Hello there... How are you?
Well there's been a few things happening here since I last posted but first I'll get on to the cards I'm sharing today.
The weather is cold and miserable, we are in a lock down and Christmas is coming - Time to pull out the sparkle with a few simple shaker cards
Of course it helps to use up those zillions of sequins I have and the painted pieces that work for backgrounds or to make those sequins sparkle and sentiments shine
The next few cards are slimline...
Which can be stood either way
So last Friday hubby and I had our Covid tests. Thankfully we tested negative and will be going for a follow up test again this week. I have always been in two minds about the testing given that there are idiots who refuse to quarantine or wear masks and lets face it I could be negative one day but positive the next. However, a lot of time and effort has gone into the organization of the mass testing project and then again those young handsome guys in their Army uniforms were just too much for me to resist Lol!
Was it worth it? Yes. Each time I get a sniffle or a cough, my heart races with the what if? Was it uncomfortable? Only for 10 seconds and the scheme has been extended so we can go as many times as we wish but the main thing is that the R rate has come down and hundreds of asymptomatic people have been diagnosed.
We had to break the rule a little yesterday as my brother needed to come over but he took the test here so we all knew we were clear. Another distressing family issue has rocked our otherwise quiet life and I'm grateful we have each other for support. We'll get through as we always do...
Stay safe and well and thanks so much for your visit
Till soon
~ Ros ~
17 comments:
These shaker cards are gorgeous Ros and love the blue/green tones and the pretty sequins encapsulated within, and such pretty added snowflakes too. Sorry to hear you have some family issues and hope they will soon be resolved. x
Beautiful shaker-cards Ros, I love sparkles.
Stay well.
Greetings Miranda
Beautiful die cut snowflake shaker cards, Ros. You have a knack for picking out the best dies. I really like this one. The backgrounds, sequins, and painted pieces are so pretty with it. Good news about your COVID tests as you are in lockdown and will be avoiding exposure for a while. There is no free testing where I live. However, it's easy to get the test if you feel you need it. I'm sorry to hear you're having a distressing family issue. You've had plenty enough in the last year or so. I hope everything works out okay. Sending hugs.
These are superb Ros....love the blue and white and what a fabulous die. So glad your Covid testing went well but sorry to hear you have family issues...hope things are better soon. xx
The perfect touch of sparkle and shine in your shaker cards cards Ros. that's such a beautiful die cut :)
Ros, hopefully with some of the vaccines almost ready for use perhaps we only have another 3-4 months of this life and things will get easier. Distribution will take a while but we've gotten this far. The test can give you piece of mind if you have symptoms so always worth the inconvenience of the 10 secs of nasal irritation. We have a gargle and spit available in Vancouver Canada, it was originally for kids but most adults want it :)
Fantastic shaker cards, Ros! Love that snowflake die and what a great way to use up some sequins! I'm glad you've tested negative and sorry to hear of family issues. Being able to lean on each other means so much.
You may not know this about me, Ros, but I don't count blue among my favorite colors - you know me and grey have a love affair, right?
But you've changed my mind today - these are so absolutely extraordinarily gorgeous, I've a mind to get my paints out! Fabulous die - love the shapes of those windows - and this last one with the stream of hearts!
So glad you had a negative test - I'm tucking in for the Winter - seems I always do!
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GORGEOUS! Your cards ALWAYS inspire me and today's cards are absolutely fabulous! LOVE the colors and all the sparkle! I truly struggle with shaker cards (don't know why ... never turn out well) but you've inspired me to try again.
WOW so glad you are able to be tested and got the negative result. Things here in America are still crazy ... but they say there's a vaccine ready to be administered mid December ... at least to our health care workers and first responders. So far so good with my family and we are doing what we can to stay safe. Unfortunately no Thanksgiving gathering this year but that's okay ... we want to stay alive for all the future gathers to come in our future.
Sorry for your latest family issue and will pray that it is resulted quickly & easily. Happy Thanksgiving to you my friend! BIG CYBER HUGS and thanks again for always make me smile with your creativity. I love clicking on the images and looking at all the details (learn something every time! lol).
I love shaker cards and these are so downright PRETTY! Great way to show off those pretty snowflakes! Glad you covid test was negative and lets hope it stays that way! Not sure what is going on but prayers to you and your family that everything works out okay!! Hugs to you my friend!!
Your die worked perfectly for your gorgeous shaker card, Ros. Love the backgrounds and pretty sparkles. Simply beautiful Christmas cards, my friend. So happy to hear your tests are negative, but sorry to hear you have another family issue. I think we all will be so happy for 2020 to end. Take care and sending wishes that all will be ok on the home front. Love and Hugs...Nancy
Oh, how gorgeous are your snowflake shaker cards, Ros! Fabulous design with pretty snowflakes...perfect Christmas cards! Happy to hear about the negative Covid test and hope things resolves with the other issue. Sending hugs and prayers your way, take care!!
I like how you say 'simple shaker' - I don't find any shakers simple and these look amazing. The painted pieces give an extra layer of complexity.
I've seen the mass testing on the news, so interesting that you're part of that. Actually, I've always wondered who the people are who do the ONS Household Survey tests (I think it's how they judge the R rate)..then I found out that one of my brothers does it and gets a £20 voucher for every Covid test he takes!
Wow what stunning shaker cards, which are amazing Ros x.Thank you for the feedback with the testing Ros and glad that you and DH are staying negative x. Sending love and hugs with the distressing family news x.
Gorgeous snowflake shaker cards, Ros! The gems and sequins are so pretty and look amazing with your painted background & frame!
Glad to hear that you tested negative. Stay safe and be well!
Hideko xx
Another set of beautiful cards Ros! Love the shaker cards and all the pieces that make this work - snowflakes, sequins and your lovely backgrounds. So very festive!
I'm so glad you are able to get testing done and the results are negative. I'm sorry to hear about your family issue, I pray everything is okay! Sending hugs your way! Take care Ros!
Sorry you have an issue to deal with--just what you needed! No testing program like in the UK, but I also don't quite get the point. Neg one day & positive the next has happened so many times with athletes & politicians who do get tested. We're just staying isolated. I love these cards, Ros! Can't imagine making so many shakers!
Such lovely cards, real beauties!
Good to know that you tested negative and that the whole mass testing undertaking yielded results and turned out to be worth the effort. Sorry to hear that you are facing some issues in the family... fingers crossed that they can come to a good end?
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