I have so many projects to complete before Christmas. I think I will have several long nights. Oh well, at least I like doing this! Here is a cook book that I am making as Christmas gifts. I am going to write some of my mom's secret recipes, "Crab Soup", etc, down and include a copy in each book.

This little clear box turned out so stinkin' cute! I found the Hero Arts stamp that lists all Santa's reindeer's names. The little box measures about 2" x 3 1/4" . I also finished a few more of the little square candy boxes that we made at club two months ago.

I told you that I have been busy. I still have other things that I haven't shown you yet. Later! I need to get back to work.

The house is still turned upside down. With Christmas coming, I stamp every spare minute I can. Sonny kept Madison Monday for Tammy and JP. I knew he would be worn out by the time I got home from work. She is such a good little girl, but he forgot just how much "watching" it takes with a three year old.

Here is a Gift Card Holder that I made. I should have taken a picture of the inside, but I didn't want to untie the bow. It measures 3" x 6 1/4" .

I finished my second set of card for the Christmas Card Exchange. I was looking for more of a nostalgic look. I used the same basic layout that I used on the other set of cards. The colors for this set are more in the cranberry tones. Here is a picture that I took of Catherine and Madison on Thanksgiving Day. I took my camera and two dead batteries. Well, so much for Thanksgiving pictures this year.

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I made two cards and two 3 x 3" note cards for my secret pal. I found this oven mitt and kitchen towel that I used for inspiration. Then I decorated this gift bag to match as a Thanksgiving gift.

I am baking a cake to take to Dad's tomorrow. I will leave here around 5:00 in the morning to head over to Dunnellon. I'll fix my fried cabbage and the stuffing once I get there. Matt and Candace went over to spend the night. He is a very good cook, so I'll let him take the lead.

Here is the gold ornament tag that I made the other night. Tonight I worked on the other nine of my Christmas cards. It's a good thing I have an outlet...I have not had any fun at work lately. Today I set the phone on the corner of my desk and taped every students home number to the phone. I sure hope I can hang in there until Christmas. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I am sponsoring a Christmas card exchange. If you will be attending either of my Stampers Ten club meetings you can participate. Create 12 Christmas Cards for the exchange. They can be made with any stamp set. Be sure to bring them with you to club. Also, just a little reminder. Decembers Stampers Ten club meeting has been moved up one week so our orders have time to come in. Monday nights club will meet on December 8th, and Thursday nights club will meet on December 11th. If you have any questions call or email me.

I went straight to the grocery store when I left work today. I had to buy the ingredients to make the dressing. Next year I'll buy the turkey! I can't believe how much it all cost. I came home and baked three pans of cornbread, cut up three loafs of bread and laid it all out to dry for the dressing. Sonny is so sweet, he had a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled ham and cheese sandwich ready for me when I came in the door. I was starving too!

I did sit down and work on my Christmas cards. I have everything pulled out and scattered all over the dining room. I have decided to go with polar bears for one of my card exchanges. (By the way..... I have to participate in two card exchanges (24 cards). So, don't expect any sympathy when you tell me you just didn't have time to get 12 done! lol I think I'm going to go back and add some glitter. Here are three of the ones that I have finished. The first two have a plain background, but I decided to use the canvas background instead.