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I'm back

Finally I'm back, I went into hospital lat Monday and didn't get discharged until yesterday. I have been sooo sick. I know it's going to be a long road to complete recovery but with the next 6 weeks (at least) of work it gives me time to craft, If I take it slowly. At the moment getting dressed renders me exhausted and I have to have a nap. Things might be a bit slow on here until normal business is resumed but I can't think of a better therapy. While I was in hospital I completely missed being able to post the card I'd made for the final leg of the Craftwork Cards competition, fortunately it was posted on their blog because I love this card.

So here have been my entries for the whole competition C.R.A.F.T.W.O.R.K., just click on the letter to see the card or project. This weekend sees the brilliant Northern Papercraft Extravaganza and they are running their version of the Oscars, just make a card and take it along to the show on Saturday to enter. As always fabulous prizes are on offer, see the details here.
After complaining I wasn't too keen on the card I made last week for Winter Wonderland's challenge I made the top 3!Right this post had to be done in two stages and I'm shattered so I'm off to lie down and dream of crafty things.

Comments

Lynda said…
Love this card Kathy and well done on the Top 3 Spot too at Winter Wonderland. Glad to see you back in blogland and hope you're feeling better soon. Take Care.

Love Lynda xxx
Raven B said…
What an amazing card. I hope you get better soon and keep resting. :)
Hugs,
Raven

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