Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Branchy Topiary...Over and Out!

Hello friends!  I am afraid to say that this will likely be the last card I am able to blog for a while...I can see the writing on the wall: the typical spring events that keep me running (between work and my four kids) are now in FULL swing!  (Sigh.)  I do love spring, but I don't enjoy the hectic pace of this time of year, running from early morning to late night EVERY day.  (Work, school, baseball, softball, soccer, dance, drums, clarinet, piano, choir, Girl Scouts, school shows, recitals...multiple events every day of the week.  Exhausting!)   

I feel like I'm on a space ship orbiting the moon that is about to lose contact with Earth and it will be all static until I come around again in late spring.  No time for blogging or crafting...just know that I am out there and thinking of you!

A little while back I had a chance to play with this Memory Box Branchy Topiary along with some Sage Flower Soft and  gold Stickles.  I paper-pieced the flower pot and used the Hero Arts Music Background on the dark green layering paper.   




Here is a close-up of the sage Flower Soft and Stickles in the sunlight.  Isn't that cool?


OK, so I guess that does it for a while.  I hope to be able to drop in every now and again, but I am giving myself permission to bow out for a while until the craziness subsides. 

I sometimes think we as moms should be crowned the "Queens of Delayed Gratification," don't you?  It's OK, though, I know full well that I am truly blessed to be a mom and I know someday I won't be this busy and I'll probably miss all the craziness.   

Take good care, everyone!  Hope to be back soon,
Judy

11 comments:

  1. Awww, Judy, I'll miss visiting here for the couple of months, But I know this happens each year for you. It reminds me of my mom, years ago with 6 of us kids, and we all had different activities to go to. I also think you're right - when it's all over and the kids are grown and driving themselves everywhere, you WILL miss it, so enjoy it as much as you can for now.

    I love this pretty card! The Flower Soft looks amazing, and so pretty with the added Stickles! Sending you big hugs, my friend! :)

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  2. Cute. Ard, love the bow and the flower soft...

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  3. Such a beautiful card, Judy! Gorgeous topiary...and that flower soft adds so much dimension. Really pretty. I know what you mean about being so busy that you can barely keep your head on straight! This past month has been that way for me...about 2 more weeks of it and I am looking forward to slowing down a bit. Take care of yourself...you don't want to wind up sick!

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  4. You will be missed, Judy. And you are so right - these years were so fun, enjoy them! Love your pretty topiary card!

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  5. beautiful card, judy... will miss seeing you post, but i hope that you take some time for yourself when you can!

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  6. You will definitely be missed in blogland Judy!! We'll "water your cards" while you're gone :) I LOVE the card you posted today - the flower soft and stickles are a very cool touch! Hugs, Robin :)

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  7. Go and enjoy the craziness of the end of the year activities, Judy! We'll all still be here when you get back :)
    Beautiful topiary- LOVE that flower soft!!

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  8. Oh Judy! You do sound too crazy with all those activities! BUt I guess just enjoy them as much as possible, they soon disappear into some quietness and then apparently we complain because of it! A beautiful Topiary goodbye for a while! Take care and see you again soon!

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  9. What a beautiful card! And I completely, understand what you mean about finding/having time...I will miss reading your posts and seeing your cards. Hopefully, time will fly and you'll be back to blogging, in no time! :) Have a wonderful spring and enjoy the summer as well!! :) Take care

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  10. I've been wondering where you've been Judy and now I know. You're swamped with Mom duties. :) I hope you're having some fun too. Your card rocks!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy