'Bone' Appetit Inspiration

Want some fun ideas to get ready for Halloween?  Check these out.

Whether you make projects or cards ... or some of each ... it's a lot of fun!

OR ... just make the treat boxes as per the instructions in your kit ...

Click here for a fun video on making these projects.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

REGISTRATION CLOSED.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards!
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Feels Like Frost - 3 Cards / 1 Design

Here's another card we'll be making at my Christmas Cards Retreat on October 6.  (By the way, today's the last day to pay to register for the retreat!!!)  I've used a simple design, to let the gorgeous designer papers be the star.
Because we're making 3 of each design at the retreat, I chose a different paper for each of these 3.  There's a hidden secret to them, also, that doesn't show up well in photography.  I've spritzed each one with Champagne Shimmer Mist.  It's gorgeous --- like real, sparkling snow and frost.  For a finishing touch, I added 3 tiny rhinestones to each card. 

Above ... all 3 cards.  Below ... a close-up of each one.

It's so easy to stamp greetings on multiple cards - and have them exactly where you want them positioned - just by using our Stamparatus.  I use mine all the time.  It seldom gets put back in its storage bag because I use it so much.  The storage bag is still super handy, for keeping track of extra plates, pads, and grid papers.  Love it!

I know some people really like to stay with the traditional reds and greens for Christmas and I love Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow for cards, too, but I've always loved blues and greens for an elegant look for Christmas.  What is your preference?

Do you have a favorite paper?  My favorite choice seems to change each time I look at them.  This paper is gorgeous!
By the way, on the other side of each paper is a silver foil design with a white background.  You'll see what I'm using that for in another post.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

TODAY - September 27 - LAST DAY TO PAY TO REGISTER.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards! 
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Olive's Pretty Journal

Well... a trip to the Orthopedic Clinic in Springfield yesterday confirmed my fears.  I have a torn rotator cuff.  Ugh!  I got a VERY painful shot and we're hoping that will buy me some time, but it doesn't seem to be helping much yet.  I don't have time for this!  I need to create for Fall and Christmas.  I'm trying to keep good thoughts.  We're having a very busy time these days because (the 26th, 27th, and 28th) we're having a big garage sale.  If you're in the area, stop by for some great bargains. 

So... on to today's fun project ... AND ... don't forget that the 27th is the last day to pay to register for my Christmas Cards Retreat.  I have 2 spots left.

The last time Olive Jane was here for a sleepover, she couldn't help but notice all my new journals I'd been making.  Of course, she wanted one, too.  I quickly did a mental inventory of 'my stash' of supplies and knew I had a moleskin journal that would be perfect for her to decorate.  She's such a sweetheart and loves to create with me.  Here's her pretty journal.

We punched a tiny hole at the top of her journal and I tied on the embellishments she chose for it.

Of course, we had to add some of my Shimmer Spritz to it:)

We added a few punched sprigs and hearts at the bottom of her journal and we were finished.

We both love it and she went home a happy camper.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards! 
My secret message...
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to mak more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Christmas Cards? Yes, please ... AND ... A secret message!

Every year, we get to December and wish we'd started our Christmas cards much earlier in the year.  Don't we?  Well ... let's do it this year!  You have until September 27 to sign up for my Christmas Cards Retreat.  It's going to be a lot of fun!  We'll have snacks, fun fellowship time together, and you'll take home 15 cards all ready to send out to special friends and family.  I've given you a sneak peek at 3 of my 5 designs.  I'll share the other two soon.  I finished the 4th design this morning and the next one is already floating around in my head.  Let's take a closer look at my first 3.

I didn't photograph the insides, but we can stamp a Christmas message inside each of our cards, too.

All the cards this year at my retreat will be made with our beautiful foil-edged cards and envelopes.  Aren't they pretty?!!!

I'll share my other 2 designs soon.  They will be edged with silver foil!

Ready for my secret message?  Here it is!
Anyone attending my Christmas Cards Retreat may place an order (on that day only) and receive a 10% discount!  This will give you the opportunity to stock up on any supplies you may need to make more cards and/or projects in time for Christmas.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  

Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   

Have a beautiful day!

Happy Fall!

FIRST UP ...
THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO PAY TO REGISTER FOR MY CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT!
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP TO JOIN US.

When I let the furry babies out this morning, I felt the fresh scent of Fall in the air.  It was wonderful!!!  I love the change of seasons ... well, not so much with Winter.  On my planet, Winter would last for about 3 days, with a beautiful snow at Christmas, and then we'd edge right on into Spring:)  But I do love Fall.  Fall brings out the love of art in me ... through my love of color.  I look forward to walking in the leaves and marveling at all the colors I see.  God is in His glory in Fall, as He paints the world in vivid colors.  Fall speaks to my soul.

I'm struggling with the loss of my mother-in-law and struggling with the constant pain in my shoulder.  I will be back to more inspiration for you here on my blog ... this week, I promise.  Have a blessed day and enjoy the first day of the new season.

UP NEXT:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

That's it for now.  
Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.   
Have a beautiful day!

Pressed Petals ... More Journals

Well ... we're trying to get back to normal around here ... or, at least closer to normal.  At this stage of our grief, we're left with a big, empty spot in our hearts.  There's also the overwhelming feeling of being the only one left in the immediate family to settle all the final affairs.   We feel a fatigue that goes to our very bones.
The memorial service was Tuesday and it was just beautiful.  We were so touched by so many friends who came to pay their respects and by family who traveled 8 or more hours to be there.  All of my 4 grandchildren were there and 5 of Ilah's great grandchildren were there ... the youngest being just a few weeks old.
One of the most touching moments to me was seeing a very long row of chairs filled with Ilah's PEO sisters from her chapter.  That was so special to me.  Being a PEO member myself, I know how close the bonds of PEO sisters can be and how much it means in your life. 
We're still receiving beautiful cards ... and gorgeous flowers ... from friends of ours.  I have a ton of thank you notes to make and send. 
It's time to try to focus on something closer to normal, to take our minds off the grief and unbelievable exhaustion.  So ... I have some more journals for you today.  I love these!

This card was the inspiration for the journal above.

Click here to see my first journal, inspired by our Annual Catalog.

CLASSES AND EVENTS:

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

You'll go home with 3 each of 5 card designs, using fun new holiday products ... that's 15 beautiful cards!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.
I'll show you how to turn some of the projects into cards.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A WICKEDLY FUN TIME! 

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT.

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That's it for now.  
Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!