"It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like A Season Of Joy"

Happy Wednesday to all my friends, followers, visitors and viewers.  It has been such a long time since I last wrote to you.  I've missed posting here but I always post on Instagram.  How are you doing?  Are you ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas?  Thanksgiving is tomorrow, November 25, 2021 and you have four weeks to get ready or be ready for Christmas.  This year has gone by a little fast.  Many good and bad things have happened.  In my area we are still dealing with people getting Covid.  A school mate just died from this virus.  She didn't get or want the vaccine and when she got sick, she really got sick.  The news is depressing at times, that is if you allow the negative to get into your mind.  Read it, hear it, but please let it go and concentrate on something else.

These are my shares for your viewing and inspiration.  Please enjoy!!!

This was for Veterans Day.

This was for a sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.com

Using the macramé die from Elizabeth craft

Slimline card for my bible journaling

I did a card like this about three years ago using gold mirror card.  This time I used silver mirror card.

Another bible journal card.

Sketch challenge #SC880 for Splitcoaststampers.com

Christmas card for a sweet lady.

Christmas card for a sweet lady

Do you notice that sometimes in you community you have numerous death happening together.  This is what we are experiencing in our neighborhood.  Someone transition every day last week.

This card was made on 11-24-2021 for another family who loss a loved one.  I will share this over at https://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

A card prepared for the sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.com #SC881

Have a joyful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  

I will be back before Christmas.  Until the next time, be blessed.

Love,

Lois

"Another Penny Black Border Die"

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Hello to all of my friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
It's beautiful outside.  The weather is still cool but tolerable.  Maybe the "s" word on the weekend...maybe according to the weather report.  I'm not really ready for it at the moment.  What about all of my friends that stay on the east coast?  Are you ready to see the white stuff falling from the sky?
Let's change the subject.   Are you ready for next Thursday?   Are you cooking or are you eating out?  Will grandma see you or are you preparing for her?  I'm a grandma so someone will be preparing for me and grandpa...at least they said they would.  I always like to have something in my fridge for those "just in case" moments or when grandpa wants his own snack for later.
Before we get to next week....
Here is what I worked on for today.  I couldn't decide, before posting, what sentiment I wanted to put on one card.  It eventually will have something to do with "home for the holiday"  or "Christmas wishes from our house to your house".
The "O come all ye faithful"  looks good to my personal critiquer (DH) but I'm not really please with it for the moment.  It looks as if something is missing.  If I'm still feeling this way before I put this with the other cards, I may change the color.

Sentiment will come later before sending it to my client.

I may add something to this one or change the color of the paper .  It just looks as if something is missing.

Thanks for viewing.  You have given these cards and myself some really nice comments last week as well as this week.  Thank you so very much for your support and kindness.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois

"Holiday Happiness Using Penny Black Border Edgers Die"

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Hello friends, followers, visitors and viewers.
Today is going to be a busy, busy one for me.
 I only spent a couple of hours working on these two cards to share with you today then I'm off to accomplish other tasks that need my attention.
I'm still working on larger cards for my client and my goal is to be finish my Thursday night or early Friday morning so they can go postal.  She would like to start sending them out after Thanksgiving.
So here they are for  your viewing:

entry for WordArtWednesday Anything Goes - Challenge Weeks #256 - 257

"Peace On Earth

Supplies:

Neenah white cardstock;  American Crafts "Christmas Foil" cardstock; Recollections "Noel" paper pad

die: Spellbinders "Lattice Ornaments and Penny Black "border edgers".

Recollection sticker for the sentiment

"Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

Supplies:

Neenah white cardstock; DCWV "The Shimmer Stack: Recollection black cardstock

die: Penny Black "border edgers" and Echo Park "Nativity Border Die Set"

stamp: Stampendous! "Nativity Christmas"

ink: Ranger distress "blueprint sketch"

The Penny Black Border Edgers Die makes these two cards look so pretty.  I like the way it cuts and the way it enhances an area on your card. This is just one of the dies that comes in the package.  The other one has a flower pattern (will use it at a later date).

Don't forget that today is "World Adoption Day".  World Adoption Day is a day to celebrate family...    a day to raise awareness for adoption... a day to raise funds to support families in their adoption.   Ambassadors from all over the world are organizing events and parties, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate World Adoption Day.   Join in as they create a day to celebrate the power and beauty of family brought together through adoption.

Thanks for viewing today.  Leave a comment if you desire and come again.  I always enjoy your company.

Sending you a hug and LOVE,

Lois