October 2020

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Sunday Wisdom / October 11, 2020

My prayer today if for all who are suffering, especially those who feel alone. Lord grant us wisdom to act with kindness. If we lack wisdom about certain things in life, then just ask God. Get to know Him intimately, and trust Him to give knowledge, wisdom and understanding. We will encounter a lot of different people in our life time. God’s Word instructs us to love and treat strangers of other cultures with respect. It is never too late to share the love of Christ with others. Remember, regardless of how insignificant we feel our God-given talents are, we must walk worthy, using our gifts to glorify God and build up Kingdom of heaven. As Mother Teresa so lovingly stated, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” Have a blessed day!

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Happy Fall Y’all!

2 Comments / Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / October 10, 2020

While we are only 75 days away from Christmas, we are still in the Fall season and I love fall. I love the colors of the leaves and the crisp cool mornings. Here in St. Louis we get a lot of humidity, so the fall coolness is always a welcome treat. And speaking of treats, you have to love those caramel apples, the fresh apple cider and of’ course homemade applesauce. My Grandma Dorothy made the best homemade apple sauce, God rest her soul. To tell the truth once I had her homemade goodness I was never able to have store bought applesauce again. She also made the most amazing pumpkin squares and homemade caramel popcorn. Maybe I love the fall treats as much as the cool weather. Here is a fall treat for you. I hope you enjoy. I made this card using the Harvest Hellos #150581 in our annual catalog. This is a great set and one that IMHO is overlooked. Get your fall juices going and create something fun today. Stamping Hugs and Blessings!

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Tis the Season….well Almost!

Yes, that is right folks…..the weather is getting cooler here in St. Louis and while Halloween is just around the corner, it is time to think about planning out your Christmas Cards. There are just 76 days until Christmas. It is not time to break out the decorations just yet, but I think now more than ever we all need a little holiday cheer and we definitely need to bring back the tradition of mailing out Christmas cards. What could be better than receiving a homemade card in the mail….gotta love it!

Here are a few cards that I created using the Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper and the For Unto Us stamp set. Hope you enjoy. Stamping Hugs and Blessings!

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Those two magic words!

Thank You / October 8, 2020 / Butterfly Gala

It doesn’t take much effort to thank someone and yet, that could very well be the best part of their day. Whenever we take the time to acknowledge the efforts of someone else, not only are their spirits lifted, but ours as well. My husband and I always tried to instill a sense of gratitude in our children, first to our Lord and Savior, but also to others for the gifts they often bring to the table. It is never too late to send a thank you and one can send a note of thanks for almost anything, including a valued friendship. So go ahead and copy this card and send a thank you to someone today.

The paper I used to create this card is from the Flowers for All Seasons Designer Series pack. There are 48 6×6 sheets and I love them all. The greeting is from Butterfly Gala. Shop Now! Hope you have a blessed day and enjoy creating to share with others.

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And the Paper Sale Continues!

Paper Crafting Ideas / October 7, 2020 / Designer Series Paper, In Good Times

The In Good Times Designers Series Papers looks so real. I could seriously have this as a back splash in my kitchen, but I guess I will settle for a few cards. I don’t typically use much of our basic gray and making more manly cards can sometimes be a challenge. Then again who said that men cannot enjoy flowers and frills!!!! These cards are definitely going to two very special people in my life. Check out all the other wonderful paper choices in this pack and did you notice there are 24 sheets in this pack! Don’t forget to check out all the other goodies on the clearance rack! Gotta love it. Have a blessed day! Go create something beautiful. Stamping Hugs and Blessings!

**In Good Times Designer Series paper on sale thru October 31, 2020! SHOP NOW!**

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Forever in our hearts!

Get Well & Sympathy / October 6, 2020

A dear friend of mine had to put her dog to sleep yesterday so I was hoping this card would help her to know that it is not silly to miss our furry friends, after all they are a part of our everyday lives and forever in our hearts. We had to put our cat “Fireball” to sleep several years ago and it was very hard to say good-bye even though we know it was the best for him. He was with us for 16 years! For all our beloved furry friends who are having a blast in doggie heaven with St. Francis.

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Forever Fern

Get Well & Sympathy / October 5, 2020 / Forever Fern

It seems that I have been sending out get well soon cards more and more frequently lately. I am so in love with the Forever Fern stamp set and I created my own designer series paper just by using the images from this stamp set. I love this set because it is so versatile and because the designers at Stampin’ UP! are so amazing, they have created matching paper. As luck would have it you can now save 15%, yup you read that correctly, it is on sale now! Happy Stamping!

**FOREVER GREENERY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER**
**SALE$9.78** ~~$11.50~~

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October Paper Sale

Paper Crafting Ideas / October 4, 2020 / Pampered Pets

The weather outside is getting cooler, but our October Paper sale is HOT! Save 15% on many of our amazing designer series paper packs. Check it out! I love them all! The playful pets designer series pack is super cute and there is a matching die for you to cut out this adorable dog.

**Doggie Doggie where’s your bone, somebody stole it from your home!**

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The Joy of Sharing

Christmas 2020 / October 2, 2020

I hope you all have had a chance to check out the Joy of Sharing Kit in the August-December catalog. It is absolutely gorgeous! Not only is it an all inclusive kit with supplies to create 15 full size cards, you have plenty of supplies to create at least 12-15 more cards-all you have to add is the cardstock for the A-2 card! Here is a quick sample of one of the cards I created with some of the leftover supplies. After all Christmas is only 83 days away!

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