, I'll leave them for a little longer, although last year I was lucky enough to use a lot of left over from the previous year. Take care. x
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