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I have been stamping and scrapbooking for the past 10 years. It is my favorite hobby and I sure do miss it when life gets way too busy. I have 3 amazing children, and a wonderful, supportive husband.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Not a Happy Friday !



Good Morning Everyone, Its Friday and I am devastated!!!! Last night I was on my computer and the weirdest thing happened. My computer started being attacked and I started losing files..It was the craziest thing I have ever seen. I shut down and rebooted and I couldn't even barely get it to start. Once I was able I did a system recovery to get things working again, but I LOST ALL MY FILES!!!! I mean all my files, all my digis, all my pictures, all my favorites, EVERYTHING. I am completely freaking out!!! Luckily I emailed this card I am sharing today to the owner Jackie at Inky Antics. That was my only life saver for the day!!! I am working today, then taking my computer to the GEEK SQUAD and pray they can recover what I have lost!!! This has to be the worst day ever! Please say a small prayer that my files will be recovered. To lose so much money in digi files, along with my family pictures is so heart breaking!!! I will keep you updated and let you know if the Geek Squad works for me!!!


Well I vented for today and truly a bit in tears :( So getting to my creation. I used this absolutely ADORABLE Inky Antics image...I just love these darling chef gals, and they have the BEST sentiments to match!! Come check out the Inky Store here for some fabulous stamps!!!! This creation I also made for the POM challenge over at Outlawz!! This weeks challenge is to try something new along with no alcohol markers. Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!

For my creation today and to try something NEW I used a fabulous new die from Sizzix to make my own 3-D Flower!!! I also colored my image with prisma pencils and gamsol.


Thanks so much for stopping by today, Have a great day everyone!!!!


Here's The Recipe


Image - Inky Antics - stamped in memento ink, colored with pencils and gamsol, cut out and popped up

Sentiment - Inky Antics

Paper - PTI White, June Bug Basic Grey Paper, Kraft, Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Accessories - Twine, Pearls, Martha Border Punch, SU Oval punches, Sizzix 3d flower die


I have no signature I lost that too :(


33 comments:

Donna said...

oh Crystal hun, OMG that is devastating news. I do feel for you hun, and if there is anything I can do, just let me know.
Sending you big hugs hun.
hugs
Donna xx

Sharon said...

Oh Crystal honey, this is such distressing news... I would be just as upset... yikes! I hope they can restore things for you. Will keep a lookout for an update. My thoughts are with you. A gorgeous card dear. Sending loads of hugs your way, Sharon xoxox

Peggy said...

OMG Crystal that is awful and my worse nightmare. I am so bad about backing up my stuff but I will be doing it now. I hope they can restore your files.

LindaS said...

Hi I am so much feeling with you - hope they can restore the files for you. I got an extra harddisk for Xmas and think today is the day for using it. My best wishes for you.

Marilyn said...

OMG.. that is terrible! That scared me enough so that I am doing a backup right now. I get so slack about backing up & must get better about it. I hope they can recover your files.

Anonymous said...

OH NOOOO!! Crystal that is horrible!! I'm so very sorry about your computer hun and I will be saying a prayer for you that you DID NOT loose anything important!! (I hope you get a removable drive to save on in the future..they're so worth it!! My mom had same thing happen to her genealogy things!)

Your card is just as cute as can be hun!! LOVE the sweet image and your coloring looks amazing!! :) I hope you have a good weekend girlfriend!! BIG HUGS AND SMILES!! Vicki

Monique said...

Oh Crystal this is a horrible way to start your Friday... Maybe if you call the computer shop they have a way of going into the computer hard drive deeper... I sure hope it all works out... oh boy :( Big Hugs Monique

Patti J said...

Crystal, I am so very sorry! As you know, I've been there and done that. I now have a stand alone hard drive that backs up my ENTIRE computer every night at 1:00 a.m. You might talk to them about that. The cost was very minimal ($100 or so) compared to losing everything. Hopefully the 'squad' will get your files back! Your card is totally adorable! What fun you had with that image and layout - I can tell!!! Great job, my friend - keep us posted!

Cindy Haffner said...

So sorry about your computer Crystal, that is so upsetting. Love your card.

Jeanette Timmerberg said...

oh Crystal, my fingers are crossed that you get back your files.
Your card ist so cute.
Hugs Jeanette

tilly said...

OOOOh Crystal, what can I say, I too would be devastated... I really hope that you can recover at least part of your stuff........ what a nightmare... this is a super card and love your flower.... thinking of you
Tilly x

Mel said...

Oh Crystal, I really hope they will be able to help you. Your card is wonderful, such a cute image.

Jodi Collins said...

Oh girlie!! I cannot believe that happened to you!! I pray that all of your files will be recovered!! You should totally contact any company that you purchased digis from...people in our industry are SO understanding...maybe they can help!

Mary J said...

OH Crystal honey, I have everything crossed for you! I must remember to back up my files TONIGHT!!!

A very sweet card - love those colours!!

{{HUG}}

Tammy said...

Oh NO Crystal!! I am sooo sorry! That is horrible news! I pray the Geek Squad can recover all of your files!! You poor thing, it is heartbreaking! I hope your day gets better ... BTW I love your card!, fantastic colors!
Big hugs, Tammy :)

Dawnll said...

How terrible! I know what it is like to lose info and files.
Crossing my fingers and wishing you well sweetie.
Oh Yea your card is wonderful too!

1LuvnMama said...

Oh no Crystal! I can't believe it! So sorry to hear that, but I know what you must be going through. Had that happen to me too and everything was forever lost. I pray that the GEEK SQUAD can recover your files. Crossing my fingers for you!

Sue said...

Oh Hun
how awful i would be gutted if it was mine, i do hope the geek squad can get all your files & piccies back for you, Will keep everything crossed hun. Gorgeous card hun, big hugs, sue,x

Sabrina Jackson said...

Oh no, Crystal, sweet friend, I am so sorry!!! My hubby bought me an external hard drive thingy called "book" and I am supposed to put all my pictures and stuff on it, but hearing about your attack, I guess I'd better do that!! Your card is absolutely stunning and your coloring...sigh...so awesome!! Sending you hugs, Sabrina

Kerri said...

Oh my goodness, Crystal, I cannot imagine!!! Please keep us up to date, and I will be praying that they can recover your files and pictures!!! Your card is so super cute, girl. I love that sweet image:)

Julia Aston said...

Oh my goodness Crystal - a stampers worst nightmare!! I hope they are able to retrieve your files for you! So glad you could share this sweet little image! Hope your weekend gets better than today dear friend!

Amy Johnson said...

How awful! I'm just waiting for my computer to crash. It's been acting up too. I know I should have a hard copy of all my digis, and I do for some, but not all. It's so time consuming. Let me know if that Geek Squad lives up to its name!

Cute card though. Love the fun image and the baker's twine!

Sara I. said...

I would totally be freaking out, too, girl - I'll be crossing my fingers and saying a prayer that they can recover all you lost! PS - fabulous card - love the twine and papers - you really did a fabulous job!
hugs xx

Marlene said...

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. Honestly if you lived near by, hubby would probably be able to figure out what went wrong and restore your files. (He's a whiz). I hope you are able to get some answers!

Your card is GORGEOUS. I hope you have a happy weekend, despite your seriously crappy day. :(

Rufus said...

Oh you poor thing! That's devastating! Sure hope that the Geek Squad can get it back for you. Will be thinking of you.
R/

Brenda said...

Oh my gosh Crystal, that is the worst!! I lost all I had on my last laptop and was unable to recover anything. That is just terrible.
Your card is darling, glad you were able to at least post.
Gosh, just so sorry!! Hugs, Bren

Unknown said...

Oh no!!I hope they can recover your files! I save all my files on an external hard drive and/or flash drive so when my pc got infected, I was safe. See if they can install that for you. Sending you hugs.

cabio's craft corner said...

What a darling card Crystal and that flower is super sweet :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Joan Ervin said...

Oh, Crystal...I am sooo sorry about you computer...how terrible!!! I hope they can restore you files...sending big hugs you way!!!! Your card is beautiful...the little chef image is adorable and your rolled flower is the perfect detail!!!!

Stacy Morgan said...

this is so darn CUTE!!!!

Kristie W. said...

Oh no, how horrible about your computer!! I certainly hope Geek Squad can recover your files!

Cute card :) I like the little chef :)

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

cute! I love this image from Inky!

America said...

Oh how SUPER CUTE is this!!!! Love it. SO very sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope things can be restored and worked out OK. {{{Big Hugs}}}