I Put In My Thumb and Pulled Out A....Plum

I'm so loving the inspiration over at Moxie Fab World. This time I put in my thumb and pulled out the Plum Crazy challenge. Holy Moly you are not going to believe all the stunning creations everyone has come up with using gorgeous tones of plum. I'm not even done looking at all of them and my jaw is dropping to the floor. I can't wait to drool slack jawed over the rest of them. I so loved coming up with this little holiday card of my own. I think I will be using plum a little more often on holiday and all other cards...it provides a touch of elegance I think.

**Moxie Fab World** Tuesday Trigger

I am so happy I had the time to play along with this week's Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World. What a great place for inspiration to help finish my holiday cards. I truly loved the inspiration piece provided by Laura O'Donnell.(and her amazing card, I must say) Everything that made this place setting so lovely can be used to make a wonderful card...the sparkle of the glassware, the texture of the linen, the layering of the dishware and that fabulous unexpected color combination...LOVE it! Thanks Laura and Moxie Fab World for this great bit of inspiration. Maybe it will spark some ideas in all of your minds as well. Go check it out!

2 Sketches 4 You*DRS Designs**Kazan #39**

Hi all!! It is time for another fabulous sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You! The sponsor this week is DRS Designs. They are offering a $15 gift certificate to the card of the week! You are so going to love their product. You need to check out all the different work by the design team this week and see all the variety of products offered. I was thrilled to use this gorgeous snowflake. I kept my card really simple this week (which is unusual for me) because I just wanted to focus in on that beautifully detailed snowflake. I used the DRS Designs snowflake stamp with white ink and then some white embossing powder. Go check out Kazan's fabulous sketch, the DT's awesome inspiration and DRS Designs fabulous product!

Are You Ready For the Holidays?! *Laura Sketch 38*

So are you all ready for the Holidays? Can you believe it is NOVEMBER?!! I'm usually quite the procrastinator when it comes to getting ready, but I've been trying really hard to change all that. I made a ton of Holiday cards and even have them all addressed and ready to go.......but......I discovered I still have a few left to make. I thought Laura's sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You was the perfect inspiration for a holiday card. Our fabulous sponsors this week are Sukura of America and Starving Artistamps!! If you need to get some cards ready for this holiday season I bet you'll be inspired by Laura's sketch, too. We have some really fabulous new design team members that have been announced today so go check it out!
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Hugs,
Cheryl

Happy Halloween All!!!!

Hi all!! Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween!! Here is a Happy Halloween card for you all (and my grandson)that I made with Anja's bonus sketch this week at 2Sketches 4 You. It is just the cutest sketch!! Thank you Anja!! I sure am going to miss you as a DT member!! Hugs!! Once again...Have a safe and Happy Halloween All!!!

Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger

I've been lurking at Moxie Fab World for quite awhile now and decided to just go ahead and jump in and participate in one of their challenges. I really loved the Tuesday Trigger that Courtney Baker provided. I thought the green and gray colors of the pillow would make a cool twist for a Christmas card. I have a few more Christmas cards I need to make sooooooooooo....I came up with this. Instead of owls, like on the pillow I went with reindeer. Thanks Courtney for the cool Tuesday Trigger and thank you Moxie Fab World for all the inspiration.

Thankful for my Family *2S4Y Kazan #38*

I love this time of year as the holidays approach. It just seems my heart naturally turns to the things I am thankful for. At the top of that list is my family. I'm pretty much guessing we all feel that way. My family members are my very best friends and I loooooooooooove being with them. I'm not a real fan of the whole empty nester thing...I don't even like the fact that I'm close. On the flip side, however, how can I be disappointed with the way things have turned out. My two oldest daughters are married to two great guys who love them very much. They have given me the three most precious grandchildren of all time. My third daughter is serving as a missionary for our church. Her letters home fill my heart with peace and comfort and gratitude. Our son is in college and preparing to also serve as a missionary. Our youngest daughter is still at home and I savor (or try to) every moment she is still with us. I look forward to the wonderful things life has in store for her. Yes, I am soooooooooo thankful for my family. I am also thankful for the opportunity to work as a DT member for 2 Sketches 4 You. Laura and Kazan are THE BEST! Don't ya just LOVE their sketches. Such a great sketch by Kazan this week. I flipped it. When it came out of my printer it was flipped and that is just the way I worked it. Our sponsor is Cutting Cafe printable stamps. You are going to love how versatile they are. The sentiment on my card was printed out and then punched. To make the pumpkin I printed out the stamp and then cut out and added the patterned paper to it. You can use them in so many ways. Hope to see you all playing along this week. *and be sure and try out for the DT position!! Hugs to you all and enjoy this holiday season and go give your family a great big hug!