Tuesday 28 April 2009

Struggling......

I've received quite a few emails from crafty friends over the last couple of days, all concerned about me and wondering where I am! Thanks for all your concern guys, I really appreciate it. Well, I can report that I am still alive, however 'life' is well and truly kicking in at the moment and I am really struggling to keep up. Work is always crazy at this time of year for me, but this year is especially bad and I am working flat out but barely keeping my head above water. I can't even get out of my office long enough to go to the loo without someone stopping me to ask me a question. That, coupled with family relationship break-ups and one of Ali's best mates being smacked off his bike and ending up in intensive care, have made for a pretty exhausting week. And it's only Tuesday......!

I've also been battling with my mojo for the last few days. I've been faffing around with this card for about 4 days now and I'm still not happy. But, I'm sick of looking at it now, so I thought I would make you lot look at it instead!

Goodie List........
Stamps: High Hopes 'Warm Wishes' -Available from Dies to Die For, Elzybells sentiment.
Paper: Imaginisce - Twitterpatted.
Ink & Colour: Memento (Tuxedo Black) and Copics.
Embellishments: Silver brads and ribbon from stash.

I am really going to try to get round some of your gorgeous blogs soon - I'm missing seeing all of your fabulous creations! Ali is also competing all weekend so I should have some time to craft and just generally catch up a bit. Keep your fingers crossed anyway!

Hope you are all doing well, apologies for yet another whiney post! I swear my next one will be upbeat and cheerful again!
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16 comments:

Sheila Hallworth said...

I don't think there's anything wrong with your Mojo at all my girl, this is another gorgeous creation.

Keep smiling Stacey, tomorrow is another day and things can only get better, right?

Sheila xx

Sandra said...

Hi Stacey....sorry to hear life's alittle hectic at the moment,hope everything starts leveling out for you and all things turn out well in the end.
Your card is brilliant,can't see what you don't like about it!,the image is so cute and coloured perfectly,lovely colour scheme too.
Sending you some hugs...
Take care
San x

Sarah said...

Hi Hun, sorry to hear you're having a rough time at the moment. Hopefully things will improve soon. That old adage is very true..."It never rains but it pours".
Onto the card.......it's fab!! The greens you've used on the cute dragon really back him stand off the page and look 3d. The layout and papers are great.

Take care of yourself. Sending you big (((HUGS)))
xx :00

Beth said...

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that, it's so rubbish when work and life seem to take over! I know EXACTLY how you feel mojo wise! I hope yours gets better soon, I've had no mojo for over a month now and I'm gutted but can feel it creeping back! No worries with this card though, it's so bright and fun! Such a cute stamp and great colours! xx

Nikki Fairbairn said...

Gorgeous card Stacey and your colouring is beautiful, Sorry to hear it has been such a bad week, Sending you big hugs, Nikki x

Victoria said...

Glad to see you back Stacey. Sorry to hear things are a bit hectic for you at the minute! Roll on friday nite! :-) Love this card, the image is great!
Hugs, Vicky x

Hege-Annie Simonsen said...

Life can be rough at times - that's for sure!... Stay cool!!
Your card is great! Such a cute dragen! I love it and your fantastic colouring!!!

Let me know when your parcel arrives, will you? :) Hectic here, too - at the moment. My exams to be done, and there will be little time for hobbies these days!!... I'm glad snow is melting away now, here in Tromsø!! :D

Take care, Stacey! Warm hugs, Hege

~amy~ said...

Hey You, I love your card...nothing wrong with your mojo sista...really...Hang in there...sending you good ju-ju your way!!!

Jackie said...

I am so sorry to hear of your trials and tribulations and hope all will be well very soon!
Now to your wonderful card, what is wrong with it? I think it's a real beauty and I love that image :o)
Jackie xx

Riet said...

What a gorgeous card Stacey.

Hugs Riet.x

debby4000 said...

Well I think this is fabulous, perfect colours and brilliant dragon.
luv
Debby

Nicole Bailey said...

Stacey, adorable card...love the paper and your coloring in is flawless as usual.
Hang in there, life can be tough at times but things will slow down soon so you can catch your breath! ;O)

Tina said...

I think that is an adorable card! Wish I could learn to color like you and all the other bloggers I have came across lately that do beautiful work. Hopefully your talent will rub off on me the more I follow! :) Hang in there!

Linanna DESIGNS said...

What a gorgeous card Stacey, im loving the gorgeous image you've used and its coloured perfectly. Lovely layout/papers too. Linda x

Janet said...

We can all lose our mojo from time to time chuck.... but keep your chin up things will get better and so will your mojo! In fact looking at this fab card who would believe you lost it lol X

Vicki said...

oh Stacey I love this image and am waiting patiently for Tracy to have more stock of him. You've made a gorgeous card with it, and your mojo is looking fab to me.

Sounds like you've got an awful lot to contend with at the mo, I hope your ok luvly and that things pick up for you (((HUGE HUGS)))