Good morning! We had a little rain a few nights ago; which was nice for a change. It cooled down briefly; but it is back in the 80's again. I hope things are going well for everyone.
It has been a tough year so far due to my health and losing my dear precious mother in April. Life isn't the same after losing a mother or father; or a spouse or child. I find myself wanting to call my mom to talk about what is happening in my life; but she isn't there to call.
Life goes on; but nothing is ever the same again. I am very grateful for the time I had with my mother. I am so glad I listened to my intuition that she wasn't well and flew home to see her two weeks before she passed away.
I created a Christmas card using the fabulous Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp. I was so surprised when Mi Ran selected one of the names that I chose for this gorgeous rubber stamp. I am very grateful for my life, my family and friends. I am also very grateful for all the friends I have made on the Internet and for my fabulous CTMH customers. Many of them have become my friends as well. It's like having another family. I feel very blessed.
Here's a fun recipe for Butternut Squash Soup. There is nothing better to eat on a cold fall/winter evening. Enjoy!
Here's a fun recipe for Butternut Squash Soup. There is nothing better to eat on a cold fall/winter evening. Enjoy!
Inside Card
Using CTMH October Stamp of the Month - Yuletide Joy
and Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Supplies used to create this card:
Dies
Frames outside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Squares
Frames inside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles
Border & Stocking inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Gift - Hand cut stamp from October SOTM
Image - Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp
Paper - CTMH Oh Deer Paper Pack
Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass, White Daisy
Glitter Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass and Gold Glitter Paper
Stamp set - CTMH October Stamp Of The Month - Yuletide Joy S1610
See picture below of Stamp of the Month
Ink - CTMH Sea Glass, Versamark
Ribbon - CTMH Uptown Z3289
Embossing Powder - CTMH Gold
Bling - Studio 112
Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y15, Y21
Dress - BG32, BG34
Flowers - BG11, BG34
Gifts - BG34, Y28, W3, C5
Eyes - BG11
Leaves - YG95
Candle flame - Y35, Y38, YR18, Y00
Top dots around image - BG0000
Bottom dots below image - C1
Dies
Frames outside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Squares
Frames inside - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles
Border & Stocking inside - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Gift - Hand cut stamp from October SOTM
Image - Whimsy Art by Miran "Grateful Gloria" rubber stamp
Paper - CTMH Oh Deer Paper Pack
Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass, White Daisy
Glitter Cardstock - CTMH Sea Glass and Gold Glitter Paper
Stamp set - CTMH October Stamp Of The Month - Yuletide Joy S1610
See picture below of Stamp of the Month
Ink - CTMH Sea Glass, Versamark
Ribbon - CTMH Uptown Z3289
Embossing Powder - CTMH Gold
Bling - Studio 112
Copic Markers
Skin - E0000, E000, E00
Hair - Y11, Y15, Y21
Dress - BG32, BG34
Flowers - BG11, BG34
Gifts - BG34, Y28, W3, C5
Eyes - BG11
Leaves - YG95
Candle flame - Y35, Y38, YR18, Y00
Top dots around image - BG0000
Bottom dots below image - C1
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3) (Sunday)
Angie's Digital Stamps - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
Glitter 'N' Sparkle - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Great Impressions - Anything Goes (1 of 1)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Anything Cute/Christmas (No limit) (Saturday)
Di's Digi Designs - Add A Sentiment (No limit)
The Pencil Case - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Brown Sugar - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Friday)
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes w/option (1 of 3)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
DL.Art Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 each day) (Thursday)
The Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Use Sparkle or Bling (2 of 3)
The Crafty Addicts - Anything Goes/option (2 of 3)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Tuesday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Monday)
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (No limit)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - Christmas (No limit)
While Supplies Last
Choose Refill only or one of two bundles with Everyday Life Album of your choice
These include coloring pages!
October Stamp Of The Month
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no purchase
CTMH Yuletide Joy
CTMH Artwork Using October Stamp Of The Month
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