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I have missed making cards over the winter.
 Since I airlines give a weight limit, I did not drag supplies to Florida.  So it was fun to get together for a playdate with my card making friends.  The idea for the sea gull card was stolen from Donna.

This is my creation,

as is this.

I made the last card the next day.  I used stamps and gelatos for the water color effect.  Gelatos are a new toy for me.  They were great fun to use and I want to do more experimenting with them.

I did the cards, I went to a poetry reading, I went to a long restorative yogi/Reiki class which also featured aroma therapy.  It was a full weekend.  Today I have library volunteer time and the poetry workshop tonight.  Tomorrow I am going with friends to a story reading at the Renegade Writers in Burlington.  Then I am having a visit from the grand kids.  I needed the restorative yoga because I feel so pressed for time!

Comments

  1. BarbApril 14, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Glad you made time for that Yoga! I love the gel effect on the card. Have fun with Grands.

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  2. AnonymousApril 14, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Those cards are very pretty. You certainly fill those days with all kinds of fun activities. As for me, I have quit hula as well as Pen Women. Too much of a hassle to attend, and I am too busy renovating my house. Cheers!

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  3. Linda MyersApril 14, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Busy you!

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  4. TaborApril 14, 2014 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful cards. You have a way with colors. Sounds like you have a perfect balance in your life.

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  5. Arkansas PattiApril 14, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Interesting how different your Fl activities are from your Vt ones. It is like you have two different lives. How neat.

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  6. Linda ReederApril 14, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    I like what Patty said - like two different lives. It also shows what a wide range of interests you have.

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    1. OlgaApril 16, 2014 at 8:55 AM

      Patti and Linda--I am a Gemini so I guess it is fitting to have two lives.

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  7. SextantApril 15, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Your cards are beautiful. I especially like the last one done with the gelatos. A lovely simplicity there, that appeal to the eye.

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  8. UnknownApril 15, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I can see why you feel pressed for time -- you have a crazy busy schedule! I had never heard of those gelatos -- I think Amara would love them! She has a birthday coming up....

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    1. OlgaApril 16, 2014 at 8:53 AM

      The gelatos are really fun to use and I think they give a lovely watercolor effect. I found them on Amazon.

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  9. Granny AnnieApril 16, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Your cards are lovely. Do you make them just to give to your friends and family or do you sell them also?

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    1. OlgaApril 16, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      They are strictly for family and friends!

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  10. Susan AdcoxApril 16, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Your cards are beautiful! I have never heard of gelatos, either, but the result is lovely.

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  11. Jenn JilksApril 18, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Good for you. I haven't done any cards for awhile.

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