Morning Peeps, a quick post with my mid month shares for We Love Chocolate Baroque and Stamping Sensations challenges. And a brief explanation after Saturday's post as some have asked if things are OK at my end.
I have alluded in recent weeks to my MS having a bit of a hissy fit, it's never a quick fix and inevitably my eyes take another downward turn. It's over a year since they told me I was losing my sight so every time I have a setback a bit more of the optic nerve is damaged and needs rest. Add to that Poppy one of our dogs had life saving surgery a week ago to enable her to breath and needs 24/7 care, she is making progress but it's slow going. The combination meant something had to give for a few weeks.
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37 comments:
Super makes Brenda, I particularly like that first one stamped on the book page. I was really sad to read that Poppy isn't out of the wars yet - I send you lots of love and know how heart wrenching the worry can be xxxx
Beautiful cards as always Brenda the black and red butterfly cards stands out for me.... sorry to read Poppy has still not fully recovered ...pets do break your heart but they give you so much love back...
Anne
Lovely cards, that first one is very inspirational. Take care
Beautiful cards Brenda. Nr 1 is my favorite. Blessings , Elly
Beautiful creations Brenda, especially the first one x
Gorgeous cards all, my faves are the first bold butterfly and the last one with soft tones;-))m
Oooh Brenda, these are gorgeous. The top card is absolutely stunning, love the butterfly and that red ribbon really pops. Just gorgeous.
I hope your MS settles for you and that Poppy's recovery speeds up a bit!
Sending hugs
Lorraine x
Bit hard to chose a fav B. As rose lover though think no 1 might wlin, they're all done with beautiful colouring.. great inspiration!
Am glad you've shared the issue dear B., no fun re eyes needing rest, I've optic nerve issues and was told in my twenties I'd lose my sight within 20 years, well thankfullyGod is in control not that particular ophthalmologist. It's stable, no lose for several decades, and where vision is lost in one eye, the other can compensate for it, even though lost half vision of right eye and quarter field, it's not same in each eye.
Will pray your condition will stabilise for you and MS also will co-operate.. and your furbaby will recover well.
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love safe and well.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X
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Fantastic cards as always Brenda. I'm sorry to hear that your MS has been giving you a bit of trouble and also that Poppy is unwell, I'm sending virtual hugs to you both for a speedy recovery.
Sue xx
Wonderful cards Brenda. Sending lots of hugs. Anesha
Stunning* cards Brenda fabulous designs and colours Sad to hear you are not so good take that advice and get as much rest as you can I hope Poppy gets well very soon always sad when pets are ill they mean so much to families Stay safe take care Sending love and hugs x
oh wow!
Stunning cards Brenda!
Plese do rest.
hugs
Oh gosh how wonderful are your cards Brenda just love all of your creations x
WOW! Beautiful cards. I love your stamping and combination with colors.
I love the colour combo and the stamping on the book page of your first card. Really pretty second card, fabulous sentiment and colours on the third card, also love the design too. I think those are acetate butterflies on your fourth card which look so effective on the gorgeous inky background.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
What beautiful cards Brenda, spring is brought to mind with the pretty colours of the last three and I love the combination of black, white and red on the first. Very sophisticated. So sorry to read that your MS is causing you trouble once more and poor Poppy too. I wish you both better days ahead xx
Beautiful cards as always Brenda...hard to pick a favourite so I wont. Look after yourself! xx
take care Brenda and you have made gorgeous cards.
Gr Karin
Fabulous cards, Brenda, but I am sorry to see you are having trouble with yur eyes again. Hope Poppy recovers soon.
Beautiful cards as always Brenda, sending healing wishes to you both
Brenda sorry about Poppy how she is OK!
Beautiful selection of cards Brenda really love the first one with the butterfly on the book page.Sorry to hear you are you are having more health trouble and hope Poppy makes a good recovery
Carol x
A fabulous collection of super cards, great images (ofcourse) really super designs and levelly colours.
Kath x
Ciao Brenda, mi dispiace molto sapere che hai di nuovo problemi con gli occhi, spero che un po' di riposo ti aiuti a rimetterti in sesto! Mi dispiace anche molto sapere di Poppy! Dita incrociate che si riprenda un po' più velocemente!!
Una bellissima carrellata di cards, quella grande farfalla sulla pagina di vecchio libro con i dettagli rossi e il bordo in basso è davvero intrigante!
La seconda card è molto dolce e adoro quelle tonalità di rosa! Le ultime due card sono così luminose e sembra davvero che ci sia già aria di primavera! L'ultima è la mia preferita con quello sfondo delicato e il grande sentiment!!
Un abbraccio, spero che tutto si sistemi al più presto!
Sending thoughts both to you and to Poppy
So glad to hear that you are as o.k. as you can be - and that Poppy is recovering, albeit slowly.
Beautiful work Brenda - you amaze me with the quality and quantity of cards that you design. I am in awe at your talent and perseverance.
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Beautiful cards as allways Brenda. Especially the first one. A beautiful effect with stamping on the bookpage and the red ribbon is a perfect add. I do hope you soon start feeling a bit better again and that Poppy will soon recover. Take care. Marlies
I think the first card is the star of the show for me, so dramatic against the background (I did try to see if I knew which book it was from!) I just love it so much.
Your other inky makes are so pretty and particularly effective are the acetate butterflies.
I hope Poppy is continuing to make progress.
L x
Beautiful cards as always Brenda.
Sorry to hear you have taken yet another knock with your health, hope you manage the rest ok. Hoping Poppy makes a good recovery too xx Susan x
Beautiful creation Brenda, so loving that first one with the striking color combo and beautiful butterfly but the others are equally gorgeous! I think I need to treat myself to a large butterfly stamp! I've had one on my wish list for quite some time!
Good to hear Poppy is making some progress! It's always so worrisome when things are not as they should be!
xEllie
Beautiful cards Brenda, love that bold butterfly and the floral cards are so pretty and gorgeous colours. Love the last one with that fabulous quote.
Hope Poppy is feeling better.
Avril xx
I had missed this post Brenda and I'm so sorry that life is so tough at the moment. Sending very best wishes for both you and Poppy.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful gallery of cards. Vicky x
This is a really wonderful set of cards. Love them all equally. Sorry to hear about your troubles, I hope Poppy recovers fully and your flare up is short lived. I hope you are able to get all the rest you need xx
Fabulous cards Brenda! The cow parsley card with its contrasting colours, CAS style and delicate vellum is my favourite, such a striking composition!
Wishing you and Poppy to get better soon. x
A fabulous post full of gorgeousness again. Glad to hear things are okay.
Lorraine
If I remember correctly Poppy will be quite a mature pup by now, as are so many of us. Your battle and refusal to give in or be personally weakened by MS has been an inspiration to so many of us over the years. Time for you two girls to be kind to yourselves though I doubt either one of you will just down tools and say OK it's done. Reading your post and seeing all the beautiful cards you are sharing in just this one item there is a contradiction you may not see things so sharply/clearly but you are most certainly not loosing your sight. Stay Safe, Keep Well (as far as possible) and HAVE FUN x
Really gorgeous cards--especially the last 2! Hope the MS improves & that the puppydog recovers. Lots of stress, I know. Sending hugs, Greta
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