I want to start by thanking Mary and Peggy for not subjecting me to the Rack, expulsion or...even worse...a terse email, as the chaos (which is my life!) impinges on their running of the color challenge.
I love Mary and Peggy. I love all the girls at the CC. I'm sure that NONE of them expected the 'crazy' that seems to accompany me everywhere I go. Suffice it to say, however, that since next week is my last as a guest designer on CC, I am now working on TWO projects (with blank spaces for designated colors...and yes...I CAN do that! heh heh) and will not subject anyone (including ME) to last minute accidents that force me to look at a sentiment stamped askew for the rest of my life. Not to mention subject my OCD to said sentiment and work IT up into such a frenzy that I want to go fetal in the corner-with wine and chocolate (or bypass all the niceties and go straight to the Xanax) and rock myself to sleep.
I'm posting this because....(furtively looking around and lowering voice) I wanted you to know that I MAY, once and a while, exaggerate...um...things. SHHHHHHHH. Keep your voice down!
However, while I may 'take comedic license' (show biz and media word for 'lie like a rug') with the events of my life, I want you to know that there IS a bit of truth behind it.
Here lies the (unfinished) wreckage of my CC project for today. It's STILL lying on the table to my right, where I flung it in frustration before barreling down the path of the CASEd Christmas Ornament from a person I don't remember. I snapped this shot and as I began writing this, my DH walked in and said, "So. That's it? You know...it really doesn't look bad at all in the picture. You can't tell anything's wrong with it. You can't even tell those fold things (the first two stairsteps) are torn off and that you just pushed them together for the shot. You know, you could've just thrown some other stuff on it and faked it. It's not like you have to send it in to have anyone authenticate it."
With that, he walked out.
Sometimes, I wonder if he feels the homicidal vibes that are directed right at him...usually following moments such as these...and then I realize that he can't possibly sense them.
Because if he did, his A** would be running out of the house AND state, faster than you could blink.
I hope you appreciate this little peek into the 'cray-cray' that is my world. Don't get me wrong...I love it. I wouldn't survive in a traditional household. The DH says HE would and, as always, I encourage him to find one as quickly as he can. But for some reason, he stays.
Probably because HE'S the one with the big 'one-up' account balance, now. ;)
**NOTE**The sentiment that drove me (and my OCD) to distraction HAD to go. I ripped the flower and lace off and put new Honey paper (which turns to peach when you damped down the color with vanilla, it seems) on it. I have no idea what to fill the space with, but better a blank space than subjecting the two of us to that sentiment which brought neither 'Peace' nor 'Joy'.
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 GMT Views: 606
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92472
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 @ 12:21 PM
You had me in STITCHES with your description accompanying your extravagant and lovely "pendant"(couldn't think of a better word). It is lovely and filled with elegant and rich detailing. I, for one, will be sorry to see you go....but trust you will still be creating masterpieces for the CC. I'd like to know you secret for making cards ahead for the CC without using color. : ) You're too smart for me!!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 @ 12:47 PM
I have to echo Sallie on this one! Laughing my head off at your description of everyday life! You will be missed as guest designer. Your creations are off the charts in creativity! This is gorgeous and love your use of the netting, bling and wonderful pearls! Fabulous, Carmen!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71998
Tue, Sep 23, 2014 @ 4:07 PM
Oh Carmen thanks for sharing your creativity along with your sense of humor. You are a bright spot in this community. You will be missed as a guest designer. Just keep uploading and sharing your life. Love it. tfs
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Registered: January 27, 2010 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 51943
Wed, Sep 24, 2014 @ 9:13 AM
Carmen, I've said it before, I love your stories - I look forward to your stories and your creations - that are always beautiful - the tossed aside ones too - tfs.
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: WA Posts: 13940
Thu, Sep 25, 2014 @ 4:35 PM
Now I really want to see that step card that almost made it to the scrap heap! Meanwhile, I'll look forward to seeing you next week as a guest designer, and all the weeks after that in the gallery, too!
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Registered: August 17, 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 6826
Thu, Sep 25, 2014 @ 5:42 PM
Hi Carmen! Love your fun anecdote of your crafting trials. You put as much details into your creations as you do your stories. A lovely piece of decorative work.
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