Sunday, July 04, 2021

Any Which Way.

Life just sometimes has a mind of its own. Curved balls have been reigning down here this past fortnight with a death in the family.  The Docs elderly Aunt had a fall and broke her hip. Taken into hospital but  whilst the operation was a success she caught a chest infection and in her weakened state the antibiotics  wouldn't kick in. She was 94 yrs and had been living in her own home albeit with carers looking after her in her later yrs. With us not living in the same County and  due to covid restrictions still in place we have been hampered by everything having to to be dealt with either by text, emails or the good old postal service. 
So time has managed once again to whizz me by and the Girls in the Christmas Card Club have more cards to share.  It was an anything goes choice  which for me was a blessing and I have managed to whip up 4 cards just using oddments that I had left over from previous cards. 
The deer images on these two cards  are from a design pad by The Paper Boutique called  'A Whisper of Winter' . I had been saving them for when I needed to make some quick cards up and they certainly saved the day here. The backing design paper 6 x 6  was in my stash and double sided so from a pad at some point in time but unnamed. Everything else was still out to hand so I just used it up without delving into any boxes. I didn't cut anything down to size and used everything as was including the small strips. I have even managed to decorate the insides using up all the left overs. 




I need to catch up in blogland now so see you all soon. 

Hugs


33 comments:

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I wish my scraps turned into beautiful cards like these Mrs A, you certainly have the design flair and skill to bring this all together. A fabulous set of cards.
Lorraine

cotnob said...

A super collection of Christmas cards, they are lovely.
I'm sorry to hear your sad news, Covid has made everything so difficult!
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Suze said...

Sorry to hear about The Docs Aunt.
A lovely set of cards Mrs A.

dutchess said...

A lovely selection of cards Mrs A…always great to use up scraps it is so satisfying….take care xxx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

So sorry to hear your sad news Valery Anne. You've made 4 gorgeous cards with your leftovers.

Sue xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Valery, so sorry to hear your sad news, and how Covid has made it all that more difficult for you.
Your card are gorgeous, despite the curved balls, I love the two deer ones and the sentiment cards are beautifully designed. take care, hugs Kate x

Freubelmina said...

Such sad news for you, my condolences on the loss...
Your Christmas cards turned out very beautiful ValeryAnne..
Lots of love xx

Mac Mable said...

So sorry to hear the sad news about The Doc's elderly Aunt and sending hugs x.
Great cards and the first two are extra beautiful Mrs A. x.

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A I am so sorry for your loss. The cards you have made are gorgeous. Take care. Hugs Jackie

brenda said...

Sorry to hear your sad news, it must be so difficult dealing with it at distance.

As always a lovely collection of cards, I have been a really bad blogger lately, like you have a few life issues getting in the way, add rush TV shows and time vanishes.

B x

gwen70 said...

Fabulous collection of cards xx

Brenda in IN said...

You have the best stash of stuff! You can whip up these lovely cards from nowhere and they always work. I'm sorry about the passing of the aunt. Covid has wreaked such sadness for funerals.

Sue said...

So sorry to hear your sad news Mrs A ..your cards are fabulous hugs Sue x

Margreet said...

Fab series of 'quick' Christmas cards.
Sorry about passing away of Doc's aunt.
xxx Margreet

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Sorry about Docs Aunt, and know so well how hard and not-so-human are the rules in these epidemic times.
Lovely cards and the first two are absolutely delightful! Amazing papers, you have done so well keeping them for quick and effective cards!

Hazel (Didos) said...

Sorry to hear of your loss. These cards are all super, what great festive makes. Hope you are doing ok, Hazel xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Mrs A I am so sorry to hear such sad news but wow you have done an amazing job creating these festive makes well done.
hugs
lorraine x

Chriss America Real said...

Sorry for your loss! I had a brother in law die during the shut down, just finding a funeral home was a nightmare.

Your card is so lovely and elegant!

Hugs,
Chriss

Kathleen said...

Great backgrounds and super use of the wreath, great colours too.

Kath x

crafty-stamper said...

Sorry to hear about the elderly Aunt covid has a lot to answer for!WOW gorgeous oddment cards and how satisfying ( now that spelling looks wrong?)when you can make beautiful cards out of oddments
Carol x

Carol S. said...

So sorry for your loss of your Aunt. This virus has been awful for so many families.
Four gorgeous cards Mrs A, with beautiful papers and brilliant designs.
Big hugs,
Carol S.xxxx

Liz said...

So sorry to hear your sad news, Mrs A.
You've created a beautiful set of Christmas cards. xx

LesleyG said...

Considering all you’ve been through you have made some super cards. Take care xxx

Craftychris said...

So sorry for the loss of the Doc's Aunt, very sad. Lovely Christmas cards - well done managing to make them with so much going on.Take care. xxx💖💖💖

Sue - said...

Sorry to hear your sad news Mrs A. Sending you condolences and hugs. Your cards are amazing, you certainly have a talent in using your scraps!

Gibmiss said...

Fabulous cards Valery ….. my fave is the first one …
Hugs Sylvie xx

aussie aNNie said...

Oh my word, what a cute cards. That gorgeous images and colours xx.xx

Tina Z. said...

so sorry about your loss. Yes, we hear that you still have many restrictions ... thinking of you ...
cards are absolutely stunning.

Anja v K@@rten said...

That are the wonders of nature ;-) You are a talented lady!
Creatieve groetjes, Anja

Sandra H said...

They are all so beautiful xx

Aquarius said...

You'd never guess that these super cards were 'whipped up' from oddments. Sorry to hear you are having family problems. Hugs.

Di said...

Lovely cards! I especially love the two softly coloured deer paper ones.

Take time for yourself too.

Hugs

Di
Xx

Diane said...

Wow what a lovely selection of design Valery.

Hugs diane