Crafting as Therapy After A Horrific Three Months

Hi Everyone,

I know I have been gone for so long. Apologies for that. It's been a horrific three months and my health has taken a real beating. However, I'm taking each day as it comes and sometimes I have good days and sometimes I have "not-so-good" days.

I've been off work since the end of March really but I went back to work last week on a phased return. Each week I am increasing my hours a little and hopefully (fingers crossed) I am hoping to go back to work full time soon. My Doctors have said it is good for me to do things that relax me and calm me down so my card making has taken on a therapeutic element. I decided to concentrate on my colouring skills and develop my use of Promarkers since this is something I can do in one place. 

Trace bought me one of those laptop tables so I can have a steady surface to work on when I'm in bed or on the couch. Unfortunately now it's covered in ink but its wonderful for colouring on. I'm a messy crafter anyway so that's no surprise to Trace.

Anyway, I've put together my first card using a Promarker coloured image with the new skills I've been practising. There is so much inspiration out there and I have been like a sponge trying to absorb it all. Here is my latest card.....

I have decided to start listing my cards on eBay as a way to earn a bit of spending money. Trace also thinks its a good idea as I am still trying to shrink my stash size. I still have to go to the Doctors quite regularly and a counsellor as well but everyone seems happy with my progress so far and as long as I don't try to do too much too soon I should be fine.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x