[Maurine Stettler]

Dear friends: Sorry I have been so absent this month -- too busy enjoying the end of summer and dealing with lots going on at work, plus preparing for some unwanted down time in September (i.e., surgery). I'll be back to start leaving some leave on all your cards in the gallery this next week -- I've loved seeing the cards as they came in to my inbox. Thanks again for participating!

And with that, this month's challenge is officially closed!