Season's Greetings....

I love that this hobby is such an escape, a distraction from the pressures of real life. It allows me to retreat for a bit, and not think about anything except, paper, glitter, and markers! This week I've leaned on this hobby quite a bit.......and here is one of the projects I've created. I used my Cricut cartridge called, Wild Card, to cut the scalloped card. I cut two of them, scored both pieces on the left and glue the left sides together. I inked the edges of the card, and then applied a thin layer of crystal effects. I sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds on top. I colored this Santa by Crafty Secrets, with Prisma colored pencils and mineral spirits. I added flock to his hat and beard. Season's Greetings was cut using my Winter Wonderland cartridge, then black glitter was added. I added a ribbon, button, and black glittery swirl to finish it off.

Tonight is my friend's wake.......I have been trying to keep my thoughts busy with other things. Then when I do those things, like craft, or put up my decorations for Christmas, I feel a twinge of guilt, even though my thoughts of her are right there......all the time.

Again, thank you for your kind words. It really does make a difference to know that I am not alone. My family has been supportive too and I am truly thankful for that!

Have a wonderful weekend!