When your heart doesn’t come home for the holiday, you travel to where your heart is.
This year, Thanksgiving isn’t a frenzy of cooking and baking. The Lad has his first adult job and had to work Wednesday, and then again early Thursday morning. while we only live two hours apart, a four hour round trip just wasn’t going to work out. So, what’s a Momma to do? You gather the the rest of the family and go to him! So, instead of fighting the lines at the grocery and spending hours in the kitchen, we’re in Charlotte and going out for Italian.
We’d all planned on coming down first thing Thanksgiving morning, but then, I got a text yesterday afternoon, “Do you want to come tonight? I’m not doing anything tonight.” Of course I do! I threw some clothes in the car and hopped in the car to spend an evening with my son. We went out for Pad Thai and then just hung out out my hotel, visiting and looking at the lights of the shopping center below.
My view from the 10th floor as I was waiting for my son.
Family…whether you are gathered around grandma’s table, bbq’ing, eating tamales, or eating lasagna. today is about being with those you love and counting your blessings.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
There’s just so much to be thankful for!
Today’s Tutorial
Layer 1: Old Olive, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″,scored
at 4 1/4″
Layer 2: Basic Black, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 3: Shimmery White Cardstock, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 4: 1/4″ Copper Trim
Layer 5: Glitter Enamel Dots
at 4 1/4″
Layer 2: Basic Black, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″
Layer 3: Shimmery White Cardstock, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Layer 4: 1/4″ Copper Trim
Layer 5: Glitter Enamel Dots
- Stamp images and sentiment in Momento Ink. Using Watercolor Pencils, color the lines of the image and use a Blender Pen to pull the color into the images.
- Adhere Layers 1 & 2 . Wrap 1/4″ Copper Trim around the corners and tie with a bow. Adhere to base.
- Add 3 Glitter Enamel Dots to finish.
Upcoming Events
Just 2 days remain to register for the Final Christmas Card Club of 2017!
In Person Class Includes:
- Two class times to choose: 10 am or 2 pm
- Make 12 cards- all materials are cut and prepped for yu
- A free pack of foil Gold & Silver Snowflakes
- Breakfast or afternoon holiday snacks
- Cost: $30 per class | RSVP No Later than November 25 (Click here to register)
- *Bring a friend and you both receive a free gift
This class will also be available “To Go” by mail.
- Option 1: Purchase the Watercolor Christmas Stamp Set ($18 clear/ $25 Wood) and receive the Club kit for $15Simply visit my online store, make your purchase using host code: MAVTX2PU.
- Option 2: Purchase the PDF instructions only for $10.
What are you waiting for? Register here today!
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