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Sunday, June 27, 2010

New Week

Hi Friends,

Well, here we are at the beginning of another week.  Did you have a nice weekend?  Ours was busy and HOT. It didn’t rain on Saturday, so we took advantage and worked outside. Carlin trimmed some branches that had been damaged during storms and mowed. I spray washed the deck. We had some issues with the power washer we rented (couplings and starting), but we persevered. After nearly 4 hours of washing, our neck is quite clean now. It’s amazing how different it looks. I plan on staining/waterproofing it soon. 

Today, we had church, and I was so exhausted that I came home and indulged in a Sunday afternoon nap.  I love naps, I mean I really love them. Lately, we’ve been so busy that I’ve not allowed myself to take one. Today, though, I caved it, and it was bliss.

SO, enough of my ramblings.  Because we’ve been busy, I’ve not spent much time in the craft room. However, I do have some projects to post. I have some projects that I submitted to the Paper Crafts publication call that weren’t picked up.  I am very excited to say that I did have one card picked up!  This is the first time that PC has picked up something of mine, and I am just thrilled. 

So, here’s today’s reject :)

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I still love this card even though it didn’t make the cut.  I had the idea of this in my head for a long time, and the first couple of lay-outs I tried, I didn’t like as much.  I my try the concept again in another lay-out. I just love the idea of the kitty dreaming about a fish for his birthday.  (Yes, the cat is a boy in my mind, at least for this card…. I usually color him like Frodo who is a boy).

Anyway, I hope you like today’s post. And I’ve said it before, if you are submitting for publications, keep trying. Perseverance pays off. I had been trying for a year with PC and had almost decided to take a break.  You just never know what they are looking for, and each magazine seems to have a different style. 

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Hugs and blessings

Lynnette

12 comments:

Brandi said...

This is so cute! Dreaming of lunch!!! Ha Ha! Congrats on having a card picked up. Can't wait to see it in print!

~amy~ said...

Congrats on the PC pub!!! This card is a-dorable!

Angela said...

Congrats! Cute card!

Courtney Baker said...

Congratulations girl! Such a cute card!

Ann said...

Congrats on the pub, Lynnette! I've been trying with PC for over a year and never had a thing picked up...ready to quit trying altogether...thanks for the advice.

Jamie said...

I think your card is great! I also submitted for the second time and did not get picked but I will keep trying!

Kelley Eubanks said...

Congrats Lynnette! So happy to read that they picked up one of your cards. I was hoping when I saw the number of newbies that you would be one of them! Cute card and woo hoo for Sunday naps. I took one today too. Although... I have taken one just about everyday this week! :) Love ya girl!

Beebeebabs said...

This card is soooo cute tfs

Karen B. said...

What a very creative idea, so liking all the sets that you put together. And congratulations on your publication, can't wait to see the card!!!!

Mariana Grigsby said...

Lol... this card is super cute!!! I love it!

Ayana Posadas said...

Omg! This card is soooo adorable and clever! I love how you made the cat wish for a fish! SOOO cute!!!

Christiana said...

Oh my gosh, how cute! Brilliant idea. And it turned out so darling! It's a shame PC didn't pick this one up, but congrats on the one they did! I'll be watching for it!