Sunday 31 May 2020

Caring Thoughts!

Hello Everyone, I hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful weather this weekend., what high temperatures, we never get hat in Scotland....well rarely anyway.
Unfortunately, I've been stuck at home as I've had a gout flare up, out of the blue, during the night in bed....how does that happen!!. I've not had a flare up since I was put on Allopurinol  tablets away last year. Anyway, my foot has been pretty damn sore and making walking difficult, hopefully it won't last long.

Thank you so much for all the lovely comments on my last card, always appreciated.

I decided to try out New Blogger, and I'm finding it okay, this is the first time of creating and posting a new post. I think it will just take a bit of time to get used to it, and just try clicking things to get where you want to go.  I don't know why it Blogger had to change something that wasn't broken. It is supposed to be more mobile friendly, but I don't know, i don't see an awful lot of difference myself.

So, here is my card for today;
I've used a lovely stamp by John Next Door, and a watercolour background. Matted it onto black card and a rainbow coloured card before putting it on to the base card. I've added some silver thread and a few sequins. Sentiment is also from JND.

I had to search around the page to work out how to create the post, I found a round icon with a plus sign, that was it, and the page does look a bit different, more how it's set out really, anyway, let's see if I can manage to actually post it😊

Anyhoo, keep yourselves safe, if in England listen to your commonsense and not the Government, who are not listening to the scientists, who think the opening up is too soon. If you're in Bonnie Scotland, thankfully our Government are, not quite so quick in opening things up, but still keep yourselves safe.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

29 comments:

meg said...

You created a stunning background for the silhouette stamping and sentiment Kate a gorgeous card,hope the gout pain settles soon

Wendy L said...

So beautiful Kate, love this stamp set from John,.
I have not tried the new blogger yet, I hate it when they change things, xxx

Di said...

Such a pretty card Kate, very gentle colours and a lovely design. I nipped over after seeing your sweet comment in the Snippets Playground about keeping safe - how right you are. I'm a bit shaken about your Allopurinol not stopping gout - I take 100mg per day and thank goodness have been fine for a good while. They should have given you some back up Colchicine pills for emergencies, just in case of a flare up. It doesn't mean all is lost. It's a vicious thing and will try to return - but you're well on the way to beating it.

Hugs

Di xx

Di said...

Quick thought Kate - it's hot so do make sure you keep really well hydrated - to ward off the dreaded gout. xx

Crafting Queen said...

Hope you feel better soon. Love this card, wonderful background. I just did my first scheduled post using the new Blogger interface was ok but took a bit longer to do. Keep well. x

Anet's Crafting said...

Hallo Kate. Wow your card is beautiful. Love the pretty watercolour background you created. Hope you get better soon. Hugs Anet

aussie aNNie said...

Kate this is so beautiful, the background is so stunning.xx
Get that gout out....I hear it is painful.x

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful card with a wonderful background and silhouette stamping. Sorry to hear about your gout flareup and well done you on giving the new blogger a try....I haven't as yet x.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is beautiful. Would love to see your cards made bigger as they do look small on my Ipad which is what I use for viewing blogs. Sorry to read about your gout, hope that soon improves. The main problem here is people ignoring the rules on the coast for example. We would love to go to the coast but not with all those people so staying home and safe.

dutchess said...

lovely card Kate....you are brave trying the new blogger...I know I really should have a go but I am waiting till I have to....
hope your gout improves soon....
If everybody stuck to the guidance where ever they live they can stay safe...its just all the idiots that flout the rules that make going out scary....I don't get it why would you want to risk catching it....my motto is better safe than dead....take care xxx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Oh this is really pretty Kate. That background is gorgeous against the stark flowers x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I hope your gout improves soon Kate, it's bad enough coping with these lock-down measures without being in pain also.
A gorgeous card and well done for using the new Blogger layout, mine changed over about a week ago and although it worked fine it now won't let me upload any photo's from my computer to my blog so I've reverted back to the older version at the moment.
Lorraine

Sue said...

Pretty background, Kate for your silhouette stamps. Elegant card. Sorry you are suffering with gout, hope it clears up quickly. Have a friend who has flare ups and it is very painful. I'm with you about opening up too soon.

Hugs
Sue

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
you are very brave trying out new blogger I am a bury my head in the sand person till I have to and then wonder why I was such a coward when it's easy.
Love your wonderful card and the colours are so pretty.
Great inked background you have created and perfect with those stamps.
Hope you gout eases soon and you are out of pain quickly.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh your card is stunning, I adore that background, its beautiful. Hope that the gout isnt as bad today. Sending Hugs, (Socially Distanced ones!!) Dont want Nicola getting grumpy at me!!! Love Hazelxx

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful card Kate, love the background colour and design. I must agree that it is a bit of a pain learning about the new blogger but slowly getting there.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Your card is beautiful Kate, love those happy bright colours with the silhouette stamp, butterflies and sentiment. As for your gout? ouch! does drinking plenty of water help?
Take care
Faith x

Christine Harrop said...

You have made a gorgeous background for this lovely stamp Kate. I do hope your gout is easing a little. How miserable for you. Take care. Hugs Christine xx

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous card Kate, I love your silhouette stamping and the fabulous colourful background.
You're brave trying the new blogger...I've avoided it so far!!
Lorraine x

Birgit said...

i am so sorry for not visiting lately and feel so bad that you are going through this pain. I truly understand and it is not easy. I love this card and the background...did you use distress inks?? I love it! I think we need to use good common sense which many people don't seem to have. Don't go out when you don't have to but a nice walk in your area is ok as long as it is not crowded. Wear a mask when you go grocery shopping or anywhere with a lot of people. If nurses and Doctors have been wearing it to not catch anything then we should do the same. People can be so daft and the governments? Ughhh...we live next door to the biggest orange clod ever

Jannet said...

A beautiful card Kate, hope your gout settles down very soon. Your politicians are more sensible than here in London. My dr told me to stay home and it may be for some considerable time but I am staying home. I ignore our government, putting the economy first before lives. Stay safe and hope the pain eases soon xx

Valerija said...

Fabulous card, love the sweet silhouette stamping and beautiful background.
Valerija xx

Diane said...

Really beautiful colors and design Kate. I haven't tired the new blogger yet, I am sure if something can go wrong it will.

Hugs Diane

Mrs A. said...

Gout can be so painful. Hope you get this latest flare up under control pronto. Not looking forward to this new blogger . The more comments
I hear about it the more I am staying clear of touching the button. Hugs Mrs A.

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Hello Kate

So sorry to hear about your gout flare up, so very painful indeed!

Fabulous card and an equally fabulous background

I do think our government is totally wrong, relaxing procedures is sure, in my opinion, to bring this second wave

Take care!

June x

Mariann Jakobsen said...

Gorgeous card,Kate! The background is amazing, and lovely silhouette stamping.
Hope you'll visit Norway once. We have a beautiful country. Your welcome ;)

Pop's Cards said...

I love the stamps you have used here and that background is stunning, hugs Pops x

Pat said...

I love the background colours Kate, and the silhouette flowers and butterflies is so pretty, and finished with a great sentiment too. Sorry you have had gout come back but hopefully it is a lot better. x

Poppyfield Card Crafts said...

Loving the super background Kate and the silhouette

At first Blogger was driving me a little crazy but it's ok now, that said I too don't see much difference with it haha

June x