Back Surgery Update

Hello Ladies!

Just an update on my back surgery progress....or lack there of.

I am still slowly healing from my November 2008 and May 2009 Back Surgeries. It's a super slow process and something I have no patience for! Unfortunately.....I have no choice but to be patient. God has a plan for me so I can only have Faith and trust in him to get me through this.

After an unsuccessful back surgery in November, they did a second surgery in May to fuse L5 & S1. It was a more invasive and a more complicated surgery. They did get two Cages in between L5 & S1 and used plates and screws to hold it all together. Sounds like fun doesn't it :) ha ha

My doctor says everything is looking good and I keep asking why I still hurt so bad if it all looks good and the healing is going well. He just says "Everyone heals differently". So at this point, it's still to painful to sit for to long and stamp. I'm hoping to try and get at least a few Thank You cards done because I have to write soooo many of them! :) I've been super blessed to have wonderful family, neighbors and friends! When I get those done I will post them.

Thank you so much for continuing to stop by and check in on me. I hope I will be back to the stamp'n and scrap'n soon because I am about to go bonkers without my stamps!!! Not to mention, I am so far behind on my albums! :)

HappeScrapn
Tara

I'm so sorry

Hi Everyone! I am so sorry for not posting in so long.

I'm still having a hard time with my back and I just can't sit long enough to get cards made :( I have to have surgery again the beginning of May and posting new project will all depend on how long it takes to recover and to sit in a chair for any length of time. It very well could be three months. Ugggg! SO, I will try and keep you updated on my recovery after the surgery but unfortunately, I will not have new cards or projects to post for a little while. But please, keep checking back just to see if there is anything new in a few months!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Stamp'n & Scrap'n
Tara

Reflecting

Hello Savvy Stampers!

I love the "reflection" technique! What a perfect stamp set to do it with too. I used the Summer By The Sea set which, I believe is currently retired but still a must have set!

Paper: Urban Garden, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Staz On Black, Water Color Crayons
Stamp: Summer By The Sea
Accessories: Water Color Crayons, Stampin Pastels, Large Silver Brads

Happe Easter Matchbox

Hello Savvy Stampers!

Today's project is from one of our awesome Stampin' Up! Sizzix Die cuts! Our Match Box die! So fun and fast to make this cute little box! What good is an Easter Card without a box of Chocolates!

Paper: Walk in the Park, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Stamp: A Good Egg
Accessories: SU Sizzix Match Box Die, Glitter, Corner Rounder, Regal Rose Ribbon, Accents & Elements Felt Flowers, Pastel Brads, Nugget Chocolate Candies

Happe Easter

Hello Savvy Stampers!

Another fun Holiday we need to start thinking about.....Easter! A Good Egg is a super cute stamp set, I just love this little chic! It's another Mojo Monday card, week 77.

Paper: Walk in the Park, So Saffron, Whisper White, Cameo Coral
Ink: Black, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, So Saffron
Stamp: A Good Egg
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" & 1 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Floral Punch, Pastel Brads

Deer Friend

Hello Savvy Stampers!

I love this stamp set. This deer is beautiful and super fun to color in :) This is also a Mojo Monday card! Week 76. I'm loving Mojo Mondays! hee hee

Paper: Parisian Breeze DSP, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Staz On Black, Water Color Crayons
Stamp: Noble Deer
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Double Stitch Ribbon, Misc. Chocolate Ribbon, Water Color Crayons

Fabulous Friends

Hello Savvy Stampers,

Ya, know. Sometimes you have to go back to basics. Today's card has a few less layers and frills. I think it's simple but still elegant.

Paper: Parisian Breeze DSP, Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip,
Ink: Baja Breeze
Stamp: Oval All
Accessories: Baja Breeze Grossgrain ribbon, Large Oval, Scallop Edge Punch, Eyelets, Dimensions