Sunday 2 October 2011

Autumn/Fall Card Sending Smiles

Good afternoon everyone. Sorry I have not posted this week but I have been having problems with my back & legs.

Yesterday was the start of the new Crafty Calendar Challenge but as yet I have not been able to make anything for it however hopefully within the next couple of days I will have a project up for you. The challenge is 'Spooky' and you really don't want to miss out as we are celebrating our 2nd birthday with lots and lots of sponsors.

Now I thought I would give you something to look at whilst I get back to normal (if that is possible lol). I have never made a real Autumn/Fall card before but whilst talking to my friend who has been living in Australia for almost three years now she said the thing she misses the most about our weather is the tree's changing colour and walking through all the crunchy leaves. 

So I designed this mainly in Design Studio last week but added the pumpkins from Cuttin' Up With Class which was cut in SCAL 2. As I couldn't cut this, my hubby did it for me, then I managed to ink all the pieces yesterday whilst sitting up in bed (not a good idea), then I put it together this morning with a little help from hubby holding and passing me things.


Supplies:-
Card stock - Cor'dinations & Bazzill
Gems used as screws - Kanban
Embossing - Cuttlebug 'Diamond Plate'
Sentiment - Crafty Sentiments
Charm - Unknown
Ribbon - Candy Prize
Twine - My Crafty Spot
Face Stamp - Peachy Keen 'Funshine Faces'
Cricut - Expression
Cartridges - 
Heritage - Tree 5.25", 
Pooh & Friends - Leaves 1.5"
Everyday Paper Dolls - Wheelbarrow 1.75", Fork 1", Rake 0.75", Grass 1.5", Leaves 1".
SCAL 2 Pumpkins - 2" 

Challenges I would like to enter this into:-
Fantabulous - Leaves Are Falling
Bitten By The Bug 2 - Walk In My Garden 'Wheelbarrow'
Top Tip Tuesday - 2 Or More Ribbon, Lace, Twine
Ladybug Crafts - Fall 
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafting For All Seasons - Fall Colours
Whimsical Wednesday - Anything Goes

36 comments:

GiGi said...

This card is fabulous!!! I love all the leaves, the pumpkins, and the wheelbarrow! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!

DonnaMundinger said...

Oh hon! You've gone above and beyond, crafting while in such pain but you'd never know you were feeling poorly from your card. This just beautiful! Love all of the fab details and kudos to your hubby for helping you out with the Cricut. Mine would have a heart attack if I asked him to get involved with my crafting. LOL Thanks so much for joining us at BBTB2 and feel better soon! xxD

Anonymous said...

great card sooo fun! love all the elements too! Thanks 4 joining us this week @ Top Tip Tuesday for our 2 Or More, Ribbon, Twine, Lace, Fabric Challenge, Don't forget you can enter up to 3 times, I hope you can come and play again soon, Hugs Samantha

Amanda T said...

This is such a darling card! I love your pumpkin and the leaves are so cheery! I love the embossing on the wheelbarrow... perfect touch!!

Laurie said...

This is adorable! Thanks for playing with us at CTO!
Laurie
scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

Maria said...

This is really a great card. Love all the little details, especially your tree. Thanks for joining in the wheelbarrow challenge at BBTB2!

Sabrina said...

This is a lovely Fall scene you created!
Thanks for playing along in our Leaves are Falling challenge at FCCB!
Sabrina
http://scrappinwithsabrina.blogspot.com

A Little Time said...

OH, this is just beautiful! I love the tree in the background and the charm on the ribbon! Nice details! Thanks for playing with us at BBTB2!

**Treefrog** said...

What a great card, it really feels like Fall! Love all the colors and embossing and the charm is a great touch! I'm so glad you joined us over at the BBTB2 challenge and I sure hope your feeling better and you join us again!
((Hugs)) Theresa

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great card! Love the cutie pumpkin and the embossing!

Thanks for joining us over at the BBTB2! DT Member Carri

Jayne said...

Kim this is such a fabulous card.Love the pearls you added as rivets,so many great details.
Jayne x

Mandy said...

Hi Kim,
Wow this card is fabulous I'm sure your friend will love it...Hope your feeling a better today....
Mandy x

Karen Pinsonat said...

This is adorable! I love all the leaves, the cute face on the pumpkin, the ribbon and charm, all of it! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2!

Joanie said...

Love the whole design and the gorgeous autumnal colours. Thank you for joining us at CFAS

Unknown said...

Hope you feel better soon. Cute card. Thanks for mentioning the pumpkins were from Cuttin Up With Class. There is still some time to enter the pumpkin challenge. You should enter your card :)

Jani
cuttinupwithclass.blogspot.com

pinky said...

Wow thats just gorgeous Kim!! Thanks for joining us at LCI this week. Hugs
Pinky

Kate said...

This is so pretty, Kim! I love all your details - from the gorgeous leaves to the face on the pumpkin to the sweet little charm. GREAT card!
Thanks so much for playing along at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper

Lucianna Dilsaver said...

What a fun Fall card, love all the cute details and the pumpkin is just adorable! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO, hope to see you next week :)

Charlotte said...

This is just fantastic!! I love the colors!

Esther said...

Wonderful fall card!
Love your leaf charm!
Thanks for joining us at CTO!

Jeri said...

Totally beautiful card. Love the pretty colorful fall leaves. Thanks for playing along with us at BBTB2.

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Kim, I love the tree and the leaves, a perfect Fall card.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp for our anything goes challenge and helping us reach over 1000 entries :)
hugs Mandy xx

Stephanie said...

This card is just fabulous Kim & so is your hubby for helping out! Hope you're all better soon sweetie xxx

Glenda said...

Lovely Fall card! Love the leaves and pumpkins! Thanks for sharing with us at FCCB!
Hope you are feeling better soon!
Glenda
http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

Jill said...

Love this card! Great job!

Joanna said...

wow this is great ! love all the details! Thanks for playing with us at PKS Let's Face it Friday!

Lori1brat said...

What a fantastic card ! Each of the elements individually are SO adorable, but when you put the all together - PERFECT ! Thank you so much for playing along with us at BBTB2 this week ! Lori

DoBea A. said...

What a detailed and wonderful card!!

Karen H said...

This is such a lovely card! :o) The leaves are gorgeous and I'm crazy about that charm! I love the ribbon and twine combo... and you did such a marvelous job creating this entire harvest scene. Thank you for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday! :o)

Hugs and blessings!

Lisa G said...

Love it. Awesome work. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Wiccababe said...

beautiful card Kim
hope you're feeling better soon
Debz
x

Pam (AKA CraftyK) said...

Cute fall card....love that you added the gardening tools to the wheelbarrel and the pearls for a added touch. Awesome job!!

Mandy said...

Hi Kim,
Just dropping by to see how things are,hope your feeling better...Fabulous card,love it and I'm sure your friend did too...
Mandy x

Unknown said...

Hey Kim just seeing this gorgeous card .. love all those leaves and fantastic colours... such a beautiful card, love it. Hope you will be better soon. Hugs xxx

Mandy said...

Hi Kim,
Just dropping by to say have a lovely weekend...
Mandy x

Georgia said...

Stunning card Kim! I really love the autumn tree and leaves and the rich colour look fabulous! Sorry to hear you've been having back and leg problems - hope you're feeling better soon. :) Love, Georgia xx