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My "November Title" is on special. It normally sells for $2.99. You can get it for $1.79 today through Thanksgiving! What a steal!

November Title


My "Thanksgiving: Stitched Turkey and Titles" is on sale all month. It normally sells for $3.29. This month you can get it for $2.00. It's another great bargain!

Thanksgiving: Stitched Turkey and Titles


We had a nice day yesterday. We went to the SAM (Senior Adult Minstry) get together at church. Yes, I did say Senior Adult! Wow, how did this happen? Just yesterday, I was walking my kids to the bus stop and today, I woke up and attended a meeting for senior adults! I'm shocked! Actually, we had a great time, playing Mexican Dominoes and then the younger adults served us lunch! The lunch was very good and we had a great time! Cross Plains is a great place to live and worship too! I'm glad Cross Plains is our home! Today I'm thankful that I live in a nation, state, county and town where I can worship freely!

MAKE it a wonderful Friday!

My quote:
"In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give,
and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Shirley
]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=322 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:20:00 -0600 Turkey Day http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=321
This Thanksgiving and every Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of my many, many blessings! First of all, I have a roof over my head (and a nice one at that!), food to eat, warm clothes in the winter and cool clothes in the summer. Sometimes it is easy to forget the most basic of needs and what a blessing they are. As Americans, we take so much for granted. I always thought of paper towels as a necessity, but there was a time in my life when I realized they are a luxury. I found that I could live without paper towels. So I find myself being thankful for life's basics. Things that so many do not have.

I got this adorable card from my cousin Patty. She and her sisters are wonderful card makers!

Thanksgiving Card - Patty


The sentiment inside the card is my quote for the day.

My Quote:
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His love endures forever."
Psalms 107:1
King David

MAKE it a great Thursday!

Shirley
]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=321 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:23:00 -0600 One of my Favorite Mom/Aunt Pics http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=320 Jan (Blog) and Michelle (Paperthreads Newsletter) got me to thinking about a couple of pictures I have. I have to share my all time favorite picture of my Aunt Betty and my mom.
I think it was taken in the late 40's.
Mom and Aunt Betty


My Aunt Betty is in the light dress and Mom in the dark dress. Weren't they a hot pair? Now these two sisters married two brothers. My Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill had two girls and Mom and Dad had three girls. The five of us are double cousins!

Here's another one of my favorites. Mom is about 3 in this picture. According to mom, a traveling photographer would come around and take pictures. Mom didn't want to have her picture made, so Grandma (her mother) told her that she was going to put her in the cellar if she didn't let them take her picture. Mom was scared of the cellar. So they put her on this library table to take her picture, but as you can see, Mom wasn't too happy about it!

Mom at 3


As you can see the picture is worn. I need to see if I can repair it and reprint it in Photoshop. I played with doing that once, but I think I could do better now!

I'm having another allergy attack with a sore throat and cough. I was finally over the last attack, now I've been hit again! I'll be taking my Claritin every day until the dead of winter hits! I didn't get much accomplished on my to do list, but there's always tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow, it's going to be errand and teeth cleaning day.

MAKE it a wonderful Wednesday!

My quote:
"The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving."
H. U. Westermayer

Shirley
]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=320 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:24:00 -0600 Cold Front http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=319
I did some housework yesterday while Paul attempted to burn one of our piles. It didn't burn to well because there is dirt and non burnable things in it, so this will take a lot of time and work. So, no rest for the retirees! I plan to get out and help this week. It's going to take several weeks to get it all cleaned up!

I'm spending the early morning hours on files, but probably won't have any come out until I get my KNK. I have the old KNK software, but can't do anything with it without the dongle. So, I'll have plenty to do once my KNK arrives.

MAKE it a wonderful Tuesday!

May quote:
"Perhaps it takes a purer faith to praise God for unrealized blessings than for those we once enjoyed or those we enjoy now."
A. W. Tozer

Shirley]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=319 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:11:00 -0600 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=318
Kelly S. used one of my files, "Thanksgiving: Eat More Beef!" to make a card. It's so cute, I asked her if I could share it! So here it is!

Kelly's Card, Eat More Beef!


Thanks Kelly for allowing me to share your talent!

Paul is starting to feel better, so hopefully we can get back into the work mode around here! We have plenty to do! Although now it might be too cold, at least until it warms up later in the day. We had a cold front come through. I have plenty of work to do inside now, since I haven't done too much for about 3 weeks now. So I guess, either inside or outside, I'll be working! I'll either be cleaning house or cleaning Clark Park.

MAKE it a wonderful Monday!

My quote:
"We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction."
Harry A. Ironside

Shirley
]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=318 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:32:00 -0600 Lazy Clark Park Day http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=317
Since Paul was under the weather, I spent yesterday doing laundry and other boring things around the house.

I'm really missing my KNK, but rumor has it that we can expect shipment by the 20th! Could I possibly have my new machine by Thanksgiving? I'm really excited to see what the new machines can do . . . and after all, it is a business expense! The old KNK is awesome, so I can only imagine what the new one will be like! If you are interested in a cutter you can find them at the Paperthreads store! Michelle sells, Craft Robo, Craft Robo II, Klic-N-Kut, Pazzles Inspiration and Wishblade! So there are plenty of cutters to choose from!

Thanks for the neti pot comments! I'm going to check it out!

I won't be posting tomorrow . . . so see you Monday!

MAKE it a wonderful Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

My quote:
"The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long."
[Warren Wiersbe]

Shirley

]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=317 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:23:00 -0600 Clark Park Pond is Still Dry! http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=316
Have any of you used a neti pot? My sister told me about it and with all the sinus drainage I've had the last few weeks, it seems like it might be the thing to do, but it does look pretty gross and a little scary. But sis says it really works! I'll let you know what I think, if I get brave enough to try it!

No deer for Paul yet. It's strange. We were seeing lots of deer with the wildlife camera. Hunting season hits and we're not getting many pictures and Paul hasn't seen much either. Paul thinks their eating on the acorns on the ground. Hopefully they'll get hungry again soon!

MAKE it a wonderful Wednesday!

My quote:
"If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get."
[Frank A. Clark]

Shirley]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=316 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:06:00 -0600 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=315
Colleen made some cards using one of my files. Here's a picture of one of them!

Thanks Greeting Card


I'm really proud of Colleen. Not only is she a great creative design team member, but she is graduating as an RN, BSN in just a few short weeks! How awesome is that! Congratulation Colleen!

Mom is having surgery Friday so I'll be going to Oklahoma at the end of the week. Remember her in your prayers! Hopefully it will be done through a laparoscope and she will get to go home the same day! Isn't modern medicine wonderful?????

MAKE it a great Tuesday!

My quote:
"The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."
~Benjamin Franklin

Shirley]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=315 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:34:00 -0600 Announcement and New Files http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=314
I am a 29-year-old Kansas girl who has a passion for Jesus Christ, my family & friends, nursing, teaching, trying new recipes, and PAPERCRAFTS OF ALL SORTS!!! Capturing memories through scrapbooking has been a part of my life for about 11 years now, and I discovered the world of rubber stamps about 6 years ago. Two years ago, my hubby bought me my first cutting system, the Klic-N-Kut. It has changed the way I papercraft!! I love to take photos, scrap, make and deliver handmade cards, paper-piece, create tear critters, alter everyday items, join challenges, swap with pals throughout the nation, and most importantly, share my creative energy with everyone who is interested!

I've been married to my best friend, Joseph, for 2 1/2 years, and we are preparing to start a family. I am honored to have been chosen to join Shirley's Creative Design Team.

Here's a picture of Jessica and her hubby, Joseph.

Joseph and Jessica


Jessica has some awesome ideas! Once I design her idea, she cuts it then takes a picture of it! How wonderful is that?!?!? Here are two ideas Jessica sent me. She decided to make the treat boxes with a Victorian look! Great job Jessica!

Christmas: Santa Treat Box


Christmas: Present Treat Box


Thanks for joining us Jessica!

I also have another new file in the store. I designed this file for a swap at the Paperthreads Forum. You have 4 sentiments to choose from.


Humdinger Card


If you like to collect files or find that you don't have many files, you ought to join the swaps on the Paperthreads Forum. There is a different theme each month and the files are always awesome! There are all levels of participants from the novice to the designer! So check it out!

Our pond is now dug and Clark Park has a lot less mesquite trees and cactus! Now Paul and I are going to start picking up rocks, stray cactus, limbs, etc! Our work is just beginning! I hope to have some pictures later this week. Clark Park is shaping up! We moved here in May of 07, so it is taking time. Hopefully we'll get it all done at some point!

I haven't done much in the health mode for the blog lately, but I'm continuing my quest for good health AND I've now lost 12 pounds! I'll be very happy if I can lose a pound a week! I'm still working on the being addicted to the scales thing. That is a tough one for me!

MAKE it a great Monday!

My quote:
"A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be."
~Douglas Pagels

Shirley

]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=314 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:22:00 -0600 Today is a Sad, Sad, Day! http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=313 "Thanksgiving: Stitched Turkey and Titles" is on special all month. You save 39%!

Thanksgiving: Stitched Turkey and Titles


Also on special November 7th - 13th is my "Thanksgiving: Eat More Beef" file. You save over 33% today through Thursday! So take advantage of these specials and buy both files!

Thanksgiving: Eat More Beef


Okay, I happy, but I'm sad! I sold my KNK Element yesterday and it's getting shipped out today. So I'm not going to have a KNK for a few weeks. I'm getting the 15" KNK MAXX so that makes me happy but I'm going to miss having a KNK in the meantime. If I get anything designed in the next few weeks, I'll have to get one of my fellow designers to convert the files for me. It depends on how long it takes for my machine to arrive! If it comes in soon, I'll just wait. The new KNK MAXX Cutters are supposed to be awesome, plus Accugraphics is offering an awesome bundle to the first 100 buyers. Check it out the awesome KNK's at the Paperthreads Store!

The guys should finish up the Clark Park Pond today! We have a chance of rain this weekend, so we shall see if it starts to fill up. Actually we need a few small rains to pack everything down first, then a big drenching rain to fill the pond! I don't always get my wishes though! Here's a few pics but they aren't that great. None of them seem to show what it really looks like!

This is a panoramic shot I got. The house is located to the right of the picture.



This is another shot from the backside. Paul's hunting area is located behind the picture.



We're headed to Brownwood today for shopping and getting the KNK shipped, then I have a hair appointment this afternoon. So another busy day!

MAKE it a great Friday!

My quote:
"The past is finished. There is nothing to be gained by going over it. Whatever it gave us in the experiences it brought us was something we had to know. "
Rebecca Beard

Shirley

]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/shirleysdesigns/index.php?itemid=313 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:48:00 -0600