Sunday 20 May 2018

Sorry I've been absent

Hello Everybody,

First I must apologise for suddenly being absent for so long.

So much has been going on since before Christmas and the busy life continues.  I've not had a lot of time on my laptop and even emails have really started stacking up ....

Both hubby and I are having health issues.  Please don't worry, it just means lots of time taken up with tests and appointments.  We're both fine.

I have managed a few workshops which have been fun then I somehow deleted all the card photos from my camera.  Hubby managed to retrieve them but it was EVERYTHING I've snapped from the year dot so it's going to take days to sort out.

Anyway with some lovely weather predicted ahead and the World Cup just around the corner (you may know I'm a huge footie fan) I think it best if I continue my break for a couple more months  to take the pressure off a bit while I get everything sorted out.   I have been popping in to see what you've been doing and will try to leave more comments during my absence.

This is a card I made at Loobi Crafts dabble day last Sunday with a Paper Artsy set of stamps and Infusion powders using some interesting techniques,

Wishing you all lots of Happy Crafting.   Barb xx

23 comments:

meg said...

Fabulous card Barb, had missed seeing you around hope all is well with you and hubby Meg xx

Sally H said...

A wonderful card, Barb! I love it! So sorry to hear you have been poorly and I hope that you and the IT troubles will be quickly sorted for you xxx we have definitely missed you xxx

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card Barb.Take your time. Blessings for you two.

Viv said...

Good to see you Barb. Hope all goes well with you both and enjoy your little break.

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

It's lovely to see you Barb and I do hope that your health problems will be soon sorted. What a fabulous card, I love all the layers and your colouring is fabulous. Take care and I hope that it's not too long before you're back with us all again. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

cuilliesocks said...

Hello there Barb, so good to see you, but sorry to hear that both you and your husband are having health issues. I hope you both get sorted out and feel better soon.
Love your fishes card, great images and design, super texture and colours, take care of yourself, Kate x

brenda said...

Lovely to see you Barb, life does have a habit of getting in the way sometimes, but you are back with a real beauty.

Like you I'm a big fottie fan and looking forward to the World Cup, but first a trip to Kiev for our boys in red.

B x

Di said...

Great work as always Barb!

Enjoy your Summer break - shall I give you some homework to complete during your absence? Snigger.

Take care

Love and hugs

Di xx

Aquarius said...

I've missed seeing your posts and I hope the health issues are soon sorted with nothing serious amiss. Enjoy the football and hopefully we will see you back after your break from blogging.

Carol L said...

I completely understand your situation - my hubs and I are in the same boat. It seems one of us is either visiting a doctor or having a diagnostic test done, and there seems to be no end to any of it. It's nice to see you crafting a great card again, and I wish you and your hubby well as you process all the issues at hand! Take care!

Glennis F said...

Enjoy your break, and do take care of yourself

Lisa Andersson said...

Wonderful card, as always, Barb. Good to see you, hope all goes well with you both. Enjoy World Cup and your summer break. Me and hubby are looking forward to World Cup too, it's going to be so much fun.
Hugs, Lisa

Sylvia said...

Welcome back,Barb.You've made a great card.Love it.

Gr,Sylvia x

Kathleen said...

Really great card with some super images and background.
Good luck with the test and hope you enjoy the footie.

Kath x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So sorry for your health issues, hope that all is ok for you.
Your card looks stunning and so realistic!! Fabulous, it's a great mixed media work!!!
Hugs

Babs said...

Fantastic card Barb and so good to see blogging again , have a good break and enjoy yourself.
Hugs Babs x

Mia said...

Ι love your beautiful card, Barb. Please take care of yourself. Kisses, my friend.

Jane Willis said...

We're all missing you - hope you both get the health issues sorted out soon. Enjoy the football - it's not my cup of tea although I promise to watch if England get to the final.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A fabulous card Barb, it's good to see you back even if it is briefly. Hope that you and hubby are soon back on top form.

Sue xx

Gerrina said...

The sea theme fits so good with the sunny and warm weather here...Take good care and we see you when you're back with more time...

Janice said...

Super card Barb, perfect for the Summer. I hope you and your hubby are soon feeling much better. Enjoy your break and I look forward to seeing your Makes again soon.
Janice x

Linby said...

I've not been around too much either due to having surgery, I just popped by to see what you had been up to!

I hope you are both feeling much better soon. I love what you created at your workshop.

Jenny L said...

Hi Barb,
as usual such a very brilliant card you have created.
Love this wonderful design it looks so super.
Sorry to hear of your health probs.
I know where you are coming from as my hubby and I are both suffering at the mo too
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.