Giving Thanks!

...This is something that I need to remember to do, daily! There are so many things that I am thankful for: my fantastic husband, my fabulous friends, but mostly {sorry honey} my little Stinkerbella! She is an absolute blessing, that has had obstacles around every corner. The journey to her, and the adoption process has taught my husband and I that we need to give "Thanks," to God, daily!

This is a quick page that I put together for Stinkerbella's 1st Thanksgiving. She fell asleep inside the Peanut Shell (the sling that I am wearing). I had my hand on the outside, and as she was sleeping she reached out and grabbed my finger! My "sister" said, "We have to have a picture of that!" I'm glad she captured this precious moment!

The title was cut using the Cricut Lite cart, Celebrate with Flourish. When I saw this title I knew it was perfect for this layout!  I added 3D dots to "pop" it up.

The acorns were cut using the Create a Critter cartridge. I also embossed the bottom part of the acorn with the Cuttlebug "Diamonds in the Rough" folder. Then I added some twine {thanks Cerin!} to the top of each one by wrapping and tying a knot. I also stuck a piece of tape on the back of each acorn to hold the twine in place. Then I added 3D dots to each acorn, I layered 1 on some and 2 on the others.

I cut another flourish from the Home Decor cartridge to mimic the title, and add a little more color to the layout. I finished off the layout with rub-ons from CTMH, and some {bling} of course on the title!

The paper recipe:
*Background paper-DCWV neutral stack
*Striped paper on title-Making Memories Chelsea's Place
*Shimmery paper for the acorns-Bazzill
*All other paper-scraps from DCWV

I have to apologize for not having "cut" sizes! I did this layout a few weeks ago at a crop and I didn't write down the sizes. I think the acorns were cut at 3" and 5". I promise to be better at keeping track! I'm just proud of myself for having something to post! ;)
Have a crafty kinda day!