THANKFUL THURSDAY GIVEAWAY

Good Morning  Friends,

Another day to be thankful for.  Yesterday was just beautiful it was almost 80 degrees here,  I spent most of the day working on ATC's and laundry. I had a lot of mail when I got home from my trip some of it was junk, but some of it lifted my spirits. One of my dear friends, Diane from college sent me a Halloween card.

Here it is:

I have made cards as far back as I can remember, and my goal in life was always to be an artist.  She really is the one who inspired me or should I say created a monster out of me with this card making epidemic.  I am working hard to convince her to start a blog.  I try to make my cards as professional as possible, being an exhibiting artist, I usually have cards of my paintings for sale at my shows, if it is allowable and I have been doing this since the 80's.

Next, (I'm actually not sure what was next it was all in a pile for me to open) I received a Thank you card from Amy over at  Amys crafting space   Isn't this beautiful, I just love the embossing on the kraft card stock, the tree in the middle has a bit of texture I think it is just the sweetest card ever, maybe because what she wrote inside was just too sweet.  I am thankful for you to Amy.  Check out Amy' blog if you get a chance, she is so creative and sweet.


Then, I opened a card from Lisa, it has such a beautiful fall look to it, I just love the flowery paper, but the element in the middle with the stamp on it is something I need. What is that Lisa? The really funny thing is, I look on the back wishing there was a recipe on how the card was made and what products were used. Wouldn't that be fun?
Along with it was my winning from a blog hop,  a stamp set of inkadinkadoo butterflies--- I love this set-- and I don't have it and I almost bought it.
I'm on this kick right now making background paper -- This will be great, I'm going to use it today.  I'll post it later.  Make sure you check out Lisa's blog (Click Here) she has some awesome work.

I also got a stamp set from Joys Life -- Mother & daughter stamps, this was a win from the Link up for pink link up party.

So Yes thankful Thursday is really a daily thing with me I have to count my blessings and be thankful for everything, everyday.  My mom is really my hero-- she says, "I don't complain, people don't want to hear it, and I thank God for everyday I am here. It was great seeing her and spending so much time with her. I miss her already, but I will see her again in the spring.
On a sad note one of my Knit wit friends passed away while I was in MI. the memorial was yesterday. Oh-- On a happy note my niece had her baby girl on Monday, a Halloween baby, Leila Jane, very healthy. I'll post some pics when I get them.
What I have to say about giving --- It seems to me the more I give the more I get- It really amazes me. The things I receive have so much meaning  to them, which reminds me of the goodness in human nature.

So on to the GIVEAWAY
I have come to the conclusion that  everyone likes the Starbucks Gift Cards,  so a $15 Starbucks gift card   and these cute little gift card enclosures  that I just made---- a set of 6, ends November 14 @midnight
 For a chance to win:

1. Be a follower and leave a comment on this post
2. Second chance post on your side bar link it back to my blog, then leave another comment

 I Know this is a long post, but there is so much to be thankful for.
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