When I cut the latice for my previous Autumn card, it left all of these red squares which I used for the background for this card; two cards from one die cut.

Merine conducted a holiday card workshop and I want to share some of them with you.

Lynn over at Trash to Treasure Art is having another giveway to celebrate her third year in blogger land.  Would you believe she has over 1000 followers to her blog!  WOW

Lynn is not only talented in all art forms, but she is also generous and shares her hand made pieces.  If you want the opportunity to win one, leave a comment on her blog (only one) and you will be in the running to receive a piece of spectacular art; AND, if you want to participate in her BONUS, follow the instructions she provides.

Cindy Atkins designs gorgeous art for DezinaWorld and is offering a week of Christmas tutorials.  Click on the "Victorian Christmas" button right panel near the bottom to check out her blog and view the tutorials.

I had errands to run and grocery shopping which took all moring and into the afternoon.  It was a horrendous day because I forgot people get paid the first of the month and the stores were jammed plus it was cold and windy.  What a delightful surprise to find a bouquet of flowers and a ceramic pumpkin container from my granddaughter.  She changed a dismal day into bright sunshine.  Who wouldn't feel better with yellow sunflowers on a cold windy day!