Haunted House Book Swap

The following are pages made in the "Haunted House Book Swap" organized by Heather Bloom in the Vintage Photo Images Group I'm in. They will be made into a book with rings to attach the pages and finished with a front and back cover created by me. I was totally blown away today when I received these pages in the mail. They are so creative.......such a talented bunch of ladies! This will be a one-of-a-kind book to be treasured for years to come. I just want to say thank you, Heather, for all the hard work you put into your page and organizing and carrying through with this swap. It was alot of hard work...and to all the ladies for all their wonderful pages. I will truly treasure this amazing work of art.
First page...and not in any particular order....was created by Carrie Rees.....

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Created by Rosalie Ackerson.....

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Created by Carolyn Utter.....

back of page.....with one of my favorite sayings....Heebie Jeebies!

Created by Barbara Stapleton.....

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Created by Heather Bloom.....our wonderful organizer of this project......

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Created by Muriel Fulgione....

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Created by Teri Chinen......

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Created by Heather Robinson.....

Created by April Dudko.....

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Created by Vonda Roberts.....

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back page with door open.....

By JoAnne Balaz......you can see there's something attached at the top I could not scan....it's a skeleton as long as the page is tall! Awesome!

the back......

By Connie Anne Camp...

windows open....

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This page was done by Laura Carson. The door opens up with her name and the saying...The 13th Hour, when anything can happen and things aren't always what they seem.

Page open.....

Page open with door open....she has skeletons in her closet!

The back.......

By yours truly....the front.....

Back....

"Little Witches"

Received my latest swap in the mail....Little Witches, hosted by Teri Chinen. What a wonderful swap and so much fun. Wanted to share them with you.

Created by Muriel Fulgione.....love the colors and the cute witch image. The bat and the and Transylvania ephemera add a very nice touch!

Created by JoAnne Balaz.....love the background image and what it adds to the card. Cute little witch and black cat!

Created by Pat Blackwood-Condra.....a gothic arch too! Definetly too cute to spook, although I am scared to death of spiders....but yet, they fascinate me!

Created by April Dudko....cute and spooky! Love the collage work!

Created by Heather Bloom...always love "bingo" backgrounds.....and did you notice? The little doll has a hat just like her cute little "owner"!

Created by Carolyn Utter.....love the purple and green together and the black wings on the little witch.

Today's Hug

I could go through this day oblivious to the miracles all around me, or I could tune in and "enjoy." -- Gloria Gaither

Each day God's handiwork is evident for all to see and experience. His miracles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so keep your eyes and your heart open. Be watchful, and you'll soon be amazed.

I love fall and all the beautiful colors....and I didn't even have to leave my yard for these wonderful pictures.....enjoy!

Where Is That Coffee Cup?

Still laughing......someone sent this to me with funnies about "old age" and it so reminded me of myself! Is any one else "feelin' it"? Where did I set down that coffee cup, anyway? If you find it, please send me a note!! LOL

Today's Hug - The Value of Friendship

As I head out to meet friends at Archiver's and scrap all evening together.....I'm reminded of how much my friends mean to me. I hope I always show that to them!

Love one another earnestly from a pure heart. - 1 Peter 1:22

Emily Dickinson spoke for friends everywhere when she wrote, "My friends are my estate." She understood that friends are among our most treasured possessions. But unlike a bank account or a stock certificate, the value of a true friendship is beyond measure.
So today celebrate the joys of building and preserving your personal estate of lifelong friends. Give thanks for the laughter, the loyalty, the sharing, and the trust. Remember what it means to aid an ally, to be a backer, or to console a comrade. When you do, you will have increased two personal fortunes at once!
I plan on letting each one of them know today how much their friendship means to me!