I've been quiet for awhile because of an unfortunate run-in I had with a cheese grater when the knuckle of my index finger nearly became part of Taco Night. (You can see my latest bandage in the video.)
This must be one of the most painful and inconvenient places to slice a chunk of flesh off your body, because you never realize how much you bend your index finger until it makes your eyes water to do it. I had to manufacture a splint with miniature craft sticks!
So here's my first video of 2013 on my new YouTube channel: sosDeborah. I want to do more of them (soon as I find the battery charger for the camera).
I have a wonderful treat! Some wonderful ear candy (much better than my yapping) is provided by the fabulous Baguette Quartette! (They very graciously granted me permission, so HUGE thank you going out to Odile, Rachel, John, and Richard!!!)
I looooove their music and it sparks my creativity, so you should go to iTunes or visit BQ's site and grab a song or two - see how it affects your mojo!
The card is a variation of the one I made for the Hero Arts Hostess Hop two weeks ago (the prize drawing is coming up, btw).
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What a pretty card--really enjoyed your video as well as the "knock-knock" joke and the French music... transported me back to Paris ♥ [sigh]
Posted by: Grisel Blanco | January 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM
gorgeous card, deb - video and music were great!!!
Posted by: Betty | January 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Deb--Ouch! glad you are healing!
The card is wonderful in every particular! Very inspiring! Also, thanks for the intro to the delightful music. Transports me right to Paris.
Posted by: margaretart | January 30, 2013 at 12:01 PM
Excellent video!!! Loved it, Deborah!!! Super fun!
Posted by: Theresa | January 30, 2013 at 01:13 PM
Just love the colors you used on the hexagon background, Deborah! So pretty with the tag, ribbon, and hearts!
Posted by: Linda W. | January 30, 2013 at 01:14 PM
I was thinking Italian cafe, myself, but the music was enjoyable as I watched you create this lovely card! Love the color combo!! Sorry about that knuckle, can't believe you tied that lovely bow with one wounded index finger!! Looking forward to more videos and seeing you around more!!!!!
Posted by: Judy Jung | January 30, 2013 at 01:20 PM
Love the music & the video ... happiness! Such a pretty card! All those elements ... and you're so clever with your pick-up scissors & I could never have painted my pearls once they were on the card!
Posted by: janet aka swanlady21 | January 30, 2013 at 01:27 PM
Wonderful video, and beautiful card!
Posted by: stamplover2011 | January 30, 2013 at 01:33 PM
GREAT music! Thank you GIGI for the comic relief!
Posted by: Laura Jane | January 30, 2013 at 01:54 PM
Wonderful! Great video...(loved the music too)
Posted by: Laura | January 30, 2013 at 05:14 PM
Beautiful card, romantic music and lovely love joke...what's not to love!? Merci!
Posted by: Virginia L. | January 30, 2013 at 07:46 PM
Awesome video, Deborah, and the card is even more awesome! :)
Posted by: Barb | January 30, 2013 at 07:51 PM
Great card! Off to watch the video and subscribe to your channel.
Posted by: Linda C Baker | January 30, 2013 at 08:09 PM
Lovely card and thanks for the fun video!
Posted by: Judy | January 30, 2013 at 09:01 PM
Thank you all so much for the love and support! Gigi is beyond thrilled that you love her favorite knock-knock joke, too. Everybody keep their fingers crossed that I find the battery charger ASAP (I don't EVEN want to think about how much they charge you for a replacement - no pun intended!)
Posted by: Deborah | January 30, 2013 at 09:25 PM
Hello Deb, I just watched your video and I have to say that is one of the best tutorials I have seen. I absolutly love the music, and fels like I was back in Paris.
Now on to your card, Stunning, love the colours and the little tag, and the added ribbon and hearts.
Posted by: Kim Hall | January 31, 2013 at 03:14 AM
I love it, video and card!!! I've book marked this post for future reference!
Posted by: Cindy C. | January 31, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Love the pink and the perfect pearls shine! Beautiful card and great video. Love Gigi's joke too. heehee!
Posted by: kathy (krolski) | January 31, 2013 at 09:15 AM
The card, the wonderful music, your daughter's (assuming she's your daughter?) name...sigh. I was in Paris for a moment there. Thank you. My son Jesse used to have a million knock-knocks too. Now he has a million barely practiced magic tricks. : ) Tell her I loved her joke.
Posted by: Madeline Rains | January 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Love the card, really liked the music. More please!
Posted by: willireb | January 31, 2013 at 08:15 PM
Hi Deborah,
I love the video, I got so much from it & loved Gigi's joke. Will have to tell my Emsy that one. I've subscribed to your You Tube channel & can't wait to see what else you do. Hope your finger gets better soon & sorry about my dh's comment on Facebook (he thinks he is funny!)
Posted by: Paula | January 31, 2013 at 09:04 PM
Ooooh, I love that background stamp more and more as I see you work with it! I almost didn't finish watching the video because I wanted to run upstairs to my craft room and start heat embossing and inking!!
Posted by: karenladd | January 31, 2013 at 09:26 PM
Thanks for the video Deborah! Lovely card, soft colors. I like the music and Gigi's joke too. TFS I miss the CCC.
Posted by: Loly Borda | January 31, 2013 at 09:30 PM
Such a pretty card Deborah and your video is fabulous. By the way hubby walked by while I was watching and he loved the "French" music!!!
Posted by: sally Sherfield | February 1, 2013 at 08:20 AM
Loved the video, Deborah. Your card is so soft and lovely...and Gigi cracks me up.
Posted by: Daria Z. | February 1, 2013 at 01:13 PM
LOVE your card - colors are marvelous!
Posted by: Arlene from California, USA | February 3, 2013 at 12:11 AM
Beautiful card! Awesome video! :)
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 4, 2013 at 09:17 AM
I really love your beautiful card!
Thank you so much for the video...I hope you will consider creating more for us, and please tell Gigi thanks for making me smile :-)
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | February 11, 2013 at 11:02 AM