Hi there. I have great news to share. My shoulders are feeling so much better since the injections! My pain levels are manageable and I have regained shoulder movement and ability. Also, Al had his test results and while they still can not do any surgery for his heart valve issue, he has had his medications changed up. This has increased his energy levels, so he is happy about that. He still has days where he feels exhausted, but they are fewer now and overall he is feeling so much improved.
Our designers have been busy. First up is Sue of Sue's Crafty Corner blog.
Once again, Sue has made up multiples of cards for our inspiration! Eight lovely Angel themed cards, if you can believe it!!!
Here is a close up for your viewing pleasure!
I think the angel image is beautiful and looks like Sue has the matching angel die. I really like the differing designs she created. The backgrounds are all so pretty and Sue has used some lovely die cut mats as well. It is hard to pick a favourite. I hope you will follow the hyperlink above and pop by Sue's blog to leave her a comment.
Next up is Jenny at Cardsarus blog.
Jenny has made two stunning cards with a wonderful design. I do not know the name of this type of card but will be popping on over to Jenny's blog to read about what they are called, and to find out just how she made them! I hope you will follow the hyperlink above and pop over too. First up is this amazing card featuring sweet kids building a snowman. Lots of traditional colours and red glitter card here! Don't you think this is a great design?
Jenny has made us a second card with this great design. This one features non tradional colours and lots of glitter as well! This card features a very sweet looking angel and Jenny has created a blue background that looks like the sky, so it creates a feeling of the angel flying! I love these two cards and want to give this design a try...
Our prize this month is a Poppy die called Stained Glass Poinsettia.
Well, we had 30 entries this month. I have not been round to visit as of yet but will get by as soon as I can. My left shoulder is so much better! The steroid kicked in about day 4 and day by day I regained more movement with it. I had the right shoulder done yesterday, Same procedure but no problems this time with reaching the joint etc.
I used Random Org to draw our winner, #6 Carol L. Carol, please email your mailing address to me at maureenkane@telus.net
Sorry for the delay with the Rudolph Challenge this month. I had a hospital appointment for a cortisteroid injection to my left shoulder on Monday. I have had this done every 18 months or so for several years. Usually, I am tender for 3-4 days and then around day 7 the steroid kicks in and significantly reduces the pain in my damaged rotator cuffs. I have always had them done through the frontish side of my shoulders and also through the back. This specialist only goes through the front of the shoulder, just above the breast and right where your bra strap connects. Even though he used the dye based method for the positioning, I have scar tissue from the shoulder injury and he could not get the correct position of the needle. He had to keep reinserting and trying over and over. As they go in till they bump the bone, it was quite painful. He appologized and said he was sorry to leave me bruised. My goodness, it is so very much more painful than the side and back method...I just could not sit to finish off the challenge post as I felt like I could not get my breath if I sat upright, and could not comfortably lift my arms to type. That will teach me to leave things to the last minute!
Our designers have been busy creating inspiration for you. First up is Sam at Whispers Cards blog
Sam has made us two lovely cards. First up is this beautiful belly band card. I love this style...hopefully Sam inspires us to give this design a try too! The traditional colours look great here. Gosh, that poinsettia is so very pretty. Hope you follow the hyperlink and pop on over to Sam's and leave her some comments.
Sam's second card looks so fun. Those three penguins peeking thru the apertures catch my heart strings! Love this one Sam.
Marjeta at Marjeta's Creative Company blog has made us a lovely card too. The colouring is super and the colours are so vibrant. I am in a Christmassy mood now! Hope you will follow the hyperlink to her blog and leave her some lovely comments.
Our prize this month is this Cottage Cutz Snowy Gnome House die.
