Winter is Here Already?

It seems that winter has begun with a vengeance this year. It started yesterday and has continued into today. This is the earliest winter storm we’ve had in over a decade. I sure hope it is not a sign of a bad winter ahead. I’m afraid it might be though.

To top of the ‘fun’, the heating system at work was not working this morning. Gratefully, the technicians came fairly quickly and got it up and running. Thank goodness I have a heating pad, a warm sweater and a blanket in the office. They really helped out. (Photo below is not me, but you get the idea.)

Making Holiday Gift Tags

I cut out 2” circles from patterned scrapbook paper, then glued them onto 2” plain cardstock circles to make them sturdy. Ink around the edges, add a couple of scrap pieces of paper to each and top them with a holiday sticker.

Small holes were punched in the top of each one and some festive twine was added. Voila! Quick and easy to make, these original, one-of-kind tags are perfect for holiday gifts. I'll be making more of these.

The First Snowfall

We got the first indication that winter is coming this morning (if we did not already understand that). When I arrived at work there was some light, fluffy snowflakes falling. They melted as they hit the ground, of course, but they were falling. I saw it with my own eyes. I’m really glad that I got my snow tires on early this year. Have you got yours on yet? It is definitely time, if you haven’t.

As much as we like to complain about the weather (too hot, too cold, too much rain/snow) I enjoy living in an area where you can see the changing of the seasons. Don’t you?

Halloween Pocket Letter

I joined a pocket letter swap, Halloween theme, at the last minute. My partner received it today. I had a lot of fun making it. I’m really pleased with how it turned out. Here is a photo of the front decorated pockets and the goodies in the back. I’d forgotten how much I love making pocket letters. I will have to do more in the upcoming months.

Here is the pocket letter I received with some of the goodies. There are lots of stickers and other embellishments that I can use. The mini witch pen is so cute!

Halloween Howl, Day 31

All good things must come to an end. It’s been a great month though. I’ve enjoyed swapping Halloween ATCs with Joy so much; we’ve agreed to do it again next year. I already have 10 cards done! The last card for October 2025 was created with stamped images and diecuts on a patterned paper background. A great finale to a fun swap! Thank you, Joy, for being my partner.

The card I sent to Joy depicts a very spooky night in a graveyard with a full moon in the sky. It is October 31st already. Time flies when you are having fun, they say. Now we can look forward to Halloween Howl 2026.

For a change, I was not the only one who dressed up for Halloween to go to work. First time in fifteen years someone else has come in costume. We look great, don’t we?