It was National Card Making Day

    I have never been able to find the time to make a card on this card making day. It is always full swing  enjoy fall outside time here in Georgia. Well, my plans for the day fell apart the night before so I decided I would play with paper to celebrate card making day. I got into the craft cave before the sun got up good and managed to get 2 done. I was hoping to get more cards done but am happy that 2 are complete. Got a ton of yard work done and a 2 hour lunch with a friend in today too, so though not much crafting a really wonderful fall day.
   Sketch-N-Scrap added an extra card sketch in honor of Card Making Day and that was just what I needed to get started. I am really enjoying rediscovering sketches. I have been in a huge card making rut and I am having so much fun moving in a totally different direction.  Thank you for the inspiration!

And here is my take on the sketch. There is a elderly man at church that is really going through  a rough time. I actually got a call about caring for him, but they changed their minds. This was actually a blessing in disguise as things have gone from crazy to overwhelming around here. Story for another time.......This is a card a I made for him.  Oh how I struggle with masculine cards!

Thanks for taking a minute to visit with me. I wish for you many blessings today.
Your scrappy friend,
Brenda

Another year in the books!

  My family is only spread out about 3 hours apart, but with crazy busy lives we just do not get together very often. The pumpkin patch is the one given every year. It began when Olivia (the first grandchild) was little and has continued without fail. We have tried several different pumpkin patches between here and there and finally found one that works well for our family. It is about halfway for everyone except Amanda who lives in the middle and is always the last one there haha.....Jack-O-Lantern Lane is the perfect location and size for us. Every year we are squeaking in at the last minute to get it done..... not 2018. I realized that Jeff and I were available opening week end so I sent out a group message and they worked it out that we were going on opening day. And we ALL were there. Many obstacles came and went but we managed to get there. What a glorious day it was. My heart is so happy to have everyone together. It is always a reminder that this world is hard but so very worth it.
  This will be the first of several layouts to document this wonderful family outing. I start with pictures from the petting farm which is always a favorite for all age. Sketch-N-Scrap  had the perfect sketch to get me started.

And here is my take. Aren't they too sweet! I love that Jack was not interested at all!

 I love using fall colors on my layouts. I really enjoyed playing with my fall papers on this one. I even tried my hand at the packaging technique and distress ink, which was really fun. Thank you to Sketch-N-Scrap for the simple yet perfect sketch. You have all month to give it a try, I hope you have as much fun as I did!
  Thank you for taking a moment to visit my life.  Get out and make some fall memories!
Your scrappy friend,
Brenda