And how is this helping me get caught up on Thanksgiving cards???

Once in a while an idea just pops into my head outta nowhere. I was trying to get caught up on my Thanksgiving cards...I'm behind as usual! I started out making this card and planning to put the darling pumpkin trio border as my focal point, but after making the background panel and adhering it, my mind simply switched gears. I dug out a much under used wonderful stamp and wellllllla....

I love this wreath...it's so pretty. I've never done ribbon in this way, don't know what possessed me to, but I'm kinda liking it, and instead of the 2 bows I was going to do, I opted for some DeNami buttons (which I heart)...whatcha think, yea or nae?

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Chickies and pumkins make for a cute stamp

I truly puffy heart chickies and I love the whimsical design of the DeNami pumpkins, so when you put them together....you get ADORABLE!

A little closer look...

How can you not love this little guy??? I can honestly say that when I started making this card I had no plan what-so-ever but I really like the outcome.


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Boxes Boxes and More Colorful Boxes

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So...all entered now? OK on to today's post a fabulous card by Tina!

Have ya ever seen something and just simply fell head over heels? Well, when I saw this layout on one of those free idea sheets at a big box store, I knew I just HAD to give it a whirl! I've never done a monotone type card before, but I have done and seriously lurves me some little panels and color blocking. I had to change it up a bit and add my own little flair...you know me ;)

Of course I couldn't resist pulling out my much loved "go to" set of stamps for this one. I loved "coloring" in all those little panels with the same color I was stamping with...what a great effect. Why haven't I done this before??? The original used the same stamp for all the panels...can someone say boring? Also the main sentiment/focal point panel was straight and theirs was just a picture, not sentiment...again, boring. I also added that jaunty little bow....you all know how much I puffy heart me some ribbon! I love how it turned out but am open for your suggestions on how to change it up even more....

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Happy Fall Ya'll

I am soooo ready for fall! I'm not a summer girl...just don't like the 100 degree temps mixed with the 90% humidity. This summer has been so bad I threatened to move to Alaska (hehehe)! One benefit of fall...THANKSGIVING! Woo-Hoo! Just thinking about Thanksgiving dinner has my tummy growling...

I just puffy heart these little jack o' lanterns and that ohh so cute turkey!

 I know...no sentiment (I would have stamped it directly onto the lower right hand corner)...it keeps getting pushed back further and further on my wish list...some day...

Shhh, don't tell Tom that he's leaving chickie footie prints....  ;)

G150 Jack O'Lantern Trio
D125 Turkey
A96 Tweety Bird Footprints
B95 Mini Swirl Flourish
PF51 Leaf Accents stamp set
SS16 Citrone Glitter
RB-7317 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
PC37 Desert Orange Cards
PC36 Golden Tangerine Cards

Thanks for stopping by, Tina

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What do you mean there are other colors besides pinks and purples....

Soooo, the other day I made a card for a challenge and put it up on my "all things crafty" blog. I made the comment that I can't believe I actually used blue. I like blue...it's a pretty color, but I just never reach for it when making a card. Well, some smarty pants, and I'm not one to start naming names or anything, *cough-Wendy-cough*, sorry, something in my throat...where was I...ohh yeah, I was informed by someone that there were other colors on the color wheel and that I should try them out.

I'm taking baby steps....I used my usual purple, but paired it with kraft and green. I have to say that someone was right...I'm feelin the purple / green combo....shhh, just don't tell her! (again, no bling...it's killing me but my cards are designated for OWH)

I wanted the balloons to look like they were floating up out of the box when it was opened so I knew I would pop them up on foam tape, but I really wanted more of an effect than that. I had the little twirly guy from the leaf accent set sitting out from a different project and it hit me that I could use it to show off my floating balloons. Ohh, and did ya notice how I changed up the sentiment...

Supplies:
E106 small happy birthday
PF14 party time stamp set
PF51 leaf accents stamp set
F208 open box
RB-7317 chocolate brown grograin ribbon
DeNami Card stocks

Thanks, Tina


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