THIS right here, is a card made under pressure. We have been in the process of fixing our house up to sell it (much to my sadness) because we are planning on buying a house with my mom, and one she can navigate better in. Our house is a 100 year old house with a front porch, the high ceilings, oak trim, very old fashioned and full of charm and character. This past weekend, while my turn to be hostess, I had very little time to come up with my card and color scheme. I stayed up very late one night coming up with this card, and I wasn't all that thrilled with it but it was really really late, and I decided okay, this is it, I had it down to 3 different cards as possibilities and I decided in the interest of TIME I had to stop stamping and get working on the house again. So this card is far from my favorite ever, but it is what it is, and that's it. The work on the house got done, and we just got finished sitting down with the realtor and listing it, and I feel very melancholy. I need to remind myself that if we move I will love another place as well. I know I will, but when we walk into something new, it's almost always accompanied by leaving something old behind. Bittersweet. Who knows? Maybe it won't sell? God is in control and I rest in that. Sorry for the blab. Just a night of mixed emotions. Happy Tuesday everyone!
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Registered: January 20, 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 26128
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 @ 8:43 AM
Love this image! You have complimented it superbly with the glittery paper and sparkles! Love the tearing for the snow. Really gives some dimension to your card. TFS
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 @ 11:25 AM
This is so cute and fun! I'm so sorry you feel melancholy about selling your home. I've never felt attached to a house, but I do love the memories that they hold, and I can take those with me everywhere I go.
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Registered: May 31, 2005 Location: Delaware beaches Posts: 131
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 @ 3:30 PM
Funny how we are our worst critics! Your card is lovely and the color combo is so Christmas. I can't wait to stamp with them. Remember, home is what's inside...not the walls and the roof. :-)
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 @ 4:07 PM
Karen, this is just fabulous. I love everything about this. The sparkling snow, but your sentiment is so much fun. A wonderful creation done under pressure!
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Registered: May 22, 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 20506
Tue, Sep 16, 2014 @ 5:45 PM
This is a wonderful card Karen! The situation you are in right now is so similar to what we went through a few years ago. Looking after our parents is an honor and a blessing. It is hard but so worth it. Hugs!
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