Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Crabby

As you know Hurricane Irene really slammed New Jersey. We lost power on Saturday and thank god we did get it back late last night. As of last night over 500,000  New Jerseyians still had no power. Two days of no power really effected us, food goes bad , no hot showers, no Internet to blog with you my friends, no True Blood and no sump pump! There was no crafting  for me, we spent the time rescuing stuff from our basement as the water seeped in. The clean up continues...but most importantly we are all safe.

So I got up this am and made this little card that states how I am feeling with no sleep over the past few days, I am a crab! I stamped  a 100 Proof Press crab image on a tiny dictionary page. There are layers of fiber, paper waves, fabric sea shell diecuts, raffia ribbon and a tiny jewel encrusted sea horse. Some ink kissed edges, and rhinestone details finish off this card. When I'm in a better mood I'll add a happier sentiment to the bottom. LOL.

Please look below for I will post two creations today.
Hope you will forgive me for being a bit crabby.
yours truly, gerri

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  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Gerri
    It is sooooo good to hear from you. I was considering dropping you an e-mail but didn't want to trouble you. Have watched the news reports and it doesn't surprise me you were without power.
    Just glad you are safe and well despite the ordeal. Honestly, you have every reason to feel crabby.
    Sending wishes.
    Lynne x

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Oops imagine not actually commenting on your card.
    The blue "waves" are such an imaginative touch and love that you stamped onto text.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  3. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    So glad you are safe and it's no wonder you feel crabby. Hope the clear up goes ok. Fabulous creation. Take care. Tracy x

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  4. Brenda BrownAugust 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Your card maybe because you are feeling crabby but it is bright and attractive and therefore depicts better times ahead.
    Glad you are all safe and I hope you don't have too much disruption with the clear up.
    Take heart.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  5. Art From The heartAugust 30, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Happy to hear from you and know your safe.
    We have family in Bennington VT. They are in the hills and ok but such an awful disaster all over the east.
    Big Hugs

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  6. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityAugust 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    It'so good to hear from youand that you are save. But despite you are nog really in the mood your card is beautiful Gerri. It's really fabulous.
    lovely greet
    Marja

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  7. NettyAugust 30, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Glad to hear you are all safe Gerri. xx

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  8. Valerie-JaelAugust 30, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    So glad to hear you are all safe, that is really the most important thing! Hugs, Valerie

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  9. 100 Proof PressAugust 30, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Wonderful! Love what you did with the crab!
    Glad to hear everyone is safe and things are on their way to dry.

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  10. JingleAugust 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love it!!! I love that stamp! It makes me smile! :-)

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  11. cherylAugust 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    oh hun so glad you are safe was thinking about you after seeing it all on the news,thank goodness, as for your card hun its brilliant super layout and love that stamp hugs cherylxxxx

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  12. Silvia(Barnie)August 30, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Glad to hear, that you all are safe. Your card looks beautiful. Hope things will turn to normal within short.

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  13. Shelly SchmidtAugust 30, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    First, glad you are safe! Second- sorry you have to rescue stuff from water in the basement and I hope your crafting stuff is safe...LOL I love your project- very creative and what a great expression of what you have been going through!

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  14. AnnAugust 30, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    so very relieved to hear that you are safe!!!!

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  15. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You are absolutely entitled to be as Crabby as you like .. and such a cute little card came of it. I am so happy and relieved you are all safe. Cleaning up is no fun .. I hope it goes well and you don't have too much permanent damage. Glad you are back. hugs, Donna

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  16. EveAugust 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    luv luv luuuv the color of this piece, besides, crab with blue eyes! Very pretty! Luv the waves too. Glad you were safe :-)

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  17. LisaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Crabby, yet gorgeous as always. So glad to hear you're all safe! But I'd be crabby too!

    Sorry I'm so behind in my visits...my new PC refused to turn back on for me. However when I took it in for repairs, it turned on first time! Go figure!

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  18. SharonAugust 31, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    How cute - love the crab stamp on the dictionary paper! Great ocean colours too!

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  19. Dolly DaydreamsAugust 31, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Hi Gerri glad to hear that you are OK and that you had minimal damage but it must have been really scary. Love your crabby card those fresh bright colours the crab stamp is brill and love those choppy waves.

    Marie

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  20. DeniseAugust 31, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    So glad you're ok Gerri and so sorry for the damage...tho I do love your crabby card. Keep your chin up!!

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  21. CameronAugust 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Who can blame you?! So glad you are all safe, though!

    The card did turn out wonderfully despite the mood it stemmed from :)
    Sending hugs,
    Cam

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  22. Ali ManningAugust 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Fab project, Gerri - I adore the mini dictionary page! Glad to hear you and your family are safe.

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  23. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Yep I do believe that would make me pretty crabby also.. So glad to hear you are safe and you have power now... Your creation is perfect.. I love it..

    Hugs, Linda

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  24. 1CardCreatorSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love your carb and the waves too. So sorry you were hit with Irenes nasty effects. I hope you did not lose too much. I can see you have not lost your ability to make beautiful things so all is not lost.

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