Giving Thanks

It's the day before Thanksgiving, and all through the house...Well in my house, there is a lot of stirring going on. The stuffing is getting made, we make it from scratch, Pies are being baked, again from scratch and last minute ingredient inspection to ensure we have everything we need for the big day. Now I know that many of the grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving day, but I just hate having to run to the store for something I forgot.  There will be no card making for me today or tomorrow, too much to do. So I made sure that I completed this little cutey a few days ago.

The theme over at OSCO this week was giving thanks. Giving Thanks should not be limited to one day a year. There are so many things I am thankful for, and I count my blessings everyday. One thing I am very thankful for is finding this on line community of card challenges. I have really enjoyed making cards this year and playing along. I have even been able to sell a few of my handmade cards along the way over at Taylormade4u and at my Etsy Shop. These are two sites I opened this year and they have been a lot of fun.
I also became part of two design teams. I am thankful that I was given the chance to participate, even though I had never been on a DT before. So a big Thank You to everyone who has visited my blog this year, commented on my cards and allowing me to play in this big sandbox around the world. It has meant a lot to me.

This image is part of the Creative Bug Digital Collection "Girl Praying Giving Thanks." If you remember, she is the "freebie" over at the Creative Bug on the loose blog until December 2nd.

Thanksgiving Girl

The sentiment is from one of my Stampin up sets, but I think it works perfectly for this card. I didn't necessarily want to make a Thanksgiving card, but instead a card that symbolizes the giving of "Thanks", and I think I accomplished that with this card.
 Be safe on your travels, and I hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday weekend!

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

• Ends Nov 30 - 2 Creative Chicks - #8 Thanksgiving
• Ends Dec 2 - MIM - Anything Goes
• Ends Nov 30 - Card Mania - Autumn Colors
• Ends Dec 3 - Craft your Passion - Giving Thanks
• Ends Dec 2 - Kraft Journal - So Thankful
• Ends Dec 2 - Path of Positivity - Thankfulness
• Ends Dec 2 - The Paper girl - Thanks
• Ends Dec 2 - Digi Darla - Inspirational Photo and Quote
• Ends Nov 30 - 2 Sisters - Thanks
• Ends Nov 30 - Crazy for Challenges - Thankful
• Ends Dec 7 - Chocolate Coffee and Cards = So Thankful (Winner)
• Ends Nov 30 - Card making Mamas - Thankful Tidings
• Ends Nov 30 - Jo's Crap Shack - Thanks
• Ends Dec 2 - The Alley Way - Photo/Color inspiration
• Ends Nov 30 - Pattie's Creations - Giving Thanks
• Ends Nov 30 - QKR Stampede - Thankful