Happy Thanksgiving from Stamp in Texas!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am giving thanks for so many things - my loving husband, our home, our children, special friendships, my Stampin' Up! "job" of 13 years, and so much more!

All of these blessings come from God and I am eternally grateful to Him; for every perfect gift is from above.

Who knew that when I signed up with Stampin' Up! 13 years ago, that this "job" would be such a gift! I think of all the wonderful people I've met over the years through the art of stamping who have become some of my dearest friends.

And when I count my blessings, I include YOU! My supporters, my subscribers, my stamping ladies, my friends! Thank you for your friendship, encouragement and support over the years! I look forward to many more stamping years together!

I wish you and your family all the blessings of the season! 

Look What We'll Be Making in October

Cooler weather is finally here in Texas! Our mornings are nice and cool with sunshine and warmth in the afternoon. I just love this fall weather that is decided to finally come!

As October begins, I'm already looking forward to the next few months of making cards for some of my favorite holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas.

To kick off the fall holiday card making season, we'll be making the following cards this month during my monthly stamp classes.

 

Give Thanks
One of my all-time favorite verses is from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus". So, when I saw the sentiment "In everything give thanks" from the Suite Sayings stamp set, I just knew I had to have it!

Tips for the Give Thanks card:

• Emboss first. I used the Pretty Paisleys Textured Embossing Folder and then I stamped the sentiment using Rich Razzleberry ink.
• I used Very Vanilla card stock and Rich Razzleberry card stock.
• The scarecrow is from the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set (adorable!). If you purchase the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set with the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, you will save 10%!

Thankful Grateful Blessed

So simple and yet so sweet!

Tips for Thankful Grateful Blessed:

• The Paisleys and Posies stamp set is so versatile - for fall or any occasion! 
• I used Rich Razzleberry, Delightful Dijon and Mint Macaron classic ink.
• The three ribbons used are sold in a Ribbon Trio Pack.

Noel

When my friend Sharon created this card at our last stamping retreat, I just knew we had to make this card in class. I love it when all the stamps I use on a card are included in one stamp set (not from multiple stamp sets - although I do that sometimes, too). All stamps used are from the Christmas Pines stamp set.

Tips for Noel card:

• The base is Real Red card stock and I stamped on Whisper White.
• Classic ink colors used: Smoky Slate, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Black Memento Ink.

Are you as excited about the upcoming holidays as I am? I hope you'll make plans to join me at one of my monthly stamp classes and you'll be able to stamp these cards and be inspired by SO many more (my entire entry way wall is covered with card samples).

Happy Stamping,

Happy Thanksgiving to You

My daughter, Allison, and I had a great time putting together these decorative place settings for our Thanksgiving table today.  I thought they turned out very cute and talk about easy to put together!  It only took us a few minutes to make 10 place settings.

 

 

I wrote each person's name using the White Chalk Marker on the black banner piece.
(I really like this handy marker!)

 

Here's what's included in the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit:

Just a fun family picture from today - 4 generations!!

Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving and blessings for the new year!