Tuesday, August 3, 2010

A Spiral (and VIRAL!) MTSC sketch...

Hey everyone!

Sorry about my late post today...I have had some bumps in the road this past 24 hours, most of which included having to bring my computer to Best Buy for a MAJOR virus removal.   I don't know what happened but I'm really sad :(  Thankfully I have a backup to use until I get it back, which I've been told will not be for a while.  I guess it's a pretty bad virus cleanup AND it's tax-free weekend in Tennesee so they have 500 laptops to put software on as they are anticipating a big sale.  Our tax is almost 10% here so when buying a big-ticket item like that, it's a good deal...ugh-makes for a long wait for me, though.

Well, that explains the craziness, but let's get right to Mercy's Tuesday Sketch this week:

I am SOOOO glad to be back from CHA and spending time with my kiddos and family.  I had such a blast w/ my friends but it's so hard to be away from them!  In celebration of being home and my heart bursting as school started on Monday for the three older ones and my baby goes this Friday...I used one of my FAVE QUOTES EVER from MFT for this card and it really speaks volumes about my experience with motherhood.  Gosh, I love them so much!!!

I didn't buy much at CHA Super Show, and thankful that I didn't now that I owe Best Buy an arm and a leg :(    One thing I did get though was a few new DieNamics Dies from MFT-LOVE THEM!   I made these Spiral felt flowers using them (and you should see what they do w/ paper, too!):

I really like the way this turned out!  I used the Clearly Sentimental about Babies set to stamp the sentiment and I hope you like it, too.  Be sure to check out the blogs of the Muses this week:
Last but not least, a WARM fuzzy welcome to Angela Thomas, our August Guest Muse!   We are thrilled to have her on board!  See you back here soon, everyone and thanks for bearing with me!  I'll be around to your blogs soon-catching up is always fun, huh?  LOL!!!

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26 comments:

Danni said...

I'm so sorry about your computer! No fun at all!!
Gorgeous card! So pretty!

♥Rach♥ said...

This is so great! I love that layout and the felt flowers you made are so cool. Love the sentiment too!

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Gorgeous card Jess love the flowers!!!!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

So touching and sentimental, I LOVE that stamp! Your card is gorgeous! Love those flowers :)

hugs, margie

kris said...

Aww sweets, sorry about your computer!! hope you get it back sooner than they say! on top note, this creation is FABULOUS!!! i LOVE the way it turned out... those flowers are exceptionally lovely!! =D big hugs!

Cindy Haffner said...

Sorry about you computer Jess. I love your card, aren't MFT dies awesome.

Allison Rankin said...

Super duper fun lady...love those flowers you created!

Shaela said...

this is a beautiful card! I love those felt flowers... I may need that die just so I can recreate this look, lol

Angela Thomas said...

So cute!!!! Love those flowers!! I think I need that die now.

I'm excited to be playing along with you this month.

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous card, Jess!! Love the spiral flowers!!

Pam Speidel said...

This is one of my favorite quotes! It's perfect Jess and so is your beautiful card! So sorry to hear of your virus issues. Hopefully, it won't take too long and you'll have it back good as new in no time! {{hugs}} Pam :)

Unknown said...

Gorgoeus card, Jess! Love those felt flowers!
Sorry to hear about your computer. :( I think mine is getting one as well! It's been so sloooow and it shuts off my itself and stuff. :(

Oh I love those dies too! I got the medium scallop and I love it!

Sparkplug17 said...

Such a pretty card!

Peggy said...

I like the way this turned out too! The paper and the flowers are lovely together. (Guess I will have to have THAT die-namic too! lol). The sentiment is one of my favorites. So True!

Kelly Booth said...

LOVE your Card Jess....Welcome Home!!

Leanne said...

I love this card!! Those felt flowers and your stitching are great. Perfect sentiment. MFS!!

Martha galvez said...

Thatnk you forsharing on your blog, I hope everything turns out okay for you, you are in my prayers. The card is so beautiful. Love the sentiment. The felt flowers are a must have.

Ann Kranitz said...

I am so sorry about your computer. I know what an inconvenience that could be. But you did not lose your creativity because this is gorgeous!!!! Miss ya!!

Tasha said...

Ah sorry to hear about your PC! Love your card though hun, the colours are beautiful and the flowers are so darling, gorgeous
love tasha xx

Julie said...

Wellll..it's about time you get your card posted! LOL!!!! Just kidding...love this! The papers are gorgeous! Love those spiral flowers!!

Pam Varnell said...

Sooooo cute my friend. Love those flowers and that sentiment is so true and makes me want to cry. Love it!!! Gonna have to find it. Miss you.

Unknown said...

I think that is one of my favorite buys from that day too!! It was so great to meet you in person that day!!

Hugs- Tori

FibreJunky said...

Ew, sorry about your computer! Love the card (and especially the quote.)

Unknown said...

ooh-la-la, sister! this is simply amazing! love the colors, the felt flowers (that die was my fave buy, too!), the dp...I LOVE IT ALL! another stunning sample for this week's sketch! :)

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is gorgeous Jess!!

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