Thursday, September 1, 2011

Thursday??? Must be time for challenges!!!

This my card for both the CCEE Stampers Challenge as well as the Stampin B's Challenge this week.  It was also influenced by a recent release of Innovative Stamp Creations

Cindy is our CCEE hostess for September, and she challenged us to make an autumn card with stitching and a die cut (homemade or store bought).  Well, I 'fudged' a bit on this one.  It is definitely an autumn card, but my stitching is missing the thread (aka paper piercing) and my die cut is a true homemade one....an image cut out as a die cut.

Emily is our Stampin B's hostess for this week, and she challenged us to use a clip or pin of some type on our cards.  I chose to use a simple clear beaded pin from Mark's Finest Papers on my bow.

The stamps I used are all available from Innovative Stamp Creations, a site you might want to check out as they just released some fabulous new stamps, including some as gorgeous as the older ones I used today, which are also still available.

As I explained in my post late Monday, we were lucky to get our power on after a day and a half without it.  I am appreciative of that, but so very sad for the many who are still suffering the effects of Hurricane Irene.  The stories of the flooding in Vermont are so tragic......whole towns are cut off because of road and bridges washed out.  Here in CT so many are still without power.....you don't realize what no power means until you are without it......it is not just luxuries like internet and such that are lost, but gas stations, grocery stores, town services, and so much more.  I hope everyone is soon returned to normal AND that repairs are made to enable people to live and work without obstacles.  Hugs to all!!!

Now....to bring that touch of joy, be sure to visit the blogs of these two fabulous teams.  Their fabulous creations are sure to cheer you up!!!

Stampin' B's Blog
CCEE Stampers Blog

Wishing everyone a touch of joy in their day!!!

15 comments:

StampOwl said...

gorgeous creation, love those fall colors you used.

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Stunning! So vivid in these beautiful colors. Gorgeous card, JoJo! (Psssst! Don't tell Cindy but I forgot the part about stitching----yikes!)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Beautiful job on your leaves!! Last week was really good too -- I was OOT and forgot to comment --

Vicky Gould said...

What a fabulous Autumn card, Joanne. Great layout and coloring as always!

Benzi said...

My, my..what a fabulous Fall creation. Those leaves are just beautiful, Joanne.

Mother Nature has been very unkind this year. I know these people are suffering terribly from the left-overs of Irene. I'm sure hoping things are better soon.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Wow your cards are gorgeous! These leaves are so pretty, I love your color combination I've been using it too!

I need to visit more often, your always inspire me :)

wannabcre8tive said...

Your card is so pretty. I love the colorful leaves and we will be seeing those IRL before long.

Roxie said...

Beautiful fall card, great layout for the leaves and I really like the way you colored them.

Joan Ervin said...

What an absolutely gorgeous card, Joanne...you have colored the leaves beautifully and I love the luscious green bow!!!

Cindy Haffner said...

So very PRETTY, Love those colors.

Julie- justwritedesigns said...

Simply gorgeous, Joanne! I love those leaves and your coloring is just fabulous! So glad your power is back on and you weathered the storm.

Mothermark said...

I agree with your SnoSnot...its such a hard thing! I just cant imagine......I am tickled that you are up and running......

making wonderful cards just like you always do. This one is so gorgeous....so very Colorado! Beautiful!!!

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

BEautiful leaves, great layout, love the little pin!! Great work!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Ya know...you're killing me Joanne. Your leaves remind me of what I miss each Fall....gorgeous leaves, and crisp air. What a beautiful card filled with warmth!!

Lois said...

Sorry I'm a little late with my comments on your card, Joanne. (and I didn't have the hurricane as an excuse, either) This is a beauty -- love the colors and fall feeling of it.