Monday, July 5, 2010

Time for Thanksgiving


I know it's not time for Thanksgiving just yet, but thought I'd at least start making a few cards for this - I'll also be posting some Halloween cards soon as I have so many of those to make (all the grandchildren - plus).

The layout for this is from Cas-Tastic Wednesday Challenge. It's a wonderful sketch that you can do so much with. Check out their site and see the super cards the DT created.

The pheasant is from Autumn Days and the sentiment from Tiny Tags (both SU). On my first attempt at this I had just sponged the background behind the pheasant. After looking at it for a day, it just seemed so BLAH! So I carefully removed it and stamped another pheasant, cut out, and then on the background used some chalk and then off-stamped the wheat. I liked it this way so much better and it gave it a little more OOMPH! The fantastic ribbon is from WalMart! I found this last year and went back to get some more and they don't have it now. Every time I go into a WalMart I look for it though since it's so pretty.

Thanks for stopping by..............

Lynn

17 comments:

Created by Kath said...

I have yet to stamp the pheasant, but I use the wheat and the other images, maybe it is time to give it a try, thanks for the inspiration.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

I love how the pheasant is coming off the panel! Still loving this ribbon too! You used it a while ago on another card and it was awesome!
maria

Kathy and Lucky said...

Wow this is so pretty, love that ribbon and the pheasant with the wheat background looks great, I would say this one is a keeper!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Amazing design and colors. The ribbon is gorgeous accent, and I love what you did with the image. Super card.

Teresa Kline said...

I am impressed Thanksgiving cards, this is really gorgeous...have a fantastic week!

enjoy *~*

Alissa said...

You've outdone yourself with this one. The ribbon is STUNNING, and perfect for fall colors. Right out of a magazine...Ugh! So jealous!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

How creative of you to find a solution for what I'm sure looked nice but now looks like a great background to your bird. This is a wonderful TDay card and fab ribbon.

I live near one of the Offray Ribbon Factory Outlets and I seem to remember seeing this ribbon last time I was there. If you send me a sample of your ribbon, I'll check for it next time I go to the big city. Email me: peebsmama(at)comcast(dot)net to work out details.

Tammy said...

Absolutely beautiful. This card is really over the top. Great Job Lynn.

Deb Neerman said...

This is just gorgeous!

Thanks so much for joining us in this week's CAS-tastic Wednesday Clean and Simple Sketch challenge!

Carrie said...

Lynn I swear you've been reading my mind because I'm ready to start on fall cards too. Beautiful job on this one.

jaydee said...

Lynn, you are right - the ribbon IS fabulous. I love your treatment at the back of the pheasant, too. Isnt it amazing how standing back from something and leaving it for a little while can make all the difference.
fabulous job, as always
hugs
jaydee

TrishG said...

Gorgeous job with the sketch. Love the colors and ribbon. Very nice card!

Lynn Put said...

Pretty Thanksgiving card (love that time of year)! I like how you cut out the pheasant and your bow is fantastic!

Karen B. said...

Great fall card, I enjoying seeing these this time of year. I really enjoy the coloring on your bird, and you are right, the ribbon is pretty!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wowzers- love that ribbon! Great card- I love this stamp set!

Jean McKenzie said...

Lynn, I love this pheasant and you have made an excellent card with him! Yes that ribbon is fantastic - do hope you can find some more!

Renée M-B. said...

Wow, love how you've used the pheasant!