Showing posts with label pumpkin patch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pumpkin patch. Show all posts

9.19.2018

RSG ~ International Day of Happiness!



Pumpkins in March?!
That can only mean one thing ~ 
it's Ready, Set, Go challenge time!




The RSG challenge is one that's a bit more out there ~ 
typically 'out of the box'
(more like not for the faint of heart!)
But always - ALWAYS - fun!
(on Friday, you'll see my card from last month - August - eeek!)

 Barb is our hostess this round and she gave us 
a scavenger hunt of a color combo/holiday challenge!


I love color combo challenges, so this is a version of one.  Go to the master lists of Color Challenges on SCS.  I think there are over 700 right now.  Please check out the ones that end on your birthday ... You can pick any one of those color combinations that you want.
  The twist is to also pick a holiday—famous or weird—from the month of your birthday. 
 So, Kelly picks something in March while Jeanette and I use October.
  Use your color combo to make a card that “celebrates” that holiday.  
Ready?  Set.  Go!

I found 6 or so ending with my birth day
and most of them were pastels ....
but one had colors that were rich and vibrant ~ more my style!
Then, I perused the list of obsure holidays and found ...
*March 20 is International Day of Happiness!*

As my children have grown, we have spent countless hours 
at the Pumpkin patches,
looking for the perfect ones to bring home to carve.
The memories I have of our kids toddling through the vines
looking for the 'the one' will always stay with me.
Then, after carving and roasting the yummy seeds,
we watched a VHS tape of The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!
Oh these memories brought us - especially this proud mama bear -
much happiness!

A few months ago - and I'll link that blog post soon - 
I mentioned trying to find a new system of taking photos that works for me.
I've seen a lot - inspired by more!
It's wonderful to credit an artist that inspires, and for me, Sheri is one!
For now, mine is outside - 
in the Spanish moss under my reading tree ♥


 For my card, I colored the main image from CC Designs 
with my prismacolor markers and then framed it.
There's a simple frame around the image
using a die cut and 3d foam,
and that's added to a simple card base with a small strip of dsp from Echo Park.
Enamel dots and thats it for this simple card
bringing lots of memories and happiness!
My cardstock is:  Rich Razzleberry and the greens/oranges are close to Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie :)
 


Barb's card can be found here,
Jeanette's card can be found here!
Jeanette already has our theme for October -
I wonder if it will be tricks or treats ;)

Thanks for stopping by today!
Big hugs, bigger blessings ♥

~Kelly 

Words 2 Craft By:  Feel of fall 
CAS Colours - color scheme

9.11.2015

If friends were pumpkins ...

 I'd pick you!  And you!  And you! :)

 
Hello, dear blog friends!  
Indeed I'm blessed to have connected with each of you 
in this wonderful blog world we share!

Now it's been a busier week than usual, 
and I've been trying to post this card since Tuesday!
  I recently purchased some digis at From the Heart Stamps including this one, September's stamp of the month image.  
I've played in their SOTM progressive challenge in the past, 
and then that busy little thing called life stepped in to curb my playtime :/
I'm happy to be back and just absolutely adore this month's image!

 and the inside of my card:


 I've finally got the chance to use up some of my supplies in addition to this
 first time using this digi, like the wonderful Crate Paper 'home' dsp and that little peek of River Rock ribbon that I've hoarded had for awhile!
I'll add my card to Darnell's NBUS #5 challenge
 (which I've also been trying to
do all week - tee hee!) 


I'll also enter my card in the monthly challenge at FTHS.
 I hope Autumn is bringing you wonderful moments 
and pumpkin everything! :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

9.30.2012

1st CRAFTERS of FAITH *Blog Hop!* + Prize Giveaway!)

*Edited 10/1/12!* 
 Random.org Blog Hop prize winner is #29!
~ Lynn of Confessions of a left-brained stamper said:
 Love this cutie in the pumpkin patch!! What a precious card, Kelly!! Gorgeous colors and papers!  Congratulations!
 Please contact me at Kelnkids@aol.com with your mailing information. 
 Blessings and thank you, everyone!


To God who gives our daily bread
A thankful song we raise,
And pray that he who sends us food
May fill our hearts with praise.
~Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)

Welcome to the 1st Crafters of Faith Blog Hop!  We are so blessed to have you stop by and celebrate the beauty of AUTUMN with us! The Crafters of Faith blogging group is a joyous blending of christian friends ~ joined together to fellowship, share our faith, build friendships and craft together! If you are just visiting and would like to hop with us, welcome!  If you hopping along already, you should have arrived from April's blog and the beginning of the hop is our hostess this month, Carol S

Carol shared us with a wonderful Harvest challenge and here is what she asked us to create: "I love FALL, the colors and the smells! I would like to propose that we make a card with fall colors, it should include fruits and vegetables to remind us of the harvest. When my kids were small, I canned peaches and pears, made pickles and such. So much fun to open those jars in the dead of winter! I am looking so forward to the fall festival of Sukkoth (Feast of Tabernacles). To Biblical historians, this is the actual time of Christ's Birth and many people believe this will also be the season of HIS return. Blessings All!"








To celebrate in this glorious season upon us, here is the card I created for you!  I grew up in many places where picking our own pumpkins off the vine in vast farmlands was a Autumn treat along with hayrides, corn mazes and bonfire dinners :)  I found this adorable digi freebie here and thought it was perfect for celebrating Autumn and friends!  I couldn't resist adding a little something to the inside and my usual love of buttons adorns the front and inside as well :)  Indeed I share with you and send Harvest Blessings! I'm the last stop on the Blog Hop and I also have a special little giveaway for one lucky hopper! Please visit the other COF sisters and see what special Autumn treat they have created for you today :)  

Thank you for stopping by!  In this glorious season of Fall, and the wonders of the earth changing to gorgeous colors .... in a time of gratitude and thanksgiving ... we wish many blessings for you!

Sharon - A Piece of Heart
Darlene -  According to Bijou
Jeanette - CreativePlay
Carol  - Lost in my craft room
Kadie  - InMyMindsEye
Tami -  Blueinksdesign
Barb - Inkinintoretirement
April - April'sAlley  
Kelly - Sandcastle Stamper (You're here!)



Here is the hop in full order :)


Big Hugs,
Bigger Blessings!

~Kelly


Deets:  Cardstock:  PTI Dark Chocolate, Canyon Clay, White; 
DSP = Fancy Pants "Summer's End"
Digital Image:  Nutcrackers; Colored with prismacolor markers;
Scallop Fiskars trimmer; CB, spellbinders nesties; 
Misc buttons, prima flowers, twine, tombo