tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post6327640124889624311..comments2024-03-27T04:40:50.283-04:00Comments on Friends Craftin' with Friends: Rudolph DayBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11555452421297088756noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-51987387485897589672015-05-04T18:05:41.150-04:002015-05-04T18:05:41.150-04:00Two stunners, Brenda ... the cork texture is gorge...Two stunners, Brenda ... the cork texture is gorgeous ... and that gold bow ... just wow! You know I'm going to love all that white space with the shiny ornament ... fabulous! The power of prayer ... it's helping guide the doctors to find a solution to the fevers Dwayne's having ... keeping you both right up there, my friend! Keep your chin up! Hugs, Anita :)Anita in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461984175063417950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-84735060010696688972015-05-03T18:33:40.848-04:002015-05-03T18:33:40.848-04:00Finally someone is trying to get to the bottom of ...Finally someone is trying to get to the bottom of the fevers. I'm so glad they are taking this seriously and hope there will be an answer. If not, at least they will be starting the treatments. When I make a card it takes all my concentration so I'm not thinking of other things at the time. That does help me and I have something nice to show for the time spent. So I'm happy you were able to lose yourself for a while. The wreath card is stunning with that gold bow and cork. Also love that ornament. Brenda in INhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969730870421247874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-62808847921579774542015-05-03T08:06:48.027-04:002015-05-03T08:06:48.027-04:00Just stunning cards, Brenda love the colours your ...Just stunning cards, Brenda love the colours your have used and great use of th cork, brilliant.<br /><br />Had popped over to read this about four days ago but very hectic here, so did not comment as meant to,.. Never enough hours In a day so did not comment as I wanted.<br /><br />However want you to know that am praying for a solution for all this dilemma as to what the real issue is!!<br />Praying most of all they will finally sort it out irrespective of what or what bloods do or don't say.<br />Hugs and much prayer,<br />Shaz.xxxShaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-31554568263531654902015-05-01T02:39:16.764-04:002015-05-01T02:39:16.764-04:00Brenda, so glad you got a little time to make the ...Brenda, so glad you got a little time to make the beautiful cards . I pray your hubby will feel better soon. I am really glad to hear the Docs are being a little more understanding and we will be hopeful that continues. How do you like the misti. I am thinking of getting one? Is it worth it?<br /> Have a blessed day, twin ;-)<br />DIANA L.<br /> <a href="http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com</a> <a href="http://dianalarson.ctmh.com/" rel="nofollow">http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com</a><br /><br />DIANA L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05777919096522636679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-11422646637297557692015-05-01T02:02:06.151-04:002015-05-01T02:02:06.151-04:00Hi Brenda. I'm glad you had some time making ...Hi Brenda. I'm glad you had some time making cards. Even though you weren't really in the mood, it does provide a break from all the stress you've been going through. I hope you had a bit of relief from the worry.<br /><br />And I'm so glad to hear that the dr's are stepping it up to find out what is causing Dwayne's fever. It's about time!! I'm sure all this waiting is just adding to the already stressful time for both of you.<br /><br />Sending you and Dwayne big hugs and prayers.<br /><br />Also, wanted to mention that I LOVE both your Christmas cards. The first one is so beautiful and I love the contrast with the cork and the gold embossing --- awesome! And LOVE the CAS design of your second card. Perfectly CAS ... with all that gorgeous white space and the bold colours of your branch and ornament and a little shine from the gold. xx<br /><br /><br />Lollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15327427055906881318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-59669996422954727982015-04-30T21:12:56.124-04:002015-04-30T21:12:56.124-04:00Brenda, I'm so sorry about all of hubby's ...Brenda, I'm so sorry about all of hubby's health stress lately. Hopefully they will figure it out soon and he's fever will clear up. Both of your cards are lovely. I really like the combo of the brown and gold on the first card. I never would have thought to use those colors on a Christmas card but they are fabulous. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952128621080511707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-75954413821635263372015-04-30T17:41:44.005-04:002015-04-30T17:41:44.005-04:00Beautiful cards Brenda. Love them both.
I do hope...Beautiful cards Brenda. Love them both. <br />I do hope they get to the bottom of Hubby's blood problems. Knowing what you are fighting is half the battle.<br />Sending hugs<br />XxHettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986816219598719681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-14102628406309242452015-04-29T18:15:24.450-04:002015-04-29T18:15:24.450-04:00Your cards are just gorgeous. Simple and perfect. ...Your cards are just gorgeous. Simple and perfect. They will be lovely to receive during the Holidays for some lucky people!<br /><br />About Dwayne.... every time I read a post about the updates of his health, I feel sad. Very sad. I almost want to reach through the screen and hug both of you. You are so right though, you cannot always go by the bloodwork. I pray for you two always and I hope that the new tests will reveal what is causing these fevers. A fever staying high for too long is not good. I can only imagine how crappy he is feeling too, to top it all off. I really hope some answers come through very soon so they can start to address the issue and get him feeling better. And as for you not feeling like crafting sometimes, its okay. With everything you are holding onto and the fear you are carrying around, nobody would want to craft either sometimes. But Brenda I know I have told you this before and I am sure you have heard this from others before, but I am here if you ever need to talk, cry, vent.. day or night. I'm only a phone call away. I mean that. <br />Hugs,<br />Jo<br />xoxJo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134855671110302607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-14530229738436308832015-04-29T16:41:07.616-04:002015-04-29T16:41:07.616-04:00Two brilliant cards and love all the mirri card yo...Two brilliant cards and love all the mirri card you have used on them, lovely shiny cards.<br /><br />Kath xKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05191315487546041187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-52755437586119640502015-04-29T14:09:13.542-04:002015-04-29T14:09:13.542-04:00I'm so glad they are taking the fevers serious...I'm so glad they are taking the fevers seriously. Hopefully they will be able to pinpoint the cause. Hopefully it will be a quick and easy fix. You are both in my daily prayers my friend.<br /><br />I'm glad you are able to retreat to your craft room. Crafting is great therapy. Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the designs of each one!! You did an amazing job my friend!! Sending lots of comforting hugs!!<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Mermaid's Crafts</a>Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633160117849720501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-16852678311403161812015-04-29T09:56:32.743-04:002015-04-29T09:56:32.743-04:00Brenda, both of your cards are absolutely beautifu...Brenda, both of your cards are absolutely beautiful. I love, love the simplicity of them.<br />Hugs,<br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01076917503012587587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-63117086186611847532015-04-29T08:17:33.185-04:002015-04-29T08:17:33.185-04:00I'm glad you took time to craft, Brenda! Sound...I'm glad you took time to craft, Brenda! Sounds like you needed some card therapy! And what a pretty wreath you made! Love the gold leaves and bow and the cork is perfect for showing it off! Love the blue bauble too! Prayers that these tests will get to the bottom of the problem and a solution will come. Hugs.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033196569629758956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-56009306640231522982015-04-29T07:44:57.496-04:002015-04-29T07:44:57.496-04:00Both are lovely cards :) Yep sometimes you got to ...Both are lovely cards :) Yep sometimes you got to go and enjoy the relaxation of crafting :) I look forward to hearing good news soon :) prayers my friend hugs too<br />TinaTina Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580862536509504352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-48550794919667374972015-04-29T07:21:54.025-04:002015-04-29T07:21:54.025-04:00I love both of these cards. The wreath is so prett...I love both of these cards. The wreath is so pretty and I love pine boughs. The gold looks fabulous. So glad the docs are paying attention now. I hope it's an easy fix. Thank goodness for crafting to take your mind off things for a little while. God bless you both with prayers and a good outcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-63568505736477756472015-04-29T06:51:02.802-04:002015-04-29T06:51:02.802-04:00Cute cards!! Sending prayers to your husband and ...Cute cards!! Sending prayers to your husband and hoping he will get some relief soon.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712163979504699917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-15972256138080937312015-04-29T03:22:02.004-04:002015-04-29T03:22:02.004-04:00Oh dear, Brenda so sorry for you and your hubby. I...Oh dear, Brenda so sorry for you and your hubby. I know all about it when blood test results say differently from the body. I had been suffering a hole week from meningitis the blood test showed nothing not even my spinal fluids. It was after a very specialised test on the spinal fluid they discovered it and then there was panic because it was such a rare form of meningitis. Lucky for me the non deadly variation (then you need medication within 24hrs) if not i was not talking to you right now.<br />Another time i had an obstruction of my intestines, which was very dead threathening aswell again the blood test results showed no infection which should have been.I ended up having an emergency operation. So twice i almost didn't survive simply because the blood test results showed no problems. While i was so extremely sick at the same time. Hang in there my friend. My thoughts are with you both all the time. Here's a big comfort hug X x X Lots of love Veerle Veerlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207411307157088241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-2375740731103570532015-04-29T02:20:47.201-04:002015-04-29T02:20:47.201-04:00Your cards are awesome. So glad that the doctors...Your cards are awesome. So glad that the doctors are taking the fevers seriously. <br /><br /> Prayers my friend are coming at you and Dwayne.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04623852345476466148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-15646309066730023352015-04-29T02:15:06.713-04:002015-04-29T02:15:06.713-04:00Those are both beautiful cards Brenda. What a grea...Those are both beautiful cards Brenda. What a great outlet crafting can be!<br />Hugs,<br />Jamiescrapqueen141https://www.blogger.com/profile/02984167612139148106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-44500376654084510502015-04-29T02:08:18.394-04:002015-04-29T02:08:18.394-04:00I'm glad to hear that you could find some dist...I'm glad to hear that you could find some distraction in cardmaking, Brenda. A little break is well deserved sweetie.<br /><br />The cards are gorgeous, lovely layers and gold shine at the first and very clever stamping at the second.<br /><br />I so hope they'll soon find some help for your Hubby's fever and then go on with the further treatment.<br /><br />Lots of love, prayers and gentle hugs<br />MaaritMaarit at Violets Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343390147829429839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-47129890635999229472015-04-29T01:29:28.565-04:002015-04-29T01:29:28.565-04:00Two outstanding cards, Brenda! I actually love tha...Two outstanding cards, Brenda! I actually love that gold bow like it is. I don't know if it is this way IRL, but on the screen it looks like it is made with some kind of clay or molding material because the holes aren't there. Super unique!<br /><br />But, ugh, I'm so sorry to hear the fevers are still going on for poor hubby. I was halfway through an email to you asking you how the appointment went today when I thought I'd better go and see if you had done a post. I thought that I had subscribed, so I've just double-checked that I am not, so that explains why I didn't get the updates.<br /><br />Anyway, it sucks. There's just no other way to put it. I'm at least glad that they are finally taking this seriously on the local level and getting things going. I, too, understand about the inaccuracy or slowness of blood work. I had Epstein Barr virus years ago with excruciating headaches so bad I was in bed for six weeks. It took that long for the blood to "show" what was wrong so they could give me some relief. The same thing happens with my thyroid readings. They always come back fine even though I have had thyroid disease, had one half removed and have a dozen nodules in the other half! But try explaining that to new doctors who "go by the book" and just give you "the look" when the blood work comes back "normal." Grrr.<br /><br />Well, that was rude talking about me, sorry, but maybe it took your mind off Dwayne for a minute!<br /><br />Anyway, all that was to let you know I understand a bit about how frustrating the testing process can be. I'm sending big hugs and keeping you both in my prayers, as always. And now that I've subscribed, I'll be in touch better and keep up. Stay strong, little one! Love you, AuntieDarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723876053535575880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-32814742296331107132015-04-29T01:10:16.379-04:002015-04-29T01:10:16.379-04:00So happy you were able to have some "creative...So happy you were able to have some "creative me" time. It is a lot to go though when a spouse is so seriously ill...it takes it's toll on him but also on you!<br /><br />Hopefully they get to the bottom of what is causing these high temps.<br /><br />Your cards are lovely. The wreath from that angled shot shows the lovely glimmer of the gilded leaves....looks beautiful!<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time in your very busy schedule at the mo. to take part in the April Rudolph days Challenge. Good luck in the draw!scrappymo!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17765178247461095797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-11745924264398316282015-04-29T00:01:00.804-04:002015-04-29T00:01:00.804-04:00So glad to hear that the doctors are taking Dewayn...So glad to hear that the doctors are taking Dewayne's fever seriously now! Maybe they can get to the bottom of it and take care of it!! Sending up prayers that all of these test will reveal something!!<br />I so love both of your cards!! The wreath is so very pretty. And the ornament hanging on the tree limb is wonderful!!! :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16451368844320969413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-44699266904012068652015-04-28T21:49:24.527-04:002015-04-28T21:49:24.527-04:00Hi Brenda that's how I started card making to ...Hi Brenda that's how I started card making to work off the stress of hubby being ill and I agree like you sometimes I don't even want to craft but I drag myself in there to 'disappear' for a while. Hope you get some resolution soon your family are always in my prayers..and oops nearly forgot your cards!!! lol absolutely gorgeous really lovely..lots of huggles Sue xxxxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876054439706347015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-57988492532491541072015-04-28T21:48:00.379-04:002015-04-28T21:48:00.379-04:00Oh WOW, Brenda!! You sure do have a lot on your mi...Oh WOW, Brenda!! You sure do have a lot on your mind!! I think taking time to make these cards was a good thing. And they are gorgeous!! LOVE the gold in the wreath with that cork piece and the stamped branch with that darling ornament is just great!!! Think crafting from time to time may be a good thing!!xo I love stopping by your blog - you are the best too!!Leslie Germainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305600225286574022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497071172006284715.post-91263303092741901312015-04-28T21:27:57.960-04:002015-04-28T21:27:57.960-04:00Brenda, BOTH of these are WOW!!!! I love, love, l...Brenda, BOTH of these are WOW!!!! I love, love, love the wreath card and that cork looks perfect on there. Gorgeous! <br />I'm so glad they're starting to take this fever business serious now and hopefully can find out what the problem is. I know this is so stressful for both of you!<br />Hugs, Lynnjimlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246714019342977528noreply@blogger.com