F4A817 - Pam has us playing with Baker's Twine or embroidery thread. Of course, I couldn't find either one, so I drew some on with a Micron Pen.
WCW281 -Stacy has us painting trees from a different perspective.
MIX664 - MariLynn has us doing cards that remind us of Fall.
Actually, I started this card thinking I would try the trees in this week's color challenge colors and then wrap some thread around the card. It would definitely have worked if I had remembered that the third color was Calypso Coral and not Pumpkin Pie and if I could have found some twine or thread without waking hubby. LOL.
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:12 AM
This card feels like a gentle walk through autumn—those watercolor trees are beautifully expressive, and the yellow sky adds such a warm, earthy glow. I love how you improvised with drawn twine and embraced the challenge prompts with humor and heart. The splatter and sponging give it a dreamy texture, and the sentiment sticker is the perfect finishing touch.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 83796
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 7:39 AM
Beautiful, Nancy, and I love that it looks as if the sun is peeking through the trees. Your thread really looks real. Love this card!
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Registered: March 9, 2005 Location: OH Posts: 30433
Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 10:22 AM
This card is absolutely beautiful! The watercolor trees are so expressive, and I love the warm, earthy tones of the sky. The added twine detail is a lovely touch, and the whole card feels very inviting.
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Fri, Oct 17, 2025 @ 9:30 PM
Wow, what a fabulous work of art. I love how it looks like sunshine shining down into the trees. Love the hand drawn twine. That was such a creative idea.
