Friday 23 October 2009

Create 4 Fun, Die Cut Dreams & La La Land Challenges.

Oh what a week it has been. I have had my mum staying for a few days and that means we spend alot of time out and about which is great for me as it is something I don't get to do very often anymore as I cannot get around in my wheelchair without someone to push me. Oh what joy it will bring when the hospital finally agree to an electric chair but then again the poor people of Lowestoft had better all stay home lol.

Secondly I took my son Jake back to the hospital yesterday and the doctor was not happy with how the arm is healing. As there were two breaks it has made it hard to keep them both in the right position to heal. The doctor said he could operate again that afternoon to break the arm and reset it but he could give no guarentee that the arm will not be deformed. Now saying that in front of a 15 year old who is at a stage where looks matter *bless him* was not good, he is now thinking his arm will be on backwards!!! if you know what I mean.  As the doctor had not convinced me and I was not going to agree to a third operation until I had spoken to my husband so we left the hospital and were told to call them when ready. Also my mum who came to the hospital with me was appalled at what the doctor had said and was ready to have ago so it really was time to take our leave. Having discussed it with my husband and Jake we have decided to wait until the cast comes off in three weeks time to see what the arm looks like and whether he can use it properly or not as this is his writing hand. If the arm is not as anyone would expect it to be we will agree to them operating on that day. The doctor has said it will not make any difference leaving it until then, so watch this space.......

At last a card! I started this card last Saturday at a crop and it has taken this long to finish, the challenge I originally started it for had changed theme. So I have used the sketch from Create 4 Fun Challenge and it fits nicely into the theme of 'Winter Wonderland' over at Die Cut Dreams Challenge and La La Lands Challenge theme of 'Sparkle'. The sentiment I used is a new one from the 'A Christmas Wish' set available from 'Crafty Sentiments' plus if you pop on over to the blog Suzette is having a blog candy to win a set of sentiment stamps but be quick it ends on the 31st October 2009.



Supplies:-
6" Square Card Blank - Craft Superstore
Designer Papers - Papermania 'Home For Christmas'
Cardstock - Paper Mill Shop
Stamp - Sugar Nellie 'Winter Wonderland'
Medium - Promarkers
Ribbon & Snowflake - Anita's
Snow - Flower Soft 'Polar White'

17 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey, Kim! Awesome card you got here! I love the colors you used and what an adorable image! Thanks so much for joining us this week at La La Land Crafts! Hope to see more of your creations!

Karen Tallon said...

Gorgeous Card as usual Kim! Welcome back! As you know, I'm here for you to natter to anytime you need. I think you're making the right decision to wait a bit longer and see how Jake's arm heals and to see how it looks once the plaster is off.Then to decide about a further operation.
Look forward to seeing more cards soon.
Take care my friend xxx

Karen said...

Lovely, I love the papers you've used and the image is lovely. Thanks for joining us at DCD.
xx

Georgia said...

Stunning card Kim!! The papers are really festive and Christmassy and I love the use of flowersoft! Have a nice weekend! :)
Love, Georgia xx

vikkithescrapjunkie said...

Very pretty card, gorgeous image and dp's. Thankyou for joining in the DCD challenge this week and good luck.
Love n hugs
Vikki xx

Paul said...

A lovely bit of sparkle and thanks for joining in with our challenge at La La Land.
TFS
Paul

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Kim,
This card is stunning. I love the image and the colouring is so precise. The papers are gorgeous.
Sorry to hear about your son - I hope things improve for him. I know how you feel with the wheelchair. I use one when the distances are too far for me to cope on crutches but at least I have a "helper" since hubby retired.
Hugs,
Fiona x

Victoria said...

beautiful card, those papers go so well with the image and the colours you've chosen.

Thanks for joining us at DCD this week

Victoria
x

Mummylade said...

very elegant card. Thank you for joining the DCD challenge this week.

Nicola said...

Fabulous colouring to this super sweet image and what gorgeous papers Kim.
Thank you for playing along with us at Die Cut Dreams.
Hugs,
Nicola -x-

Susie Sugar said...

Fab image coloured perfectly Great card Thanks for joining in the DCD challenge this week
Love Susie xx

Jane Izumi Matsumoto said...

Wonderful creation, Kim! The red is stunning! The bits of sparkle is lovely! Thank you for playing along with us at La-La Land Crafts! xx Jane

Sue from Oregon said...

Goodness you sould like you have really had a go of things...so to hear of all the troubles. Your card and image is so sweet! love the snowflake too. Thanks for joining us at La La Land Crafts this week.

Maureen said...

Just gorgeous! Love the layout and the flower soft accents are perfect! Thanks for joining us at La-La's Weekly Wednesday Challenge!

Irina Blount said...

Cute, cute, cute!! Love the sparkle!! Thank you so much for playing along at La-La Land Crafts Challenge!!
Hugs!!
:) Irina

Irina Blount said...

Kim, please come back to La-La Land Crafts blog.. there is something there for you!!
Hugs!!
:) Irina

Christine said...

Beautiful card. You are so talented with your promarkers!!!

Blessings,
Christine