I just got some new Hero Arts stamps…. and for those who know me, Autumn and Halloween are my favorite.   I think if I divided my stamps out, half of them would fall into this  catagory!!!!   Some people love summer, I love Autumn.  There is nothing like wind blowing leaves from trees that have turned gold, brown, orange and yellow.  Pumpkins, tons of pumpkin, pumpkin patches, pumpkin pie, just any thing with pumpkins.  Warm scarves.  Snuggling under a warm blanket.   Oh How I love Autumn.

To do this card I used my distress inks.    I did a light color and brought it in towards the middle.  Then I used a red/rust color and brought it in about an inch and then the edges with a brown color.   I then used the lucscious yummy colors from Wendy Vecchi from Ranger.  I had been eyeing them for some time.  I went to Beverly Fabrics to pick up some Glossy Accents and they had all the new colors AND they were on sale for 30% off.  Yahoo!!!!   I love Beverly’s and my bank has a deal that gives me cash back of 10% on my purchases.  Can’t get any better than that.   Because the new colors were screaming autumn and leaves I took out the new Scattering Leaves stamps from Hero Arts.  I just randoming stamped them with the new colors around the edges.

Supplies:

Marshmellow cardstock from Bazzil
Scattering Leaves Stamp Set from Hero Arts
Leaves Autumn Stamp Set from Hero Arts
Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Wild Honey, Ripe Persimmon, Gathered Twigs
Archival Ink by Wendy Vecchi for Ranger: Potting Soil, Orange Blossom, Red Geranium, Fern Green

Sometimes I still want to pick up the phone and call my Mother.   It is hard to believe that she has been gone for two years.   Mom, I think of you daily!

This layout was made mostly from the Graphic 45 Secret Garden 12×12 paper pack.  I wanted a frame around the layout so I cut out the frame from a very busy page and laid it over a more neutral paper.

To make the layout more interesting, i cut out three of the flower images and used glossy accents to make them look like enamel embellishments.

I did not like the flowers that I made from the paper, so I resorted pulling out some Anna Griffin flowers.   I might have gone overboard on the flowers, but heck, they are just so pretty!!!

To make the other flowers POP I used that awesome clear Wink of Zella pen.  I love it, it is like stickles but with a brush!!!   The ribbon is a handmade crinkled seam binding I made some time ago.  I love making my own crinkled seam binding.  I use either Sprinklers by October Afternoon  or Glimmer Mists by Scattered Angels.  I have even made them using easter egg dyes.   To be honest, I don’t remember what I used on this ribbon!!!!  I also have very tiny pearls on the frame.  you cant really see them in the photo unless you click on the photo to make it larger.  But I know they are there.

Supplies:

Graphic 45 Secret Garden 12×12 paper pack

Handmade seam binding

Tim Holtz Ideaology Memo pins

Zva creative tiny pearls

Crystal Accents by Ranger

Anna Griffin layered Rose stickers

Wink of Zella pen, clear glitter

I enjoyed making this card.   I liked making the embellishment flower.   I have not tried the felt (so afraid if I use it, it will be gone….not that I cant buy more!)  So this was a fun card!!!

Supplies

Die: Papertrey Ink Beautiful Blooms II #2 Die Collection

Paper:  October Afternoon Thrift Shop

Stampin Up  Moss cardstock

Felt:  Papertrey ink Harvest Gold

Button:  True Black Buttons

Thread: My Mind’s Eye  Follow Your Heart

I had t do this card three times.  The last time I used watercolor paper which worked so much better!!!   I enjoyed making this card!!!!

Supplies

Paper

Watercolor Paper

Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse cardstock

Ink:  STampin Up Lucky Limeade; Wisteria Wonder, Island Mango

Stamp:  Papertrey Ink Think Big Favorites # 3 Stamp Set

Embossing Powder Midnight Black by Stampendous

Ok, I did not have tea, but I had coffee.   I liked what Erin Lincoln did, so I decided to paint the coffee onto the card.

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink Cream Cardstock,

Stamp:  Papertrey Ink Guide Lines Two

Gold Glitter by Stampendous

OK, I will be honest.   I ran out of time and had to cut the heart  when the clay was still wet.   There is just never any time to get anything done.  🙂   That did not work at all!!!!  🙁

I colored the clay and then added some glittery embossing powder.  I did not have the kind they used in the video, but I liked the clay….just needed more time.

Supplies

Stamp:  Papertrey Ink Simple Valentine

Paper:

Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst cardstock

Papertrey Ink Text Style Simple Valentine

Papertrey Ink Hibiscus Burst Pattern Paper

Ribbon: Hibiscus Burst Twill Tape

Ink: Stampin Up Mellow mambo

Giltter:  Faire Wing Glitter by Susie Sparkle

Well I discovered much to my shock and horror that I never ordered Berry Sorbet cardstock!   Egads!!!!!  So I had a slow start as I was trying to find where I put it in the craft room.  I finally went online and checked my orders where I discovered my error.  Ok, it was added to the wishlist for next time.   So I lost an hour or two fussing with this stuff.

Finally I sat down to do the card after selecting my color themes and the sketch!

I decided to use the new Nuts for you stamp and do the squirrel.  For those who know me, I love squirrels.   Of course now I need to go back and order the fox.   Oh it never ends.

Here is the card I made

Supplies:

Papertrey Cardstock:  Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Terrcotta Tile, Orange Zest

Papertrey Stamp: Nuts for You

Thread: My Mind’s Eye Thread – Follow Your Heart

Copic Marker:  YR04

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It is that time of year where Papertrey Ink challenge crafters to create cards and learn new techniques.  This year’s theme is about cooking, or whippin up recipes using paper and ink!!!!

My first challene is my craft room or introduction.   Well since I am in the middle of remodeling the craft room, I prefer just to show the work desk.  Whipping (no pun intended) out my dies, stamps, copics and the recipes cards, I prepared myself for a day of learning!!!!

Sadly I discovered my camera battery was dead, dead, dead.  So I am using my iphone to take some pictures until I can get it charged up!!!!

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I like nothing better than making hand made cards

What I like even more than that is making a card for someone who needs a little inspiration and or love from people who care.

Maddy is a young girl who is fighting cancer.  (see link)

http://simonsaysstampblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/please-send-smile-to-maddy.html

Thought I would make her a card to cheer her up.  Since this is her second round of cancer and she really enjoyed receiving cards from around  the world, I thought I would send her one from my corner of the world.

Here’s to you Maddy, may God give you the courage for this battle and may God bless you and cure you from cancer once and for all!!!!

OK, had to watch the superbowl to see all the modern day warriors do their thing!  But what really impacted me was the commercial about the Clydesdale and the relationship with the farmer….   cried my eyes out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=o2prAccclXs