No Carve Pumpkins!

"No carve pumpkins in less than 10 minutes!"

I love decorating in the Fall. I think it has to do with all the warm bursts of color in all the Fall decor and all the cute Halloween stuff. I'm not much into scary - but I do love cute! Pumpkins add stylish, creative and fun touches to Fall decorating. Some folks carve some really creative Jack-o-lanterns! I remember loving the pumpkin carving process when I was a kid. And I remember loving the process with my kids. I also remember having fun doing it with my grand kids when they lived close. Carving them by myself? Not.so.slimey.much. So, it really wasn't the pumpkin carving as much as it was time spent doing something with my family that made the happy memory! Last year, just for fun, my pumpkins were canned...literally! lol! This year I purchased a couple of small pumpkins and contemplated what to do with them. I finally decided on giving them faces with our Glimmer brads. This was easy and fun! And...it took less than 10 minutes! I used a retired ribbon; but any green ribbon will do! I considered the burlap ribbon since burlap is so popular right now. However, these are my "outdoor" pumpkins and I didn't think the burlap would be seen from the street as well. My glimmer brads will be able to be reused, too. No waste! I used the paper piercing and a small hammer to make the holes and then just popped the brads right into the holes! It was just too easy and no mess! And they are cute!
Here is a pic of my "canned pumpkins!"

Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!

	BASICS GLIMMER BRADS Item: 121003
	BRIGHTS GLIMMER BRADS Item: 121006
	PAPER-PIERCING TOOL Item: 126189

Still Doing Dahlias

"Still doing Dahlias."

Another Regarding Dahlias convention swap to share with you! This swap was created by Bonnie Jaskie. I have dubbed this color combo as interesting as I am undecided as to whether or not I like the color combo! I keep being drawn to the card though so I am leaning towards "like." Do you ever have this happen to you, or am I the only one? Even if you don't like the color combo the layout itself is wonderful and easy enough to replicate for a fantastic "thank you" card! Did you know that Dahlias have a symbolic meaning from the Victorian era ? When given as a gift, the dahlia flower expresses sentiments of dignity and elegance. It also symbolizes commitment and a bond that lasts forever and is still used in flower arrangements to celebrate love and marriage. Go to this post for a free tutorial for another card made with Regarding Dahlias and an opportunity to purchase a Card Making Kit with Tutorials or just the Tutorials!                                                   
Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!

	REGARDING DAHLIAS Item: 130327
	2013-2015 IN COLOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Item: 130136
	WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 100730
	STRAWBERRY SLUSH CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 131178
	BITTY BUTTERFLY PUNCH Item: 129406
	COASTAL CABANA 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK Item: 131297
	COASTAL CABANA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 131175
	PUNCH PACK Item: 118309
	BITTY BANNERS FRAMELITS DIE Item: 129267
	STRIPES TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER DIE Item: 123128

Dahlias and Dancing Butterflies

"Dahlias and dancing butterflies."

I received this pretty card in a convention swap from Traci R. Khan. I love the color combo! Just looking at this card gives me visions of fields of colorful Dahlias swaying in a gentle breeze with dancing butterflies! I also like how she used 1 small rhinestone and 1 larger rhinestone on the Bitty Butterflies for their body versus using 3 small rhinestones. Sometimes it really is in the little details...as much as I hate details! For a free tutorial using this set and the opportunity to purchase additional tutorials and a card kit see this post!
Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!

	REGARDING DAHLIAS Item: 130327
	SUMMER STARFRUIT 8-1/2" X 11" CARD STOCK Item: 126839
	STRAWBERRY SLUSH 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK Item: 131295
	2013-2015 IN COLOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Item: 130136
	2012-2014 IN COLOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Item: 130137
	WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 100730
	STRAWBERRY SLUSH CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 131178
	SUMMER STARFRUIT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 126991
	BITTY BUTTERFLY PUNCH Item: 129406
	ELEGANT BUTTERFLY PUNCH Item: 127526
	BASIC RHINESTONES JEWEL ACCENTS Item: 119246
	SUMMER STARFRUIT 3/8" STITCHED SATIN RIBBON Item: 126846

Hello, You With a Dahlia in Blue

"Hello, You With a Dahlia in Blue."

I received this card in a convention swap. Love, love, love! Simple and wow! There is no identifying info on the back of the card, so if this is your creation let me know and I will update this post to give you credit! Did you know that with all the different varieties of Dahlias in the world there really isn't a blue Dahlia? A blue Dahlia has never been produced! There are a few lavender Dahlias that have a "hint" of blue. So, in the meantime, while we wait for one to be produced, I will be happily creating blue Dahlias like this one with ink and paper! Go to this post for a free tutorial for another card made with Regarding Dahlias and an opportunity to purchase a Card Making Kit with Tutorials or just the Tutorials!
Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!

	REGARDING DAHLIAS Item: 130327
	MIDNIGHT MUSE 8-1/2" X 11" CARD STOCK Item: 126843
	SMOKY SLATE 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK Item: 131202
	WHISPER WHITE 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 100730
	MIDNIGHT MUSE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 126860
	2012-2014 IN COLOR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Item: 130137
	SMOKY SLATE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 131179
	CHALK TALK FRAMELITS DIES Item: 129983

Dahlias In Every Color

"Sweater weather and Dahlias in every color"

Dahlias are breathtakingly beautiful and come in every color imaginable! With the colors of Fall warming the hillsides and the chill of sweater weather in the air, I wanted to show the versatility of this awesome set! The dahlia is large...which means it doesn't take a lot of stamping and the sentiments of "hi" and "hello, you" make it perfect for those "just because" cards. Regarding Dahlias also pairs well with Gorgeous Grunge which is my personal favorite stamp set right now! As you can see, Regarding Dahlias transitions well into the season of Fall! Go to this post for a free tutorial for another card made with Regarding Dahlias and an opportunity to purchase a Card Making Kit with Tutorials or just the Tutorials!
Supplies used on this project are listed below. Remember to click my order online button (above right) to be taken to my demonstrator business website and click the shop now button to purchase any of the following items!

	REGARDING DAHLIAS Item: 130327
	GORGEOUS GRUNGE Item: 130517
	CHOCOLATE CHIP 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 102128
	CRUSHED CURRY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK Item: 131199
	VERY VANILLA 8-1/2X11 CARD STOCK Item: 101650
	SWEATER WEATHER DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Item: 132184			$10.95	REMOVE	$10.95
	HOUNDSTOOTH TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER DIE Item: 123134
	TANGERINE TANGO CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 126946
	CRUSHED CURRY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD Item: 131173
	NEUTRALS CANDY DOTS Item: 130934
	BRIGHTS CANDY DOTS Item: 130931

YOUR STAMPIN' REWARDS BENEFITS

Your Stampin'Rewards Merchandise						L
	BANNER GREETINGS Item: 129714