THANK YOU ~
Who could know (unless you try : ) that there is a world, a WORLD! of people out there with whom you can share so much with!? It may be very familiar to many of you, but for me - - it's like a new & beautiful flower, growing up unexpectedly and right outside my window! Maybe even pushing up through the snow~ *smile*
I don't know what all the future holds for me - but my desire is to keep crafting and creating - keep visiting and learning and growing~
It's been a hard year, (loosing my darling man) and I feel overwhelmed sometimes with many difficult challenges and many things being so different for me. I've met with lots of 'change' - and keeping my creative "mojo" is one of those things I find difficult! : / But YOU are an inspiration to me, and YOU are such an encouragement to me!
So thank you! for being there when I needed you! : ) Wow! And you didn't even know you were doing that! *smile again*
But, you were. You are. So thanks So much!
I wish you all Gods blessing this week and always~
Karen
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Karen, we do not know one another, but I am sorry for your trials and sadness. I am glad that the blogging world has opened it's arms to you. I hope to number myself amongst your new friends. A beautiful post. Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, I thank you kindly Mimi! What a blessing to reach out and send some love : ) Much appreciated. Yes it has been a rough time and I suspect it will be for quite some time (after 36 years of marriage)- but with my faith, family and friends I know I can make it through~ I appreciate your visit! Have a great week~ Karen O
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ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful card. I'm sorry to hear you have lost your man, but glad to hear you are still finding joy in creating. I hope that your blogging experiences keep you from feeling too lonely. Christmas can be a hard time sometimes. When i feel sad I try to lose myself in creating. I'm sure it helps to heal us.
Sending you love and hugs,
Jesse
You're a peach Jesse, thanks so so much! Blogging has helped and I appreciate the inspiration and support. Have a nice week friend! Karen
DeleteOh Karen, I am just so glad that you decided to come back to the blog world and share your wonderful self with all of us, it has been so neat to get to know you and am inspired by your beautiful posts, such as this beautiful tag, I just love the way you did the bows on this combining the colors and textures with that bell, such a great vintage feel to the background and sentiment tags on it, Lovely creation!! Sending hugs to you as you go through the Christmas season :)
ReplyDeleteConnie your kindness means so much to me; and I mean that sincerely! I love your feedback on my paper-crafting since I know how much you can relate ; ) Thanks for all your hugs~ Karen
DeleteDear Karen, thank you for your thankyou , I`m happy you feel good about being here, as then I believe you will go on posting your beautiful creations, -this card is one of them, dear. We are also inspired visiting you and reading your lovely words.
ReplyDeleteI`m thinking of you, Hugs
Dorthe
Thanks to you Dorthe! You are always encouraging to me; and I know with time I will get stronger! (and not so emotional : ) I appreciate your visits so very much and your lovely letters too~ Have a wonderful week ahead! Hugs to you, Karen
DeleteHi Karen. What a beautiful post to go with a lovely card..I am so glad you have found such peace in blogging after a sad year. You have put into words the answer to that proverbial question "Why do you blog?" It's often hard to get others to understand. Thanks for taking the time! Hugs, Sue
ReplyDeleteSue I appreciate your comment and visit very much! Yes, I can say I DO know why I blog! <3 : ) Have a great week and I hope it includes some creativity! Hugs 2U Karen
DeleteAnd thanks you, too, for sharing so much beauty. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteValerie, you are an encouragement to me always! Your visits are so appreciated! and thank you for your kind words! I hope you will have a wonderful day!!! Karen O
DeleteWau what a beautiful work, love it
ReplyDeletePia, you are such an inspiration! Thanks for taking time to stop today!! ~Karen
DeleteI know I always say the same thing, but really gorgeous Karen!!!!
ReplyDeleteConnie I'm so happy that you can take time to stop in! so . . .say what ever you want! LOL Really, thanks so much for your support and friendship~ Karen
DeleteAnd a big thank you to you too, dear Karen:) Your card is so very elegant and pretty.
ReplyDeleteBloogy friends are the best. Have a wonderful week.
Hugs and love,
Marie
Marie I appreciate your visits much more than you might know! Thank you dear Marie, for the inspiration you give me; both with your visits and comments, and through your beautiful blog posts. I <3 love your blog! Bless you, Karen
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful Thank you card! What a lovely gesture and we all appreciate it and you for being here. I can understand a little of the difficulty you have been facing losing a loved one so dear and near but the rewards of creating are enormous and being able to post here gives you a purpose as we all love to see what you create and the SNT parties is a wonderful way to unite us all.
Keep it going and if you need someone in blogland to talk to or share with my email address is just on my blog.
I hope your Christmas is not too lonely and that you have some happy times too.
Warm hugs and love,
Suzy
Oh my goodness Suzy thank you so much! That just means the world to me : ) And I mean that with all sincerity and I will remember that; as I am somewhat 'overwhelmed' @ times ~ But yes you are so right about the benefits of creativity! And I know your blog and art work are such motivators to so many; me included of course. It is an awesome place to visit and be encouraged.& I so agree, SNT is a wonderful gathering place. Thanks for everything. I will not be with my kids or grand-kids for Christmas : ( -but I do have other family here where I live. So I will count that a big blessing:) Have a great upcoming week-end! I hope to work on my first "snippet roll"! ~Karen O
DeleteDear Karen, I love your thank you tag. You are such a talent and your post here is beautiful. Thank you for who you are and the inspiration you bring to blogland. I am so blessed to know you and so glad we met and are friends. Keep designing and going forward. Your heart will show you the way. Blessings to you and sending BIG HUGS your way. xo
ReplyDeleteCeleste you are such a peach!! Thank you for all the encouragement and hugs! I am also glad I found your blog! and appreciate all your beautiful creativity and talented contributions to ' the land' ; ) LOL Have a blessed week-end! ~Karen O
DeleteWhat a gorgeous card and such a beautiful post! I am glad you have found blog land and hope you continue to enjoy it. I am trying to make my way back. It's been ten years of blogging now for me...and sometimes I get stuck in Facebook and as of late it is just a little too toxic for me. Looking forward (and scared) for 2016!
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Hi Nancy~ Thank you so much for your visits of support and comments of encouragement! I do truly enjoy blogging and hope to continue~ Please know what a blessing your blog is to SO MANY of us!! I hope you will make your 'way back' for keeps!! We all so enjoy your artistry~ Have a great week-end! Karen
DeleteI am so thrilled you stopped by my blog! What a beautiful card you are sharing. I love the nuetrals and the softness of the fabric. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mama a couple of months ago and these are the first holidays without her. It is so hard...but I find creating really helps me. Come visit again!
ReplyDeleteOh my Cherry, the pleasure is all mine! Your blog is so inspiring and your work is stunning. It was such an honor to see you stopped in here to visit me! Wowzer : ) Thanks ever-so-much! And I am so sorry about your mother Cherry; that is so dis-heartening. I wish God's strength and blessings on you; especially during these difficult months ahead. I will certainly visit your blog again and again : ) Take care, Karen O
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thank you card! The white bell is so charming and I love your colors so much.. You are so very talented! And such a sweet post.. You're such a dear and I'm so happy that you're having such a wonderful time blogging and meeting new friends. It really is a special place and having you here makes it even more so!
Blessings to you Sweet new friend,
Tamara <3
Oh Tamara, thanks so much! Your visits mean the world to me! : ) I appreciate you. I received your E-mail and want answer soon. Thanks for your friendship and taking time to visit my blog! Yes, blogging has been a nice place to be; making sweet friends and learning so much. Hope you have a blessed week-end. <3 Karen O
DeleteYour 'Thank You' tag looks gorgeous! You have included so much detail. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend!
Gaby
Thanks SO MUCH for peeking in Gaby!! It's an honor to have you visit! : ) Take care & enjoy the week-end! ~Karen O
DeleteHello, dear Karen! I have heard much about your sweet self and lovely blog from my mom {She Graces Her Home} and just had to pop in for a visit :) My, what beautiful work you do! I am in awe of your lovely creations.
ReplyDeleteI was also touched by your kindness towards others - bless you! I am a happy new follower and I look forward to visiting again :) Hugs and blessings!
Hi Stephanie, I did not reply to your comment on my card! I appreciate your visit so much - and always want to try to let people know it means so much to me that you stopped in. Have a blessed rest of the week! ~Karen
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