Owl Always Love You!

OK, so maybe that was a stupid title, but I wanted to get the word "owl" into it and I've only had one cup of coffee this morning so far. You get my point anyway! Mr Owl is from another Whimsie Doodle digi image. They are still on sale over at the site for 20% off your entire order if you use the code PAULA20. Just follow the link at the top of my sidebar. This card was made using some more of the new BG papers. I'm determined to use up as much as I can instead of letting it sit all alone in my studio. I want to free the masses of BG papers I own!

So what did you all do this weekend? It was really cold here so we stayed in most of the day yesterday. We did have to make a run to Sam's Club for mailing envelopes. I sold some cards on ebay and had to have something to mail them in. Works that way! I got one card made the whole day, but we were able to watch a bunch of stuff on the DVR. That counts as something done!

Today we don't have any plans. Just be lazy again. I do need to work on the wash. It's a growing concern. MUST work on cards. I need to restock the ebay store and I need to work on a gift for my DT team member for Valentine's Day. So much to do and so little time!

Well, again, I want to say thanks for everyone for all your concern about the Bloom family. I still don't know how we'll make it, and the longer it goes, the less sure I am about making it, but I do know that people care about us and that makes it bearable!

Hugs and Love,

P

First Let Me Say....

The very biggest of Thank You's to so many of you that emailed me or left a note to let me know I'm not alone out in this big old world. I am so very blessed with good friends that care about me. Sometimes when you're going through a rough time, it's easy to forgot you're not alone. I guess we're never alone really, but thank you all. A special thanks for a friend whom I really hope to meet in person someday for sharing her February craft spending budget with Barry and I. I didn't win the Lotto last night (OK, I didn't play, but I didn't lose either), but I hope somehow I can made up to you for what you've done. We got the light fixed yesterday! I heard a song this morning on one of the early shows about never being alone. It really hit home. I was going through a dark moment the other day, and when I finally looked up, there you all were.
Hugs to all!
P

Take Away the Black Clouds

What did I ever do to warrant day after day of bad things happening to me or my family? Honest, I wake up most days a happy person, a person wanting the day to go great or at least nothing bad to happen, and then, it does! Anybody who has followed my blog knows that this past year and a half have been bad for the Bloom's. Today Barry took his first Microsoft test, and he didn't pass! It is very, very hard and many of our friends who have taken it don't pass on the first try, but after all this time of school and studying, Barry really felt he had what it would take to make it. I think I was more upset then him. I really was crushed under the weight of him not passing. Not taking one step closer to finding a job. You'd think that I would have had enough stuff to deal with at that, but NO says the God's that be! Tonight we went to have dinner with Evan and when we were leaving his place, Barry noticed at one of his head light was out! Normally that wouldn't be such a disaster, but because we have about 7 bucks to our name, I honestly don't know what we'll do! How we'll continue to live is a mystery to me. I know I've talked all week about being at the end of my road, but today maybe really is. No, nothing like ending it all. I do have a lot to live for, but how does a person continue to put one foot in front of the other again and again. It seems that when ever I have the slightest bit of hope, it's gone in a flash. I keep applying for jobs that don't exist or if they do, there not "for" me. It's tough when even Walmart isn't hiring now. I know when you come to my blog you expect to see pretty cards and happy talk about my sons, grandchildren and even the new puppy. They're all still there, but today it's about me. It's about my needs, not even my wants. Power ball is coming to TX this weekend. It's a shame I don't even have the $ to play!
Come back again tomorrow. Maybe something good will happen. Maybe someone will think I'm a worthy cause!
Hugs,
P

Just "Swinging" By

Got your attention now? I don't know about you, but some cards just keep me looking and looking at them. This is one! She's a new image from Heather Ellis who also does stamps for MFT's. I wish I could afford to buy them all, but at 9 bucks a pop, it's out of my reach these days, so I do the next best thing, buy digi images. They are much cheaper and since I have a HUGE amount of little saying stamps, it all works out for me. For this card I used some papers from SU (thanks Pat) and lots of different shapes. I really love how it turned out! Another friend of mine, Shelly, has offered to send stamped images from a few new sets of this little girl from MFT. I can't wait to play.
Barry was up nice and early this morning. He's taking his first MS test! Can you believe it? I know I'm having a hard time with the idea. It's been so long since he started this new journey in life and to see it come down to this is just wonderful! When he passes this test, he'll have 2 more to take, but this is the hard part. What ever payers you have, please say them for us. He's studied and knows the stuff, but every bit of help is good!
It's raining down there in Dallas. We're suppose to have lots of rain. Tons in fact and a chance of snow or ice tomorrow. Yesterday it was Spring and tomorrow Winter. That's life in TX!
Have a wonderful day. Stay safe and dry!
Hugs,
P

This IS A Great Card!

Have you ever seen a card online and fallen in love with it? I mean all of it---the layout, the words, and even the paper? While blogging away last week I saw a card using this layout. Instant Love! I changed up the paper, changed the verse and now it's mine! I found all these papers hiding in my old Basic Grey pads on my shelf in my studio. I go in there all the time to see what I've hidden away. Barry would like me to hid ALL my goodies in there. They are still in the living room. I just don't have the energy to move everything back. It seems like too much work. But, back to the card---Verve stamps for the verse and Prima flowers along with a nice Martha punch for the leaves finish up this card. I found a tinny piece of ribbon and used it. Too bad it wasn't enough for a bow, but it worked. Now if you like the card, hurry over to my ebay store and check it out. There is a link on my sidebar. There's also a link that could save you 20% off any and all things at the Whimsie Doodle site. Just click and go. Remember to use PAULA20 when you check out!
Barry had his doctor's appointment for checking his process since he had cancer almost 3 years ago yesterday. He got a clean bill of health and doesn't go back, except to finish the tests for another 6 months! YEA! Tomorrow he's taking his first MS certification test. Say anything you believe will help---we need all prayers! I know he'll do good. He's studied and studied and knows it all!
I'm just hanging around trying to find my MOJO again. It seems to be getting ready to talk a walk again. I don't understand how it can leave so fast! One day you can create, create, create and the next---Gone! We're suppose to have some bad weather in the next few days and I'm hoping if I have to stay in and do something maybe it will help!!
Have a grand day!
Hugs,
P

Oh Lord, It's ONly Tuesday!

That's me, always putting out one fire after another. That's how I feel anyway! Just another one of my Moose people cards I made this weekend. And yes, he's still sitting over at ebay with no home of his own! The paper is from a really old pad of My Memories at I got on sale at 90% off at M's one day. Only half the pad was there, but still a good buy! I love to play with gingham papers and this blue piece fits that just right!
We're off to the doctor's again today. I know, it's a good thing that only one of us is sick. I don't know who would take care of me if something happened. Surly not Barry! Hopefully we'll get a clean bill of health today. It's his check up from the bladder cancer. Almost 3 years. Hard to believe we've fallen so far in that time. From having something to having nothing. I'm telling you, I'm going to become a disaster and then maybe someone will pay attention! Good news it that Barry is finally going to take his first test on Thursday. I sure hope he passes it. He's really studied hard. It's the first MS certification and it's so important to me for him to do well. Everything, and I mean everything is riding on it! Oh well. I'm sure there's more important stuff in the world then eating and having a roof over your head (LOL)!
Have a good day and stay warm.
Hugs,
P

Birthday Moose

I just don't seem to make enough Moose cards anymore. I used to do a lot of them, but then the Sweet Innocence girls made their way to my house and Riley got pushed away---well no more! I made 3 Moose cards yesterday and have them for sale over at ebay. Lots of good that does me, but they are there waiting for a new home anyhow! I used some more of that fine Sugar Rush from BG. I saw they are coming out with more new papers soon. I want to say STOP, but they are so cute, I can't help but want them all! Now my head should be hanging in shame, but it's only thinking of ways to raise some more money to get new papers! It's not like I save them up or anything. All I do is make cards to sell with them, but VERY pretty cards!
Today we went to the VA for follow up care for Barry from his surgery. All is well and he's healing up perfectly! They really do give great care there.
This afternoon I don't have much in the way of plans. I need to go and pay my cell bill and pick up a few things at the store, but all in all, nothing big. Last night we had a very, very nice evening at Larry and Tina's. Larry made yummy meat on the grill and Tina added potatoes and green beans to the mix. Perfect! The entertainment was Coco. Evan bought her along to meet the rest of the family. She was good little doggie. Madelyn loved playing with her and Tina took some really cute pic's of the kids with Coco.
I'm off to do something now. If I keep saying that, maybe I'll get something done!!!
Have a great day and stay warm.
Hugs,
P