Hello there! It certainly has been a while since my last blog post. I would like to take a moment to catch up with you. Back in the Fall, I found myself losing my stamping mojo quite a bit and feeling very uninspired to create. My posting became very sporadic and I felt I was losing my creative direction. So I decided to take a break and then decided to actually give up this blog.
Then life threw my husband and I a pretty big curveball when our 21 month Dachshund puppy, Olive, became very ill due to a rare vaccine reaction. We spent January, February and part of March literally trying to save her life. It was not meant to be and sweet Olive crossed the rainbow bridge in mid-March. Needless to say, we were (and still are a bit) devastated! We enjoyed her so much and being empty-nesters, she was our baby.
Looking for something to ease the pain and stress, I turned back to stamping and realized just how much I missed it and how much pleasure and relief it gave me. I immediately regretted not having my blog. Luckily, Brian Watt was able to retrieve the blog intact and get it back online. Thank you, Brian!
So I’m getting back to my stamping roots. I began my stamping journey in 2000 while attending an old-fashioned Stampin’ Up! home demonstration. I loved it from the beginning. I did and still do enjoy other products but Stampin’ Up! has always felt like home base. So I’ll be basically concentrating on SU products (new and retired) with a “rogue” post here and there. If you’re still here…thanks very much for sticking with me. I’m looking forward to creating with the products available in the new Annual Catalog and to give some of the older products you may already have a “new life”. So thanks again for being a part of my stamping adventure here and let’s continue this creative journey together!
The note card featured above is just an all-purpose “hello” card that I thought would be appropriate for my first “getting back to stamping & blogging” post. All the products used are listed below.
Olive 5/28/23 – 3/11/25
Sincerely, Rosanne
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So sorry for the loss of your sweet pup, Olive! Pets are family too! I hope your memories of your time with her will make you smile at some point. Glad to see you back to creating cards, I always liked your blog! Take care, Debbie
Thank you for your kind comment, Debbie! We have so many wonderful memories of Olive and are beginning to smile at them already. She was very special!
Love your pretty card Roseanne and glad you are getting back to stamping and posting on your blog. Glad Brian was able to retrieve it for you. Looking forward to more creations by you.
Also, sorry for the loss of your pup.
Thanks very much, JoAnn for hanging in there with me. I always appreciated your kind comments and I’m looking forward to creating again.
Rosanne, I missed you and wondered what happened. So sorry to hear about your sweet Olive. I am happy to see you back to stamping and bringing your beautiful creations to us once again. I hope it will bring joy to your life as it does to mine. How are your handsome grandsons now? Welcome back to the online world!
Hello, Hilda! Thank you for your sweet comment and for asking about my darling grandsons. They are 7 and 3 now and growing up way too fast!
It’s good to see you back in blog land. I am so sorry about your sweet puppy. We are empty nesters as well and our 3 year old fur baby is totally spoiled rotten. Looking forward to seeing your new creations. Blessings!
Thank you very much, Jan! How can we not spoil our fur babies!
So glad you have returned. Losing a furry loved one is very difficult. Stamping will bring back sweet memories for you.
Thank you, Kim for sticking with me here. I’m looking forward to getting back to the joy of stamping.
Rosanne, I’m going to give this a short try first as I never seem to know how to get these comments to go. But to let you know how heart broken I am over Olive. 😢 I had no idea.
Ok, I guess it went. Yay! You’ve been so loyal on my IG, again, I had no idea any of this was going on with you. We know exactly what you’re going through after we lost our special needs Pockets and “replaced” him with our crazy Biscuit, which of course, you can’t really do even though Biscuit is wonderful and just what we needed. We just had a meltdown today over Pockets with something Biscuit did that Pockets used to do. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Funny, I’ve had so much trouble with my emails that I rarely check them. So glad I did today and welcome back!!
Love & hugs, Sherri
Thanks for the kind comment, Sherri! I always enjoy seeing your cards on IG and your sweet Biscuit always makes me smile. Although our time with Olive was short, we have many happy memories of her. And I know we’ll make room in our hearts for another pup. They just make life better!
I am thrilled you are back!!! I have missed your posts and attention to detail! That is a beautiful pic of sweet Olive! I know her loss has weighed heavy on your heart. Stamping is my therapy and I hope it will bring as much joy to you as it does to us who follow you and enjoy your wonderful creations. You are such an inspiration!!!!
Thank you, Jeanie. Your friendship means the world to me.
I also wanted to say that the card is so you….brings out the librarian in you! LOL Perfect sentiment for your return!!!! Keep them coming! Love being on this journey with you!!!
You’re my inspiration!!!
OMG, I know life is so hard sometimes. Olive had such a good life with you. I’m so happy you are picking up SU again. I’m looking forward to your cards.
Be Blessed.
Thank you, Nancy! There’s something about SU that keeps drawing me back.
Oh Rosanne! I am so sorry. Olive was a beautiful fur baby and I know how much she is missed. Dachshunds win your heart from the moment you see them. I have always had them in my life and I know how much you you loved her. Welcome back to the world of stamping. I have missed your creativity and your blog and look forward to picking up where you left off!
Fay…I always so appreciated your comments. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Dachshunds sure do steal your heart and break it when you have to say goodbye. Though our time with Olive was short, we will cherish all the memories she left behind.
Good to have you back. I watch from Australia.
Glad you are finding your mojo again.
Thank you very much, Jenny! I’m happy to be back.
Rosanne, this is the first I’ve heard about Olive. I’m so sorry! I am glad to have you back in the stamping world as I’ve missed you. If you are interested in resurrecting CC2C, let me know! Love & hugs to you!
Karen, I truly missed our CC2C posts and especially missed collaborating with you! I would be happy to pick up where we left off.
I’m so sorry for your loss of sweet Olive, how heart breaking. I’m glad you’ve decided to return to your blogging friends xx
Thank you, Lesley. I’m happy to be back!
I’m so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your fur baby, Olive. I understand your sadness all too well and my heart goes out to you.
I’m glad you’re back stamping. I know sometimes I get in those modes and lose my mojo, but seeing all the beautiful cards and projects keeps me going. Your card is so sweet and pretty, and thank you so much for sharing.
Sending hugs and caring thoughts.
Thank you very much for your hugs and caring thoughts, Helen! I’m truly appreciative. I’m happy to be back to what I love doing. Stamping has really served me well during this sad time.
Your post has me hugging my own pooch. Losing your beloved dog Olive saddens all of our hearts for you. I am glad that stamping has brought you some solace and peace, and look forward to your posts, regardless of what crafty company you use. This card is just lovely!
Thanks so much, Cindie. Our hearts are healing a bit with all the sweet memories we have of Olive. She was very special. I love that your pup is getting a few extra hugs!
Rosanne, sooooo happy to have you back with all of us. I have always loved your creative cards. Welcome home, sweet lady.
Thanks so much for this kind comment, Charlene. It feels good to be back!