I'm getting impatient!!

I'm am tired of having to baby my shoulder. I just want it to work right! I go see the doc tomorrow and I hope he'll get me on some PT so I can get this worked out. It's been popping like crazy the last few days. Don't know if that's good or bad. It seems that's one of the things that they were trying to fix, so I hope it's just that there's still some swelling. I still can't lift it up much and can't put any pressure on it. The only thing they will let me do is shoulder shrugs and circles with my arm hanging down.

I was working in the garden earlier trying to get the weeds out. Jim used the tiller and I used a small shovel around the edges. After the tilling was done the dirt needed raked, so I decided to see if I could rake with one hand. I didn't do too bad at all. It sure took a lot of effort though. I had to put some hip into it, but I have plenty of help there.

Even typing is a bit of a hassle, because I can't keep the arm to type very long without causing pain. I am off the heavy pain killers and just using advil & tylenol.

I guess I shouldn't complain, but I'm just not a patient person. Having arthroscopic surgery rather than traditional certainly has to have made things so much better for recovery.

FUN SPIDER BORDER

Here's my newest border. It just came to me. I don't why I have to get ideas about spiders. I just HATE them. At least this one is kinda cute. I used OA, WC & PDDU. I just love the ones that look like they are bungee jumping! I think this will work great for summer garden, kids with bugs or, of course, Halloween.

FIRST POP UP/SPINNER CARD

This one was done for my DIL to send to a friend who is serving in Iraq. She wanted something that would pop up and had fireworks on it. I used SYI, SB & WC for the "fireworks" and the spinner base that I created in DS. I also used some Crayola holographic paper & stickles for added sparkle.

BY "GEORGE" I'VE GOT IT...SPINNER CARD!!!

opened up with flower closing up The "base" for this spinner card is made with GBS. It will work in a card 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" or larger. This is my mock up just to check everything out. Below, I've marked the score lines with red and blue ink and added measurements to help get the placement right. IT WORKS THOUGH...YIPPEE! I'm adding links here to the assembly instructions. I used these instructions, but found it more helpful to adhere the right side and then fold everything up. It allowed me to make sure it's all in place. Then I adhered the left side by closing the open card over the folded base. You really need powerful adhesive. Mine wasn't quite strong enough, but I'll get something tomorrow. You also should use heavyweight cardstock for the card. I used a lighter weight for the base and it works fine, but light weight on the card just isn't quite strong enough. http://karenburniston.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834524f1f69e2011168ccc991970c-popup http://www.sizzix.com/images/docs/656029_Plat_Spin_3D.pdf REMEMBER TO CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR A LARGER VIEW. scorlines and measurements how it folds up...it's hard to show how it looks when it's folded

COOKING UP ANOTHER DESIGN

Here's an apron that would be great for BBQ, picnic or recipe layout. I used GBS & PSB. It is about 8 1/2" long. Now for those who would like it a bit smaller. I just added another smaller version with this file.

MOST RECENT CARD PROJECTS

MOTHER'S DAY thank you SHIRLEYO

POP UP BALL CARD

GRADUATION

MOTHER'S DAY

BIRTHDAY


33rd ANNIVERSARY

MAPLE LEAF

I created this for a Cricut MB member who wanted a nice looking leaf. I used GBS & HD. I haven't cut it, but it looks like it will cut easily.

MORE KITTENS!!

We have kittens from 3 different litters right now. The oldest are ready to find new homes. 3 of 11 are spoken for, so just a "few" more to go.

TEA POT, TEA CUP & COFFEE CUP

I just get so many requests for this file that I decided to put it on my blog, finally. They are all made with GBS and they are all on one file. card I made with my file screenshot

Whew, I've been too busy lately!

I just want to catch up a bit with what's been happening here. I'm done with physical therapy 3 days a week. That's good, but now I've got to set up surgery for my shoulder. We were hopeful that PT would be enough, but no such luck. And the SI joint that went out during all this fun finally went back in place on it's own, after 2 weeks, despite the efforts of PT.

I finished the scrapbook for my cousin's daughter. It turned out great and she loved it.

We celebrated Derek's 26th birthday. He says he's now closer to 30 than 20, kinda sad.

I went to a women's retreat and taught card making and mini scrapbook classes. I really had a lot of fun with all the ladies.



I managed to squeeze in some short design time here and there, but not what I really want to work on. I've got some ideas rattling around in my head. Fortunately, they are not causing headaches.

Now I'm trying to get Parker family reunion stuff out in the mail. Not getting any help with the planning or executing of all these taks.

Pat & Kat sent me flowers for Mother's Day on Thursday. That was a surprise! Here they are.



I've tried to play with my new camera,a Nikon D90, but have had very little time to get acquainted with all that it does. Here are some of my photos and remember you can click them to see larger versions. I would suggest looking at the larger ones. They are awesome!


morel mushroom

dandelion

grape hyacinths with bees

Derek's latest bonfire with moon in background.

Our latest St. Louis trip

St. Louis tree art

Jim & Pat

Lillie & the new kitties.

One of the new kitties.

And then there's parties, graduations, birthdays, Mother's Day & yesterday was our
33rd anniversary. It's just been crazy around here.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH

I received the Kreativ Blogger Award!!! I am so excited and amazed. A big THANK YOU to Shirley from Paper, Scissors, Ink for nominating me. Like you Shirley, I've been soooo busy lately that I has taken me a bit of time to get this up on my site. Just remember this Shirley, you will always be my first. LOL

Here are the rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.


7 INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT ME....let's see

1. I like fast cars
2. Motorcycles
3. slow men (hehe) and a good sense of humor
4. Okay only one man, but he's my best friend and as of yesterday we have been married for 33 years.
5. Unlike "some" people, I HATE doing housework!
6. I like to go for walks in the woods, usually with a camera.
7. My family means everything to me....and I'm going to be a Grandma this year!!


I want to nominate some of my favorites...old & new.

1. I just found Meg's blog recently and I love it Highlights Of Our Lives

2. Tricia's Treasures is another that I really enjoy.

3. and Tammy's Place is another treasure

4. another of my favs is It's just me, Heather

5. as always, Diane, from Capadia Designs

6. and Catherine at CONFESSIONS OF A SCRAPAHOLIC is so creative & crazy fun

7. and last, but not least is Melissa at Got A Bug

5 CIRCLE FLOWER and EXTRAS

I designed this 5 petal flower and then saw that it could be very versatile. Here are some of the projects that I've come up with. I used GBS & HA. I think it has a lot more possibilities, some that I've already got on the burner, so to speak.So here they are. You see what I mean. Don't throw out those scraps. Two of the above designs are from the scraps. The swirls were the "circle swirl" file without the circle. I just deleted it to cut only the swirls and then undeleted when I was finished. Stack them up and curl the tips, as I did.

THE MANLY SIDE OF EASTER BASKETS

Here's another version of the pretty, frilly basket below. I just removed the eyelets and handle slots. Then I added testosterone, diamond plate & rivets to "beef" it up.

SMALL FAVOR BASKET

I've made a small basket for Easter. After completing the basket, I realized it would work great for a May basket, bridal or baby shower or any time a small favor "box" might be needed. It is made with George & AE. The only part that cuts with AE is the scoreline for the bottom, so if you don't have this cart you can just do that scoring by hand. One 6 x 6" piece of card stock is needed for the basket. The handle is a 1/2" strip about 9" long(I got this from my scrap pieces). This can be adjusted to suit your taste. To assemble, fold the tabs in (I always score first) and glue in place (quick drying glue works best). There are slots on two sides to weave the handle through. It will stay in place, but I put a small glue dot to be sure. I added some ribbon on the handle and some flowers with bling.