Thankful!

Greetings of Thanksgiving to you! I'm sitting here on the evening before Thanksgiving, and taking stock of everything that I have to be grateful for. It's a very long list and I'm blessed and fortunate in so many ways. I think it's really important each day to remember to count your blessings. I have worked that into my morning routine quiet time and it's helped me a lot. The holiday season is so hectic and crazy and this is our one last moment of quiet before the madness begins. My husband and I always stay home on Thanksgiving Day and light a big fire in the fireplace and eat snacks all day and watch football. Usually I cook everything - turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pies, rolls... But this year we decided to get a ham and some more healthy side dishes. Looking forward to eating something different this year. Our tradition also includes being at the mall at 5am on Black Friday! Not because we really need to shop, but because we have fun in the hustle and bustle of the day. I love looking at the store displays and getting ideas for decorating the house! This year I think we need to scope out a new Keurig machine - we might have worn ours out! LOL. 

One of the things I am super thankful for is YOU - my blog family! I am soooo humbled that you choose to spend part of your day with me reading my blog. I am grateful for all the heartfelt comments you leave on my posts. I read every comment, and some days you don't even know how much you guys lift me up! The reason I blog is to connect and to inspire creativity in a positive way. I feel more and more that is what God has called me to do and I feel my purpose. What I get back in return is love and support, and it's magic. I don't know what I would do without this space for crafting. I'd be lost. Thank you for stopping by and supporting me! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! XOXO

With that in mind, I sat down to make a Thanksgiving Card to share with you. I went through my new crafty stash and this cool Sizzix embossing folder called out to me. It said "hey Wanda, over here!" One thing led to another and I ended up with a very non-traditional Thanksgiving greeting! The sentiment says it all - THANKFUL!  

 

I started with an A2 card base made from Kraft paper. Then I got out my favorite green cardstock (Juicy Pear) and embossed it with the 3D Sizzix embossing folder! Yowza! These new 3D embossing folders give a super deep impression and it's very cool. After I embossed my green paper, I used two different mists to sprinkle black and white splatters on the paper. I set that aside to dry. Next I die cut the SSS thankful die three times out of deep black cardstock. See how it's thick? I glued the three die cuts together using my Quickie Glue Pen. This glue pen gives the tiniest stream of glue - perfect for this use. 

 

The leaves are from the One with Nature stamp set from Simon Says Stamp. I stamped them on watercolor paper and colored them with Distress Inks and a water brush. Nice and easy and quick. I used my favorite green shades of ink (colors in the supply links).

 

 

 

Thankful, thankful, thankful....

 

I wrapped a piece of Lawn Fawn Natural Cord three times around the card and then attached the green layer to the kraft layer using foam tape. Then I attached the leaves and the die cut piece. 

 

 

 

That's it for today! I'll be back soon!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! 

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Comments

[Sarah]

Your cards are always so amazing but I've also found your blog really inspiring - having the courage to change your lifestyle and follow your heart. Keep up the excellent work!

[SmilynStef]

Don't you just love when supplies call your name ... if only I had time to answer all of those calls. The splatters are such a great touch.

[Anne Sturgeon]

So Thankful for you Wanda!! I love your sense of kindness and I consider you my friend even though we haven't known of each other for long. Our Thanksgiving is smaller this year. Our youngest daughter and the husband & I. We are preparing to leave on Thursday for 6 weeks in Florida. I'll be watching from the sunshine state. Thanks so much for sharing yourself with me and the blog world. Be seeing you.....

[Mark & Buddy]

I am thankful for you...and yes you inspire me as well! You work so hard in life to inspire others...and yes it does not go unnoticed! Thanks for all you do! I love you!! We are all fortunate!

Mark

[Vicki Finger]

I ditto your sentiments exactly about why I blog and paper craft. By now I don't know how I missed out all those years. It gives me something to think about besides my illnesses. Your Thanksgiving sounds awesome. We have popcorn and movies after cooking steaks out on the grill. We grill year round and never do turkey any more. It's so much better! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Theresa]

Happy Thanksgiving Wanda! I'm glad you can live your purpose as well as it helps me in so many ways!!! Have a blessed day, my friend.

[Tona]

As usual, I love your card. I'm thankful for the inspiration I can always find when I come to your blog.
Happy Thanksgiving!

[Denise Bryant]

Pretty card! I love that 3D embossing folder and your watercolored leaves!
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I did all my cooking yesterday because today we head off to have our Thanksgiving meal with our Aunt Betty at the care facility where she is living. Yay for leftovers! Enjoy your day!

[Teresa Doyle]

I am Thankful for your blog and your positive attitude that I always look forward to when I see that you've posted! Your work is fun and inspirational and I am Thankful that you made the decision to do this full time...
Enjoy your day off with your husband and Happy Thanksgiving to you both!

[Nan]

Beautiful card in my favorite color! Happy Thanksgiving & good luck with the Friday shopping. Time to get my turkey roasting!

[Patti Willey]

Precious Card Wanda! I'm thankful you've taken on this job of crafting full time and I enjoy your trips to town with your camera! You're lucky to have such beautiful places to visit and incredible places to shop! Enjoy your Ham and all the goodies with the hubs. Sounds like a date! Blessings to you and yours! Hugs

[Maureen Hayes]

Wanda,

I don't comment here as often as I should, I'm better at writing on IG, but I couldn't let Thanksgiving pass without telling you how much you mean to me. You inspire me everyday with you positive attitude and your talent and kindness. I wish you and your family a very Happy and healthy Thanksgiving an I count you as one of my blessings every single day!

Hugs and prayers,
Maureen

[Holly Saveur]

HAPPY Thanksgiving Wanda!!
I am so Thankful and grateful that you are my friend!!
LOVE your card!!
sending much love...
Holly

[Julie]

You are such an inspiration to me--I am thankful for your friendship.
I was just checking out that embossing folder after seeing it on a card.
Are you making your famous yeast rolls this year? The photos always look so yummy,