Friday, October 23, 2009

Life Is Sweet... Sunny days, A New Monitor and Friends With Flair!


Ok... So I am sitting here in front of my brand spanking new monitor (thank you.... Oh darling husband of mine...Yes, you will be getting a back rub tonight!)
and ready for another brilliant

Friends With Flair Friday....

I actually felt kind of a bit silly making this card...You know, living in Australia and coming into Summer and making a "Fall" card...But hey! What are you going to do? Most of the people I craft with....Ok, almost ALL the people I craft with live in America and how can I help myself when every month I get these fantastic Unity KOM stamps to play with...
I reckon the saying " Going with the flow" works well in this situation!

Anyway enough babbling!!! Here's my card.....




I used Mojo Monday's sketch 109 for this card... I was struggling a bit with what I was going to do/use and thought I would just do a bit of blog hopping for some inspiration and then remembered the sketch from this week....Gotta love
Mojo Monday...More than once have they come to my rescue when I have been stuck for inspiration!



I have always loved this pumpkin stamp from the September KOM and couldn't resist using it for this particular card....

Stamps: Unity September KOM
Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Bazzill
Ink: Versafine-Black, TH Walnut Distress Ink
Accessories: Ribbon, MS Border Punch, Brads
Technique: Distressing, Prisma Pencils



Ok.... So there you go...My mini crises has been averted and now I can speak to all my friends again and actually see what I am doing!!!
Now you need to either keep going on the
Friends With Flair Blog Hop
or you need to go and visit Angela's Blog and start from the very beginning because you REALLY don't want to miss out on all the fantastic creations that ALL the lovely ladies who have participated in this week's hop have done.... I'm going to right now!

Have a fantastic and awesome weekend!!



41 comments :

Christi said...

It seems so odd that you all are heading into summer there. This card is GORGEOUS!!! Congratulations and enjoy your new monitor, Donna!! smiles...

Rebecca said...

Oooooooooooh! This is just gorgeous :-) Love the colors! Beautifully done, as always! :-)

ellepaulette said...

I love your card! So pretty!!
I used the same sketch for my card as well! How fun is that!! :)

Jacqueline said...

YAY!!!!!! My sweet friend is back! I am so excited and have missed you TONS!! Andy gets a pat on the back from me too, good guy :)
Donna I FEEL the sunshine in this card, it may be fall stamps but I know the inspiration. I can feel the warm rays through the picture of your card, lucky lady! and I LOVE this card, great way to use the sketch, you are so talented hun (looks like your mojo is back, that i knew was never missing)! Love you!

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

This is gorgeous, Donna! I love the colors! :)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

This is a beautiful card! I love it!

Tenia Nelson said...

What a gorgeous card!!!

Suz said...

Wonderful card love everything about it thanks for inspiring me

Bekah said...

Gorgeous colors, and I love the border punch you used!

Stephanie Zito said...

Beautiful card Donna! Great take on the sketch! I love the dp paper you've used and your border punch! Gorgeous!

Yvette said...

I'm glad you're back too! :) Congrats on your new monitor!

Your card is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the colors you've chosen to use and the pumpkin is just too stinkin cute with the buttons. Fabulous work Donna!

Angie Blom said...

this is stunning, Donna amazing card, love the papers you used.

Purple Princess said...

Wow! Love this card! Just beautiful!!

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Another amazing card love it!!!

Diane Jaquay said...

This is a GORGEOUS card!!

Jen Shults said...

Whew, it's a good thing you have a monitor again!! I was about to have a small heart attack. This card is gorgeous Donna, you really really rocked this. I love that red paper, it's almost velvety in appearance. Very festive. :D

NinaB said...

Oh, Donna, this is gorgeous. I love the colors, layout, everything!

Jodi C. said...

What a BEAUTIFUL card!!! LOVE it!!!

♥ Audrey ♥ said...

Gorgeous card! I wish I was heading towards summer! Hate the cold!

Rachel B said...

I love your springing into fall card! I love the colors and your beautiful pumpkin!

Linda said...

This is so gorgeous I like you done this card! can you make me some cardkits please!

Unknown said...

Wow, this card is so pretty Donna! I love how you used distressed inks and your colors are fab! Just think of all the cards you'll have ready when fall comes around for you! And hey, what an awesome hubby to get you a new monitor...he's a keeper! *smile*

Jessica Diedrich said...

You are a powerhouse of amazingness!!! (ok thats prob not a word, but OH MY GOODNESS!!!!) LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!

Karen J. said...

Gorgeous card...love the pop of red.

Alison said...

This card is wonderful! I love the colors. They're so cheery! Beautiful job Don!!!

Unknown said...

So pretty! Love your coloring!

Charlene said...

That is a gorgeous fall card! I love the DP and your distressing. Thanks for your totally sweet comment too! :)

Nancy B said...

Gorgeous card!

Monika in VA said...

Glad you've been able to get your laptop up & running again! Just think ~ you'll be all stocked up for next fall!!! Great card!

Anonymous said...

Well you imagined fall very well! I love this pumpkin too! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment!

Lisa A.

Katy said...

your card is beautiful, I love it. That dp is gorgeous. I am a little jealous that you are heading into warm weather and I'm getting the snow ;)

Laurel said...

Love this card!

Randi said...

Gorgeous!! I love how that pumpkin just jumps off the card!! Love what you did with the sketch! Your flawless layouts always amaze me!

I am SOOO looking forward to Tuesday!! Thanks for the heads up!! See you there!!

Have an super creative weekend!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Wow, what a beautiful card. The pumpkin is stunning!

Kelly Mahany said...

Oh so pretty Donna!!

Morissa Sweeney (YT - ShamrockShe) said...

Lovely card!

ANAT S said...

enjoy your new monitor, Donna.

your card is amazing.

I realy love lovelove this/

Cheryl said...

I absolutely adore this one Donna....it's gorgeous! Love the crafty-quilted look to it...right up my alley!

Also, I wanted to thank you for being so sweet and kind during this rough time for me, I truly do appreciate your thoughtfulness hun : )

**hugs**
~Cheryl

Dawn M said...

this is a brilliant card!

Michele Lourenco said...

your card is so beautiful!

Wendy said...

Hey Hun, now I know what you mean. Rocking card......so you. Looking forward to more as amazing as this one. xxx