Oh my gosh! It has been almost one month since I have last Posted anything to my blog. Honestly, I have been so busy that the days are truly flying right by me. I feel like the last 6 weeks of my life has been a whirlwind.........good but way too fast.
Last night I *needed* to take a break from all things business. I needed to create something.....anything. So I went to the PPA site and decided to make a card using the PPA117-CAS Element of Style-Ribbon challenge. I did start a Christmas card last week but the pieces are still sitting on my counter just waiting for me to put it all onto card-stock. Due to the amount of time I had to make a card I turned to my MDS program to create one.
Here is my card.
I used the Spice Cake DP. I love the colors in this paper! If you would like to see this card a little larger and clearer just double click on the photo. As you can see it is a simple design. But that's my style. :)
On Tuesday, October 25, Wayne and I celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. As some of you know one of our traditions for our special day is to take our photos. It's fun to see what we look like now and what we looked like 14 years ago. We took lots of photos but I put up a collage of 4 to share with you.
I'm still not sure why my photos look blurry on my blog. But again, if you double click on the photo collage it will look bigger and a little better. We had a very nice day and a wonderful anniversary. If you follow me on Facebook then you have already seen these photos. :)
Wayne and I have been very busy putting the business together. In between taking photos of our family, friends and the Elderly at an Assisted Living home we have been non stop. I knew that there would be a lot of work involved in our new venture but in all honesty I did not realize that it would be way more then I had expected. Every day has been a learning experience for me. Tomorrow I will be taking photos of Molly, her boyfriend and Darcy.That is if the weather co-operates. Wayne has set up a studio in our home. There is still a lot of work to do before it looks the way that I want it to. But it is all set to for us to take portraits. And for now that's what is important.
So we are expecting a snow storm y 2-3 pm tomorrow (Saturday). The prediction is 3-6" of very heavy snow with high winds. This is the type of weather would normally get in late November to January. A strange year of weather indeed. This is our second snow fall since Wednesday.
So much more has been going on my way, but I will stop here because I know how busy all of you are. Thank you very much for stopping by to see me and checking out what I have been up to. I would love to hear what you have been up to. So if you have a free moment please write to me or leave me a comment and let me know how your doing.
In the mean time stay safe, stay warm and smile. :)
Hi Mary,
so glad to hear from you, So happy for you and all your adventures.
Carolyn
Posted by: carolyn dunn | October 29, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Oh, Mary. That collage is fabulous! Love the orange background. You guys look fabulous! You are so talented! Great digi card. The colors are very pretty. :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | October 29, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Enjoyed the photos & the card. Such beautiful colors! I can't believe you're having snow already! My sister-in-law in Colorado Springs called with the same report for them. However I am grateful that our 3-digit temps are gone. It was 45 here this morning, but at 2pm now it's 63. A perfect day with no wind!!! Stay warm!!! Blessings
Posted by: Peggy Maier | October 29, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Hi Mary - Good to see you posting! Always love your designs and pictures!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | October 29, 2011 at 05:19 PM
The MDS card is so pretty. I love the clean and simple design. I know your photography business will be successful. Seems like Mother Nature never ceases to send surprises! Stay warm Mary and enjoy the beauty of the snow. :)
Posted by: Gail R. | October 29, 2011 at 08:19 PM
What a wonderful collage! Your photography is always fabulous! I love visiting your "other" site and looking at your pictures! If only you lived closer!
Posted by: Ann Schach | November 01, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Beautiful card - I agree, the colors are wonderful! Great pictures, too, Mary. Happy Belated Anniversary! Our 37th is coming up on Wednesday. Good luck with all you have to do. I have been VERY busy, too. I spent three full days helping our son get things packed up and moved into their new home and putting our house back in order. Now it's just the two of us here again:) (Except during the day, when I still have Owen.)
Posted by: Lynette | November 07, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Great picture sharing you. I like your photos and it is really very nice. love your card.
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