TheRedHairedGirl

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Some bunny loves you!

Hello to all my wonderful readers!

Thank you so much for all your support and your thoughtful comments. It really does help to realise that somebody can be with me in a difficult time, THANK YOU! I appreciate your friendship so much! Hopefully thing are going to work better soon.

Today I also wanted to share my new hobby with you – crochet. I started to crochet not long time ago, I am still learning. I recently discovered for myself amigurumi toys, they are so cute. Me love cute! After searching online I found a wonderful blog by Ami – she shares not only her crochet crafts but patterns also. Her explanations are so easy, she really does an amazing job.

Ami inspired me to try making amigurumi toy. When I saw her sweet bunny, I couldn’t wait any longer and bought some yarn. My first bunny was very small, I used a thin yarn. He turned out okay, but I didn’t like. I wanted throw him away… Well, my husband saved him – he took it with him to his new job. This would be my second bunny. She is looking much better this time. I know I still need a lot of practise, little by little it will come.

Some bunny Loves you!

Thank you so much for stopping by and thank you for your kind comments,

Elena

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By admin – April 24, 2012

Where am I? Will it get any better?

Hello to all my readers!

Once again I wanted to apologise for not updating my blog and not visiting your blogs. I wasn’t planning on writing it, complaining about my life (which is not so much fun lately)… Then I decided I will do it, since it is my blog – place where I share with you not only good news and all crafts that I make… Blogging is not only about this. Right?

This year didn’t start very good for my family. We had some inside family issues, who doesn’t have it. We got it straighten up - lesson learned, let’s move forward.

After a peaceful time here come the bad news. In February my husband got a notice from work that he is going to loose his job. Unemployment? Does it sound scary? For me it does – and even for my husband who was never unemployed in his life. We knew it will happen, but wasn’t excepting it so soon. Of course my husband started to search for a new job right away. He had lots of interviews, couple of them were out of state. Some of the people didn’t even respond about the interview results (even when my hubby will contact them, they just ignored him), which is typical for modern world – why bother?

While all of this happening in my life I got some very sad news from my home in Russia… My grandmother passed away… She was very close to me, she helped me with Sergei a lot. She was a wonderful grandmother, she loved so much… In all of this mess in my life at that moment I couldn’t fly to Omsk (my home town) and say her last “good-bye”. She was 75, she died right on her birthday. Two months ago we found out that she had a cancer (stage 4), and then she burned as a candle…

I didn’t know how to tell about all of this to Sergei; I told him that grandma is not with us anymore. He looked at the sky and asked me:”Why did he take her?” He cried so much… Then he asked me to buy a balloon and write a message for our grandmother. He also asked me about her favorite color. We picked some blue flowers, attached to the balloon’s string and let it go to the sky…

At the same time my husband had another interview in different state. He got a job (oh, in this part of my story there were some ups and downs too), which means he is going to stay there (right now he lives in a cheap motel), and we are going to stay in WI (for how long I have no idea). We put a house on sale (we were planning on doing it anyway) and now we are hoping that a miracle is going to happen ( I am not sure if miracles are happening anymore). We packed pretty much everything, left just very important stuff. Leaving on the boxes and continue to have a normal life isn’t easy…

At my work crazy things are going on also. Company let go so many people, we got the new boss, and once again new schedule… I just found out that I am on a bottom of seniority list which means I don’t have any values and etc…

For me I don’t even know where am I? We talked with my husband on phone this morning and he said that he has a feeling that we are in the middle of “no-where”. I agree…

Don’t think that I am whining and asking for attention. I know that there are some people who even in the worse situation. I just thought I will share it with you…

Thank you for stopping by and reading it. Really appreciate your visits and all that love that you leave me.

With all my heart always yours,

Elena

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By admin – April 22, 2012

Out of Your Comfort Zone

Hello to my wonderful readers! Hello to all who still visits me!

I know I didn’t write (speak) to you for so long… I also didn’t visit your blogs as often as I wish to… I will not bore you with my problems that I have in my life now… I am here today to share something new – my friend Anna and me were talking about creating our very own challenge. Every month we decided to exchange cards following certain themes.

March was picked as our first challenge and the theme is – Out of Your Comfort Zone. We both used the same stamp from My Favorite Things company (not our usual style) and here is the result.

Card created by Anna

I will be honest with you – I love Anna’s card much more than mine. I think the black and white color scheme worked great with this stamp design. I also like how she combined different papers and layered scalloped circles. And what a nice touch with the paper piercing. Anna, I think you really rocked this challenge.

Card created by Elena

For my card I went with bright colors and som distressing. I added a little paper clip and a bow. Just thought it will spice up my boring card.

We hope that we inspire you to try something different – different style, colors, techniques. And if you want you can share your creations with us, we will be happy to see it!

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your comments!

Enjoy your weekend:),

Elena

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By admin – March 3, 2012

It is time for little dragons!

Hello my friends and welcome to my blog!

Today I would like to share with you a Dragon card – isn’t he is just darling! I love this stamp! Did you know that this year is a Year of Dragon according to Chinese horoscope. I have two Dragons in my life – my son and my friend. How cool is this! If you wonder what year I was born – The Year of Horse.

Okay, back to the card. I bought this Fergus with Cupcake stamp long time ago in Stamp and Create on-line store. The owner of the store not only sent me my purchased items, but also a little gift – little “love” charms. That was very nice!

Papers I used are from My Mind’s Eye – love this company! And as you can see I also played with glitter here and glossy accents (for cherry). And at the very end when card was almost finished I added three dew drops.

Do you guys believe in horoscopes? Do you usually read them? I like reading them and sometimes all they say becomes true, not very often though. Who knows maybe stars really can tell our destiny?

That is all for today. I am almost ready to go to work. Wishing you all a beautiful day,

Elena

Всем привет!

Сегодня я покажу вам открытку с очаровательным дракончиком – правда, он милашка? Не секрет, что наступивший год по китайскому гороскопу - год Дракона. В моей жизни два очень близких для меня человека дракошки – мой сын и моя подруга. Здорово как! Если вам интересно, то скажу в какой год родилась я – год Лошади…

Скажите, а вы верите в гороскопы? Как часто вы читаете предсказания, прогнозы, и как часто они сбываются? Честно признаюсь, гороскопы читать люблю, иногда сбываются, но не часто. Не знаю, может звезды и правда могут предугадать судьбу? А может мы все-же сами хозяева нашей жизни…

С удовольствием прочитаю ваше мнение, а пока говорю вам:”Пока, пока, до новых встреч!” Отличных вам выходных!

Лена

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By admin – January 28, 2012

Winter fun

Hello and happy Wednesday my friends!

I am so sorry that I am not posting as often as I wished to… Life been crazy emotional lately (family problems) here and I didn’t really feel like writing. That is also why I didn’t visit your blogs…

This morning I got up very early at 4:30 and thought to use a chance and do something useful instead (my head lately is like balloon filled of different thoughts). A card I am sharing today was made about two weeks ago. I already sent it to my friend Anna. While I was making this card I remembered my school years and physical education lessons. In a winter we usually went skiing on the river and I didn’t like it at all… Well, first of all you needed to bring skis with you at school, then clothes that you were going to change for skiing and backpack. Right now I am thinking how stupid (this part didn’t change about me at all) I was back then, I should of enjoying it! Look at this doggy (stamp from There She Goes Company) – he is excited about his skiing hours in the woods.

How about you, my friends - do you like winter activities? And if yes, which one is your favorite?

That is all for this Wednesday morning. Thank you so much for finding time and stopping at my blog. Thank you for remembering me.

Hugs,

Elena

(for a bigger view click on the picture)

Здравствуйте, дорогие читатели моего блога!

Как бы мне хотелось почаще оставлять сообщения на моем блоге, но в последнее время не получается. А еще хочу извиниться, что ваши блоги я тоже давно не проведовала. Появилось куча проблем, переживаний, эмоций… Порой мне кажется, что моя голова похожа на воздушный шар, вот-вот лопнет от всех мыслей (если бы они еще были умные)…

Этим утром я проснулась очень рано и решила с пользой использовать время. Открытку, которую я показываю сегодня, я сделала для своей подруги. Пока работала над открыткой, вспомнила про уроки физкультуры в школе. Ох, и не любила я их, особенно зимой. Ну, кому понравится в школу тащить лыжи, одежду теплую, да еще и портфель в придачу… А потом еще несколько километров идти на речку… Хотя сейчас думаю, что глупая я была (это часть не изменилась до сих пор), ведь на лыжах кататься – это ж здорово! Ну, по крайней мере так думает герой моей открытки, этот забавный песик (штампик от There She Goes).

Скажите, а вам нравятся зимние виды спорта? Если да, то какие?

Пожалуй на этом буду ставить точку. Спасибо, что не забываете и заглядываете ко мне. Спасибо за ваши комментарии.

Всего вам самого доброго,

Лена

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By admin – January 18, 2012

Saturday evening with Riley

Good evening my dear friends!

Today I wanted to share with you two cards with adorable Moose Riley (don’t even remember how they got into my stash). I made them last year for my co-workers. I had so much fun coloring these guys!

I hope you all enjoy this weekend. I am planning on watching Revenge this evening – my favorite TV show. What is your favorite TV show? Or do you have several? I also like to watch House and Bones; Grimm is pretty good too.

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me your lovely comments! They warm my heart and soul!

Hugs to all of you,

Elena

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By admin – January 14, 2012

New Year, New Start!

Hello and welcome to the year of 2012! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and Santa brought to your house everything you wished for. Santa left lots of presents under our tree. Sergei (my son) got a telescope and little camera for movie making.

This year we didn’t have white Christmas in WI… We barely had any snow yet, which I am not complaining. :) And today the thermometer hit 40 degrees F, can you believe it? Now I understand why scientists talking about global warming.

Today I will share two cards that I made for Christmas but didn’t show them at my blog. I got these stamps (Penny Black) from my sweet friend Anna. Thank you so much! She knows that I love everything that has 4 letters – C-U-T-E.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and leaving your comments! I have more cards to share.

Inky hugs and happy smiles,

Elena

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By admin – January 5, 2012

I’ve been spotlighted!

Hello, hello my dear friends! I have some good and exciting news to share – I’ve been spotlighted on TSG blog! I love the There She Goes stamps so much! They are on my top list of favorites! And what a big surprise it was for me to see that Jessica showed my cards on her company blog! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I feel so happy about this!

And in honor of these great news I would like to share two cards that I made using TSG stamps. The first one is featuring Snowy Days stamp set. Look at this Snowman and Doggy – I wonder what they are talking about. Maybe Snowman telling his friend where to find Santa. Or they may planning their fun winter trip – skiing or snowboarding.

For my second card I stopped at Splitcoaststampers forum and played with fun sketch from two weeks ago. The Wonderful Winter Wishes stamp set I used reminds me my sister and me. I remember time when I would pick my sister from the kindergarten – I felt like I am Big Girl (Older sister), very responsible and very proud. I miss those childhood moments…

After I finished this card I realized that I can participate in TSG color challenge – blue, pink and red.

That is all for today. Thank you for reading and sharing my excitment with me. You are a part of it also. You all inspire me!

Hugs and smiles,

Elena

Здравствуйте друзья мои!

Хочу с вами поделиться замечательной новостью – меня заметили на сайте моей любимой компании There She Goes. На блоге компании опубликовали мои открытки! Ура!

В такой знаменательный день я просто не могу не показать еще две открытки со штампиками от моей любимой компании.

На первой открытке снеговик и щеночек о чем-то мило беседуют. Возможно, снеговичек рассказывает щенку как добраться до Деда Мороза. А может быть они планируют поездку за город, где они смогут прокатиться на лыжах с горки. Ну, не будем мешать их разговору. Давайте, перейдем к следующей открытке.

Вот эти две девчушки очень мне напомнили мое детство – мою сестренку и меня. Я помню как зимой ходила забирать ее из садика. Зимой, обе в шубках, теплых шапках и валенках. Я чувствовала себя тогда такой гордой (старшая сестра все-таки) и ответственной! Порой я скучаю по таким моментам детства… Но с другой стороны я рада, что мое увлечение помогает мне заглянуть в прошлое и улыбнуться.

Спасибо вам дорогие мои читатели и гости блога! Думаю, что моя маленькая победа и ваша победа тоже! Ведь именно вы меня вдохновляете на новые работы и новые достижения!

Удачи вам всем и до новых встреч,

Лена

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By admin – December 15, 2011

Angel Card

Hello My Friends!

Long time no posting… Life is very busy, days go by so fast… My creativity jumps up and down…

I won’t bore you with my thoughts, who needs it, right? I rather share a card that I made for my co-worker. She asked me to make a card with an angel for her baby granddaughter. It was a special occasion – baptism. I panicked at first, I didn’t make cards like this… And I didn’t have any angel stamps. Oh, boy, what should I do??? I called my friend Anna and asked her help. And you know what – she did have angel stamps and she shared them with me. Thank you very much, Anna! The “Sisterhood of Stamping Friends” can do miracle.

As you can see I again used paper doily. I colored this sweet angel (Penny Black stamp) with my colored pencils and added some sparkles.

I was happy with the finished result, so as my co-worker.

Thank you so much for reading my story and finding time for stopping at my blog.

Hope you all excited about Christmas. We finally decorated our tree. And while I am typing this post, I am listening to the Christmas music (trying to bring some holiday spirit).

Wishing you all well and will meet you here, at my crafting place, soon…

Yours Elena

Здравствуйте друзья мои!

Давно не заглядывала я на свой маленький бложик… Сумасшедшая жизнь, куча эмоций… Дни летят так быстро… Да и вдохновение то есть, то нет…

Не буду утомлять вас своими жалобами… Лучше покажу вам открытку, которую сделала для своей коллеги по работе. Она попросила меня сделать открытку с ангелочком для своей внучки на крестины. Ни разу таких открыток не делала… Охватила меня паника, что делать??? Позвонила своей подруге Ане и спросила есть ли у нее штампики с ангелочками. Анечка с удовольствием прислала мне расштамповки ангелочков. В общем я была спасена – сестринская дружба рукодельниц меня выручила в очередной раз!

Как вы уже заметили, я опять добавила бумажную салфетку. Разукрасила я девочку-ангела карандашиками, добавила блесток. Результатом я осталась довольна. Думаю, что моей коллеге по работе я тоже угодила.

Вот сейчас сижу, печатаю сообщение… Елочка (мы ее вчера нарядили) мелькает огоньками своими, музыку Рождественскую слушаю. Пытаюсь вселить в себя предпраздничное настроение…

На этом я, пожалуй, и закончу. Надеюсь, что в ваших домах тепло и уютно… И настроение предновогоднее, волшебное!

До новых встеч, здесь, у меня, в моем уголке рукоделия.

Всегда ваша,

Лена

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By admin – December 12, 2011

Soccer Boy

Hello my Friends!

Wow, it almost time for Thanksgiving, which will bring you another holiday – Christmas… I will be honest, I am so behind on my Christmas cards. I gave myself a promise that I will make them earlier, but it didn’t work…

While I am trying to figure out how am I going to catch up on Christmas stash of cards, I will share with you a card I made for Sergei’s soccer coach long time ago. What a great man he is! Kids really enjoyed this fall season and had so many fun moments!

I purchased this digital stamp from Tiddly Inks store. This Soccer King was colored according to the colors of Sergei’s team. I also added a border punch to repeat a pattern of the soccer boots (the bottom of it). I added a twine and tied a bow just like on boy’s shoes. Soccer coach liked the card!