(Late addition to post... I had to add the CAS keyword, which I forgot. I was tired and didn't even think of linking to the CAS gallery OR to Loll until someone wrote me and asked me 'how' to use the copper. I told her to follow the link to Loll...that's how I found I'd FORGOTTEN to credit her!!! GAK! THIS is the woman who taught me everything I know about copper. ;) You can also ask her what valuable advice I gave her and suggested she add to her tut. http://www.stampingwithloll.com/2014...technique.html Thanks LOLL!!! You RAWK!)
The first question that needs to be asked is WHY, in the name of all that is holy, am I making cards and posting them at 3:35 in the morning? My eyes hurt, my brain is fuzzy and I just want to sleep. Which I can't do. No...it's not insomnia. The reason is much more insidious than that. The reason I'm being pushed to the brink of sanity and my body is officially sleep starved is due to one reason, and only one reason: I was kicked out of bed by a chubby 7-1/2-year-old, who sleeps like the dead and somehow manages to double his actual weight when he sleeps...making it impossible to push him to the middle of the bed and make an attempt to claim a paltry 6 inches or so.
I know, I know...and you're absolutely right; I DON'T blame him. Liam is merely taking advantage of sleeping with us which, though unwanted, hasn't been dealt with in this home. So, Liam is innocent. Who SHOULD shoulder all the blame? That's right: His father.
You see, when Liam was born, I was 38. At that age, I was mostly too tired to even THINK of procreating...much less actually DOING it and have it result in adding to our nuclear family. (read the rest...TOMORROW...or at least several hours from now...at my blog papercraftgoddess.blogspot.com)
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11610
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 1:19 AM
Fabulous technique and gorgeous colour from a slightly insane, sleep deprived brain;) now go pull up a blanket and a piece of couch and get some sleep before that energetic 7 yr. old wakes up!!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 3:10 AM
oh my goodness Miss Carmen you are so funny. Sleep deprived or not, this is incredible my friend. I love everything about it, now do what Vicky said, go to sleep!! xx
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60268
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 4:50 AM
I don't know where you live, but I see several sleep deprived commenters too!! Your post cracked me up. The same thing happens to me with our 80# Golden! Why is it always the moms....? Anyway...
Your card is GORGEOUS. I'm loving the look of this copper. I can't wait for my friend Nancy to teach me all about copper! Love this layout and CAS design.
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Registered: November 21, 2007 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 22971
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 4:56 AM
Carmen, I'm amazed on two counts...first off...what an awesome job with the copper and the technique! Secondly, that you can even function with no sleep...something I simply cannot do! You are indeed a "papercraftgoddess"! *grin*
Registered: March 13, 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 591
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 5:47 AM
Wow! Beautiful card! Especially from a sleep deprived mind. I too struggled with that when my son was young! Hang in there! It gets better again (until the insomnia of older age kicks in)! Until then, grabs some zzzzzz's in his bed or on the couch!
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 7:14 AM
I sooo agree...blame his father...LOL!!!! I have been right where you are now, only with 3 kids in the bed at one time or another!! Believe me...it ends all too soon so enjoy those sweet moments!!! Your card is gorgeous with the copper flower and textured frame...the sentiment is lovely, too!!! You do amazing art in the middle of the night!!!
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Mon, Apr 07, 2014 @ 9:30 AM
Absolutely stunning!!!
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