Fall is really here. It is getting colder and I can see the beginnings of the colors on the leaves of the trees around here. This weekend we leave to spend some time in the Poconos and I am hoping the rain that is forecast for the week won't be so much that we can't spend time walking and enjoying the lake at the resort.
Now that there is a chill in the air, I am getting the urge to start some holiday cards. This is the first of my Thanksgiving cards. I think something is off, but I can't put my finger on it. I probably will re-work this one, but I like these colors. The sentiment is a 2005 SU stamp, but I don't know the name. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Supplies:
Stamps-Autumn Harvest from Stampin' Up!
Card stock SU's More Mustard, Very Vanilla, and Basic Black
Ink. Basic Black and Early Expresso
Ribbon: 1 1/4 inch Striped Grosgrain from Stampin' Up!
SU's Natural Hemp Twine
Pumpkins colored with Prisma Pencils and Gamsol

Bling time.......

Here is a little peek at a card I made for my granddaughter Lauren. I wanted lots of Bling on this one. The stamp is from Outlines Rubber Stamps and I clear embossed it on glossy white cs then sponged it with Stampin Up!'s Lovely Lavender, Summer Sun and Concord Crush Classic ink. Then I cut it apart and elevated parts with Stampin' Dimensionals. The base card is Crushed Curry with a Concord Crush mat.. The jewels are Stampin' Up!'s Basic Rhinestones. Thanks for looking!

Just a simple card to share..

A simple note card using some of my favorites Stampin Up products, Pocket Silhouettes stamps, Cherry Cobbler and Confetti White card stock, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler ink, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, and the pin from Vintage Trinkets. Thanks for looking!

Sneak Peek

 Holiday Happenings Online Class

My first online class, more information coming soon!
See Supply List Below

Supply List

You will need the following Stampin' Up! supplies to complete your class. You can order these products and have them shipped right to your door from my Stampin' Up! website
You can also call me to order.

From the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog:
119847 Ornament Punch
117159 Jolly Holiday DSP
118734 Contempo Christmas Stamp set(wood) or 120594 (clear)
119246 Basic Rhinestones
104332 Snail Adhesive
119690 Cherry Cobbler cardstock
100702 Old Olive cardstock
121045 Basic Black cardstock
101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock
119669 Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink pad
102277 Old Olive Classic Ink pad

From page 21 of the Holiday Mini:
120992 Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon

Don't forget that you can substitute similar products for these if you wish. You may already have some of the basics so be sure to check your stash before ordering.

I want to share a "first"

I know I am behind the times, but I just recently discovered the art of the Zentangle. What is it? "creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns" This is something you can do while you sit in the dentist's waiting room or when you need an afternoon break. It is relaxing and helps you to focus and it is just plain fun to do! You can learn all about it here: zentangle.com There are lots more sites and tons of online images if you want to see some amazing art work. My example is just my first baby step. I made it into an easel card for my daughter's birthday. I wanted to give her something really original.  (She thought I stamped it, go figure!) Anyway, I hope you will check out the Zentangle site and maybe give it a try.

Supplies all Stampin' Up!:

I used my black Stampin' Write marker on Whisper White card stock, then mounted it on Real Red card stock with Dimensionals and then on a Basic Black mat.

Finally, something crafty to post...

This is the card I made for my brother-in-law, Dave for his birthday. Of course, he is a fly fisherman. I thought he would get a kick out of this and I was not disappointed. The inside is finished and the belt goes all around the back. It opens in the center.

Supplies:
Stampin' Up! card stock: Crumb Cake and Soft Suede
Stampin' Write marker, black, Lattice embossing folder
Brown enamel brads and two pewter lacing brads