It seems like just about anyplace I see on the weather maps are showing above average temps for January. Hopefully, you are enjoying some time outdoors!
Many of the blogs I have visited are talking about losing those extra 'holiday pounds"!
Well, folks, Laurie's little Workout Birdies from Doodle Pantry have some great advice for us all! They say to take it one pound at a time! Good advice, right? I couldn't wait to work with these sweet birds!
However, working with ANYthing since 12-29 has been a real challenge. Some of you may remember me being down with a 'sprained ankle' last July. Well, I somehow managed to re-injure this ankle, and have been iced and elevated for days! The majority of my crafting is being done from the recliner chair, which makes working with these darling birds even MORE fun!
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| Image, Sentiments, and DP are all from the Workout Birdie Set at Doodle Pantry |
I used the pre-colored image, so it was literally a matter of getting everything lined up on my screen, and pushing print (I have a wireless printer). I trimmed the white piece to actually fit over the card itself. I didn't stay on my feet long enough to photograph the back, but the white piece overhangs the back by about 1.5" and has a cute border punched on the bottom edge. See? Doodle Pantry provides safe, armchair crafting!
How would you like to get this set.........for FREE??? Just enter a card/project in the challenge at Doodle Pantry Blog, using any Doodle Pantry image. Laurie will e-mail you the set free! You can find all the details here! If you don't have any DP images, there is a link on the store page where you can go to get Freebie images to enter with! See you at the challenge!
Thanks for stopping by today, and for being so patient with my posting (or lack of!). I have an MRI scheduled for next Friday, and an appt. with an Orthopedic Surgeon the following Tues. My doc is suspecting a torn Achille's Tendon, rather than a sprain. I'll keep you all posted. In the meantime, Happy Stamping!!!
Hugs and blessings,
Patti J.
Food for thought: A true friend is one who never gets in your way....unless you happen to be going down!
Oh no not the ankle again......ouch! Back to the recliner. Good thing you have these adorable little bird to do the exercising. Such a cute image and card. Sorry to hear you are down again, hope they can help you get better quick.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to offer your kind words and spread some comfort my way, I truly appreciate that you did that.
Take care of the ankle.
Hugs
Sue
I sure hope they figure out what is going on with you and get you all fixed up asap!!
ReplyDeleteThis card made me giggle, so cute!!
Oh Patti, so sorry about your ankle - talk about a forced vacation! My knees are actually doing good right now, don't know why but I'm enjoying it while I can. Let me know if need anything, I have 101 sick days so I could afford a day off! Had a fabulous time with Kim. So good to get out of town!
ReplyDeleteBTW - love the card!
OMGGGG those birdies are toooo super CUTE!!! What a super fun card and perfect for those new years resolutions..LOL!!! :) I am so sorry about your ankle sweetie, hope it heals up for you really soon!!!! Big hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great inspirational card. Although I'm still waiting for the "magic pill" that takes off pounds without any sacrifice. Your card would inspire anyone to work hard to reach that ultimate goal. Great job my dear!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute and you are right...it is that time of year for people to get all excited about exercising. HUGS to you and your ankle my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute Patti but I am so sorry to hear about your injury. Sounds so painful! Hope you are feeling better soon and hopping around like those little birdies!
ReplyDeleteTake care!!! {hugs}
Oh my goodness that is sooo tweet! Love how you did the big and little birdies.
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute and oh so timely!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Patti, I'm so sorry to hear you've re-injured your ankle. Please try to be more careful and take good care, my friend!!! I'm praying you're not in much pain.
ReplyDeleteYes, the weather here too in Chicago is quite nice -- in the 50's the last couple days; isn't that surprising for January!!! A bit scary though. I'm appreciating it now but terrified as to what will follow all this good fortune...lol!!!
I love your adorable card. It's so cute and sooo funny with those little birdies just exercising away with their little barbells! LOL! Too cute!
Now, relax and get all better!
ACK... a torn anything does not sound good Patti! Hope you feel better SOON! I guess that means you won't be doin' the One, two, step, four with weights in hand huh? ;) (Good excuse anyways) Love that you made 2 birdies on there and the purple paper is HOT! heehee. Hey, this would fit mine and Kathy's li'l "sister challenge" we did today--wanna be our sister? ;P Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this set-the colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI just joined a group of ladies losing weight. We are setting goals for ourselves and I am choosing 5 lbs at a time...lol
I am thrilled the girls added me to their group.
I am sending you positive thoughts everything goes well-it really is not fun being laid up for sure.
Hugs sweetie
Patti this is so dang adorable!!! Now you take it easy on the ankle. I hope that you heal very fast, but in the mean time I hope you are able to continue to craft from your recliner.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Brenda
OMGosh Patti, I will keep you in my prayers! Your card is just darling!
ReplyDeleteThose birds are adorable! Sorry to hear about your ankle! I hope you get good news from the doctor. You'll be in my prayers my friend!
ReplyDeleteYIKES feel better Patti, I can feel your frustration. On the bright side this gives yu more time to blog hop!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you hurt your ankle again. I hope it will heal fast.
ReplyDeleteYour card looks adorable!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs and smiles
Awesome card Patti! Love! Hope you feel better really soon!
ReplyDeleteThese birds are adorable Patti. We here in New England are enjoying the warm weather for Jan. yesterday it was 60 degrees here..Now that is a fabulous winter :)
ReplyDeleteOh so sweet Patti! Love your new photo too!
ReplyDeleteHope the MRI proves good news. Goodness, we shall not be falling apart in 2012! Love the littl workout birdies and one pound at a time is sooooo true!
ReplyDeletePatti, this is such bad news for you, I hope it isn't torn...saying a prayer for you. I know it is frustrating to be stuck when you want to be up doing other things. Take care of yourself and pat yourself on the back for such a great card...I need to be working out and this set just keeps making me feel guilty, lol.
ReplyDeletelove and hugs....
There can be no good thing about tearing a body part ... EXCEPT, now you have the perfect excuse for not being able to exercise and work off those holiday pounds. Hmmm ... crafting from a recliner ... sounds like a great way to spend a day. Anyway, I DO hope your ankle will heal fast.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable and I too have started to use some precoloured digital images and am actually liking the results.
oh dear, please take care of yourself!!!! I love that card with those cute darling!!! Gotta go check it out!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card. I'll keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself and get that ankle healed! I know it must be frustrating not to be able to move about freely, but whatever it takes!
ReplyDeleteHow cute - love the bakers twine at the top and will see the back IRL soon (I hope). I just made 2 cards with these darling birds so we can "share" ideas. I am thinking I need to bring lunch out sometime later this week.
ReplyDeleteOuch, poor you, your ankle sounds very painful! Hope the Dr gives you good news, but stick to your crafting chair for the time being!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, those little birdies are so cute - I'm taking things one pound at a time too (though at Christmas there was an extra one or two went on instead of off Oops!)
Cute, cute card! Hope your ankle heals quickly. I still have problems with my ankle that I sprained YEARS ago, so take it easy and let it heal completely. :-)
ReplyDeletePatti, gorgeous card and beautiful coloring. Not sure what you mean by pre-colored, is that a on-line program? Good luck on your ankle, hope it heals quickly.
ReplyDeletePatti, I found out at the Doodle Pantry. Having a dud moment. LOL
ReplyDeleteI hope you are soon up and running again! It's no fun to sprain an ankle... Your card is adorable!!! I love using the pre-colored images too when time is a constraint or I just don't have the "mojo" to color.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Georgia
Too cute! Love how you did the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your ankle. Hope it heals quickly. Your card is just adorable. I love those images and your coloring is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Patti, and sure do hope your ankle isn't too bad and heals soundly and quickly!!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, adorable card. Great idea to use the birdie in two sizes! Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarah
Love how these birdies are exercising in unison - too cute!I hope everything turns out well for your ankle -- really soon, friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable and great advice too!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, first I want to wish you a belated Happy New Year my friend.
ReplyDeleteLoving your beautiful card, x
TOTALLY, TOTALLY CUTE!! Love that little birdie!!!
ReplyDeleteSooooo cute! Love this image!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! I hope you are up and "running" again soon my friend!
ReplyDeletetotally adorable Patti!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope all is better for you soon, wish I lived closer & could lend a helping hand!
love & hugs!
So sorry that you reinjured your ankle, Patti! I sure hope it heals quickly. Your card is totally adorable. Love how you included the sentiments and your design is perfect; and to think you were able to do this while reclining in your easy chair -- way to go!
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