Tuesday, October 21, 2014

CASology #118


Welcome to Week 118 of CASology!  Take a look at the cue word for this week:



This week's cue word seems very appropriate as today I am grateful that my home is safe and undamaged. Last week Bermuda was hit by two storms within 6 days.  Tropical Storm Fay hit us on Sunday followed by Hurricane Gonzalo on Friday.  TS Fay ended up being a blessing in disguise.  It caused a lot of damage but it also cleared out a lot of trees which greatly lessened the impact of Gonzalo.  My family has been so very lucky.  While we lost a lot of trees and had damage to our waterfront our house is fine and so are we.  A lot of people lost roofs and some people haven't had power since Fay hit.  We got power back quite quickly although internet and cell services have been erratic.  


This pile of branches and foliage from TS Fay was only the beginning...


I wasn't sure I'd get to play along this week as we've had a long slog of cleaning up but I managed to get into the Craft Cave for a bit yesterday afternoon.  It felt so good to get inky again and our internet came back over night just in time for me to post.  It's not my best card ever but I'm grateful to be able to make one at all.  Be sure to head over to the CASology page and check out the gorgeous designs from the rest of the design team and then play along!



And this week's guest designer:


Link your creations to the CASology blog and remember that the deadline for entries is Monday at noon (CST).

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill
Stamps:  (Houses from Hey There) Amy Tangerine, (Sentiment from Home Sweet Home) Market Street Stamps
Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black) Tsukineko, (Pale Tomato, Butter Bar, Tide Pool) Hero Arts

14 comments:

Joyce said...

Hi Jen--so good to hear how things are going and see you posting again. I am very happy that you are OK. Your card today is so very sweet, and a very appropriate theme and sentiment this week, especially for you.

Ardyth said...

So glad you're safe and sound! Your card is adorable - love the bright pops of colour - must be the calm after the storms!

Tracey McNeely said...

So glad that you are okay and that your house survived the storms, I know it is so scary! I think you card is fantastic and the sentiment too fun! I agree with what Joyce said perfect cue and card for you!

Lynn said...

So glad that you are okay Jen. Definitely a blessing. Your card is CAS perfection.

Rahmat said...

Love your card, and the sentiment is fab, glad all is well after the storm!

Lisa Petrella said...

Hi, Jen! I'm so glad to hear that you and your family are safe! That's quite the pile of branches in your photo! Your card is awesome! Love the fun pops of color!!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh Jen!! You've stolen my pun-loving little heart with this card.. I'll be CASEing this one some day, for sure!! Joining the many people who are so happy to hear you're safe and {getting back to being} sound...
=] Michele

Shelly said...

Love your card! And glad to hear you're safe! :)

Jenny said...

So glad you came through unscathed!! Love how Luis is taking it all in his stride, what a cool dude :0)
We had the remnants of Gonzalo come across us yesterday (tues) but nothing compared to the hurricane forsce you had!! Cute card, a very apt challenge for you xx

wienerhoneymooners said...

So, so , very glad that all was ok with you your loved ones and home and fourlegged family!! Love your colorful card with the great black strip!!!! Awesomeness Jen, so glad to see you doing so well!!!! HUGS!!!!!

Lindsey said...

Good to know that everybody is safe and sound. :) That is a horrible pun and a great card.

lostinpaper said...

Glad to hear you are safe, Hugs T x

Judy1223 said...

Jen, so glad that you all survived some very scary storms...thank goodness! Your card is quite adorable, I love how it grounds the house images. Great sentiment, too!

Hannelie said...

So relieved to heart that your house is fine after the storm!
I love your cute card and the punny sentiment!