I've been in the Christmas cardmaking mood of late, but when I was considering my projects for our monthly club I really didn't want to do Christmas just yet. After all, it's still SUMMER! These are the projects I came up with and with full disclosure, the little pumpkins are my take from an amazing demonstrator, #RachelTessman. I love her ability to think outside the box. Thank you, Rachel!
In keeping with the thought of "it's still summer", I wanted to choose a color that really represents bright, exciting and happy. I think Gorgeous Grape fits that bill. I also wanted to do several layers, while keeping this project simple, so the Scalloped Tag Topper and the Banner Triple Punches worked perfectly. Initially I thought I would keep a monotone color theme, but I wanted just a little more visual texture so I added the new 'In Color' DSP Purple Posy and the Sparkle Glimmer Paper.
In accordance with visual texture/interest I used the Tulle Ribbon and the White Bakers Twine. As I considered the coloring with the tag ribbon ties I decided white on white was a bit boring, so I used my Gorgeous Grape Ink Refill mixed with a little water in a bowl and dyed my twine purple. YES! Much better!
Then using the Butterfly Duet Punch I punched the three small butterflies and applied each of them with half of a mini dimensional to pop them up.
The stamp set, Delightful Day, is from the Annual Catalog.
Transitioning from my summer project and to move my ladies from one season to the next, I decided to move into Fall with these next projects...
These two pumpkins are so fun to make using the new Mini Curvy Keepsake box dies and as I mentioned previously I got my idea from Rachel Tessman. Her pumpkins are a bit different, but her idea of the leaf, the tendril and the texture using the Subtles Embossing Folder are completely hers. With my pumpkins I added the Rhinestones that I colored using the Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blend and the stamps, as well as the die "Happy" are from the 'A Wish for Everything' Bundle. I am absolutely in love with this bundle. The dies are the perfect size for every project and there is a die for pretty much every occasion! I love the fonts of the dies, too. 
I cut "Happy" from our new Black Foil in the Holiday Catalog and then stamped "Happy Thanksgiving" and "Halloween" using our Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
I really enjoy sharing my projects with you and would love to hear your thoughts about my creations.
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