Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CL361 Season Of Giving, CL457 Real Leaves)
Ink(s): Ranger (Assorted Distress Inks); Tsukineko (Rich Cocoa)
Paper(s): The Paper Company
Other: Ranger (Glossy Accents); Fabric Remnant, Gold Thread

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Fall is in the air here in Indiana. It's cooler and darker in the morning and evenings which means it is time to make fall cards! Here are two I made this weekend:



Here is the second card:




Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CL361 Season Of Giving, CL457 Real Leaves, S4878 Old Letter Writing)
Ink(s): Ranger (Assorted Distress Inks); Tsukineko (Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa)
Paper(s): The Paper Cut
Other: Hero Arts (CH182 Felt Leaves); Making Memories (Brad)

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Deborah hosted another fun Card Chain Challenge in September. I look forward to this each month, even though it seems like Deborah's sketches and color palettes get harder and harder!

This is the card I sent to Deirdre in Ireland. I used Deborah's sketch and color palette along with Hero Arts sentiment and leaf stamps plus some fun orange buttons and twine. I also added glossy accents to the leaf.



Sally sent me "Royal Mail" from England. Isn't this butterfly lovely? I really like the body made from pearls and the wire antennae! Oh, and aren't those poppies beautiful, too? Thanks so much, Sally!



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Quick card share tonight for the current Hero Arts Blog Challenge:



Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CL457 Real Leaves, CG125 Friend Definition)
Ink(s): Ranger (Assorted Distress Inks); ColorBox (Chestnut Roan); Tsukineko (Rich Cocoa)
Paper(s): Hero Arts (Folded Card); Neenah (Classic Crest Solar White)
Other: Ranger (Glossy Accents); Vintage Button;Twine

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Thought I would share this set of ATCs that I made recently for the fairy-themed swap at Wishful Thinking:


 
 
Here is a close-up:



Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CL292 Celebrate All Day)
Ink(s): Tsukineko (Tuxedo Black); Ranger (Tumbled Glass Distress Ink)

Paper(s): Neenah (Classic Crest Solar White)
Other: Copic (Markers); Sakura (Glitter Pens)



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Here are some more cards that I sent in for Cards for Kids recently.

There is a girl version:



...and a boy version:



I find it easier and quicker to make multiples of some designs when making cards for multiple groups like Cards for Kids and Operation Write Home. I remember coloring in the frogs while waiting for a doctor's appointment a few weeks ago!

I logged my volunteer hours formaking Operation Write Home cards and the company where I work graciously donated a $200.00 grant to them! That is pretty cool considering I would have made the cards either way. If you work at a large company please check to see if they have a similar volunteer program that might benefit your favorite charity.

Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CG138 Ledger); Papertrey Ink (Tiny Treats: Valentine)
Ink(s): Hero Arts (Soft Leaf); Tsukineko (Tuxedo Black)
Paper(s): The Paper Company; Neenah (Classic Crest Solar White)
Other: Copic (Markers); Nestabilities

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Here are three mini art quilts (9" x 9") I made last weekend. They are inspired by Donna Downey's Art Quilt Video Workshop. It is a bargain for only $5.00.

For this first one in pink I used the "House A Home" stamp set from Ippity (purchased from Maria Gurnsey), Karen Foster charms, Prima flowers, and some buttons, and baubles, and brads from my stash. Ha - this reminds me of the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy says "Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!".



For the second one I stuck to a bright orange and yellow color palette. I added a Hero Arts sentiment around the border, plus more buttons, brads, baubles, and eyelets from my stash. I also included some Hero Arts flowers and some Tim Holtz embellishments.



For this last one I used lots and lots of little goodies from my kitty stash. I stamped the border with some Technique Tuesday stamps. Aren't those fabric cats sweet? These mini art quilts are a lot of fun to make.



And finally, this is a smaller project that was stamped with Staz-On ink using Stamendous and Tim Holtz stamps. It was colored with Golden Fluid Acrylics, then I added some Prima Flower Centers and gems. The text reads "live in the moment and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering".



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Happy Labor Day! Hope you are having a good weekend.

Here are some off-center gatefold cards that I sent in for Cards for Kids recently:



I thought the paper was really cute. Just look at that little money above and that cute bear below.



This week I will post some more cards I sent recently. Hope the kids like them!

Stamp(s): Hero Arts (CL307 Sparkle Clear: Mini Messages)
Ink(s): Tsukineko (Tuxedo Black)
Paper(s): Three Bugs in a Rug (Animal Stackers); The Paper Company (Kraft)

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