Halloween Magic and Nueve’s Notes

Halloween – a night when mischief and magic are afoot!  It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!

Halloween MagicThe incredible Laurie is hosting our monthly color challenge.  For our stamping fun, she has selected a colorful trio, plus any neutral color of your choice.  I took the easy route, and created a Halloween card.  However, these colors are so versatile, I can’t wait to see what YOU create!

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So many patterns of designer series paper decorate this Halloween magic card, and magically they all work together.  With the exception of the witch’s hat, the patterns are fairly subdued, and all are small in scale.  That makes all the difference.  What fun I had adding layers and bling, two of my favorite things!  Thank goodness for glimmer paper and glitter washi tape!  I simply aligned the Old Olive washi on paper to form a rectangle large enough to accommodate the witch hat builder punch and the tendril die from the Rustic Pumpkin die collection.  Easy!

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Nueve’s Note’s

Hey, everyone! I’m on a ‘venture! I’m visiting my people-brother, Brady, and my Auntie Kia. Auntie Kia is Uncle Jackie’s sister.  Mom and Dad hadn’t seen them in four years.  We drove out.  The first day, after we stopped, we saw a place called The Corn Palace. Mom took my picture by a big ear of corn.

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The second day, we saw a place that looked really bad. It didn’t have any grass. Mom said it’s called the Badlands.

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There were some special areas for people to take pictures.  We stopped at one, and Dad took our pictures.  The sky is so big there!  Mom made sure it wasn’t too hot for my feet. It wasn’t. It was kind of chilly that day.

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We had to be careful.  At some of the potty places, they had signs that said watch out for rattly snakes. I don’t have any rattly snakes, but I do have two squeaky snakes I play with at home.  Mom said the rattly snakes are dangerous and I must NEVER play with them. Luckily, we did not see any.

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I have lots more pictures to share about my ‘venture. Mom said I get to share more next time. It’s exciting! I get to go hiking, and I get to go to markets, and I get to play with Auntie Kia at the dog park.  It makes Auntie Kia happy, and making others happy is part of my job. After all, I am a working dog. I am Good Boy Nueve!

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On a personal note:  Thank you to all who have emailed me about me sister. She passed away September 29th.  I received the call from my niece, just as we had pulled into Brady’s. He was hugging us when the phone rang.  We left on this trip with her love and her blessing.  We both knew that her time was nearing, but she insisted that we not postpone our trip. However, I know in my heart that she waited until she sensed we had arrived safely at our destination before passing.

It’s so hard and so sad, losing a sister.  I am heartbroken. Yet, I know she is at peace, and is no longer suffering. I can still feel the touch of her hand, and the sound of her voice as she said “I love you”.  I feel her with me.  Last Sunday, Kim, Brady and I saw a hummingbird in the yard. My sister loved hummingbirds. She was buried in her hummingbird necklace and earrings. I know the hummingbird we saw was a sign from her that all was going to be okay.

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I couldn’t travel back for her memorial service, but she knew that before we left for Seattle.  Brady, Kim and I will celebrate her life at a beautiful place out here today. She loved the outdoors and flowers, and I know she will love the place we have selected.  We will share our favorite memories of a beloved sister and aunt. We will laugh and we will cry. And we will rejoice because our lives were richer and better because she was in them…

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21 Comments

  1. You are an inspiration to me. You create unique, beautiful cards. You raise wonderful dogs. You write wittily and fluidly. You love deeply. My caring thoughts to you on your sister’s death. My grief counselor told me that our loved ones are very attuned to the one person who will be most affected by their death, which is why I agree with you that your sister waited until you’d arrived at your destination before taking her leave. She wanted you to know she was with you as you struggled with the news. May your memories of her keep you as you grieve.

  2. First of all, I am sending hugs and prayers in hopes that you know how much we love you and wish we could help during this difficult time. Your tribute to your sister is so touching.
    I love the layers and glitz on this Halloween card! Your patterns and elements are amazing and work so well together, even the purple ribbon! Gorgeous.

  3. Warm hugs, My Friend! Such a difficult time for you! PRAYERS! I love your card. Perfect FALL card! So many gorgeous colors and all the sparkle!
    As always, Nueve is a charmer! Thinking of you, My Friend!

  4. I love all the glitzy touches on this Halloween card, Ann, so much fun! That witch hat looks fabulous!

    So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. Wishing you peace as you grieve.

  5. Your card is certainly full of color and fun! I loved hearing about your “venture” out west with Nueve & hubby, even though it was touched with sadness when losing your sister. Cherish those memories!

  6. Love this and how you used the challenge colors!

    So sorry for your loss,too, always so hard..

  7. Dear Ann: I’m so very sorry for the loss of your sister, please know you and your family are in my prayers.
    Sending hugs.

    Maria Rodriguez.

  8. I love your collection of pattern and colour for your magical Halloween card Ann – and Nueve’s story of fun on his travels. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister – I am so glad you are choosing to remember her in this special way and hope it brings you comfort. Sending you hugs!

  9. I love this card!! I love hearing the travel notes from Neuve with the pictures!! So very sorry for your loss!! I love your hummingbird story!! Hugs and prayers to you all!

  10. May the tears turn to smiles and laughters as memories are shared. So sorry for your loss. There will be signs of her surrounding you with love.

  11. Hi Ann,
    So sorry for your loss remember the laughter and special moments you shared with your sis these memories will always be with you and someday bring a smile to you. Take care

  12. Hugs and ❤

  13. Sincere condolences for the passing of your sister.
    Love your card and your Nueve.

  14. Pretty card, so sparkly! Sending our sincerest sympathy in the passing of your sister. Family is so special. Sending a pet for Nueve, too.

  15. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing your siblings is hard; I know I lost both mine 12 years ago. The good news though is that we will see them again.
    Your card is just great. I love Halloween and I love reading all Nueve’s “comments”. God Bless you and yours.

  16. Ann, firstly. Love the card. All that wonderful texture and those hats are fabulous. I love the little touch of gold behind the sentiment, too. My heart goes out to you. It’s so hard to say goodbye to someone we have loved so much, for so long.
    hugs
    jaydee

  17. What a great card for Halloween. Love it. Love you sharing the pictures of Nueve. What a great companion. Sorry to hear the rest but glad that you are at peace with your loss.

  18. First, love the card—so sparkly and fun, but most importantly, I am sorry for the loss of your sister. It’s a pain like no other because that love is so special. Sending hugs and prayers.

  19. Ann, cute and sparkly card! Love the pics of your trip out west! And huge hugs to you on the passing of your sister! The story of your arrival and her passing gave me goosebumps but I know you know she’ll always be with you! Enjoy your time with family!!

  20. Oh man Nueve, you should have stopped. You could have road in the combine or the tractor! You had to be within few miles from me. I’m so happy you are having a wonderful venture!

  21. Bonnielee McGuire

    Absolutely fabulous card. Nueve is so adorable. As for the rest, there are just no words that will help. Peace.

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