Saturday, June 27, 2015

Well, hello y'all!

Hey y'all! Hope all is well?!...

I know, I know, I've been somewhat MIA. Yes, I've been at the beach BUT, what now is taking up my free time is our kitchen. You see, a couple days ago we were seeing some water on the outside of the house that wasn't draining. So, my husband took a look at things and started trying to pinpoint where it could be coming from. Well, surprise, surprise...we not only have a leak in our pipe but we have mold! Now, we have to rip out all of our kitchen cabinets and walls and counter tops, etc.etc.etc. One BIG MESS! I always wanted to update the counter tops and things but NOT in this kind of way! lol Trying to make 'light' of the situation, though it's hard. So much money and time. Ugh.

Anyhow, on another note. I did get some free time to play along with a couple challenges! :) I'm seeing a lot of things nautical...so I thought the Casology Challenge and The Challenge were perfect to play along with! ;)



Here's my card.


I kept things real simple. Used some dies, pattern paper, did a little heat embossing with my sentiment, and used some twine, along with a wood veneer piece. Simple, yeah?!...Let me know what you think!?! ;)

Thanks for stopping by!
Enjoy your day!




22 comments:

  1. I really love your nautical card, Shelly!
    Hopefully all goes well with the work in your kitchen/house.

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  2. oh no so sorry about the leak and mold.. I have been there and done that so know exactly what a pain that is. Glad you got to make this adorable card.. i love it.. Good luck with the repairs of your home.

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  3. Sorry to hear about your kitchen, Shelly. Unplanned renos are a nightmare! Hope the work gets sorted as quickly and smoothly as possible.
    As for your card - I love it! Bold and graphic and fabulous! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  4. Shelly, there is SO MUCH to love about this card! Your layout, colours, sentiment, wooden anchor - so on cue, so perfectly and sophisticatedly CAS. Need to add this to my CASE file. Thank you for the inspiration, and thank you for joining us at CASology this week! Hope your kitchen woes end sooner rather than later! Good luck!

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  5. Beautiful - love the pops of red and blue and such a wonderful sentiment! So glad you joined us at CASology this week, Shelly!

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  6. Sorry to hear about your kitchen woes. That can't be fun :( But on the bright side you still had time to get crafty! This red, white and blue card is a real beauty!

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  7. Shelly, what a great nautical card...hey, the sentiment kind of applies to your current situation! You are indeed facing a bit of a storm (with the mold and repairs, etc.)! I love the red and white stripes, and the white embossed sentiment on blue cardstock is perfect. Thanks for joining us at CASology!

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  8. This card is so lovely. Hope your kitchen is ok as soon as possible.
    Greetings
    Anja

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  9. Shelly, your kitchen situation sounds like a yucky mess (mold...ewwww), but on the plus side, having a new kitchen does come with some perks...new countertops, new cupboards. Going through renos though...not fun! Sending hugs and turning that inspiring sentiment on your awesome card right back at you! Red, white, blue, the stripes and the wee anchor: nautical marvelous! Keep us updated when you can; thinking of you!
    Hugs~c

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  10. I hear you on the unexpected ktchen redo, Shelly! Going through that right now, too. It didn't dim your creativity though- love this simple beauty! Thanks for sharing with us at The Challenge!

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  11. I like this one Shelly. The simple lines and nautical colors are eye pleasing. It's a wonderful card perfectly suitable for a young person just starting out on their own. Sorry to hear of your kitchen woes. Hopefully your homeowners insurance will cover part of the cost. A new kitchen is a nice thing. We redid ours about five years ago, and I"m still loving it. Worth the hassle. Keep us posted on the progress, and take more time relaxing at the beach! Bev

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  12. Love the colours and the wooden anchor. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology

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  13. Good to see you back, Shelly, if only briefly! Your nautical card is superb! And appropriate since you are currently sailing into a kitchen storm! I'm sorry for the discovery and I hope things go as smoothly as can be expected and you end up with a fabulous kitchen of your dreams!! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Oh my gosh you make simple look extraordinary girl!! LOVE this card!! So sorry to hear about your water issues, that sounds horrible!! Hope it gets fixed and you can get your home back to normal soon! Sending HUGS!

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  15. Sorry to hear about your kitchen!! Not fun!! But at least you were able to a little crafting!! Love the card! So CAS!! So you!

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  16. Nautical perfection! I love this card!

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  17. What an awesome nautical card! I love that sentiment (:

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  18. Stunning
    real nautical idea on your card and the color is really fit for 4th July
    clever idea my friend
    Awesome card.
    hugs, Monika

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