Merry Christmas

I hope you all are enjoying the Christmas Countdown for 2013.  

We have only 78 more days until Christmas and I am 

so excited to share a variety of creative ideas with you.

This card is simple and quick to create.

The layer was partially embossed with the 

Stripes Textured Impressions Folder from Stampin' Up! 

with a ribbon tied at the stopping point.

The Merry Christmas image was then stamped in Old Olive 

to match the ribbon and a stocking punched from the DSP 

and topped with Silver Glimmer paper.

The layer was added to the Whisper White card foundation 

with dimensionals...and a sweet and simple card was born!

Perhaps your hand penned message for the inside could be:

"May your Christmas be Merry and filled with His Joy!"

Stay tuned for more 2013 Christmas Countdown to come...

Enjoy your day!

Gratitude that Overflows....

The date is set and the time determined...

2013 Gratitude Gathering is set for November 16th

at 10:00am.  We will create an beautiful set of Autumn projects 

and enjoy great food (lunch is included) and a fantastic day together.

Register by clicking on the "Register" link in the navigation bar.

Reserve your spot early as seating is limited for this event.
If you would prefer to mail a check - contact me for details.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Bursting with JOY...

Oh yes I am!!  Bursting with Joy!!  Just like this fun

Christmas Card which is the newest idea 

on my 2013 Christmas Countdown...

Why am I bursting with Joy?  

Because my newest grandson, Walker,

 was born this weekend!

Now...he was a bit early on the scene...

...6 weeks to be exact...but I bet that means...

...he will never be late to Thanksgiving Dinner at Meemaw's 

...and he'll be early to Christmas Celebrations...

And...

...you know I'm teasing! 

But all playfulness aside, 

we are thrilled this little guy is here!

It's also a Joy to me be the 

creative spark in your Christmas Creativity!

Thanks for popping by my Blog this week!

Enjoy this fun card and have a Blessed day! 

Fabulous Friday Recipe

It's another Fabulous Friday and here's this week's recipe...

Butternut Squash Soup...Ta-Dah!!

I love when Autumn arrives!  

There's something about the change of season - - -

- - -  when the leaves begin to change colors, 

the mornings are a little cooler and 

the sun goes down a little sooner in the evenings.

I love various soups and wanted to share a great recipe this 

week for some wonderful Butternut Squash Soup.

Healthy and delicious - sure to become 

a Fall favorite for your family. 

Remember - it's easy to save this recipe.

To Print:  

Right click on the image and open in a new window. 

Print on any printer and trim to 8"x 8"

Enjoy - - -and Happy Fall Y'all!