Inspired by the Weather!

I made this card yesterday and the weather was the reason. I woke up and it was so nice and cool outside! I have also noticed some of our trees starting to change color.

This is a simple card only using a couple techniques, but for some reason it seemed like that was all it called for.

I hope your weather is cool and you are warm, Thinking About You!!!

Of the Earth

OF THE EARTH!

The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

What an absolutely great saying!

Think of all of those who have given of themselves to help you. What about what you have given of yourself to others?

Big Shot and Top Notes Die

Stamp Set: Of the Earth (Hostess Set on Page 13 of the Idea Book and Catalog)

Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White and Perfect Plum

Ink: Perfect Plum Classic Stamp Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad, VersaMark Ink Pad

Embellisments: Certainly Celery Wide Grosgrain, Rhinestone stick ons, Black Gel pen (for faux stitching)

Techniques: Direct to Paper, Faux Stitching

This is a great card for a beginner to learn some simple techniques! To purchase products to make this card go to http://julieb.stampinup.net/ or e-mail me at juliebstampin@hotmail.com

A little early with the Joy!

Ok so it really isn't that early we have already hit the middle of October and this card could be used for many things.
Does someone bring Joy to your heart?
Would you like to know how to make a beautiful card like this one?
What about the background? That is made using the Stampin'Up! Big shot.
Stamp set is Boroque Motifs.
Card stock and Classic Ink is Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke and Cameo Coral.
Other items used are Crystal Effects, Black StaZon ink, Rhinestone Brads, Punch, and Stipple Brush.