Happy Monday!
I know most people hate Mondays (I don’t love them, but my work is being a mum, so it’s not the same downer for me), but today is the Friends of Waltzingmouse Blog Waltz, so that will help soften the blow, right?
The theme this month is Fall/Thanksgiving. Here in Canada, we’ve already celebrated Thanksgiving, so I didn’t really feel like making something with that theme… So I chose to concentrate on fall colours, and even threw in a sparkly jack-o-lantern… I figure they don’t have to be specific to halloween, if they’re not too scary, right? I also stuck a little pumpkin pin into my bow, which you can see in the photo above.
I am experimenting with photo set ups, but I am not sure I like this one. Hmm…
Anyway… so I stamped the plaid from Off Beat Backgrounds… Shirley (my MIL) is always too impressed when I do this, and I keep telling her that Claire’s stamps make sure you get it perfect every time, but she doesn’t believe me…
I did use “Thanking You” so I guess there is a theme of gratitude here…
I won’t keep you… lots of stops on your dance!! Thanks for looking!
Paper: Papertrey Ink Terra Cotta Tile, Vintage Cream
Stamps: Waltzingmouse Off Beat Backgrounds, Cameo To Go
Ink: Stampin’ Up Crushed Curry; PTI Terra Cotta Tile; Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye
Other: PTI Journalling Tabs die, Terra Cotta Vintage Button; Martha Stewart Seam Binding; Maya Road tiny ticket; Making Memories Pumpkin Pin; Glitter pumpkin from Wal Mart confetti
23 Comments
Pauline
October 17, 2011 8:15 amOh Meredith, this plaid is after my heart, I LOVE it! Absolutely beautiful with the shabby bow and sparkly pumpkin! Happy Waltzing!
Kary
October 17, 2011 8:56 amWonderful background & great layout!! Love it!!
Craftilicious
October 17, 2011 9:43 amI love your glittery pumpkin – so cute!
Helen
October 17, 2011 11:11 amAww, this is so cute – I love your sparkly pumpkin and those pretty pins – actually I think I like everything about this card – the plaid looks AMAZING as your background x
Julia Aston
October 17, 2011 1:07 pmwhat a lovely plaid bg and wonderful glittery pumpkin!
Kelly S.
October 17, 2011 1:11 pmHoly COW, Meredith, that plaid background looks EXACTLY like patterned paper! Please sell some, I'll take 7 sheets, heeee! The sparkly pumpkin nestled in those beautiful ribbons made me smile. Such a sweet thank you note for fall, I love it!
Mona L. Pendleton
October 17, 2011 1:20 pmWhat a cute card Meredith! The plaid stamped background looks fab and love the glittery pumpkin!
I’m Renee
October 17, 2011 1:40 pmAaawww!!!
That plaid background is awesome!
And not to take anything from you…
but I totally agree with you about the stamp…
Claire is a creative genius and makes it so easy for us to look so good…
but that stamp is AWESOME!!
All of them are 🙂
And this card is fabulous…
love the pumpkin…
lace and ribbon…
the pin!
Inkyfingers
October 17, 2011 2:37 pmThis is so pretty Meredith and your background is amazing. I share your frustration with photographing your cards. The light is so poor even in daylight at this time of year that its hard to get a good shot. Do share any tips you get from your experimenting!
Hugs
Carol x
Angela Fehr
October 17, 2011 3:01 pmThat plaid isn't patterned paper? Amazing! Beautiful card, Meredith.
Debgem
October 17, 2011 3:03 pmMeredith – the plaid is just lovely – I do like the colours you've used. The sparkly pumpkin looks fabulous with that lovely bow and pins!
Heather Jensen
October 17, 2011 3:14 pmSo cute Meredith. I love the glitter pumpkin and piece of lace trim. 🙂
Bumblebee
October 17, 2011 4:17 pmI love the plaid background, its so lovely (and I know its very time consuming to do this well, I have that set too!). Beautiful colour choices!
Cathy Weber
October 17, 2011 4:29 pmI absolutely love your plaid background, you combined the colors so perfectly to create a Fall theme. That glittery pumpkin and those pins were such a good embellishment to add. Great job,I liked it and also the photo set up!
Jeanne J
October 17, 2011 4:55 pmGreat job on that plaid background – looks FLAWLESS! Love the colors and that cute sparkly pumpkin!
Karen M
October 17, 2011 5:38 pmLovely, Meredith. A very professional looking card! Love it x
snowbear
October 17, 2011 6:11 pmLove the addition of the sparkling pumpkin.
Sharron
October 17, 2011 6:30 pmLOVE the plaid–the colors look awesome! The bow and glittery pumpkins are fabulous with all the other added elements–really great card!!
Anonymous
October 18, 2011 12:01 amWow! So many fun elements on this card. You can't help but smile at that jack o lantern. Great card.
Pat
Karen H.
October 18, 2011 3:36 amBeautiful card. I love your colors – and the plaid! That pumpkin is adorable!
Kathi
October 18, 2011 7:06 amHi,
I love this card, love the stamped background and the glittery pumpkin. This looks just perfect!! 😉
XX Kathi
Teresa Kline
October 18, 2011 1:19 pmsuper cute!
enjoy *~*
LaurieJ
October 18, 2011 1:48 pmBeautiful with a capital B! Your card is so warm and cheery. The plaid is fab. You really must get your MIL to try it – she has a wonderful tutor to help her out!
Leave a Reply