Not been around much in blogland as have not been too Tickety Boo. I still have my Frozen shoulder but last weekend I also got bitten whilst sat out on the patio and reacted very badly to the sting. Normally the antibiotics I have on hand do the trick in 3 days but this time the bite just kept increasing in size and redness. I managed to get a telephone appointment at the surgery and was prescribed a really strong antibiotic 500mg instead of the usual 10mg but it still took another 3 days to get under control. Then to cap it all (or not in my case) whilst taking the said pills above (which are huge and I need to cut into three in order to take) the cap on my front tooth broke off. So phone call this time to the Dentist who managed to fit me in but they are not able to refit the cap as not enough left of tooth in gum to reattach too. They gave me 3 options and I have opted to have an implant. First part of the treatment will be next Week.. It will be quite a lengthy process and the song 'All I want for Christmas is my New Front Tooth' springs to mind.
To take my mind off my woes I have been watching a lot of videos on You Tube and saw Tracey from Lavinia Stamps making some really lovely winter cards using masking techniques so these are my takes on two of them.
First Card uses the standing up Hare from Tracey's 'Whimsical Hares' set. The trees are by Circdesign ' Winter Tree' . Distress inks for the shading and masking and glitter on the hills. The sentiment is a freebie from a Practical Publishing magazine 2018.
Second Card uses stamps from the same freebie set from Practical Publishing. The hills this time have a sprinkling of wink of stella on them along with the trees.
Hope you liked my choice of theme and I will be with you shortly to see all your makes.
Beautiful cards, love the soft blue colour scheme and the silhouettes look lovely against the masked backgrounds. Hope the dental work goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteOoh you have been unlucky with the sting and now your tooth hope the treatment isn’t too painful with the transplant goes well and the song well what can l say except your cards are gorgeous take care and big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear you have been in the wars - hope everything gets back to normal quickly. Time watching YouTube is never wasted and I love both of these beautiful cards. I often trawl around YouTube in the evenings in preference to watching naff TV.
ReplyDeleteTwo absolutely beautiful cards Valery....I do love the stamps you have used...so ethereal
ReplyDeleteOh dear you have been having a rough patch...hope all goes well with the tooth....take care xxx
Love those teensy deer in the last card. They are the perfect size for doing a card with perspective!
ReplyDeleteThe first card looks whimsical and very fun!
Hope you are soon in the clear with this nasty bite. As if you have not had enough going on with your sore shoulder....
Virtual hugs from Maureen
I hope you're feeling better soon Val.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous glittery Winter Scenes for our challenge this week, love that hare too.
Lorraine
Poor you! You've definitely been through the wars- that insect bite sounds really nasty and breaking a tooth is no fun at all...and very expensive!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely hope you have a better week ahead.
Both your cards are beautiful- lovely masking and stamping, a wonderful frosty feel from all the white- just gorgeous.
Take care
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Two wonderful cards - especially the hare! I adore it. And you've opted for the best way forward with your tooth - hope that bit is going down h now as well! Sheesh - Calamity Janerides again.
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Di xx
Oh my Valery, if it's not one thing it's another. You are having a rotten run of bad luck just now. I hope the dental procedure goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are stunning, beautifully designed, I love the colours, both are so ethereal looking, I love the hare.
Thanks for the challenge I did enjoy it, take care and take things easy, Kate x
Clever cards ValeryAnn and very striking. Thanks for a fun challenge. Keep safe and well Zoe x
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs A your cards are gorgeous. I love them both. I am so sorry that you have so much going on at the moment. I do hope everything gets resolved satisfactorily, Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteOh no, as if having a frozen shoulder wasn't enough to torture you, now you are really getting it twofold more. I hope the bite is going down and under control and the tooth will be fixed. Take good care of yourself and you deserve some pampering, sweet friend. I love the blue and white cards so much and your scenes are wonderful. Those grazing deer are mesmerizing.
ReplyDeleteall card so magical!! congrats Valery, so very special and delicate
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Poor you, just a frozen shoulder must be enough. But no, an insect had to bite you and then your tooth broke. Such bad luck.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the treatment of the implant.
Your cards are wonderful!
Take care.
xxx Margreet
Oh Mrs. A, you're not having a very good time lately, all this on top of your frozen shoulder, poor you. Hope the dental treatment goes well.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, such gorgeous winter scenes and a lovely shade of blue.
Avril xx
These are gorgeous, love the designs. I hope you get better, it does take a while to recover from a frozen shoulder. Sending gentle hugs.
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Oh dear, sounds like you are going through the mill at the minute Valery! Hope you get all sorted soon. I have been watching Tracey recently too. She is so brilliant and definitely an inspiration for a lot of my scenes. Loving your gorgeous cards today.
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ReplyDeleteFabulous card ... love it ....you have been in the wars ... bless you ....
Hope all gets better soon ....
Hugs Sylvie xx
Two gorgeous cards Mrs A and I love that soft blue colour. Hope you are starting to feel better. John was stung on the face by a wasp the other day and he has had a bad reaction. One side of his face is very swollen and inflamed and his eye is still almost closed. The anti histamines don't seem to be having much effect so it might be a GP visit. And believe it or not - a cap fell off one his teeth too.!How coincidental is that? I do hope your insect bite starts to respond. The frozen shoulder is bad enough on it's own! Take care and look after yourself. I loved your challenge this time. Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteMy you have had a rough week of it and yes implants are a lengthy process, I had one a few years ago. A super pair of cards in the monochromatic colours.
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Oh my goodness! Well they say bad things come in three so I guess you are done! What bit you?
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, they are gorgeous!
Hugs,
Chriss
Lovely cards Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWhat a time you've had.
Those damn bites - I was bitten and like you always have an allergic reaction, the last one took 3 weeks to clear completely despite the pills/creams etc. I am now like a woman possessed when I go outside (not that there's been too much of that this week - the heat kills me) but I am armed with Fly Killer Spray just in case something dares to come into my space!
take care. xx
Two brilliant cards Mrs A, super backgrounds and great images, lovely colours too.
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So sorry for you and hope that your new tooth will be at their place very quickly!
ReplyDeleteYou have made two very beautiful cards, so sweet and impressive! Great works with masking and colouring, they look very wintery and delicate!
What are you doing to yourself, gosh be careful with stings n things, I know a frozen shoulder is extremely painful BUT your cards are outstanding and absolutely gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteI know that you've still been isolating so you would think you would be safe from all of these things. I love your gorgeous cards and they look fantastic in the blue ink.
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Sue xx
Great idea for a theme, Mrs. A! Really love all the cards I've seen from the group so far. Yours are no exception. The monochromatic is a great idea. The hare is really cute and the deer card is so elegant. Love them both!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you should not go out! ;) These are pretty cards. That hare is super x
ReplyDeleteHi Valery, gorgeous cards but they are making me feel guilty again. I started some Christmas masterboards ages ago and now they are sat there doing nothing. I would like to say we have plenty of time but I know Christmas will be here before we know it. Have a lovely creative week. Hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteHey Valorie, so sorry to read about your shoulder...that’s bad enough then add that nasty bee....not enough? Nothing like tooth trouble. You are really outdoing yourself. And yet you create 2 fabulous cards. You are an inspiration. I hope every day is filled with improving health. Hugs from me to you!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I am so sorry you have been under the weather with your frozen shoulder and then the damaged tooth...Sending hugs x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas card, love the layouts and the monotones of both of your fabulous cards Mrs A...x.
So sorry you are dealing with so many health issues Mrs. A, sending good vibes your way! And you cards are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful card and I really love the blue and white color combo. That standing hare image is so whimsical and fun, and the touches of shimmer and shine add wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your dental implant. I've had two of them and am glad of the option, but it is a long involved procedure. I'm sure you're looking forward to getting a new front tooth!
Gosh you are going through it at the moment, if its not one thing its another - hope they all settle soon. Such beautiful cards, the scenes in blue and white are very stylish. Emma
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