Cherokee, and Fall Lake Photos

I snapped a photo of Cherokee yesterday enjoying a sunbeam......

and then.....

she yawned really wide! Ah the life of a kitty! 

After I took the photos of Cherokee me and hubby went for

a walk at the lake. 

Here you can see some geese on a fallen log in the lake. 

Anyone up for a game of duck, duck, goose? 

While hubby is still in full denial I took a photo

of a tree that leaves are most certainly changing to red. 

and plenty of leaves are falling into the lake. 

Skip walking in front of me. I don't think I've ever taken

photos of the cabin at the Hamby center. 

Front of the cabin

Full front of the cabin. I love the windows. 

Really need to visit this weekend as the Center

is only open to the public on the weekends. 

We've been inside before, but of course I didn't have the camera then. 

Today should be fun! Me and my buddy Betty are going to 

Adventures in Stamping. Lots of booths to visit, and I'm sure we 

will see some great demos, and maybe be able to take 

part in some make and takes. 

I'll be back tomorrow to share photos and let you know how much I bought. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Peacock Punch Art

Peacock punch art card. 

What do you think? 

I used several different punches to create this funny bird. 

Modern Label for tail feathers

Bird Builder punch for wings

Ornament punch for the body

Owl builder punch for tail feather circles, and eyes

I added some glitter to the tail feathers. 

I also wanted to share some artist trading cards I've received this month. 

Peacock Smiles was made by Sue

Home was made by Julie.

Dream made by Jennifer 

and Tears for Texas made by Carolyn. 

Thanks for the great cards ladies! 

I have to say Tears for TX really hits me. 

Beautifully created Carolyn. 

Stamping trails

Karen

Candy Apple Punch Art

So when thinking of fall days I can't help but

remember the caramel apples my mom

use to buy me at the grocery store. 

My mom didn't like to bake, or cook, but

she did make sure her kids got some yummy treats. 

 

Thanks mom!

I made the candy apple using the large wide oval punch from Stampin'Up. 

 

Just punch three pieces of red cardstock, and glue them together to form the apple. 

After the apple was glued I sponged Versamark ink to the lower part, and 

added copper embossing powder.

The apple leaf was done with the wing of the bird builder punch. 

 

 

I used a half size Popsicle stick, and attached it with glue dots. 

If you don't have the half size sticks just cut one of the standard size in half. 

I made a few extra ones to use with my swaps. 

The one standing up was slipped into a small cello bag

which I gathered at the top with some twine. 

The other one was attached to a small white doily. 

 

Cute right? 

 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Ducks around the Lake

Snapped this photo at Brunswick Lake. 

A momma duck and her babies were at the dam eating

the greenery as it came over the spillway. 

So cute! 

It was at dusk when me and hubby were taking a walk. 

Lots of ducks around the lake. 

Caught a picture of the sunset reflecting in the lake. 

I'm going to miss walking there during the winter months. 

But for now I'm going out everyday and enjoying it! 

Well here it is the middle of the week, and I can't wait till

Saturday. Me and my friend Betty are going to a craft show in 

Strongsville. Should be lots of fun! Its the same group that put on 

Adventures in Stamping each April in Akron Oh. Of course it won't be

as large as that show, but I'm sure they will have stamping stuff that I

can't live without! 

If your in the area check it out here is the link that has all the info.

 

Stamping trails

Karen 

 

 

 

What's the Word Bird?

These are the artist trading cards I made for September's group swap. 

The owl is from a set made by Ink-a-dink-a-do. It's an

older one that I bought at Archivers (miss that store!)

 

My inspiration for this one came from the owl roll of washi tape. 

 

I found it at the Dollar Tree. Its was sitting on the shelve all by its lonely, and

 

just called my name.  I'm sure you know how that goes.

I used a light pink cardstock as the base. Color was added to the owl

with gel pens.

Big thanks to Sherry for sending me bags of pumpkin pie M&M's. 

YUM! 

That was a pleasant surprise in my mailbox. I love the expression on the

M's pumpkin face. Thanks again Sherry! 

 

Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary to my daughter Sarah, and her husband Jason. 

 

Hard to believe two years has passed by already! 

 

 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Mailable Monday #210

I was in a hodge podge mood yesterday afternoon, 

and did some shabby chic stamping. 

Used several different stamp sets to create this one.

I also used a ink that I don't normally use Sahara Sand. 

Base card is cream. Accents done in Rose Red, and black. 

I don't know if it will show up in the photo, but on the lower

right edge I ran the card just a little bit into my paper crimper. 

Just wanted to add a little more texture to the card. The

 

paper crimper is another tool that I rarely use, but I'm glad to

 

have it around when I find a use for it. 

 

Emily came over yesterday afternoon and joined us for spaghetti dinner. 

 

It was good. Haven't had pasta in a very long time. The kids also helped

 

me put up some Halloween decorations. I know I'm early, but hubby pulled out

 

the wrong box from our crawl space so I just went with it. 

 

Emily also helped me with an artist trading card swap I was working on. 

 

That girl is so talented! 

 

 

Remembering 9/11 

 

 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Pumpkin Card, and Blog Candy Winner

I know....I know I'm in full Fall mode. 

Sorry can't help myself! 

I used some old and new things to make this card. 

Embossing folder is an old one by Darice. 

After embossing the brown layer I used a craft knife to cut out the center part. 

The stem was made using a thin strip of green cardstock that

I rolled up. 

Went to Tuesday Morning yesterday afternoon and 

picked up this paper pack. Used some of it to make the pumpkin.

 

 

To create the pumpkin I used the wide oval punch. Edges of the 

 

three ovals were sponged with pumpkin pie ink. The entire pumpkin

 

was popped over the layer. 

 

 

and the leaves are the oldest thing I used on the card. 

They were made by Prima Marketing, and the bottle is

dated 2003!  

Okay we are seeing tons of pumpkin stuff on the market now. 

and I love pumpkin maybe more than the next girl, but I draw the line at this.....

Really? I saw someone post this on FB. I'm wondering if it is a joke. 

I'll have to check the grocery store next time I'm out. Can't believe this

would be an actual product! LOL

 

WINNER OF THE BLOG CANDY

Linda! 

I LOVE candy corn, kind of a cc snob...only purchase Brach's brand! I have a stamping friend who always gifts me a bag for my bday, the end of August!
Great project!

 

I sent you an email Linda as I'll need your snail mail address.  

Thanks to all left me a comment. 

Stamping trails

Karen