I am back from our mini vacation. We visited my in-laws in Ohio and had some fabulous days. It was a nice relaxed visit. Not too much going on. Next we headed to Lake George New York, for a seminar hubs needed to attend. We got there early and left late and used the extra days to explore the area. We were very close to Vermont, so we explored there too. The leaves were beginning their autumnal show. It was amazingly peaceful and restful despite all the driving.
After getting the laundry going and restocking the cupboards and refrigerator, I grabbed a bit of time to make a couple of cards for several challenges.
And both cards are going to the Twofer Challenge #10. My common stamp is the basket of apples, if you look closely at the fencing immediately below the pumpkins, there are several stampings of just the basket which were fussy cut after being colored. The card base was also colored similarly. I added some matching lines to continue the boards of the fencing.
Listen!
The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings,
now for October eves. Humbert Wolfe
Work it Wednesday - Thanks
Before I go, some color...
Thanks so much for stopping by.
16 comments:
how clever to use the basket for your common element stamp - wonderful cards, Cat!!
P.S. the autumn pictures are so pretty - thanks for sharing them!
Very creative use of the basket, Cat! Both cards are beautiful, but I'm always drawn to pumpkins so it's my fav! Fun to see your travel pictures--never made it as far north as Vermont, but I'd like to. Just wish your travels would have been our direction!
First, love your collage of your Vermont trip, Cat! It looks like an actual post card you'd find in a gift shop! Your Twofer cards are also fantastic! Your stitched give thanks card is very pretty with the gray basket and the delicious glossified apples! And I love that you camouflaged the basket as part of the fencing on your welcome autumn card! I did not see the baskets until you said; my eye was drawn to those plump gorgeous pumpkins!! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #10! Hugs, Darnell
Gorgeous colouring and detailing on both cards, Cat ... those apples look so shiny and scrumptious ... and the tumble of pumpkins along the 'fence' of baskets is brilliant! What fabulous photo's ... looks as though it was an amazing trip! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Hugs, Anita :)
Your trip sounds wonderful and those seasonal cards are fantastic!
Great twofer cards Cat! I didn't see the basket on your pumpkin card until you mentioned it. What a great way to create your wooden image. It looks seamless with your added lines and colouring. Those pumpkins are so pretty and fun! And you basket of apples is so swwet. Those glossy apples look delicious! Thanks for playing along with us at Twofer Card Challenge. And thanks for sharing your wonderful photos from your trip.
Two brilliant cards for the Twofer Challenge. So clever to use the basket at the top of the fencing - I didn't spot it until I read your post. I love the glossy apples on your other card. TFS the photos of your trip. We went to Vermont many years ago, just as the colours were beginning to change. A beautiful part of the US in the Fall. xx
Your basket of shiny, red apples and the stitched background looks delicious! How clever to make a fence out of those baskets for your bright pumpkins! Two great designs!
I live in Vermont, so your beautiful collage looks very familiar to me...
Wonderful to see you in the Twofer gallery!
You get five gold stars for this twofer, Cat! Just so clever!
LOve the photos of your road trip - our favorite way to travel... it may not be quickest, but there are so many parts of our beautiful country that are missed, right?
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Really creative way to do the twofer. Your cards look very different, but very harvesty. Glad you got a good trip in!
Two gorgeous cards, those apples look good enough to eat. Love the Vermont photos too.
Lynn x
GDT
Oh how I love your basket of Fall's red apples, Cat. Your twofer is fabulous and the fence came out great. As always, I am inspired by your coloring!
Looks like a beautiful trip through NY and VT for the foliage display.
Two absolutely gorgeous cards! Love them both. Thank you for joining us at W2CB!
How clever you are, Cat! I really love how you played with your basket die and your coloring is just beautiful on both cards!
Cat, How nice that you were able to get away for a little while. Glad you had a great time... and that you found your way back to the craft room. Your pair of cards is perfect for the Twofer Challenge, and your sweet pumpkins are a wonderful addition to our W2CB Gallery. Thanks so much for playing with us at Words 2 Craft By. :)
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