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~Festive Friday #28~

Friday, March 28, 2014

Hello, crafty friends!  Here we are at the end of another week and the beginning of a new challenge over at Festive Friday!  Here's the new inspiration for you to interpret however you choose!


It's fun to see all the different ways the inspiration is included in your creations!  I focused on those frosty pinecones and evergreen sprigs, along with all the white in the photo.  (Wish I had candle image in my stamps, but…not a ONE!!!)  It may sound a little silly, but I knew right away I wanted to make use of some of the tiny pinecones our huge Hemlock tree in the front yard puts off…they're less than an inch long…and there are tons!  I've always thought I needed to do something fun with them.  My daughter had already bagged some up the week before, thinking SHE would do something fun with them…so I borrowed a few, and added a little white paint and glitter.  I decided to use them for something other than a card since I knew they would be adding bulk, and thought they would be an adorable way to embellish a tag...  


…they really were just the perfect size for this Papertrey tag die!!!  I got a little inspiration from Heather Nichols who recently posted some sweet Easter tags that she mass produced and added names to for personalization.  It's nice to think you could quickly make up a bunch early, and then just add names as you need them throughout the holidays. ( I just did this name on the computer.)  And that's it, I guess!  Hope you'll join us for this new challenge.  Or you may just want to file away some inspiration for future use from the team over at the Festive Friday blog!

Wanted to let you know…I've really been struggling the last couple months finding time for crafting and visiting.  My kids are just getting busier and busier!  And, on top of that, I've found myself back at work.  Not as a classroom teacher, thank goodness, just as an assistant.  But after only one week of being back at work, it is clear that blogging in general will be taking a serious back seat.  I've given up FUSION, but am going to try to hang on to Festive Friday and Precious Remembrance.  I just can't make any promises on how often I will be around to visit.  Three kids and a traveling husband take up every bit of daylight I have, it seems.  And...I'm no spring chicken…this girl's gotta sleep sometime!!!;)
I'll do the very best I can, is all I can say.  You can trust that it hasn't been an easy few weeks, as this has all come up fairly suddenly, and saying goodbye to being a SAH mom has been harder than I ever realized it would be.  I am so thankful, though, that the most perfect little job for me was open just when we needed it. My kids will be able to stay right here in the community they've always called home, and my husband can continue to do what he loves and is so good at!!!  (I think the good Lord is watchin' out for us;)

Thanks so much for stickin' with me and letting me share!  I sure do appreciate each and every one of you!!!

~geri~





28 comments:

  1. Geri, balancing life can be very hard and you are so very smart to keep your priorities in the right place. I love your gorgeous card especially the the touch of wood grain!

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  2. I agree with Lynn's comment above. It is hard but you are doing the right thing. LOVE this gorgeous tag! So pretty!

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  3. This is just precious! And I understand about stamping/blogging/family time....family comes first! No worries.

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  4. What a wonderful tag Geri! love the pinecones - I have bags of them in my attic - I used to use them on placecards for dinners - must get them out again! Totally understand the time thing - I didn't realize you had left Fusion - family sure does come first!

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  5. Oh good grief this is just so darn pretty Geri!! Love your sweet glitter pine cones.I'm sure the gals at Fusion will miss you, but you are doing what your need to, family first. Being a mom is always a balancing act. I'll keep you in my prayers. I hope things will iron out and run more smoothly as you adjust to this new wrinkle. Take care ;)

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  6. Oh wow big happenings for you. I wish you all the best and am so glad you have such wonderful faith and trust that God is providing. Your tag is amazing. I'm so into vellum right now although I don't ever seen to be able to make mine look this crisp. I'll miss your Fusion projects but I'm sure you'll be dazzling me as always. Hugs!

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  7. This is so pretty! I love the cluster with the little pine cones/greens, and don't worry about blogging/visiting. I have no doubt that you'll still be creating....it's in you. Share when you have time, but keep your priorities straight. You've got a lot on your plate!!!

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  8. best wishes on this different phase in your life - i missed you on Fusion and was wondering where you went. you tag is gorgeous - wonderful interpretation of the photo. will look forward to seeing your lovely cards and your blog whenever your time allows.

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  9. Hey Geri! I hear you loud & clear....real life trumps crafting & blog visit! However, because crafting is therapuetic, one must schedule in a wee moment here and there...right?

    Your tag is one of THE most elegeant and beautiful creations EVER! The little bit of sparkle on the pine cone and the fine silver thread is so pretty!

    Ta ta 'til the next post :)

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  10. Aww....So VERY PRETTY Geri!!! Love the woodgrain panel. FABULOUS :)

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  11. Yes Geri! Best WISHES in everything you do!! Seeing your creativity when I can is my best visit. This TAG is the wonderful goodness I have come to know and love about your creativity, a real magical beauty!

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  12. Geri your tag is just gorgeous, I love every detail and you just completely nailed the inspiration for this new challenge. I totally understand about trying to keep up, my kids are older teenagers now and life is even busier! Looking forward to when you can pop in. I am always so inspired by you my friend!

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  13. appreciate your note and your children will be grateful that they can stay put with friends, school etc. I always enjoy your creations - blessings to you all.

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  14. Love the tag Geri. Cute touch with the real pine cones and the personal touch with the name!
    I trust that you will enjoy what card making you can manage-and that it will be waiting for you in the future when time slowes once more.
    Thanks for sharing and the comments you've left in the past!
    It's appreciated.



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  15. This is so amazing! Fabulous inspired tag!!

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  16. Superb gabulous card. I can understand the situation u r facing and about the time crunch. But you will be missed at Fusion a lot. Thank God we have ur blog to catch up with !!

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  17. Cute, cute tag! Loved the frosty pinecones and greenery! Soooo glad a job was available so you can all stay close by!! Couldn't bear to think of you gone. Will check your blog and hope you still can find some crafting time you can call your own!!! Summer break will be here SOON!!! Hang in there! Love!

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  18. Oh Geri, you totally out did yourself on this one! This is so pretty!! Those little pinecones were just perfect! I love it! Glad everything is going well for your. I totally understand about blogging taking a backseat. It's happening to me as well. Things have been so busy lately that I'm having a hard time keeping up with it all.

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  19. Sad to lose you teamie! But so happy to hear you have a fabulous job :)

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  20. Ms. Geri- you keep hanging in there! Will miss you for sure on Fusion, BUT are glad you are doing what you need to do for you. Many, many hugs!
    Oh and lovely card too!

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  21. WOW, Geri, really LOVE your fresh, cool tag with your home grown pine cones and white on vellum sentiment!! Best wishes with your new job. I hear you on being challenged on time. Hopefully you can continue posting, even if it's only once or twice a month. Always look forward to seeing what you've been up to, and it's always a treat!!

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  22. Geri please don't apologise for not being around. It is the hustle and bustle of daily life, kids growing up, a husband with a full time career and you getting back to work. I know what you mean;with hardly time for crafting and blogging in 2013. And MIA myself the last few weeks because the days were filled to the brim .Fun things too but there was no time left for blogging. I'll be here as a follower to check how you are doing:)
    Oops almost forgotten; your tag is stunning!

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  23. Hi There!!!! Don't feel bad, we have all been there and are sympathic! I work full time and being on DT'S is a big commitment and my kids are grown lol! , that's why I just stick to my two challenges :-) It's so hard to juggle and at some point you run out of steam. Family is what's the most important! I do miss you though! I love your tag Geri! Those little pine cones are so cute!!

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  24. Oh, Geri! This is so beautiful! I'd give you a "Hokey Dinah" but it's even prettier than that! lol Congratulations on your new job, my friend! Yes, the Lord does take good care of us, doesn't He? :o)

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  25. LOVE this tag, Geri! stunning! Good luck with it all. :)

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  26. I just love this tag! It's gorgeous! Hopefully, as you get into a routine with your new job and that you'll be able to find a few spare moments here and there to craft. :-). But don't worry about us, we will be here when ever you need a crafty fix! LOL. Take care! Hugs!

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  27. Wishing you well....it's hard to keep up being home, much less working and kids can really keep one on the go. BUT enjoy it all. We are finally having a 70 degree day..we need the warmth for planitng. Hubby should finish bean up today, it's been a long struggle. Always love your creations so hope you get to do a few things now and then.

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