Monday 25 July 2022

July Rudolph Days Challenge

Hi there. Sorry to have been late again with the challenge. Al is struggling again and it seems it is 2 steps forward, two steps back. It is hot here and the heat seems to increase his heart problems. Although he has a wonderful doctor, there are huge wait lists to get in to see a specialist, even when you are an existing patient.

The design team has been busy creating cards for your inspiration. I am amazed at their dedication as both ladies have just had Covid. I hope you will pop over to their blogs and leave them some comments on their lovely cards.

First up is Jenny at Cardsarus Blog. Jenny has made this wonderful non traditional coloured Christmas card. I think this card has such soft and very pretty colours! I like the fancy edge die cuts on this card too. The sheen on these papers is so beautiful and really adds to that Christmas sparkle feeling!
Jenny has made up a second card. I am loving the gold and various sheens she used for this Reindeer themed card. Once again she has used some great fancy edge dies on this card, a little different from the last ones, but so pretty as well.
Sue at Sues Crafty Corner blog has made up several cards with the same design idea but using a variety of animals as the main image. I love each and every one of these!
I think the foxes are my fave but it is hard to choose!
This Pink and Main die is our prize this month. Next up is Mr Linky...you know what to do!!!

31 comments:

Liz said...

Sorry to hear that Al is struggling again. Hope he’ll soon get an appointment with the specialist.

Beautiful Christmas cards by your DT again, Maureen. xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

so sorry Maureen, yes the heat is not good for heart patients lots of rest and drinking [ not alcohol [ lol ]

gorgeous card from the dt

Gr Karin

Anita van Deur said...

Beautiful cards by your DT again. So sorry to hear that Al is struggling hope he does not have to wait to long to see the specialist.

Carol L said...

The DT made some fabulous cards again this month and to think they did this while dealing with Covid is amazing! Hope everyone (including Al) starts feeling better soon! We can all use a much-needed break from so much stress!

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Soo sorry to hear that Al is not good, Mo, I pray he can see the dr very soon and that he copes better in the weather too .. a little bit of respite for you both 🙏🙏🙏 sorry I’ve been a bit AWOL this year, I’m really struggling to blog too. Cards are made but not much else some days…apart from home jobs.
So nice though to comment on your bLog though so many I cannot now. Stunning cards by DT very clever work!
Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x

{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
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Darnell said...

I'm so sorry to hear that Al is poorly, Mo. Thank you for keeping this going when you have so much to do/on your mind. And I send best wishes to Jenny and Sue, too, for a quick and full recovery from Covid. Hugs, Darnell

Sue - said...

So sorry to hear that Al is not doing so well, hope he starts to improve again soon. Lovely cards from your two design members.

Becca Yahrling said...

Ooooh, all that shimmer and shine on ALL of the cards is just beautiful! Purple is my fave color, but I still love Jenny's gold card more; elegant!! And Sue's birdie card is my fave! I am a bird nerd after all. lol
And I will keep you guys in my prayers!! hugs, Becca xoxo

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow, how many amazing inspirations!! Can't choose a favourite!
So sorry for your hubby, surely the heat isn't good but hope he improves quickly!
Hugs

Sandy said...

So sorry that Al is struggling. I hope that things will improve and that the weather will cool. I love it when the DT takes the same basic design and does different version. So inspiring.

Janis said...

Sending well wishes for Al and hugs for you as you care for him. So difficult when you can't get a speedy appointment slot. Praying for strength and healing!
What beautiful samples by your amazing helpers.....even as they have been suffering from Covid! Love the shimmery layers on Jenny's cards and the adorable critters on Sue's cards. Wonderful.
Thank you so much for this challenge that I look fwd to each month. I know it comes at a cost to you when you are so busy with all the things you are doing for Al and regular life duties! We all are most grateful and appreciate your generosity!!
<3 J

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Kath said...

Happy Rudolph Day!

I hope Al feels better soon - this heat is awful for anyone with a heart condition.

Kath x

Greta said...

Oh no--so sorry Al is having trouble. This heat is so miserable! Keep hearing of more & more people getting Covid. So disheartening, but we're continuing to take precautions in the hopes of not getting sick. On a happier note, all these cards bring me joy! Just love how elegant they all are! Cute prize this month! Take care, Maureen. Hugs, Greta

Lynne said...

Gorgeous cards by both ladies and I think out of Sue's I like the foxes too. So sorry to hear hubby is not doing so well. Hope he improves soon x

Sandra H said...

Ooh that's so sad to read this and l am sorry for Al and that the heat is effecting him l hope it settles and becomes less hot and Al does get to see someone very soon and isn't suffering for too much longer like you specify the list's get bigger and the time does too, beautiful cards from the Dt's l am only playing for fun sending you lots of love and hugs take care xx

Linby said...

Sorry Al is suffering from setbacks.
Beautiful DT work - for some reason I can't find Sue's blog.

Chris said...

Beautiful cards from the DT, great inspiration! Sorry to hear Al not doing too well at the moment, hope he doesn't have to wait to much longer for an appointment and feels better soon.
xx

Suzanne H said...

Sending good thoughts to you and your husband. I hope you get to see a specialist soon. Thanks so much for continuing the challenge. Beautiful work from the DT.

KT Fit Kitty said...

Thank you for the Rudolph Day challenge and all of the gorgeous inspiration cards by Jenny and Sue! I usually do more for Christmas in July but my craftroom is way too hot to spend any amount of time here. Bit of a cooler morning today so here I am!

So sorry to read that Al has had a setback. We know all about doctor and specialist wait lists here in Nova Scotia - one-tenth of the province's population has no family doctor - there are over 100,000 people now on the wait list. Fortunately Brian did get a new doctor after his previous doctor left her practice so we have been blessed for sure. I hope Al receives an appointment soon. Sending hugs and get well wishes!

Di said...

Hoping that Al sees the specialist soon. Wonderful DT cards. Just playing for fun

Hugs

Di xx

Loll said...

Hope things improve for Al soon. Wonderful cards from the Designers. Take care Maureen! xx

Karenladd said...

How frustrating it must be to not get in to see the specialist when he needs it. I hope things improve soon and that he will start feeling better. These DT cards are so beautiful, and I think the foxes are my favorite too

SHartl said...

Thanks for another challenge, even as you're still struggling with Al's health issues. It always seem like it's up and down and one step forward, then one back. I hope he can get the treatment that he needs soon.
So many beautiful cards from your design team, even through COVID illnesses, wow.

ionabunny said...

Hope Al feels better soon and take care of yourself too. Fab makes from the team. Happy Rudolf Days everyone. Hugz

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful cards for inspiration! I'm happy to add a card to your fun challenge. First time participating here!
Sending my best wishes for Al.

Helen said...

Beautiful DT cards - wonderful inspiration!
Thanks for the fun challenge.
Sending well wishes to Al.
Helen x

Trina P. said...

Wonderful DT inspirations.
I don’t do well with the heat either… hope hubby feels better soon.

Tina Z. said...

I hope things improve for Al soon.
such beautiful DT inspirations.
Happy Rudolf Days everyone and sending crafty love xx

Pat said...

Sorry to hear that Al is finding it hard at the moment and hope he picks up soon Mo. What wonderful cards from Jenny and Sue and love the shimmer on those pretty papers that Jenny used and such great colours too, and Sue has made such delightful cards with the different annimals as the focal image. x

KathyA. said...

Continuing to pray for you and Al. Hope some relief shows up, too.
The DT cards this month are amazing. ANd the prize would be fun to play with. TFS! Kasper @myasperations

KathyA. said...

Have just finished a loooong week of writing grant reports, so seeing that I won this months challenge was a great treat. I don't have any holly dies so I look forward to playing with this set. Thanks so much! Kathy A