Long Time, NO Blog!

I am finally back after a long and unexpected hiatus from blogging.  What started out as a brief hiatus from blogging due to the turmoil from redoing our kitchen turned into a longer absence then originally planned. First, there was Hurricane Sandy and a power outage that lasted more than 10 days! Yep, 10 days without electricity, heat (and boy was it cold!) and the internet. I never realized I was so dependent on the Internet before that. Maybe I need a 12-Step program like Bloggers Anonymous.You would think 10 days with nothing to do would mean time for crafting but it was just too darn cold and dark to do any of that. (Insert frowny face here!) Anyway, by the time the power came back it, it was time to kick it into high gear and start planning for Thanksgiving dinner which I was hosting for 15 in said new kitchen and help my son get his college applications out. Thanksgiving preparations turned into Christmas preparations and another celebration dinner -- this time for 14! Anyway, you get the idea. So, new year...new start.

If you are still reading, then I guess it's time to share a card. This is a card that I made for my niece using the Rosie Posie stamp set from Papertrey Ink. The flowers and leaves were die cut and stamped onto PTI's chipboard coasters.  For extra dimension, I adhered the largest flower with foam adhesive. I used the doily to anchor the cluster of flowers.

I don't usually make resolutions but my One Little Word this year is "simplify." And, if I get that right, maybe, just maybe I will have more time for regular blogging.  My fingers are crossed!

Supplies:

Cardstock & Chipboard Coasters: Papertrey Ink;

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Indie Bloom);

Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Rosie Posie);

Inks: Papertrey Ink (Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet); Stampin' Up! (Gumball Green); Ranger (Coffee);

Misc.: The Twinery (twine); Wilton (doily).