Did you survive Halloween?

No trick-or-treaters at our door and it's a good thing because I was exhausted.  So tired, in fact, that I went to bed at 7:15 last night.

I would love to share some of my latest creations - all delivered yesterday, which probably exhausted me even more.  Anybody that knows me, knows that I'm not a lover of driving or running errands - and I had lots of them.

First up are two Thanksgiving cards.  One was supposed to go to Julie's brother and sister-in-law but she decided she'd give it to her husband instead.  From what I understand, hubby has a truck just like this one.

This next one was fun to create - yet challenging, too.  You may recognize the image as I used this sweet pilgrim young woman on another card.  As I was creating this, I kept going back to the original in my mind and I had to keep reminding myself: you already did that so do something different.  Here's the second one I created which is going to Julie's aunt in Minnesota.

Now look at the original card I created using this same image.  Isn't it just amazing how different you can create cards using the same image?  Which card is your favorite? 

Julie's aunt is spoiled.  There.  I said it.  Here are two more cards that will eventually be heading her way.  And, yes - she is German and her daughter (and Julie) are redheads!

Next up on my "tour" yesterday was to visit Sweet Alice and deliver her cards.  Here's a Christmas card ... don't you just love Father Christmas?

She requested a "Christian thank you card" for her niece in Boston.  Don't know about you, but I'd love to have that cart of flowers in my yard.

Thank you for looking - I just love sharing what my heart and soul tells me to create.  Now go eat all that Halloween candy!  No calories.  Promise.

Planning ahead ...

My friend called the other day to tell me her best friend's mother is under Hospice care.  She asked if I could create sympathy cards to be ready to mail to her friend and her two sisters.

Becka loves the color green.  She loves birds (all animals, actually) and flowers.  I hope she finds comfort in her time of need when she opens this card.

Laura loves the color red and poppies.  I chose this paper for her and finished it off with a heart and a full tulle bow.

"Anything girlie" was the request for Kathy's card.  I'm hoping she sees bright and sunny days again - just like the sunny yellow on this card.  The settee's extra touch just made me happy and I am hoping it will make her smile, too.

If you look closely, you will see that there is a butterfly on each of the cards.  If there aren't any on the paper, one is added to every sympathy card I create.  I've been told butterflies are a symbol of life after death because of its stages of transformation from egg to adult.

These girls are going to have some rough days ahead of them - I remember all too well.  If you still have your mom, tell her you love her and give her a hug.