Brush Fires, Oh! my

Yesterday, was to say the least, an interesting day here in S. CA. Carlsbad and San Marcos in particular.

When we moved to this area  of the country, I was expecting only to be concerned about earthquakes. Well, I found out yesterday FIRES are another thing I need to expect.

Both photos were taken from my front porch here in San Marcos. The bottom one is towards the West facing Carlsbad and was taken about 11 am yesterday morning. There devastation, in quite a few areas, is sad to see. The top one was around 6 or 7 pm facing East here in San Marcos were we live. It is behind the campus of Cal State San Marcos. White smoke can still be seen this morning. Although, I'm not sure if they have it totally contained, but prayerfully so.

Thankfully, we did not need to be evacuated. The wind shifted so the fire ran across the ridge of the hill instead of coming down and over the valley.The fire and emergency personal have worked tirelessly and need to be applauded for their efforts to keep homes and the citizens of San Marcos and Carlsbad safe. There were some homes lost, but far fewer then there could have been. To say the least, it was an interesting and sometimes stressful day. Today the wind has lessened, but we might get into the 3 digit numbers temperature wise. That, with very little humidity, is usually not a good scenario. Hopefully, we will not see another day like yesterday.

On a cheery note, I received my second box from SU with more goodies. Sad note, none of it has been put to creative use. I'm still recuperating from surgery and my energy and creative level is still not cooperating! I have these beautiful NEW products scattered on my desk calling my name, but it's like I'm not "hearing" them.  Oh well, I can only do what I can do. 

I trust in a few more days I will get my MOJO back, but until then you will have to put up with not so interesting updated posts. 

Have a wonderful Thursday and stay CRAFTY my friends!
Bernadette

Cover Sneak Peek!

I know I'm a little late posting this compared to other demos, but like they say, "Better Late then Never".

The cover of the new Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Catalog.  That's all I can show you, but oh my, you are going to love all the goodness inside. Sorry, it's contents can't be revealed until June 2nd. :{

So many beautiful papers, stamps, Becky Higgins Project Life that coordinates with SU colors, Blendabilities, the new alcohol markers and the list goes on and on.
 

If you look closely, you can see some of the new goodies on the cover.

I will be getting my order on Wednesday, so hopefully by the weekend I'll be able to give you some sneak peeks.  Stay tuned and check back.

Have a wonderful Tuesday and do something CRAFTY!

 

Monday Post

I'm still in the recuperation mode.  I was hoping to get into my studio sometime this past week, but between the drugs and not much "bend" in my new knee, it has been difficult. Hopefully this week.

I'm anxiously awaiting my order from Stampin' Up! to come. Boy, do I love to see that big brown truck pull up in front of my house! Once I have some of the new products in my hands, I'll be posting samples.

My youngest daughter, Danielle, has been here since last Wednesday, but leaves out early tomorrow.  I have enjoyed having her around so much and she has been such a big help, not only to me, but her Dad. A real servants heart.

I recently was going over my Pinterest account.  I was curious on how many pins I had gotten on the projects I pinned. Since I have no new projects to post today, I thought I would post cards that have been pinned the most. At least it would give you something to look at!

The Mosaic Madness card has gotten the most repins at this writing and was a card I took a chance on posting here on my blog. I'm glad I did.


That's about it for today. I hope you make your Monday great and get to something CRAFTY!

BERNADETTE

Healing and Excitement

I'm just sitting here this evening watching a hockey game and thought I should give a little update.

My recover is moving along nicely. I've already had three physical therapy sessions and they feel I have progressed quickly. I'm very close to having 90 degree movement, although, I have about 3 more weeks or more of therapy. My friend Vicky from NC called today and told me that my tap shoes are ready and waiting for me! 

My sweet younger daughter, Danielle, came in today from NC to spend a few days helping me and her Dad. It was like a sweet kiss from the Lord himself. I found in times like this, it's hard being so far away from family. 

I mentioned in the title, Excitement. Today as a SU demonstrator I get to get a peek at the new 2014-2015 Catalog and pre order. One of the nice perks of many signing on as a demo. By some of the buzz that's been going around, it's a great one. I hope I can get some things together to give you some "sneak peeks".

Have a wonderful day and stay CRAFTY my friends!

Bernadette

 

Home and Healing

I've been home from surgery since early Wednesday evening. Thankfully there was less reconstruction then originally thought.

Things are going well. I finally got my pain medications straightened out after a scary Tuesday.

My hubby Steve is taking real good care of me. The perfect nurse!  I've seen my physical therapist and she'll be back for 3 days a week for several weeks. So, I'm headed towards healing and health.

I pass by my Studio every day and want to create,  but with the medications right now, it's hard to stay focused. Hopefully someday soon. 

The photo is of my CPM machine that was delivered today. ( the photo didn't download) I'll need to us this 4 times a day for 2 hours each time.  I'm not its going to be relaxing, but I know it's an important art of the healing process.

Take care and have a CRAFTY weekend.
BERNADETTE

Check...

A wonderful Resurrection Sunday yesterday - check

Finished the laundry - check

Dusted & Vacuumed (well, Steve vacuumed) - check

Cleaned the Bathrooms - check

Washed the kitchen floor - check

Took the dog to the Vet to be boarded - check

ALL in preparation for my Total Reconstructive Knee Surgery today here in sunny California.

I'm not exactly looking forward to it, but it needs to be done. I fell in August of last year and collapsed the partial implant I had in 2007. Unfortunately, I have been dealing with pain since. So it is time.

They tell me that I will only be in the hospital for two days compared to 8 days 7 years ago in NC.  I'm happy! I would rather be home.

With all that said... I will not be posting any cards for several weeks, maybe longer.  I might pop on to keep you updated, but that might be it.

I hope you will keep coming back to see if I have a  card or project for you.

Keep ON CRAFTING!

BERNADETTE

Happy Birthday Flowers

As most of us card makers know, birthday cards seem to be the cards we need the most, or at least, I do. With 7 children, 3 SIL's, 2 DIL's and 8 grand children, I seem to be always be making them!

The card above is one that I CASEd from Andrea Walford. I believe it was posted several years ago, and was saved in my CASE folder. She used a Crushed Curry combo, mine is the SAB, Sweet Sorbet and Pool Party CS. Her flowers and leaf images were using a stamp set which I did not have. I decided to cut my leaves with the Little Leaves Sizzlits die and stamped and punched the flowers using the Petite Petals stamp bundle.

SU PRODUCTSStamp: Perfectly Penned
Paper: Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS
Ink: Pool Party
Decorative Dots EF
Pearl Perfect Jewels
Retired Black Polka Dot Ribbon

I hope you make it a great Wednesday. I have several pre-op appointments today. My surgery is scheduled for Monday afternoon. I'm looking forward to having it behind me and moving ahead with the healing process.

Stay CRAFTY! Bernadette