Happy Monday! What a great weekend it was and such a busy week that lies ahead. I am blessed with a new grandchild here (which made 8) and one on the way across the country - so in the next few months I will be leaving the peace and warmth of the beach to enjoy.....well....sorta.....the cold Minnesota snow. But for the blessing and joy of the wonderful grandchild - the first child for my middle daughter and son-in-law - I will tough it out :-) (actually you couldn't keep me away).  

This weeks card is simply made with the new Halloween themed paper by Close To My Heart SCAREDY CAT.  This paper pack has a beautiful assortment of brilliant colors that make the possibilities truly endless! 

I love the colors of fall. Although I hate to see the summer end the brilliance of the leaves and the colors of the trees bring fond memories of family and holidays past.  

This card was inspired by the beginning of the leaves changing and the beautiful colors in the Close To My Heart HUNTINGTON paper pack. 

What a beautiful day it has been here at the beach today. Although it started with a morning shower the rest of the day has been beautiful. I am not sure where our summer has gone but our almost empty beaches tell me that it is almost time. I can't say that empty beaches bother me however - the peace and quiet is nice. 

Today inspiration came in the way of an open step card. This Wedding Card was made using the Cricut Divine Wedding Cartridge and an open step card pattern. Have a great weekend!

 

I wish I had the words to say how beautiful our vacation at Niagra Falls was but I do not. It was surreal to me even seeing it in person. So grand and majestic. It was a great time to rest and just take in God's beauty. 

It is back to fun here. This simple easel card was inspired by the Close To My Heart Skylark Scrapbook Workshop Kit and stamp set. I love the brilliance of the colors.