Hello sweeties! I hope you had a lovely long Thanksgiving weekend. We had a wonderful time and I feel more rested and less stressed than I have in a long time. :) Today I'm sharing the cards my mom, Barbara and I made on our Friday play day. Our goal was to make four cards and we managed six, but for the life of me I cannot find the first two we made (and can't even remember what they looked like...) Anywho, I'll share the rest. :)
I started feeling better from my nasty caugh/fever Wednesday and cut each of us three sets of Memory Box poinsettia dies so we could make flower embellishments for our cards. These are cut from red paper and inked. Each petal is curled, then they are glued together by pressing the centers into a soft foam with a stylus. A simple pearl adorns the center and they rest on a bed of punched springs (McGill).
I raided my stamp stash and decided on a few select images that we hadn't used much. This fair lady made the cut. Isn't it a wonderful image?
We always try to make two of each design.
These cards came together in a jiff! I'm sharing them along with another winter card on the Tutti Designs blog today if you'd care to hop over. They were made with one of my favorite Tutti Designs dies, Viney Christmas Tree. The regal gold really makes a statement against the red. Thanks Barbara for working out this beautiful design. I look forward to catching up with you all this week. Hugs, Autumn
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(Angels We Have Heard on High)
So glad you had a lovely holiday weekend and feel rested x Elegant second card and Wow to the poinsettia and that 'lady' image is so very beautiful, on your first cards...Great idea to do two of each x
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so lovely and elegant, Autumn...I think someone sort of 'stolen ' the remaining twos? ;-)
ReplyDeleteI noticed now the header...wow, it's amazing, your best best artworks ever, methink!
Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, my friend!! Your cards are stunning!! I love the beautiful images and pretty poinsettias on the first two!! The gold viney Christmas tree looks amazing on the second set!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
I love that first card, the image is so beautiful! Great designs!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better, I caught a cold at Thanksgiving, so hope it doesn’t last long! Have a good day!
These are amazing, Autumn. Lovely designs and colors!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you join us at Allsorts challenge with my theme of Inspired by a Christmas Carol!
Totally delightful Christmas creations and I so like the first with that beautiful stamped image, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week.
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Gorgeous cards Autumn, and the poinsettia looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Beautiful card,love the image,a really nice vintage feel,nice and traditional,thanks for joining us here at winter wonderland,Lyn DT.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have crafty time with your Mum! The lady image on your first card is so beautiful and I love the red and gold combination, so very elegant! They are going to miss your wonderful creations over at Tutti Designs! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteFour great creations and lovely image and design, great papers too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our 'Inspired by a Christmas Carol or song' challenge this week at Allsorts.
Kath x
gorgeous cards!! I think that first stamp is from Stampington-an oldie but beautiful image. And your gold and red Christmas tree card is so elegant looking. And your header is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous image on the vintage looking card and the poinsettias add the perfect festive touch. The Christmas trees are delightful; rich and elegant in red and gold. Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are feeling rested. We are having a super hot day here today 100.4 and it's not even Summer yet!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are so elegant! I absolutely love that background paper on the first and that gold tree.
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Love your gorgeous gold die cut ... so very glad you joined us at jingle belles.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards....that Poinsettia is so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteStunning as always Autumn, love your stamped image she looks beautiful just as she is. Your poinsettia is so elegant alongside your die cut cards. We all need quick cards amongst our mass Christmas card production this time of year!! Thank you for sharing.. Warm Hugs and Wishes Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteOh Autumn these are such stunning designs, and how fun to have such a crafty session together! That angel stamp is a real beauty, - any any idea who makes it? It looks like a gorgeous medeaval print! The Tutti design cards are gorgeous too, that is indeed such a beautiful die!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are feeling better again and had a lovely Thanksgiving! We don't celebrate it here in Europe of course as it is an American holiday, but I always love hearing about it....
Astrid, I looked it up and it is an oldie Stampers Anonymous stamp. I thought maybe Stampington and was surprised! Perhaps it is still available on the SA website. :)
DeleteWhat gorgeous cards Autumn - that angel stamp is certainly a stunner, and I love how you have used it.
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Maxine
Wow and WOW and WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love that angel lady stamp!! Your cards are all gorgeous Autumn!!
Oh I do hope you are feeling better soon! I myself had that same nasty thing for the last two weeks- it was no fun, especially when cooking and entertaining for 13! Yuck!
Sending warm hugs and well wishes
Jackie xoxo
I have SOOO much catching up to do! Lousy friend, I am, not even knowing that you were feeling bad. I'm so sorry! I hope you are back to your old self! Just on day two of it myself, but hoping Zicam does what it promises.
ReplyDeleteYour two sets of cards are stunning, my friend! Those poinsettias rival those that God makes for us! And I adore that die cut, especially in gold. Your rich red background really sets it off, and I'm coming to appreciate flat cards much more. They are simple to mail, and as your's proves they can be very elegant! You never fail to inspire me! Sending big hugs!
These are beautiful cards. I especially like the gorgeous flowers. I think we started stamping about the same time as I have many of the same stamps as you! I'll have to get that pretty angel out and do some stamping!
ReplyDeleteExquisite cards and pure perfection!
ReplyDeleteTwo really pretty designs.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
the gold against the red is beautiful - wonderful card
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at HLS
Barb Housner (DT)
Such regal, rich loveliness, Autumn, and gorgeous colors and elements. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're feeling better, Autumn, and that you had a fun play day. These cards are stunning! I especially love the angelic image - what a great stamp! Your poinsettias are just beautiful and look realistic. Beautiful cards!! Hugs :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, and what a beautiful angel stamp, so detailed. It must be lovely to have a creative play day and with your mum too.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
As usual you did an outstanding job, Autumn...those cards are gorgeous. At first I thought it was a page from a very old book...that stamp is amazing. Huge hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards Autumn. The angel stamp is stunning and I love the black and white, perfect against the patterned paper. Have a very happy December! Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThe tree is so lovely and I love the deer's. They look like they are sharing a kiss. Thanks for joining in at Daring Cardmakers. x
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been under the weather, but glad that you're coming out the other side now. What a wonderful play day you had with your mother... and great results too! I love the image of the woman - how intricate and magnificent she is - and the cards will brighten any mantlepiece or windowsill.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
pleased that you are feeling better Autumn. Great playing. these are luscious and elegant and fabulous! xx
ReplyDeletegloriously lovely and beautifully made cards! so pleased you could join our "heavy metal" holiday fun at JINGLE BELLES ♥
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Love that poinsettia. Thanks for joining us at MMM.
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