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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Fall into "Spring"

Oh boy- what a week ladies! I feel like I went around the world and back. I was only gone overnight but boy it whipped my butt! I then organized and hosted a golf outing for 60 golfers today, well the organization took place over the last 5 months and all culminated into the day today! We had the most beautiful day, just slightly warm and sunny! I think that everyone had a blast- beautiful course and lots of fun. But I will say- I am relieved it is over. Oh and did I mention that I hosted a party as well? I have not done anything for my friends and customers all summer long- thought it was time I did.




This is the fall card we made using autumn harvest. We stamped the image in stazon on water paper and then colored with pumpkin ink and marker. I like to get them comfortable using different techniques and tools and so we used the aquapainter. I love the look of watercoloring and it truly is easy. We used pumpkin pie, mustard and olive with some chocolate in there... .. uh, that pretty much describes the BESTEST fall combination doesn't it?

So- the next card we did because I am not a huge halloween kind of gal- oh yes there are you ladies out there that live for it and I will admit that many of those cards you all make tempt me so but physically it is not a day we celebrate or do anything. When my kids were littel I would dress em up and 5 houses later they were like, "Ok, can we go home now?" HUH? I spent all this time getting you ready, I should think not! LOL! I am not ready for Christmas so we went with spring (or end of summer blast I like to think)

This is on baha breeze which is a new stampin up color and I love it, not really a fall color but it sure is pretty. We used olive, pretty in pink, ruby red and baha breeze ink as well. It was a fun card to make- imagine 6 ladies all trying to punch out the circles, being sure they got the right size and then stamping the exact images so they could make this card. Tee hee......... I hope they didn't get too frustrated, I think not because they seemed to like the card.

I hope you enjoy the cards- I will try to post again tomorrow but it is going to be hectic. I leave for CA on Monday, stop over in Phoenix on my way home Thursday night. Then Saturday off to Cedar Point- does that sound like a full week? I will do my best though. Thanks for stopping in and don't forget me, I will be back!

Heidi

19 comments:

Maria Matter said...

Heidi, these cards are lovely! great colors for your fall card, my fav season! And the flowers, stamped & cut out are fabulous on your summer blast card!
Blessings, Maria

Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings said...

wonderful wonderful cards heidi,

i know what you are saying.. i feel the same way.
time flies.. i can get barely get my things going.. i thougth it would be esaier once the kids are in school :-)

Aimee said...

These cards are beautiful... love the fall colors and the hokey pokey is just too cute.

Victoria said...

I think these cards are wonderful. Love the one with all the punched circles. I've never done anything like that. It makes a huge impact. Those pumpkins are "gourd"geous. I'm still waffling on buying a fall set. You might have swayed me.

i'm with the band said...

I love this, great job!!!

Lorraine said...

lovely cards. i'm not one for Halloween either, but lately I have been so into it, making cards for it, not the actual day...I still am the Halloween Scrooge! lol
thanks for sharing your cards.

Tonya said...

I love both color combos you came up with! Great job on your layouts too!!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love the Hokey Pokey saying, but it is hard for me to use. Gorgeous!

Papirolina said...

what a perfection, i really like your card, they are full of gorgeous details and good color combinations!

hugs, Anja

Katie said...

Heidi, I love both of your cards! The second one is adorable, I love that "hokey pokey" saying!

Michelle Pearson said...

Thanks for visiting my blog....I had to pop in and visit yours!!!
I love this card...it's fun and fresh....awesome!

Elizabeth said...

Love the sketches of both of these cards!

Anonymous said...

Cute card ... love the colors and the quote. Too funny!

Tegan said...

great colouring on the pumpkins!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Both of these cards are lovely. Wonderful design and great layouts. Especially like the design of the second one.

Twila said...

Beautiful cards. My favorite is the fall card. I just love fall colors.

Mandy said...

Both cards are awesome! I especially love that Baja one...The layout just rocks!!

MaryJo said...

What a fun card!!

Jen said...

I love this card! The colors - the sentiment - it's beautiful!

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