September 11, 2010

I'm back on "blogland" once again...hmmhmm


I'm back! 
Our new computer arrived yesterday afternoon and my hubster spent all night getting it set up. I've spent all morning installing the programs I use regularly (iTunes, PSE, Audible, etc.) just so I can post a card to my blog and check my email! 
How pathetic.
 Although I will admit to running to the library early this morning to check Nichole's blog for a sneak peek and hop onto the PTI forum for a while...*grin*


Hey, a girl has to do what a girl has to do, right? *snort*

I still have no access to our old hard drive and all my photo albums, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that our repair man can recover them...*sniff sniff*

I made this card quickly last night and took the photo this morning. (hence the terrible direct light)
Yesterday I also received in the post my first ever order from Flourishes! (see that awesome tree?!) I was pleasantly surprised at the lovely packaging. So fun!

Anyway, all CS is PTI, Tree image is Flourishes, Sentiment and ribbon are PTI, material flower is Prima. Impression plate and nestabilities also used.

Thanks for hanging in there while I had no computer, love you guys! (and I have 473 things in my google reader...*sigh*)

25 comments:

jen said...

glad you're back!! I'll cross my fingers you can recover your albums- technology can be such a curse sometimes!!! ugh.
This card is GORGEOUS!!!!! :)

Melissa said...

Glad you have your new computer! I just got a laptop and it does take a while to get everything loaded, doesn't it?

This card is beautiful...I've never used my linen/canvas IP, I should! Did you sponge the blue around the focal image, or the white next to the tree? It's so pretty!

Diane Jaquay said...

The tree is beautiful, and that flower, swoon (I thought you made it!) Really pretty card Dana! Glad you've got your "lifeline" back ;)

Julie Campbell said...

Welcome back, girlie! I hate computer woes. Love your holiday card though! It's super gorgeous! That flower is REALLY cool! It gives everything such a 'comfy' feel. :)

Aimes said...

Yay! You're back and bloggin'! Thank goodness for the library so you could see Nichole's blog this morning - what a treat for the eyes, eh?!
Lovin' this card with that great colour combo and impression plate detail!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Keva said...

Yay! Glad you're back. I hope they're able to restore all of your stuff. That would stink if they couldn't.

This card is great! I love the tree and the colors. Very pretty.

Jen Carter said...

Glad you are back up and running!! LOVE the material flower! Wow, that is cool!! Your card is beautiful!

Christina said...

Yay! Glad to see you back online. This card is absolutely swoon-worthy! The way you've sponged around the tree makes it seem to glow. Love your color choices and that soft flower, too!

Rhonda said...

Lovely card. I missed you. FYI - I linked to an earlier post of yours for my inspiration on my blog today!! :)

~amy~ said...

welcome back!!! computer schtuff drives me batty...hang in there...love your card..that bloom is wonderful!

Lindsay said...

So glad your back girlie! Love your card, it's super fun!

Laurie said...

So glad to see you! I hate computer trouble! We are lost without these things aren't we?

LOVE the card! That flower is adorable! The colors in this are just beautiful!

Sherry Eckblad said...

WOWZA! I absolutely love this card and I hope you don't care but I might just have to cardlift this idea. I love everything about it the tree, the colors, and that beautiful flower.

Jessica said...

i'm glad to hear you're back online now, and i really hope you don't lose your old data! That's the worst (i know!). Lovely card - i like that tree stamp. :)

Silke Ledlow said...

Welcome back to bloggoland :)!!! I thought I recognize this fabulous tree image!!! How cool that you are using Flourishes :)!!! Your X-mas card is gorgeous!!! Love the sponged BG!!! Hugs ~S~

Alice said...

this is beautiful! love the simple design and the distressed sky!

Kara said...

Beautiful card!! I hope you can recover all of your photos.

Sara Mac said...

Yay, you are up and blogging again! I love this color combo Dana. It's so fresh and pretty. That flower is too cool.

Tigriswillreign said...

This is stunning! I love how you left a sort of "halo" around the tree... Marvelous effect! Great colors, too! Will have to make note of this combo!

BethieJ said...

Dana welcome back! Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! I need to go back and PEEK at the link you shared! (like I NEED more stores to shop! HA!)
Enjoy your new goodies!!

alexandra s.m. said...

Welcome Back Dana :-D
Great card!
Thanks for the giggle!

B said...

Yay for being back! :) Lovely card! Hope you can recover your photos!!! I tend to keep a backup online.

Erica said...

Good luck with your computer-I hope you can recover your photos! I have had to make the library run, too, when our computer was down! I really like the colors you used on this card and the flower! I have been on the fence about that impression plate, but you are talking me into it! :)

IamDerby said...

This is lovely! I love the sponging. Hope you are able to recover the photos

Amy Kolling said...

This card is soo pretty....love the blue shading around the tree and your impression is perfect!