Critters Thank You

Hello Friends,

How is your week going?  This is another pre-scheduled post, so thanks for stopping in to visit.

I made this card using for Lawn Fawn’s Critters in the Burbs and Many Thanks.

I made this card for us to give our vet’s office. They were so kind and empathetic for George’s last visit.  We wanted them to know how much we appreciated their kindness.  They have some tough responsibilities, and we are really grateful for the care they give our pets.

Thanks for stopping in

Hugs and blessings,

Nette

Bee Happy

Hi Friends,

How was your weekend?  I hope you had a great weekend. 

I’ll admit it, I’m prescheduling my posts this week. Work calls me to travel again. This trip is off to London which is fun!  I’m planning to connect with some friends that I used to work with. 

I decided to pre-schedule some posts this week.  Today, I wanted to post a card using Gnome Sweet Gnome.

I just adore this fun little set.  There are so many options with these stamps.  And they go so perfectly with the new Lawn Fawn Bright Side paper.

Thanks for stopping in.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions Sketch challenge

Hi Friends,

Happy Saturday!  I wanted to spend a little fun time crafting this morning.  I’ve had some creative block recently, so when this happens, I go to sketches. I look at ones I’ve got in my notebook, saved on my laptop, or at sketch challenges. 

Today, I decided to play in the latest Taylored Expressions Sketch challenge. I recently got one her newest releases, Faith in Bloom, and I thought this was a good time to put it to use.

Here’s my take on the sketch:

This set is so cute and has some great verses, so I’m sure I will get a lot of use from it.

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend.

Hugs and blessings.

Nette

Mojo Monday sketch

Hi Friends,

I decided to play along with the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.  I’ve played along before but not posted in time. 

Now, my card isn’t my usual style, but I thought I’d try to branch out a bit.

I used a Verve set on this card along with some My Mind’s Eye paper. 

Thanks for stopping in.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawnscaping Challenge

Hi Friends

It’s time for another fun Lawnscaping Challenge. This is a sketch challenge, and we have a great sketch to use for inspiration. This sketch was drawn up by our guest designer, Chari, who is an amazing talent.

Here’s the card I came up with using the sketch… I’m still stuck on the super fun Bright Side paper from Lawn Fawn.

This challenge is sponsored by the awesome online store, Simon Says Stamp.

I wanted to thank you for the sweet comments to my last post. Friday was a rough day, and the days leading up to it were REALLY tough. We spoiled George on Thursday and even Friday morning. I think he had a pretty good last day. A lot of tears have been shed, but as I look at old photos of him in his younger days, I know we did the right thing. He lived a long and full life, and his body was just failing him.

I am so grateful for God entrusting such a wonderful pet to our care. He was more than a dog, he was a best friend and family member. I treasure all the fond memories I have of him.

Thanks again friends! I hope you will play along with the fun Lawnscaping Sketch Challenge.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Stuff

Hi Friends

I thought that I’d share another Lawn Fawn project with you featuring some of the exciting new products.

Can you believe it? No stamping involved! I used the papers and sticker letters from the Bright Side paper.  I diecut the butterfly using my Stampin’ Up! Sizzix.  I love butterflies! 

On another topic…. This next section is an emotional outpouring on my part, so feel free to discontinue reading now if your prefer not to read about personal things.

I don’t typically like to share personal or sad stuff here at the blog because the blog is for featuring creativity and intended to be a fun place to visit.  Having said that, I thought I’d share with you today that I’m struggling with a difficult time at the moment. My husband and I have decided that it’s time for us to put our beloved George to sleep.  He’s 19 years old, and he’s lived a great and full life. Obviously, he’s very old for a dog, and his body is failing him. He’s got alzheimer’s and arthritis. The arthritis continues to worsen at an aggressive pace.  We don’t want him to suffer.

I’ve had him for over 18 years, my adult life. I got him shortly after I moved on my own (guess I’m dating myself a little bit here).  He’s been a major part of my life and best friend for so long that him not being here is going to leave a huge hole in our family.  I honestly feel like my heart is breaking, and that I’m killing my dog. But it’s not fair to him to keep him around for me and allow him to get to a point where he’d be suffering.  So tonight is my last night with him, and I will be preparing for him a nice steak dinner. 

My brother and nephew will be coming over because my nephew wanted to see him one last time (which melts and breaks my heart all at the same time).  For us humans, we’ll be having Pizza, but George will eat like a  king.

You know, I thought I’d be ready for this. I knew it was coming, yet I’m  a mess.  I thank God for providing me such a wonderful pet for so many years.  I also feel a responsibility for George to be a good steward of the gift God gave me.

I thought I’d share a photo of my boy, my first pet from when I moved on my own:

George at Christmas time complete with bow… always a good sport

So many of my photos of him aren’t online (back when I got him, that wasn’t nearly as common. But this one is so appropriate because he has that smile on his face. 

I trust in God’s sovereignty over all things and know that it’s okay for me to grieve. I am grateful for a Lord who blesses me in so many ways, and one of the ways is by the pets he’s brought into our lives.

Thanks for reading friends.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

You've Got Mail

Hi Friends

It’s another Lawn Fawn preview day here at the blog. Today we’re featuring a fun new stamp set called, “You’ve Got Mail”. (Loved that movie, so cute!) This is such a fun set that is great for card making and scrapbooking. Here’s what I came up with:

You can see I paired it with Fly Free. I just thought it would be cute to have a bird bringing in the letter to mail. Of course, I had to use some of the fun new Lawn Fawn Paper, the Bright Side.

Make sure you sign up for your chance to win some fabulous prizes over at the Lawn Fawn Blog. They are so generous in their giveaways, so good luck!

Hugs and blessings,

Nette