Away In A Manger...

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It's the 15th of the Month (December is just flying by this year!) and it's time for our monthly Duel between the Divas and Darlings. Our theme this month is "A Christmas Story". I absolutely fell in love with this month's kit that Kelly sent us! This Manger scene image from Inky-Antics is just too cute! (so cute, I actually ordered it about a week ago with a few other Inky Antics Stamps! 

Christmas is always a special time of year for me, when my family and I celebrate the most important Birthday of all, the birth of baby Jesus. It's also a time for me to reflect on the many blessings in my life, including my family, faith, and health. 

Friday, Mom, Dad and I went to see Trans Siberian Orchestra here in town. While it's not an annual tradition. (we try to go when they are here), this years' performance lifted our spirits, and truly put me into the Christmas mood. My hope is that everyone finds "something" to put them in this holiday spirit, whether it's a church service, a Christmas song on the radio, or volunteering with those in less need.

Thanks for stopping by today! Hugs ~ LJ

Spooky Owl

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Here's a swap card I created recently for Barb's Halloween/Thanksgiving Swap over on SCS. I used the SU! Owl punch. The arms are made from the retired SU! Bat Punch.

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Hugs ~LJ

October Duel

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Here's my October Duel card. Judy sent us the cutest halloween kit this month to play with. I'm a little late this month but found some time over the weekend to play with the kit and create a card with it. I think this mummy is so cute and I love the My Minds Eye papers that were sent!

Our two hostesses (Judy and Paola) wanted us to share some thoughts about Halloween. While Halloween is not one of my favorite holidays - I do enjoy making halloween cards. I like friendly spooks, although you will never see me watching any of the freaky flicks that are out there.

This year will be exciting for me because I actually will be "home" this year. The past couple of years I have been in Arizona on Halloween. It will be fun being around and seeing Tavi dressed up & collecting her treats!

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ

Globetrotting the world

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Time for this month's Duel between the Divas and Darlings. Kadie is our hostess this month for the Divas, and our theme is "Globetrotting and Getting Down To Your Roots". This was a travel-themed kit. Kadie sent us two image choices - Melanie of Canada or Felina of Mexico from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. I chose Melanie, as Canada is the one country outside of the US I have been to. :) I have been to both Toronto and Montreal. The paper is from Basic Grey (Carte Postale), fibers from SU!, and buttons from Basic Grey. I used some white twine of my own on the buttons.

The last time we were in Toronto we stopped at Niagra Falls......I can't wait to get back to this place and see it again!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs ~ LJ

MOJO Monday #308 - Hope

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Stopping by with my MOJO Monday Sketch Card. I used flower fusion #12 (Paper Trey Ink) this time. I really like the plaid flowers in this set. The pattern paper is from October Afternoon.

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Hugs ~ LJ

MFTWSC138 - Happy Birthday

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Here's my card for this week's MFT Sketch. The sentiment is from Western Sentiments. I love this set because of the font, and it works really well for masculine cards! The patterned paper is from one of my favorite October Afternoon Collections (Sasparilla). I also used some MFT Chevron Stripes Die-namics

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Hugs ~ LJ

SS #191 National Dog Day!

Hello! Quick post - thought I would pull out one of my favorite whipper snappers (Good News Puppy) for the latest Sweet Sunday Sketch #191. DP is from Basic Grey, buttons are from October Afternoon. Twine is SU!. 

It is National Dog Day, so be sure to give your tail-wagger and extra treat or two :) 

Thanks for stopping by ~ Hugs ~ LJ