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I'M BACK!

I haven't posted since the middle of December and I hope I haven't lost all my wonderful blogging buddies. We had a super busy December - one full of tragedy, disappointment, and illness, but also full of love, blessings, and amazing things. Sometimes life is just plain scary, and just when you are scared to pick up the phone or go outside, God shows you life can still be wonderful.

I hope your holidays were full of blessings and love! I promise to get around and see what you have been up to during this week. Here are a few cards I made in the last few weeks:



Many hugz!!! Happy 2015 too!

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  1. jimlynnJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    ALL of these are sensational - as always! You just make the most beautiful cards ever!!!
    Good to see you back and glad you're ok. Sometimes life throws us curves for sure.
    Lynn

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  2. Donna HanleyJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    These are outstanding. Just gorgeous, each and every one of them. I am so glad things are getting back to normal for you and wish you a great New Year from this point forward. Have a good week ahead.

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  3. MarisaJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Gorgeous creations! way to rock the flowers. So sorry to hear you have had such a touch December ((hugs))!! Hoping 2015 brings much joy :)

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  4. MaryHJanuary 4, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Hi & gosh, this was a stunning re-emergence with your posts! What a wealth of beauty to enjoy as I'm surfing around this afternoon, playing catchup. Saw one of your comments at another blog (Carol L) and was able to pop over quickly to wish you a Happy New Year. Sorry to hear that your holidays didn't have as much 'pure happiness' as you'd have liked, and hope the tragedy is one that can pass quickly..ditto the illness & disappointment. Always hard to deal with that kind of thing during the holidays. Each one of these cards is just a stunning effort, but I must tell you, #1 is just so elegant & rich with the subtle cream and those gorgeous dimensional flowers. #5 equally grabbed me, but I liked the different looks you've achieved on each card. Lots of hard work & skill on every one, and thanks for sharing them. I hope that 2015 will start off better than 2014 ended for you. Big hugs & TFS

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  5. Donna EllisJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    Hi, Nancy - thanks for popping in today to let me know you are ok - I was concerned. I'm very sad to hear that you've had some extremely unpleasant circumstances hit your life in December. Please know I'm thinking of you fondly, and hope that things are soon looking up, and that your hurting heart is also soothed. I must say that your cards are out of this world! They are gorgeous, and I have pinned four of them to use as samples for myself. BEAUTIFUL in every way. I hope 2015 makes up for some of the hardship last month brought, Nancy, and that things are soon better. hugs, de

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  6. Anne TempleJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Sorry to hear that December was so tough. Your creations are gorgeous! I love the first one and wish my white on white (or cream on cream) looked half as good as yours always do. Sending lots of hugs and hope that 2015 is full of happiness and joy.

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  7. Carol LJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    I'm glad to see you back to blogging again, and hopefully 2015 will be a better time for you!
    The cards are all beautiful, and I especially love the golden glittered "celebrate" banner card! Each one looks elegant and labor-intensive to create, and BTW - thanks for leaving so many wonderful comments today, but gawrsh! You didn't have to knock yourself out with so many! whew! I do appreciate your taking the time to do that........now relax, kick back and have some fun! Wishing you a great week ahead!

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  8. JaceeJanuary 5, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    What a fabulous selection of cards, gorgeous each and every one of them!!
    Hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  9. *Vicki*January 5, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Welcome back Nancy and a Happy New Year to you! :) WOW!! You may not have been blogging, but you sure have been making some really gorgeous creations here!! Love the colors and dimension on your designs!! You are a very talented lady! :) Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*
    My Blog: Stamp Smiles

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  10. cotnobJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    It's good to see you Nancy, I'm sorry to hear that December was a difficult month for you, I hope things are better for you now.
    You have made a beautiful selection of cards, such fabulous designs. Your dimensional flowers are gorgeous and you have used some lovely papers as well.
    Take care.
    Pauline
    x

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