Attitude of Gratitude

Today's moment of gratitude is for the news that Mom's CAT scan was negative - there are no apparent tumors to be found. Of course that doesn't mean she is cancer-free, but it is very encouraging! I'm thankful we live in an era of medical and technological advances that help so many people.

One last card from the Masculine Cards class, then tomorrow on to some frou-frou and holiday schtuff!

This is pretty much a direct CASE from Cindy Hall's card here.  

I loved the warm autumn glow of the colors she chose, and the subject matter! Tearing the Early Espresso panel made it look even more rugged and masculine, and having the greeting off-center better balanced the bird. (A lot of alliteration, teehee!)

Stamps: Autumn Days, On Your Birthday
Cardstock: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Early Espresso
Inks: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, and Cajun Craze Classic
Accessories: Linen Thread, Metallic Brads, Stampin' Sponges

Autumn Thanks

This was one of the cards we made in my monthly stamp club today. The ladies LOVED it! It was made for the Dare to Get Dirty Challenge by CuttersCallous (DTGD11cutterscallous) over on Splitcoast Stampers.

Stamps: Autumn Days, Thank You Kindly
Cardstock: Shimmery White
Inks: Basic Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craz
Accessories: Stripes embossing folder., Big Shot, Stampin' Sponges, Basic Rhinestone, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Thankful For My Family

This was the card we made in the Marker Club a couple days ago.  Two of the marker techniques we covered were coloring direct-to-stamp, and using the Color Spritzer Tool.  I thought the theme was appropriate because the two ladies who attended were my daughter-in-law and her mother... two women I am very thankful to have in my family!

I CASED this card from the SCS gallery, and made a few changes.

Stamps: Autumn Days (115452), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Cardstock: More Mustard (100946), Always Artichoke (105119), Bravo Burgundy (105123), Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730)
DP: Autumn Traditions DSP (115668)
Ink: Summer Sun Classic (100537), Stampin' Write Markers: More Mustard (100076), Ruby Red (100075), Always Artichoke (105113), Chocolate Chip (100071), Close to Cocoa (100072)
Accessories/Tools: Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Word Window Punch (105090), Modern Label Punch (116630), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Mat Pack (105826), Paper-Piercing Tool (116631), Paper Cutter (104152), ribbon

THANKS, FRIEND

Just a quick card today.  I have to get my samples made for a workshop coming up. The colors aren't right (again); the background patterned paper is Sahara Sand, not that putrid grey.  If you click on it, the enlarged picture looks closer to the true colors.

I think the Bermuda Bay stamped image works well with the Sage Shadow DSP matted behind it.  Of course, it looks much better IRL!

This would make a great Father's Day or masculine birthday card, too, dontcha think?

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you all have a great week.  Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack on my Stampin' Up! website.  There are some great deals to be had, and they won't last long!!!

Stamps: Image- Autumn Days (115452), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (114996), Sentiment- Upsy Daisy (111710)
Inks: Bermuda Bay Classic (115655), Chocolate Chip Classic (100908), Creamy Caramel Classic (103220)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650)
DP: To The Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper (114038)
Accessories/Tools: 1/16th inch punch (101227), Chocolate Chip ¼ inch Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Chocolate Chip 5/16 inch brad (112534), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)