Paper Cuts

Sep 15 2007

Thankful for You

Published by Shel9999 at 7:00 am under My Designs, My Favorite Things

I don’t know about you all, but I can’t wait for Fall! I’ve been wanting to play around a bit with this set from My Favorite Things, Falling for You. How fun!

This is one of my favorite layouts. Pretty simple actually. I added a bit of zig-zag stitching along the top and bottom of the patterned piece (from Basic Grey’s Mellow paper pad, available here…and it’s on sale!). I wish I had used dark brown thread or faux stitching with a brown marker. It would have shown better, but I still like it.

I colored the image with Copic markers and added a few scattered leaves popped up on dimensionals. The brads are my favorite, Karen Foster thumbtacks. When I was running low on the antique metal ones, I figured I might as well get the other colors too, so these are from the Earth Tones package. I found Crafter’s Toy Box to have the best price for these, but beware, they seem to sell out very quickly.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Saturday!

Cardstock: SU Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Mellow 6” x 6” paper pad Stamps: My Favorite Things “Falling for You” Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black Accessories: Copic and SU markers, Karen Foster Thumbtack brads, sewing machine/thread, dimensionals. Finished card size 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″.

17 Responses to “Thankful for You”

# trudeeon 15 Sep 2007 at 7:16 am

This is gorgeous, M! I love the way you colored the pile of leaves, the stitching, and of course those thumbtack brads!
# jacksonbelleon 15 Sep 2007 at 8:57 am

WOW! Stunning M! Love the colors and coloring! GREAT Job!
# Julia Staintonon 15 Sep 2007 at 4:46 pm

i just love that paper and your coloring! Wow!!! So cute! I love that layout too!
# StamperSharonon 15 Sep 2007 at 9:07 pm

That paper is perfect for these fall colors and image, Michele — great layout, too!
# Kimon 16 Sep 2007 at 8:11 am

Very cute card Michele!!!! LOVE the colors…makes me wish for a cool breeze….
# Bevon 16 Sep 2007 at 8:46 am

Cute card. Will check out the thumbtack brads-I really like the look. tfs
# Bonnie aka raduseon 16 Sep 2007 at 9:22 am

Gorgeous colors. I’m tired of summer so fall is going to be great.
# christina fischeron 16 Sep 2007 at 1:37 pm

Love this card! Perfect paper, gorgeous fall colors!
# Julie Bradwellon 16 Sep 2007 at 2:02 pm

Love your card perfect Autumn colours. I have never seen a stamp like this before it’s fantastic!
Keep up the good work!
# Tracyon 16 Sep 2007 at 5:43 pm

What a great card! I just got this set last week and used that same stamp first. It’s just such a fun set. Can’t wait to make more with it.
# Leslie (leslierich)on 17 Sep 2007 at 4:23 pm

The colors and paper are gorgeous and you did a beautiful job of coloring that leaf pile. I like all the extra leaves, falling as fast as they’re raked up. Isn’t that just the way it is? Really cute, Michele!
# Julieon 18 Sep 2007 at 6:07 pm

Congrats on the AYS design team, Shell, I can hardly wait to start working with you!
# Jenn Don 18 Sep 2007 at 6:08 pm

Congrats on making the Design Team! This is so exciting to find out who we will all be working with.
# sophia Landryon 18 Sep 2007 at 6:47 pm

Congrats on the ATS design team! Can’t wait to work with you. I love all your work and this card is no exeption!
# Jen Ofianaon 18 Sep 2007 at 6:57 pm

congrats on the ATS design team! I LOVE your stuff and I am honored to be on the same team as you!! Can’t wait!
# Cathyon 19 Sep 2007 at 4:59 am

Congrats Michele - I couldn’t connect to your blog last night and I wanted to say how excited I am to be working with such awesome artists!! Can’t wait!
# Amyon 22 Sep 2007 at 7:11 am

This is super cute Michele! I love your ideas!!

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