Share Joy with the Grumplings

I know I am!  lol  I love these Grumplings from Taylored Expressions so much.   This one and the sentiment are so me at the moment.  I feel like we just skipped weeks ahead and now I'm behind.   I haven't mailed out any cards, wrapped any gifts, or even hung the stockings!   Tomorrow is going to be a super busy day!   The layout for my card is from the sketch at the current TE Share Joy Challenge.  I just fudged a bit and made it into a rectangle since I have a mental block with square cards.

Hopefully I'll be back soon with my Two Paper Divas card and a couple of other miscellaneous cards I made a while back and haven't shared.  Until then...  

I thought I'd share my birthday gift before I left.  I turned forty (ugh) on Saturday and Jason gave me money to go shopping for the animal shelter as my gift. It's what I asked for and I'm so happy he listened.   It was great to fill the cart up and then drive it all down to the shelter.  I hope it helps the animals!  

Share Joy with the Grumplings

Did you take advantage of any of the Thanksgiving sales?   I finally got this adorable Holiday Grumplings set from Taylored Expressions.   I thought I'd use it this week for the Share Joy challenge.   Even grumpy cats can spread joy, right?  :)   I just love his little face!!   He reminds of my Bella.  lol

Part of the challenge is to send out your card to someone.  I have a special friend who is married to a man obsessed with Frozen, so I made this one for her.  She loves moose, so I found the cutest moose ornament to send along with it.   

Sadie got her Christmas present a bit early.  We found this awesome bed for her at Costco yesterday! 

TE Sketch and a Selfie

I saw an awesome sketch on Pinterest and decided to go check it out.  I found it was actually an awesome challenge on the Taylored Expressions website.  I have several of their sets on my wishlist, so I was excited to play along.  

Part of the challenge was also taking a selfie with your card and mailing it to someone you love.  It just so happens that my college roommate has a birthday that I need to acknowledge.  She was like a sister to me for the time we lived in the same town and I still love her to pieces.   

Laila helped me this one as we both crafted on my desk.  She was coloring while I was stamping.   Well, kinda.  lol   I finished this card and took a break until she napped before I made the card I'll share with you tomorrow.  :)