Hello stampers and happy Tuesday to you. I know…it should have been “happy Monday” but I was in no shape to write a blog post yesterday. My beloved Pap is declining rapidly and that is hard especially during COVID times. This card, Wishing You the Berry Best, is clean, simple and refreshing. Could I go so far as to say a balm for the soul?
Wishing You The Berry Best
With this post I am indeed wishing you the berry best for the coming year. We have all had a difficult year behind us and we all hope for better times ahead. I know for sure that we will be grateful for the things that we used to take for granted and that is a good thing. More than ever people need happy mail and I am happy to be in the happy mail business. I hope that I have inspired you this year with my blog and sharing my life stories. This card will undoubtedly make someone happy.
This card is so clean and simple. The only thing I did to step it up a notch is cut an extra set of leaves and pop them up. I LOVE raspberries but I didn’t get to pick any this year because I spent the summer in Holland. That seems so very long ago now!!
You can’t see it in the picture but I added Wink of Stella to the raspberries for a pretty sparkle. I used Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green for a very fresh colour combination.
How to Get it For Free!
The stamp set and paper are free with a $120 purchase during saleabration which is from January 5 until February 28 this year. Some years saleabration items have sold out so I would strongly advise that you get your orders in quickly at the beginning of January so that you get exactly what you want. Here is my suggested product purchase so that you get the most value for your money.
- Sweet Strawberry Bundle #156214 $43.
- Poppy Parade ink pad #147050 $10.25
- Granny Apple Green ink pad #147095 $10.25
- Brights Collection cardstock #146975 $12.25
- Basic White thick cardstock #159229 $11.25
- Memento Black Ink Pad #132708 $8.25
- Pacific Point Ink Pad #147098 $10.25
- Wink of Stella glitter brush #141897 $11
- Ladybug trinkets #154299 $10.25
The total for this is $126.50 and of course you can tweak it based on what you already have, but this assortment of product will allow you to mix and match the colours so that you get the most out of your free products. The pretty ladybugs are just the icing on the cake so to speak. I need to look in my stash to see if I can find them, they would have made a nice addition to my card!
Open House canceled!
I was really excited about hosting a COVID friendly Open House but with the coming four week lockdown in Ontario this is no longer possible. Hopefully I will be able to fill the gap with regular videos showcasing all the amazing products from the upcoming Occasions catalog. If you are unable to pick up a copy of the catalogs from my front porch, let me know and I will pop some in the mail for you. The catalogs are free but there is a $5 postage fee which I would refund you on your first order.
Thanks so much for joining me today, I hope you are doing well and that you have a super day.
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I am so very sorry. I pray your paps has a peaceful exit when he gets to see our heavenly father. My heart breaks for those who are left to mourn. Big hugs from the US. Your card is beautiful. 🙂
Thanks so very much Tracey. I too hope for a peaceful passage.
Wonderful card! So fresh and colorful. Hoping your Pap is soon feeling better.
Thanks so very much Imogene. At 94 I’m not sure if we can expect improvement, but miracles can and do happen!!
Thank you for sharing this nice card Jackie and your heart about your paps. My heartfelt prayers go out for you both.
Thanks so much Laurie. I will get to see him on Sunday and stay for some days so I am so very thankful.
Prayers and big hugs coming your way!!!
Thanks so, so much Kylee.
Praying for you, your family and your Dear Paps Jackie. I hope he is comfortable. Love you.
Thanks so much Dani, love you too and being able to read your book is helping me. When I woke up at 1am I only had to read for five or ten minutes and then I had a solid sleep till 8am. Thank you my friend! Love you too.
Love both of your cards, cute berry set!! Praying for your Pap and your heart be comforted. I do understand where you walking and it’s difficult. Blessings~~
Thanks so much Catherine, also for your thoughts and prayers. Many have walked this journey but you don’t really know until you have been there.
I really like this cute card. Very cheerful
Thanks so much Cheri, that’s exactly what I think and we could all use some good cheer right now.
Love your card….prayers for you and your Dad…huggggsssss ❤
Thanks so much Karen!
Heartfelt prayers Jackie. Enjoy this time with your parents…God is carrying all of you right now.
Thanks so much Tricia, I appreciate it and feel that too.
Oh Jackie, so sorry to hear that your dad’s health is declining. Keeping him, you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks so very much Janice, I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
I love this set! It caught my eye when I first saw it in the catalogue. Raspberries hold a special place in the hearts of my daughters. It’s a set I will buy and I know it will get lots of use.
I miss our in-person gatherings so very much but I absolutely understand. It certainly is a year like no other.
Sending prayers for you, your dad and your entire family. God Bless
Thanks so much Debbie. We both have elderly fathers who are having a rough go of it. I am glad that you live so close to yours!
Prayers for your Pap and family coming from Indiana. Your card is beautiful. I just received this paper and stamp yesterday and can’t wait to play
Thanks so much Amy. This bundle is incredible!
Sending prayers your way Jackie. Praying your Pap is comfortable. ❤️ cute card.
Thanks so very much Faye! Pap is comfortable, no pain so that is a huge blessing.
Sending you a virtual hug from Australia, Jackie. Take the time you need to go be with your dad as soon as you are free of quarantine, we will occupy ourselves in the meantime. That’s a great card by the way, and super adaptable to lots of designs and remnants.
Thanks so much Jo. The hugs and prayers are felt by the entire family and appreciated. We go into lockdown on Boxing Day the 26th and I am out of quarantine on Christmas Eve when I finally get to see my kids and grandkids. I will definitely take advantage of all possibilities.
You, your Pap and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping that you are able to say the things you want to for closure. Praying for a peaceful transition. Having closure with my own dad helps me be at peace with his death. I still miss him every day
You have just walked this journey, thanks for your encouragement and hugs to you with your loss.
Sending hugs, and lifting you all up in prayer!
Thank you so very much Meredith.
Jackie, praying for you and your father and family. Your card is beautiful! Hugs.
Thanks so very much.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, especially your parents , God bless you . STERKTE
Thanks so very much , I appreciate it.
Lots of hugs being sent your way. Always remember the good times, laughter and smiles you have shared, especially when you talk with him. It will bring him comfort as well as comfort for you. ❤️
That is so true, thanks for the reminder.
I left a comment on your FB page but thought I would add another here to say I, like many others, have walked the path you are on with your Dad …. no matter how long they are with us it is never long enough. Adding lock down restrictions on top makes it even harder to bear ….. Restrictions here in the UK are getting tougher because of the new strain of the virus and all our Christmas plans are out the window so no family visits. Only seen the family once since February but better that than the alternative!!! So pleased you will get to see your family now that you are out of isolation continue to treasure every moment as I m sure you do, life is precious ….
Thanks so very much Christine. What a joy it will be to have COVID behind us. Not being able to see your family for Christmas is really, really hard. Big hugs.
Thank you ….. yes lets hope it sooner rather than later – we go into lockdown on 26th Dec. Have the best Christmas you can making lots of precious memories … hugs back to you.
I love your card so much. I will try to case it today. In Montreal we are in lockdown for a few weeks already, I think cause I never watch news or read paper. I still pray for your dad, if you can keep him home for as long as you can cause with the lockdown you won’t be able to go to the hospital to visit him. That’s the way it is here and it’s really hard. Big hugs my friend and I’m here for you.
Thanks so much Ann-Marie. Not being able to visit in the hospital would be so awful. I hope he can stay home too. Blessings to you my friend!
Glad you get to be with your Dad.
Thanks so much! My heart is full.
Merry Christmas. Praying for you and your family.
Thanks so much Linda! It was great to finally be out of quarantine and to be able to see my kids and grandkids. I will see my parents soon as I have been made primary caregiver for my Pap.