So Thankful

'Tis the season to Count our Blessings, and I have so many things to Give Thanks for.
We have survived another year here - hubby has managed to work two jobs, and keep his health, thanks to Heavenly grace (and modern medicine.)
I'm over coming a few of my hurdles too, mostly in confidence.

I am so Thankful for my family - each one of them is so precious, and I am so blessed!

Sharing a little Autumn card today - I missed the deadline for this one over at My Sketch World, but I'll share it anyway.

These papers are K & Company, I saw them and fell in love at first sight.
Using Lucy's sketch and some Stampinup ribbon and hardware, it was quick and simple.

Hope your life is full of Blessings, and that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
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Blunders

Here it is November, and I've been holding on to this card, which should have been displayed at My Sketch World in October.
...Just can't seem to get my head on straight these days.

Anyway, I did this one in my favorite Basic Grey papers, and used my punch from Stampinup. The rub on is Daisy D, and I added just a little black bling from Heidi Swapp.

I just love Fall - don't you?

Just a Little...

I finally have something to add here - but like I said, just a little.

I can't believe I completely whiffed National Card Making Day - I'm sure there's a special place in crafter's prison for people like me...

I made a birthday card for my little Miss Moo, who will turn 5 this weekend.
She loves pink and flowers and bling, so I'm hoping this one will suit her.

...And while I had my supplies out, I finished this one that I started ages ago. Just sort of an experiment...

Still in mourning for the passing of my printer - it shuddered and died yesterday. I can't even get it to turn off, it just sits and stares at me with that cold dead eye. *Sniff*
So not a good time for that...

Today is a working day, so I'd best get my groove on.
Whatever you do today, make it a good one. :-)
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Aftermath

I've had fun this past month, working on acrylic albums with my daughter in law.
We combined two albums to make them bigger, and in a couple week's time, she's been able to finish hers - but I still lack a few more pages.

I'll share once it's finished, but here's a shot of the carnage following this week's session...


I would probably have finished too, if I had spent more time working, and less time running up and down the stairs for supplies...
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September Sketch

Ooops! I let this one slip past me a bit...

It's time for September's sketch from My Sketch World!
I ran across these papers from K&Co. while I was out one day, and it was instant inspiration. I'm always so ready for Summer to be over by this time of year - and Fall is my favorite!

The dimensional sticker is also K&Co., ribbon is Stampinup, bling by Heidi Swapp.
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Wedding Bell Blues

I've been commissioned (by hubby) to create a bunch of wedding cards to have on hand. I just got this new die from Quickutz, so I was pleased to oblige.
The concept for this was much cuter in my head, however.
This turned out a little too cheesy for words, but oh well, I'll keep trying...
Inside, I'll write something appropriately silly like; "Congrats to a lovely pear"... You get the idea.

Yes, well. We can't all be brilliant all the time, now can we?


Basic Grey paper, all else is from my scrap pile.
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Honey, I'm Home!

Oh my goodness, how long has it been?
I should be arrested for (blog) abandonment!

To be truthful, I've been having a creative drought as well. I haven't been up to much good at all, and that's the sad truth.

I had the bright idea a while back, to make some ATC cards, since I'm often doing challenges at My Sketch World, and sending out RAKs.
I thought it would be fun to throw in an ATC with each gift that I send out. They are tiny, (2"x3") ...and shouldn't take too much time to put together - fun, right?

Well, not so much. It took me at least as long to put this little card together as it would a full size card or scrapbook page! (Including coming up with the idea, and searching the house for lost supplies...)
I was so frustrated by the time I finished, that now I'm not so sure it's a great idea at all. LOL

Anyway, here's my first ATC ever...

I used Basic Grey paper, Stampinup stamp, and American Crafts ribbon.

I'm getting over that flu that just makes me want to sleep all day, so I'm hoping to get busy again soon.

Thanks for not forgetting me!
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