I wanted to post this yesterday but the day got away from me.    For those who have not seen our backyard, it is a beautiful serene park setting which includes two koi ponds.    My husband has spent several years constructing this paradise for us and I shamefully admit that I don't spend nearly enough time there.   However...as I have mentioned to some I am doing yoga every morning so when the weather was so nice yesterday morning, I decided to do my yoga outside on the back deck which overlooks one of the koi ponds.   Although I usually do my workout with a DVD, I just had my iPod loaded with some soothing yoga music.    If any of you have not done yoga (simple version...not difficult poses) then I highly recommend it.   And if you can do it outside...WOW!    The sounds of nature and the soft yoga music was perfect.   My workout was great but when I got to the floor/ground for the last portion of the workout, I was amazed when I got on my back and was able to see the sky with soft clouds floating by and a single bird in flight.     It was the most amazing and fulfilling workout I have had in a long time.  

I'm sure that you are all as tired as I am with current news and social media which don't seem to bring out the best in anyone.   My suggestion...leave your computer and smartphone in the house.   Go outside and sit in your place of solace.    Breathe...listen to the sounds around you and decide that no matter what happens...you will have a great day!

Last Group of the 75 Creative Card Challenge (#40 - 75)

Here is the link to the posting of the remaining cards I created for the 75 Creative Card Challenge inspired by the 2013 Papercrafts Magazine challenge.  

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Not sure if the above will work but I'll repost if not.  

Happy Friday!!!!

Wow...I have not posted for quite some time.   Sorry about that.   Things have been going GREAT and I'm still enjoying retired living.   I am trying to focus more on my health so began doing yoga in November of last year.   I have been dedicated to my daily yoga routine and really think this is great for everyone!   I highly recommend it.  

Spring is in the air despite the fact that today is somber and rainy!  

I FINISHED THE 75 Creative Card challenge and will post the rest of the cards shortly.  

For now...have a wonderful Friday and terrific weekend!  

75 Creative Card Challenge

Please use the link under the "Gallery" section on the left column to see all the cards that have been made for the 2013 PaperCraft Magazine challenge.

I will keep updating as I continue to make cards.   I'm up to 39 done so far!  

75 Creative Card Challenge - Inspired by PaperCrafts Magazine Issue 2013 (#11-20)

Challenges #11-20

Challenge #11 - Doll Up a Die Cut

Challenge #12 - Make Your Own Ruffle

Challenge #13 - Stamp on a Transparency

Challenge #14 - Use a Paper Bag

Challenge #15 - Use Crepe Paper

Challenge #16 - Make a Border from Circle Punches

Challenge #17 - Use Leftover Alpha and Number Stickers

Challenge #18 - Stamp with a Homemade Stamp

Challenge #19 - Make Your Own Embellishment with Decorative Tape

Challenge #20 - Make a Background with Decorative Tape

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Continuation of the 75 Creative Card Challenge

With the holidays behind me, I figured that it was time to get back to finishing the 75 Creative Card Challenge.  So without further ado, here are Challenges 12 through 15.    I need to find a better set-up for taking pictures as the cards always look much better in person than in these photos.

Challenge #12 - Make your own ruffle

Challenge #13 - Stamp on Transparency

Challenge #14 - Use a Paper Bag

Challenge #15 - Use Crepe Paper 

(well...I didn't actually have any crepe paper so I used tissue paper instead)

That's it for now.    More to come in the next few days!

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I think we will all agree that 2016 was an interesting year with the usual highs and lows.   And despite the past, this does not prevent us from looking forward to the new year with an abundance of hope and inspiration for bettering ourselves and mankind.   Let's hope that we all enjoy much success in this very positive resolution!     May you all have a very healthy, prosperous new year full of joy, happiness and love!

Now...I need to focus on my own personal resolutions for 2017!   Wish me luck!

                   HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!