Crossword Puzzle Collage - Week 45 / RETRO Paper Doll Collage Art / Collaging for Beginners

Crossword Puzzle Collage, Week 45, is a fun collage challenge using vintage sewing pattern paper dolls, scrap papers, magazine images and digital ephemera. Stop by and take a look, it's fun, simple and a very relaxing way to collage.
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[@csk5654]

Barbie, I'm so sorry you are having health issues. Prayers and love for you gf. Your collage spread turned out beautifully. Cindy

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks for the prayers, Cindy ..... I can ALWAYS use them. I think this collage is so cheery, just what I needed and I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I'll keep you posted, more blood work tomorrow (Thursday) .......YIKES !!

[@sherrybarfield8446]

How adorable is this collage! Sending you wishes and prayers for a complete and speedy resolution to these pesky medical speed bumps in your path. I see you cruising along to a sweet beach hut in Margaritaville in the near future. 💃💃💃

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Sherry, I wish the only bumps in the road now was stepping on a pop top with my flip flop 🌴🌞Pesky is the best word ever for what's going on. Thanks so much for joining me today .... with summer right around the corner (despite all the rain we've had) I thought it appropriate to create a very colorful, fun, and cheery beach scene. 🏖Speaking of Margaritaville 🍹You have no idea how many visit's I've paid to that bar since the late 80's ......... what a fun spot in Key West. Way too many souvenir T-shirts from there too! 🤣🤣 have a great day, gf 🌼

[@dorothyradley9391]

A lovely cute collage as always, Barbie. I am really sorry you are going through health worries and problems. I will keep you in my prayers . There is a lot that can be done for autoimmune illnesses nowadays, and long Covid is very real. It tends to come back where you are weakest. A friend of mine has issues with her chest since she had Covid and her chest has always been weak. If it turns out to be long covid then rest is the best thing you can do. Balance out your days between activity and rest. I do hope it turns out to be nothing to worry about. Sending love & hugs from England xxx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Sweet Dorothy, thank you so much for your comment and words. It really boggles my mind as to why I keep getting iritis. It's happening in the eye with glaucoma, so I wonder if that's something to consider, however, all the doc's have no idea why this happens. So far so good on all my tests and when all the tests come back, I'll fill everyone in on all the results. Today, my doc's nurse phoned and reported one of the tests came back and at least I don't have syphilis 🤣🤣🤣 that is one of the tests under the autoimmune umbrella. ☂️ I do have to have a pulmonary test b/c they discovered my lungs are showing asmatha. I do rest when I need to, my body will just quit on me so no worries there. Thank you for all your love and hugs ........ I really appreciate it and want you to know you are a blessing to me, Dorothy. Hugs 🤗💞

[@joymeadows3646]

Hi, Barbie! Oh, my. You are really going through some rough times right now. Hopefully the blood tests will show something that will let the doctors know what to do for you to feel better. This collage is very happy and cheerful! It was a good decision to just use one of the couples. Love the VW you added, too. Take care, dear friend. xoxo

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much, Joy. Yup, doc are working on it and I go back tomorrow (Thursday) for more blood work. Still waiting on some results so hopefully I can do a little update over the weekend. I like this collage too, it's bright and cheery. Thanks for all you concern and I'm holding my own over here. Hugs, gf and blessings. xoxoxo

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I love your collage, Barbie. I’m so sorry you are having such a hard time with your health. You know I will be praying for you. Love ya!😊❤️

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you so much, Susan 💞 Thank you for your prayers. So far so good, the tests have all been coming back negative and will fill everyone in when I get all the results back. Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 and I hope your gifts include some fun stickers and other goodies for your craft pile. xoxo ❤️

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns hang in there. Thank you for the birthday wishes. My boys gave me a Hobby Lobby gift card so I’m covered. My husband also has me craft supplies. I am a blessed woman. 😊❤️

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

@@susangazawaypapercrafting3749 You are so blessed indeed. Hugs, gf and HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🥳🥳🥳🥳 ENJOY shopping !! xo

[@juliaarmato3984]

Really sweet page! I'm praying for a good report for you GF. God bless 😘🐬🐠🌴🍉🦀🏖☀⛱

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much, Julia. Thank you for your prayers, I so appreciate that. You are such a blessing to me, Julia. So far soooo good, the test results I have been called on have all come back negative. I'll keep everyone posted after I get all the results back. I am doing better, the sleepy time afternoons have left the building. 🥳🥳🥳 I loved all the wonderful, summertime emoji's you used ..... all fun beach scenes. xoxo 🏖🌊

[@linmims3049]

Such a lovely sunny, good vibe spread Barbie, it truly brings back memories of long summer days spent on the beach. Well, actually I grew up near Destin Florida and therefore the beach was readily accessible year round, but summers were extra special. My friends and I would camp out on the beach and got up to all sorts of fun things during the summer. I'm so sorry about your eye issues, and I'm praying that a full recovery comes quickly. We serve the God who heals! Right? So have faith and stand strong for He will never leave or forsake you. Take care, get proper rest and stay hydrated. I look forward to getting a good report soon! Sending prayers, blessings and loads of love. xx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Lin, Destn, huh 🥳🏖🌊 I have a girlfriend who lives part time at Seacrest beach, which is a beautiful place. I've also been to Rosemary beach. That entire area is so pretty and so much to do. 🏖🌊🌊 I'm sure your summers were wonderful and probably something out of a fun summer read novel. Yeah, the eye is a pain in the coolie 🤣🤣 God is the great healer and I'm constantly in prayer these days ..... and I mean constantly. Hydration is my middle name! I was never a water drinker but now it's my main staple. I'll get to the bottom of this, believe me; I'm like a bloodhound when it comes to my health and getting answers and doing research. Tests are starting to come back and so far so good, today my doc's nurse called to let me know I do not have syphilis 🤪🤣🤣🤣 that is under the autoimmune heading. 😱 Thanks for your bucket full of love, I so appreciate it and you are so sweet, thank you again. I'll keep you posted as events occur. The prednisone is back in my eye and will be for the next couple months ....... keeping my fingers crossed. xoxo 💞🤗

[@linmims3049]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns Yes Ma'am, Destin, I was born near Fort Walton Beach, then my parents moved over closer to Destin. I know Seacrest and Rosemary Beach. I am quite proud to be from the sugary white sand beaches of Florida. We call it the Emerald Coast. Take care of that eye. xx

[@donnanowland3163]

Cute beach collage. The VW van is a great add. I’ve thought about the flip-flop song challenge. I can hear the voice (no, not a voice) in my head. Would the artist be… Jimmy Buffet? Oh Barbie, I hope you feel better soon and get the answers you need if treatment is necessary. Hugs 🤗🤗🤗🧸…😎

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Ding, ding, ding, ding ....... and the prize goes to ........... DONNA. 🤣🌼 It would be Jimmy, (the late great Jimmy Buffet) ....... I'm getting there, Donna. More blood drawn yesterday. Another 7 vials, which I think is vile in itself 🙈checking now for autoimmune disease. Once I get all the test results back I'll let everyone know. So far so good, so not sure what's going on. Thanks so much for sitting with me today and holding my hand 🤣🤣You're such a wonderful subbie, thank you again. Have a great day and blessings for a wonderful, healthy, and a very happy weekend. xo 🧡💛🧡

[@ChelleBeeby]

💜💜💜tfs💜💜💜 healing vibes being sent

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks so much, so far so good with it all and I just keep extending my arm for more blood 🤣🤣Thanks for the good vibes and see ya soon.

[@shayriddle1498]

Barbie, I'm so very sorry to hear your not any better. I'm just like you when I have to have tests done. I always worry it is going to be something awful. It's funny every one I know that got the shots got covid. I was lucky I never got the shots and have never gotten covid either. I hope that you are correct that it is from covid and not something extremely serious if you know what I mean. Love your page hhy the way! Hugs my friend xoxo.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Shay, you are so blessed to have never gotten covid and your even smarter to not get those shots. SMART move. I actually had covid 2x and the 1st time I thought I was going to die ..... it was awful. The second time it was like having a mild case of the flu but boy did my body ache and I was sooooo tired. I've pulled myself out of the grave I dug for myself last week and I'm feeling much better, mentally and physically. But boy .... do I have an active imagination when it comes to my demise 🤣💀🤣💀🤣💀 Thanks for all you love, and I'll keep you posted as to all the other results. Oh, and thanks for the compliment on my page. 🏖🌊👙🌴🌞🕶🏖

[@mandycoleman3206]

Great collage Barbie,good luck with all your test🤞😘

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thanks, Mandy. A whole battery of more bloodwork yesterday for Autoimmune disease. Golly gosh, I'm starting to look a little pale but that's okay ...... I'll just eat more spinach and red meat 🤣🤣 thanks for joining me today and have a wonderful day, gf. xo

[@mandycoleman3206]

@@NellieandRuthDesigns Take it easy and have a relaxing weekend xx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

​@@mandycoleman3206I will Mandy. Hugs xo

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Such a cute cheerful collage Barbie. Stepped on pop top blew out my flip flop…Jimmy Buffet, Magaritaville. So sorry to hear your having trouble with that eye again. Praying that test results will lead to a solution. Hugs my friend….and a big 😃

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Yes, Pam .... it sure is Jimmy Buffet 🏖🌞🌴🌊 Yup, the old eye is back at it, but I'm getting to the bottom of it, gf ......... So far so good with what tests I've gotten back and will fill you all in when they all come back. thanks for the hugs and love, and yes, we have to keep smiling big don't we. Hugs 😘😘😘

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

Amen to that ❣️

[@J0yb3ells]

Lovely beach hut collage! We love the beach too but live in the country. We have a 10 day holiday each year about 2 1/2 hours away that has to suffice as there's no beach residence in our future either. So sorry to hear you're not well. Hope you get some results soon. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Joy, I'm sure your holiday is wonderful. 🏖🌊🌴 I've always loved the water, there is something so healing and nurtuing about it. I don't even have to be in it, I just want to be next to it. Thank you so much for joining me today on my little adventure and I appreciate your well wishes. So far so good with some of the test results, more to come. I'll keep everyone posted soon ..... this is such a mystery to me. Blessings, hugs and sending love your way as well. Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo 💞🩷💞

[@LisaCorneliusJourneys]

Barbie, so so sorry to hear about your eye troubles! That nasty Co-vid sounds suspicious. I've not been the same since I had it, twice! Although I'll miss you, it might be a good idea to take a week now and then. This beach hut page makes me want to head to the coast! Hugs.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Lisa, that's just me talking nonsense 🤣 do you really think I could take a week off every now and then and now be with my buddies .............. NO NO NO 🤗 I'll fit the scrapbooking in when I'm in the mood to do it. I'm sorry to hear you had the rona 2x like me .......... what a pain in the butt. Yup, somethings afoot, but I'll get to the bottom of it and if everything comes back negative then I'm calling this long covid. 🤪💀🤪💀 YOU take care of yourself too, sister and if we both get bad down the road, let's pull a Thelma and Louise but with a different ending 🤣🤣🤣🤣 see ya in tomorrows bird video, gf and sending big hugs your way. xo ♥️ 🤗

[@linmims3049]

Oh and, I forgot to reply with Margaritaville, to your referencing blowing out a flip-flop! lol

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@lanakristoff5188]

Sorry to hear your health issues aren't resolved. Have you ever been tested for lyme disease? Some of your symptoms sound like they match. Love the summer feel this one gives. Big smiles for sure 😁 best wishes for good news for you.

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Ya know, Lana ...... I was thinking the same thing and will ask doc to test for that as well. We have so many ticks in our area, but I haven't been bitten. I'm so happy you enjoyed this fun, summer collage ....... such happy colors. Thank you for all the well wishes and concern. you're a wonderful subbie and I appreciate all you have to offer me. Have a wonderful weekend. xo 🤗💞

[@christine0nowell757]

I'm so sorry to hear of your issues, and it must be awful for you, but I wholly agree about the poxy injections, I refuse them all, they totally muck your immune system up. I don't know if you take supplements but zinc is good for your immunity. Anyway, keep crafting whether you video or not, as it least it will help you through. Sending very best wishes, xxxxx

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you Christine and yes, crafting is the ANSWER to everything, right? 🤣🤣 I will definitely check into Zinc and I hope it comes in gummy form ..... I love my gummy calcium, B's and D's. 💞🩷💞 I am so happy to hear you did not take those shots. Thank you for all the well wishes and so far so good. Test results are coming back and they have all been negative. I'll get to the bottom of this, Christine ........ hugs, gf and thanks again. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘