Pumpkins galore

Of course I had to do yet another harvest card, so here it is. My pumpkin harvest embossing folder came in handy for this simple, colorful card. For the sentiment attachment I use Stampin' Up Curly Label Bundle, but the sentiment is from Close To My Heart September Stamp of the Month Treasure of Life. Of course my ribbon is a Michael's purchase.
I told myself I wasn't allowed to buy any more ribbon until I used up 5 rounds, well, the other day I broke down and bought one. Shhhhh! Don't tell Jay. Maybe in the next couple of days I will show you the handiwork of my wonderful husband.
I think I may be done posting Autumn cards. Yesterday I worked on a Christmas card and it kinda got me thinking about doing more, but I am still not sure I can take the leap.

Simple elegance

A few weeks ago I posted something similar to this card, but it was a set of three Thank Yous. This one is even easier, if that is even possible. I used Leafy Branch embossing folder and my Cuttlebug. The photo does not show the ribbon too well, but it has bronze leaves throughout it. I thought it was perfect with this particular embossing folder. It would make a nice sympathy or get well card, but I think I will use it as one of my Thanksgiving cards. I hope all is well with everyone...all 5 people who read this blog (2 of them are in NY having a blast).

Don'tcha just love pumpkins?

Ok, I know "don'tcha" is not a word. That is why I am a science teacher. This is such a simple card and I think that is one of the reasons I like it. I actually got the idea from a post on Splitcoast Stampers from CharmWarm called So Thankful on September 29, 2008.
I used Pumpkin Harvest embossing folder on my Cuttlebug. The ribbon and paper are from Michael's. The stamp set is Harvest Memories from Close To My Heart. If you look real close (go ahead and put your head on your computer screen, no one will notice), you might see that the staple is brownish orange.
I have spent a good chunk of my August, September and October on Halloween and Thanksgiving cards, when should I start dabbling in Christmas cards? Pumpkins and Christmas? Hmmm, I don't think so. I think I will continue on a few more Autumn cards. I just cannot resist the Harvest season.

Falling Leaves

I have been on a search for Thanksgiving, Harvest, and/or Autumn cards, but none have tickled my fancy until I came up with this one.
The stamp set, Nature's Vein, is from Close To My Heart, and the sentiment is another set from Close To My Heart called Summer's Wave. I used Summer's Wave for the background. I like the way this card turned out, even if cutting out the individual leaves were a pain in the butt.
I am still on the look out for more Harvest cards and I have one more to try out. One of them will actually be our Thanksgiving cards, but I'm not sure which.

Hmmmmm

Well, this is one idea that didn't quite make it, but I thought I would post it anyway. I will work on the changes I see with it. The ribbon is a little overwhelming, but its from Michael's. The basket and pumpkins are punches from Impress Stamps and Martha Stewart, respectively. The sentiment is from Close To My Heart stamp set, Say it with Style. The more and more I look at this card the more I see I need help taking pictures as well.
Mom and Irene, have a great time in New York. =)

Spider Web

Sparkly! This card is not exactly how I pictured in my head, but that's ok. I still think it is cute. I am not sure if you can see everything...I used my SpiderWeb Cuttlebug embossing folder, but that wasn't enough so I added some glitter (ok, I added a lot of glitter). I used stickles to touch up the areas that I missed. Then I attached these cute little spiders from K&Company that I picked up at Michael's on clearance. I still need to add the sentiment to the inside and decorate its envelope.
I was able to do about 3 cards tonight, but the next post will be Wednesday. Stay tuned...=)

Haunted House

Yes, I know, it has been a looong time since I posted. I really do not have a good excuse, nor do I have a bad excuse. I just have not crafted in a long time. It felt great this weekend to get back at it. I made part of a Christmas gift for my mom (I cannot post it since she is one of 4 that actually reads my blog), I finished a scrapbook for Jay's friends daughter whose 1 year birthday is coming up next month, and I did this card. I know it isn't much, but I got back on the saddle so to speak.
This card has been on my mind a lot lately. The design has changed quite a bit, but for the most part it is how I thought it would be. I used one of my new Cuttlebug embossing folders, Haunted House on black card stock. A while back I found the star paper at Joanne's and I liked it so it made its way into my basket. As for the ghost. He got picked up yesterday at Michael's. I still have a few of his friends remaining for future cards or projects. Let me tell you a little something about him. He is actually flying off the card with the help of some wire that I coiled into a spring. Hmmmm, pretty crafty, huh?
I do have a few more ideas floating around in my head and I think I will make them tomorrow when I get back from school.
I want to take a moment to wish my mom and all her girlfriends safe travel to New York on Friday. They are cruising the entire state. They have so much fun and I get to hear stories about it all, not to mention the cool souvenirs she brings back for Jay and me...hint hint hint! =) Naw! Actually I only want them to be safe and have a blast. So, have fun Irene, LaVerne, Joan, and Penny.