Painted Pumpkins

This week I had a lot of fun using the Painted Patch suite.  I like the colors in the designer papers; it's something a bit different.  For this card, I added the gate that opens on the front of the card.  Inside the gate is a saying and another pumpkin.  I stamped these pumpkins onto colored papers using the Painted Pumpkin stamp set.  

These two cards are both the same card, only I used different colors for the cardstock.  I like how they coordinate with each other.  The pumpkins are cut out from the designer papers, which cut out three pumpkins at a time.  A couple of the crows from the Fun for Fall stamp set flew onto my cards.  

For my third card, I put the little mouse from Christmas Mice into the pumpkin patch!  The dies cut slits into his little arms so that he can hold things.  He has picked a gourd out for you and is saying, Hello Gourd-geous.  :)

I need more time to make more of these whimsical cards.  Which one do you like best?

 

Fall Cards

I have to say this is one of the cutest fall cards ever!  I got the idea from Michelle Last on Pinterest, but of course gave it my own spin.  I love the bright orange, green leaves, designer paper, button and the ribbon for the stem!  On the inside I used the circle die-cut and put a vanilla circle there to dress it up and for the writing.  I want to make more of these!

The photo of this card came out a little blurry (sorry!) but I just love the simple colors on this card.  I copied this idea from Melynn O'Connor Long on the Stampin Up website.  I really like the pumpkin that is embossed with white on the crumb cake cardstock!

This card is so lovely in just the monochromatic colors of soft suede and crumb cake.  Simple, yet stunning.  I think it can be used as a sympathy card or other occasion, too.  Thanks to Susie Wood for the idea for this.

It's hard to tell in this photo, but the sign has crystal effects painted on it to give it a sheen and add some texture.  I sponged the leaves and the background to make them look more fall-like.  I found this idea from Cindy Hall.

I Love Fall!

Anyone who knows me knows that Fall is my favorite time of year.  I love the cool, crisp air, the beautiful colored leaves, the rich autumn colors to decorate with and my favorite holiday of all: Thanksgiving!

Today I want to share some of the cards and stamping projects that I made during September and October.  This card is my favorite (although I love them all!).  I love the colors, the leaves and the simple saying.  There is so much to be thankful for in our lives and I try to have a grateful heart!  :)  I got the idea from Mary Ann Grimmer.

I love the colors and the papers that are used in these projects.  I had fun making the card with the pumpkins.  One of the pumpkins is 3-D but it's hard to tell in the photo.  Can you pick out which one?

The little mini coffee mug is the cutest little favor!  Right?  It has some caramel candies in it, although you could put a multitude of other candies or drink samples in it!  (Think tea, coffee, Keurig cups, drink mixes, etc.)  You could change it up for any holiday or occasion.  This idea came from my friend, Deb Valder.  She has instructions on how to make it and where to order the cups from on her blog: stampladee.com.

The other little favor has a Ghiradelli candy square tucked in it!  Yes, they are my favorite candies, especially the mint ones.  This idea came from Tamara Bertram.

Okay, isn't this turkey card so adorable?  He is made from an owl punch!  That owl does a great job transforming into different characters for each holiday!  I saw the idea for this on Pinterest made by Nancy Young.

I have to admit that I have a LOT of die cut shapes!  I love this idea to use the negative space from the die cut to stamp in and then add some color.  It's just another way to use the die cuts.  There is some copper embossing on this card that really makes it just stand out.  This idea is from Deb Valder, also.

Here is another example of using the die cut shapes.  One leaf is the positive shape and the other leaf is the negative shape.  This idea is from a demonstrator with the initials of PS.  I'm not sure of her name.  If you know who she is, please let me know so that I can give her the credit.

Die cuts, inking, stamping, punching, cutting, sponging, embossing and now watercolor!  This goose card is made on watercolor paper.  We sprayed the paper with a mist of water and then loosely painted on some color.  Idea from Maureen Albert.

I love making fall projects.  Whether it's stamping, sewing, crocheting or using some other medium, (and trust me, I have them all!) it's a great season to celebrate!

What sort of fun things are you making this fall?  Feel free to leave a comment!