THANKSGIVING

I created a few more Thanksgiving Day cards. This first one uses the The Sweet Shop Sketch and includes a Sweet -n -Sassy scripture on the inside. If you are looking for scripture stamps, check them out! I also think this card fits the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge #7 because I think changing leaves and fall foliage SHOUT the majesty of God. The following two use the Mojo Monday Sketch which I had a very difficult time with!

The last four were quick cards using scraps.

Hope you are taking time to dwell on those things that you are thankful for...sure makes for a happy heart!

Marie with a :-)

CPS 136

I thought it might be a good idea to have some Thanksgiving Day cards on hand when I have my card sale in a little over a week...so I used the CPS 136 sketch to whip up these three cards:

As I was making these, I was "counting my blessings" and realized that I could go on and on and on...here's a few that came to mind (in no particular order)

1. Gorgeous Colorado weather

2. Start of GraceLife Advanced Training

3. A wonderful husband

4. Laughter

5. Friendships

6. Taste buds!

7. Being able to be an "at home" mom.

8. A craft room!

9. Crocs

10. The knowledge that my Creator and Savior is always in control :-)

Hope your weekend has been filled with blessings too numerous to count!

Marie with a :-)

Challenging Get Wells...

As I posted yesterday, I have quite a number of christian get well cards to finish today. I completed one before going to Matthew's soccer game and two more afterwards. This first one is for the Sweet Shop challenge which included both a sketch AND a color challenge. While I didn't use any Sweet-n-Sassy stamps on the outside of this card, I did use a scripture from the set #10 Trust in the Lord on the inside.
At first I was thinking I wouldn't complete the 365 Cards challenge because I don't believe in luck, until I checked out the "luck" symbols and discovered praying hands is one such symbol. Now I don't believe in luck, but I DO believe in the power of prayer so here is my take:

This last card wasn't for any challenge...just using up some scraps that were sitting around. I still have five to ten more cards to finish today so no more rambling :-). Thanks for taking a peek...I so appreciate all of the kind comments.
Marie with a :-)

Get Well Marathon... (lots of pics)

I received an e-mail from my step MIL yesterday telling me she was ready for another round of Get Well cards. She has purchased quite a number from me in the past because she sends all of the Get Well cards for her (small) church. I decided I would try to make twenty for her before we see her on Sunday evening...what was I thinking? Tomorrow Matthew has a soccer game and we are having company for lunch after church on Sunday so I really SHOULD clean my house and decide on a menu. I did make seven cards today, though. Maybe I'll squeeze in another seven tomorrow? The rest I'll just have to pull from my stash. Feel free to click on the pictures to enlarge. Enjoy your weekend...


I really love these jungle animals from Close To My Heart...they are so versatile!

(inside of card)

Marie with a :-)

Challenging Lunch Break

The girls are watching some of Anne of Green Gables during their lunch break, so I thought I'd check out a couple card challenges. This card incorporates Penny's Challenge #7, which calls for a scallop and Color Dare 34 which calls for blush, chocolate and celery green. All products are Close To My Heart.

Marie with a :-)