Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Thankful for Autumn - Special Release +GIVEAWAY

Well, the birdsong is beginning to fade, crispness descends on the morning air, and apples are falling from trees one by one - ready to be made into all sorts of yummy treats - it must be Fall! At least in this neck of the woods.

I, for one, LOVE fall. So I was super excited when Shery at STAMPlorations said she was going to release an Autumn-themed stamp set because, if Fall is good then Fall cards are better. They can be SO beautiful with all their rich reds and warm yellows. 

And that's exactly the kind of colors I wanted to pull in to my design, so I got out my Spectrum Noir reds and golds and set to work. 



There are so many fun stamps in this Thankful for Autumn set!





Here's my final product. I used some graphic chevrons and some rustic-looking fruit crate paper along with some red hemp twine. 




This card was inspired by the sketch over at the Sweet Sunday Sketch and am also sending it over to Addicted to Stamps - Autumn challenge. 



Hey! Do you want to win this cute Autumn stamp set?! Well there is a GIVEAWAY! Just go stop by the STAMPlorations blog to see how you can win it! 

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While I'm at it - I might as well give you all a gentle reminder that you can still play along in the STAMPlorations September challenge (you can use ANY stamps to play along - it doesn't have to be STAMPlorations brand to win!)

We have a theme and a sketch. You can choose to use one or the other OR both!



For my reminder card, I chose just to focus on the music theme. I used some patterned paper that had the lyrics to Happy Birthday. I added some fun mixed media elements, like a crocheted doily, spray splatters, metal pieces and acetate sentiments. 


I colored the daisy from the Bloom Sketches set with some scribbled on gelatos and smudged it around with my fingers. It's so pretty and joyful and I just love it. Sorry about the camera angle - you totally can't read the YOUR day sentiment fully. Woops! 

This is going over to play along in the Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes challenge and Love to Create - Anything Mixed Media Goes.

Come play along with us! The STAMPlorations challenge is open until the end o' the month!


One last thing before I go - you probably have noticed a lack of crafty comments on my end (I feel so bad!) But it is a necessary evil as I am packing up my entire house for a move at the end of this month. Please send all your good thoughts, prayers and love because I don't want to be bald and I feel like I'm pulling out all my hair! I. HATE! Boxes! ;) 

Thanks for your patience during this time! 

51 comments:

  1. Oooooooooo---Copic! That card looks so stunning...and I am totally loving the new stamp release ! Both of your cards rock! TFS.. :)
    Suchi xx

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  2. I loved that background of the second card. The first card as you are wishing warm wishes it looks warm as well :)

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  3. So very, very yummy! I love rich reds and oranges and love that we are encouraged to use those beautiful colours too. Don't worry about commenting on my blog right now Becca I know how annoying, stressing, irritating and awful moving is hun. Hope you get done soon and will be crafting once again too Karen x

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  4. Two fab cards Becca. Don't worry about the commenting you will need all your time for the move. Moving house is supposed to be one of the most stressful things you can do so keep your crafty stash to hand and have a quiet moment to chill and play! :)

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  5. Super awesome card Becca love the brightness from the SN [I love them for the bright colours they produce] your card using Shery's new stamp is fabulous. Great colouring and sketch used LOVE it .xx
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  6. I am fond of both of these cards Becca!! I love the paper you used on the apple card. The pink flower is so bright and fun it just pulls your eyes to your card!! You can send me BOTH of these cards...is that to greedy?!!

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  7. Oh what great cards today! So very pretty and creative!

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  8. Love this new stamp set. Your cards are so pretty. Love the background colors you have chosen on your first card and way you colored in your flower in the second card.

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  9. Amazing coloring and such a gorgeous design, Becca! Love it!

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  10. What a wonderful basket of crisp apples Becca!!

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  11. Beautiful coloring. The first card is so vibrant and colorful and the second one makes me want to break out in song. How is the move going?

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  12. Both are so pretty. I love, love, love that stamp set on the first card and your coloring is just gorgeous! Two beauties!
    Lynn

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  13. Awesome creations but I am so in love with the way you colored those apples, they look good enough to be picked and eaten :)

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  14. Well, you've done it again...totally made this stamp set your own. Your layering is brilliant with that lovely crate paper. Then we get a twofer...precious doily makes this card so special. Please do not snatch your head bald...the move will come off without a hitch, hopefully.

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  15. Two gorgeous cards, I especially like how you used the sketch for card #1, Jo x

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  16. Both of your cards are so gorgeous!! I love the basket of apples on the first one!! You colored it beautifully!! The layers and design of the second one are fabulous!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  17. GREAT job coloring with those Spectrum Noirs...I have trouble staying in the lines:/
    LOVE the layers on your reminder card!

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  18. These are both really amazing creations!! I adore the Fall images and your wood looking papers on your top card!! They are both absolutely inspiring designs!! Thanks for sharing! HUGS

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  19. Your cards are beautiful. The coloring is fantastic. The apples look good enough to eat.

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  20. Your cards are beautiful. The coloring is fantastic. The apples look good enough to eat.

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  21. oh i love your fall card. you colored your apples amazingly!! :)

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  22. Love your fall card Becca....fall colours are my favourite of the year. Your music card is so pretty, just love that crocheted doily! Just had an offer accepted on a house today so I'll be packing boxes soon too...the craftroom should be fun!! Carol x

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  23. Beautiful coloring on your Autumn card and LOVE the BG.

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  24. Gorgeous cards, I particularly love the autumn one, the colouring and combo of papers is so beautiful!

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  25. Gorgeous cards, Becca! That barrel of apples looks fabulous - love your colouring! Great new release! Love your second card - so colourful and fun!

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  26. Lovely cards!! Your coloring of the apples looks perfect!! Love the new stamp set!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  27. These are both super duper.....being an apple lover, the top one has my heart!! You COLOURED those apples in? Seriously? They look sensational & the 'retro' vibe is so tangible is almost edible!!!!

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  28. I was wondering where you were ... glad you're ok & good luck with the move (I just dread our next move!).
    Your cards are great! I really love the birthday card & all the details & dimension.

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  29. Love how you coloured the apple barrel. They look good enough to eat. Think happy while you pack. Hugz

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  30. Before I comment on the B'day card....Let me say those apples look amazing!! Great coloring job!!! WOW! Your birthday card is awesome too, especially love the pink crochet piece! That brings a lot of great interest to an already wonderful card! Thanks for joining the girls and I over at Seize the Birthday!!

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  31. Those apples are colored so beautifully Becca! the reminder card is gorgeous as well.

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  32. Fabulous fall card and awesome coloring the basket of apples! The second card is also fun with all the different elements!
    Good luck with your move!

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  33. I love your cards, girl AND I think you are AMAZING!!! Love the apples card - makes me want to go apple picking like I used to as a child!! Also your daisy card is bright and beautiful (like you) I love it and think you have done yourself proud with BOTH of these cards!!!

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  34. Oh what a wonderful cards Becca - love the warm colours in them both and the fabulous flower in the second one.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  35. Gorgeous cards, Love the red in the first card. A beautiful vibrant , crisp card. The second is delish shabby chic feel to is. We are in Spring here in Australia and looking forward to Summer and warm days
    Mary

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  36. Wow! Beautiful coloring on those apples! Love that amazing color and dimension!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  37. Two gorgeous cards, Becca! I love your coloring on that wonderful bushel of apples! The smudge look on your flower is wonderfully artsy! Great elements with it too!

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  38. 2 great cards! I love both of them for different reasons-love the deep richness of the autumn card and the pretty colours of the 2nd-both are so vivid. I made a couple of cards and placed them on my blog. I bought crackle paint but it didn't crackle. What did i do wrong??

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  39. Great take on the sketch. I especially enjoyed the apple card. Excellent coloring.

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  40. Love how you used the sketch and the card is amazing, I love how you put your own signature style into everything you do x

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  41. Two gorgeous cards, Becca. Moving is not fun. Being a 'Service brat,' I was used to moving often when dad got posted to a new station, but I've been here for quite some time now. I know that you'll get it all done, and have everything organized in due time. Don't try to do it all at once. That basket of apples looks good enough to eat. Mmmm....apple pie sure sounds good about now, lol! Have a great and if you can, restful weekend. Bev

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  42. What beautiful cards you created Becky!!! Your coloring is marvelous on the first one with those totally great stamps!! Good luck on all your packing. I think my hair would be falling out from the stress of just my craft room, let alone the rest of the house. Best of luck on the move!!

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  43. Gorgeous cards Becca, love how you've coloured the apples and barrell, hope your packing is going well, think of all the fun you'll have unpacking in a new place :) Cathy x

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  44. wow. your coloring is AMAZING. now I want apples! :)

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  45. ack! moving is HARD in every way! hang in there, it'll be awesome in the new place! meanwhile, looooooove both of these gorgeous cards! ♥♥♥

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  46. your card is truly stunning! I just love it!

    a friend of mine sent me your blog link, letting me know that you are heading up the Domestic Violence Awareness Blog Hop for next month. I am not on FB, but would love to take part. I'm going to add the badge to my blog and link to your blog, if that is okay by you. thanks for bringing attention to this.

    have a great day!

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  47. Fabulous cards, I too am looking forward to fall. My last week here in California and it's in the mid 90's again.

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  48. very beautiful! Fall is my favorite time of year and that's when I got married! I love the sketchy look to these stamps and thanks for the chance!

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  49. 2 great cards, Becca! I really love the bushel of apples card!

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  50. A nice card with lovely autaumncolours. Thanks for joining the ATSC. Hugs Rita

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