Today the Teapotters are making bright cards to cheer ConnieJo9, Mutnik's (Cathy) sis. You'll have to read the challenge thread to learn about her run of bad luck. Though I felt bad for her when I read it, I couldn't help but laugh because I could totally relate as it sounded like I was reading a story I wrote about my life! Sad but true, but oh well! Heeee!
Fall is my favorite season and since it brings us such beautiful colors, I decided to make an autumn card to share that with Connie. I added the "thankful" sentiment because I believe that taking stock of and thinking of all we are thankful for--in good times as well as bad times--helps us get through the tough times we encounter. Inside, I think I'm going to stamp an inspirational gratitude message, along with my personal note.
I cased Jo Nevill's card which is on pg 80 in the Autumn Card Maker magazine.
This card is also for last week's WT leaves challenge.
THANKS for looking!
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 GMT Views: 1877
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Accessories: MFT word + fish tail stax dies, MFT stencil, sponge, Tim Holtz scissors to fussy cut leaves, Tim Holtz paper twine, SU 2-way glue pen, Tombo multi-purpose glue, Tim Holtz ruler, Tim Holtz edge distress tool, SU paper cutter
Techniques: stenciling, die cutting, fussy cutting
Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 7:16 PM
A beautiful collage of autumn is what this card represents! Yes, we all have so much to be thankful for, even if we aren't feeling that way
all the time!
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40327
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 12:47 AM
Terrific Autumn themed card for Connie, Gabby. I agree with you, too, I think it is so important, in times when life seems to be tough, to notice the small things in life as I have done this week - discovering the rhodadendron tree outside my craft room window about to bloom - what joy!!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 5:07 AM
Thankful is sure a powerful word. I am thankful for your friendship Gabby and Connie will know that we are all thinking of her when she receives this lovely card. Hope every day sees you getting better and better.
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28836
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 8:28 AM
Love all the elements you used on your leaves and bg! Very pretty and wonderfully done!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 2:50 PM
Beautifully designed with all the gorgeous leaves! And so thoughtful - you are so right about taking stock of all the things we have to be thankful for even during the hard times. A meaningful card that I know Connie will appreciate...
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Registered: April 9, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 714
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 3:36 PM
I love all the different patterns on your leaves. Great color choice and placement. A reminder to me that we always have something to be Thankful for, and sometimes we forget that.
Registered: July 11, 2009 Location: eastern Ohio Posts: 2409
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 6:26 PM
Hi Gabby, great fall card. and though it seems Summer flies by so fast.. Autumn does come and brings with it the sense of things ending and yet new beginnings. I too love the gratitude part. . this is just the right touch