Three Pocket Letter Advent Swap

I joined an advent pocket letter swap with the 

Swappers Corner FB group. 

Three pocket letters that had to have the numbers 1 through 25 on them. 

I just didn't want my partner to have the three pocket letters without

presenting them in some way.

So I got a 3/4 binder, and used some of the same paper to decorate the covers.

 

Lets look inside. 

On the inside I added some festive things that my partner could use. 

I found this Christmas Graphic 45 paper pack at Hollo's, and knew

it would be perfect as it had two sheets of paper that had the numbers 1 -25. 

To hold the goodies for each pocket I used a small envelope that

I also colored, and stamped. 

This is the second pocket letter number 10 through 18. 

and the last one. Numbered 19-25. Since the pocket letters have

9 pockets each there were two of them left over. I expanded number

25 to take up two pockets, then I just decorated the last pocket. 

I think it turned out adorable! Hope my partner likes it. 

Have to get this in the post this week. 

Stamping trails

Karen

First Snow of the Season

We had our first snow fall of the season this morning. 

My car will have to be parked now till spring. 

Don't want any salt getting on it. 

One of the hedges in our front yard. Didn't get a lot of 

snow, but it was mixed with rain so it is very heavy. 

View from our back yard. You can see a line of 

trees with snow on the branches. 

Had fun last night at the Winking Lizard. The Optimist

group raised a lot of money. There was a big turn out. 

So this morning I woke up with a massive headache. Took something

for it, but I think it is going to be an all day pain. 

Stamping trails

Karen

May your Holidays by filled with Joy

Found some time to stamp yesterday. 

Played with a new Julie Nutting stamp set called "Joy".

The doll was colored using Prisma pencils. 

Pattern paper came from Michael's. 

Also started making some gift tags. 

Tis the season is right around the corner. While

I'm still not ready to hear Christmas Carols in the stores

(which are now playing) I am ready to craft some Christmas

items. Heading off to Beer Fest later. Optimist Club is

hosting one at the Winking Lizard. Should be a fun night even

if I have to watch the Steelers play! 

Stamping trails

Karen

Metro Parks Showing the Last of there Colors

Me and hubby went driving through the metro parks the other day

just to see the leaves. Fall is quickly coming to an end. 

We have had lots of rain, and wind the past week, so most of the leaves

have already dropped. 

I just snapped some pics while Skip was driving. 

We are so lucky to live in Ohio as they have so many wonderful parks to

enjoy. 

We were so busy yesterday. Both of us worked at the elections. 

There was a large turn out. At 6:30 when the polls opened

we had over 30 people waiting in line to vote, and it

stayed pretty busy all day. Was there from 5:30 to 8:15 that night. 

Then me and Liz took the supplies back to the Board of Elections. 

After that we stopped at Jo Jo's in Medina where they were serving 

food to the poll workers. Needless to say I slept very well last night. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Just a Little Rain Here

Just a rainy day in Cleveland. 

Me and hubby went out a few days ago, and I 

snapped this photo while on the freeway heading home. 

Been raining here for days, but it started to clear up this

afternoon, and I think they said no rain for tomorrow. So

we should have some sunshine. I'm hoping to get to Metro parks, 

and see some fall colors. 

Speaking of colors....

View of our home. The tree in the front is really a nice

shade of red now. 

I was playing around with the pressure cooker today, 

and made some beef stew. Didn't come out bad, but I 

think I tweak the recipe next time around. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Save a Turkey Eat Beef ATC

Created these for the November artist trading card swap. 

Used the dymo label maker for the words. 

Total of six. Used a craft pick for the sign holder. It was

adhered to card with glue dots. 

I also made a 3x5 skinny card for another group swap. 

This turkey is a sticker. The artist trading cards were made with a turkey stamp. 

Took down all the Halloween decor, and left out the fall stuff. 

House looks a little bare. Told hubby we should put up the Christmas

tree. He just glared at me. I think after Thanksgiving dinner while the kids are

here I'm going to get them to help me put up the large tree. John

expressed an interest in taking some of his ornaments with him for

his and Emily's tree. Sarah always does a carousal theme on her tree

so I'm thinking she won't want any of her ornaments. 

Going to Betty's to do some stamping. I need to make thank you cards, as

the Christmas cards are all finished. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Cherokee giving me a Hug

My four footed baby giving me a hug yesterday morning at breakfast. 

Cherokee loves to have a warm lap, and she gets it any way she can!

Hubby goes well there won't be any grand kids so I have the cat. 

Guess I'm going to have to start making baby clothes for her! 

Of course I'm sure she won't keep them on, but it will be fun

watching her run around the house trying to get them off. 

Happy 1st day of November! 

My kitty needs a lap all the time! 

Karen