Sunday, January 3, 2010

Frozen tundra

If you were born in January in the north, you were probably six months old before you saw the outside. The thermometer on our deck is too cold to show the temperature. Our windows are all frosted up and we can't keep it warm in our family room (where the really good TV and DVD player are). I can't remember the last time it was double digits below zero. It amazes me that the birds haven't just dropped dead from cold, but they are visiting the feeders in their usual numbers. My sympathy goes out to those who have to work outdoors in weather like this. Our postman must have frostbite on one hand. I have a heated birdbath that freezes over - can't take the cold. The peanuts in the peanut feeder have frozen solid, I have to go outside twice a day and beat them free. The snow crunches underfoot - that crisp noise it makes when it's so cold that your nose hair freezes when you breathe. All in all not a good day for anything with warm blood. All I have to do today, besides make a card for a challenge, is to go and check the mail. I may put that off until spring. I'm a firm believer that the climate is changing - due to what, I don't know. Only scientists and history will tell us that, but right now I'm having trouble saying "global warming". It was only right that I do a self-portrait of me looking out at the birdfeeder.



Magnolia Stamp, Copics: E00, E11, R20, B0000, B00, Stickles: Crystal, Frosted Lace, Ice Glitter, Diamond Glaze, Polar White Flower Soft, Cuttlebug Folder. Supplies for this card can be purchased at: StampinScrappin.com

15 comments:

  1. Hi Cindy; Very pretty card. I like the mix of seasons. The ladybug and bee symbolizing spring and the rest of the picture, winter. The colors are very well done. Thanks for posting it.

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  2. Hi Cindy. Love your card and loved browsing your blog. It reads like a storybook! I've signed on as a follower.

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  3. Hi Cindy!
    your card is adorable. I love the window effect.
    Hugs Marion

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  4. This is absolutely adorable and so clever! Love this! hugs, Angela

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  5. Very cute card! Love her gazing out the window and how you decorated the sil! Great job. Try to stay warm! Winters in IL can be brutal! hugs!

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  6. Adorable card, I am enjoying reading your blog entries, particularly liked the vulture story. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  7. Oh this is adorable. What a great idea! TFS
    Myrna

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  8. What a clever idea!!! She is just so cute in that setting and I am looking forward to SPRING also!!! The way you have used the icicles and the window box is too cute!!! Great card...Hugs....Jacque

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  9. I have very delightfully reading through your posts! You should be writing a book! Even though we don't get very cold winters here in Central Texas, except the past few and the next few days, I still look forward to spring, which usually lasts about a week and then we start in with the intense heat of summer. I love this card...you did an awesome job and the ladybug and bee are like little thoughts Tilda's having as she looks out her frozen window. Beautifully done...hugs...Barb

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  10. Very nifty card! Love the idea behind it ~ hope it warms up for you soon. :)

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  11. oh my goodness! I love this!!! I loved your post too! When you talked about nose hairs freezing I knew exactly what you meant and cringed at the feeling. LOL!
    Love the window box and the snow! This is just great!

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  12. Cindy, love all those little details of attention. In addition, of course Tilda is very precious & cute too. Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  13. What a great card I love it! Tilda is adorable and I love the window box! Great job!
    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  14. So cute Cindy & I'm with ya--it's wayyy too cold for my bones! I'm anxious for spring! But your lil' Tilda is so cute & I love the flower box & icicles!

    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  15. Awesome card Cindy, the cute scene you made is adorable. Tilda sure is waiting for Spring!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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