Back in the Game

I decided yesterday that it was time to get back in the game. I've been feeling a little low due to lack of sales at Pine Tree Designs. I know it's the slow time of year, but still. I've been busy with paperwork (personal and business) and house stuff and have gotten out of the habit of making cards. Life is a habit. Time to change the habit back to a better balance.

First, I decided to call tomorrow's vacation day, a Stefani Day, instead of a Catch-Up Day. Remember? Like back in the old days? Stefani Day sounds like fun. A Catch-Up Day sounds like pressure to work. Once I decided this, I was so psyched!

I made this sunflower last night, just to get the juices flowing, prepping for tomorrow's big card-a-thon. I decided that was something else that was holding me back, I was bored with my usual techniques and cards. My plan is to have a whole line of spring cards (suitable for Easter, Mother's Day and every day) - and to me, spring means flowers. I've done a little quilling in the past and it's been in the back of my mind to get into it again. The center of this sunflower is pushed out a little, held in place by a tiny ball of aluminum foil. I even had fun with all the practicing - what size strips of paper work best, how many do I need, etc. And Verona, the little black cat, has been out of her mind with excitement at all the little bits of rolled paper scraps.

So I'm back in the saddle, even bought my Dove Dark Chocolate Bar for the big day tomorrow. I should have a myriad of new cards to show you tomorrow and posted on the PTD website.

Feeling better already, I am.