Even with a migraine, I managed to start a dozen cards. First I embossed, then added glitter glue touches and put them to the side to dry. Tomorrow I'm going to finish them up and I hope they will be dazzling.
Just watched Terra dance and she brings me to tears. She is not just lovely outside, but she is truly lovely inside as well. Even Carrie Ann is crying. I love DWTS. I think all 5 of them deserve to win the mirror ball. (OK, that's a small white lie - you know what I really mean)  I'll have to take a break soon to do my voting. It's getting so hard to choose...
I have a crop coming up on Thursday - can't wait. I hope everyone can show up. I wish our group would grow...

Oh NO - Terra is gone (DWTS again). That makes me so sad. I loved her. I may have to start watching her show.  I had to go to bed, I was so upset. I tried to vote for her by phone and their system wouldn't let me. I was watching the taped show because I was at a meeting, so I was delayed and that's why I couldn't vote for her.  Sorry, this isn't supposed to be a sad post - it's supposed to be happy and uplifting.

Sometimes, things just come together...after a couple years. I put the background paper on the fuchsia colored card a long time ago but didn't do anything else until a couple days ago. So, from now on, if one of my cards or scrapbook pages doesn't seem to be coming together, instead of ruining it, I'm going to put it aside and pick it up a year later. I bet it will work! The paper is so lovely and I love lime green. I'm glad I waited.

Thanksgiving is coming soon. Let me know what you are thankful for.  I'm thankful for so many things. I am very blessed.

I'm thankful for all of you!

Hi, how are you all doing today? I have had a busy day which included a trip to Michael's for some much needed supplies (if you believe the last part I have some ocean front property in Tucson that I'd like to sell you...). 
Tom grilled steaks for dinner. The steak coupled with baked potato and a little bread made for a wonderful dinner. I love a perfectly grilled filet!  Now, I'm full and need to walk it off.
I'm posting a few photos of some cards I've made recently.  I hope you like them...let me know, if you have the time. Thanks.

Today is our Card Workshop day! Yeah. I really like to see all the different ideas everyone comes up with. I also get to make my cards right along with everyone else. That's because I haven't had time - in over a month - to get them done.
Did you all get the October newsletter? I will be working on November and hopefully will have it out by the 15th - not the last day of the month. If you have accepted the card challenge, let me know. I would love to see what you've come up with.
I forgot to tell you all about our game day - last Saturday. I even missed the Woodbury crop to go to see Notre Dame play Navy in Jacksonville. The game was non-stop action and so much fun. I was so conflicted - I didn't know who to root for. I'm a big ND fan, but as a Veteran, I always like to see Navy, Army and Air Force win too.  So, I wore my favorite red, white and blue outfit and rooted for BOTH teams. That means I was clapping and cheering throughout the whole game. Our seats were surrounded by Navy active duty and Veterans - another reason I felt compelled to cheer for Navy! I had to thank them all for their service. The beer was flowing and I had a great time! Navy won by one point.
Enjoy your day and I'll see some of you soon.

YEAH - the election is over. That is al I'm going to say/write on the subject. I want to keep my crafter friends happy!
What are you doing today? I must finish up my HOA minutes before I start crafting today and it's already almost 1 pm. Oh, where has my day gone?? But, I promised our HOA President that I'd have them out today. So, as soon as I finish here, I will finish those up and send them out.
Before I forget, I have to show you my Halloween face:
  How do you like me now?

I have to type up my minutes now.  I'll be back later...

Hi Fellow Crafters,
Halloween is over and it was fun, as usual. A few of our neighbors all gather in our driveway and we socialize and hand out candy. Poor kids never know what's going on. We have to keep telling them that there is more, more, more and make sure you get all you can. Before it all started one of the neighbors came over while we were setting up and told us they were eating dinner and would come over when they finished...I guess she hadn't looked at me right away and all of a sudden she screams, covers her mouth and backs away! LOL - I was in costume (or at least I was from my head <purple hair> to my neck).

Today is election day - finally. Soon the political commercials will be over and we can get back to normal - whatever that is!! I know what it is - it's CRAFTING!

I have been busy creating cards for the festival/fund raiser I am participating in on Nov 19th.  I have a few other crafts, but mainly cards for every occasion. It's funny, I make 5 or 6 really nice cards that I'm sure will sell and then, even when I follow the same pattern(s), I make a horrible one. I guess my brain stops functioning and that's when I know  need a break. But, I certainly have surprised myself and made some really nice cards. I'm going to concentrate on Christmas cards over the next few days. I absolutely LOVE the Oh Deer papers and embellishments. I cannot wait to open it and start making cards and pages. I just may have to buy another paper pack and embellishments. 

Oh, and I can't wait to get our NEW Happy, Happy Christmas bundle. It is filled with beautiful papers and embellishments and directions to make several projects. It is available only in November and only while supplies last! So, get it early! We have made this workshop to help you create not only a beautiful Christmas album in preparation for the holiday season, but also to give you the materials to create four additional projects that would make beautiful holiday gifts! It’s like getting five amazing projects all in one workshop! We’ve mixed collections, designs, and used products in unconventional ways to not only create unique projects but also to show the versatility of our different product lines. These projects truly show how well our collections can blend together to create one-of-a-kind artwork. We use My Crush® Happy, Happy Christmas pages, Picture My Life™ Happy, Happy Christmas cards, City Sidewalks Complements, Oh Deer! coordinating cardstock, and White Daisy cardstock in these incredible projects!
     Check it out on my webpage to see it more clearly and see what it has to offer. I just know you will LOVE IT!

Don't forget the Stamp Of The Month (SOTM) for November also. It is delightful - make this darling favor/gift tag:


I just got this stamp set and I'm going to make this card first!  Isn't it just lovely???  It will be gorgeous using our Sea Glass paper and glitter paper. Ooh, I'm excited to get started.

Talk to you again soon.......
Happy Crafting!