Sep 21 2008
Whimsical Autumn
Hello! I have a little something to share today that’s much more than the card it appears at first glance. I mentioned before that I’ve purchased some new stamp sets for the fall season. Well, the first to arrive (very speedy service!) was this Whimsical Autumn set from Gina K Designs.
What makes this card more than a card is not what I’ve done with it, but what Carolyn King, who designed the set, is doing with 100% of her proceeds from the sale of the set. She’s donating it all to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of her grandmother who fell victim to this disease. If anyone dear to you has suffered from Alzheimers you’re all too aware that it means more than just a loss of memory. Its effects are devastating and the disease, itself, will claim the life of the afflicted.
Flourishes and friends are giving Carolyn a big group hug today (can you feel it, Cammie?). Many of the Flourishes team who have purchased this set are sharing cards and memories in recognition of Alzheimers Awareness Day. My card represents a small contribution to the cause. Please visit my Flourishes friends for inspiration:
I believe Carolyn has some amazing blog candy today, too. I know you won’t want to miss a chance at that! Hugs to everyone!
- Stamps: Whimsical Autumn
- Paper: Cranberry Crisp, Marigold Morning (both retired SU!), Neenah white, Frances Meyers and Karen Foster designer papers
- Ink: Palette Noir, Prismacolor markers for coloring
- Accessories: Ribbon, eyelets, 1″ and 1 1/4″ circle punches, ticket corner punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
That’s some awesome use of the prismacolor markers. What a gorgeous combination of colors and patterns.
Love the Fall look and feel of this. Beautiful DP and of course, wonderful coloring.
This is a beautiful card Leslie. Two of my favorite colors, I still have some on my stash and I think I’m going to pull them out and play.
Blessings!
Roxy
Oh, this is so beautiful! I love it!
Beautiful Leslie.
OH my goodness….this is AWESOME….what a gorgeous card. And yes, I can feel the hug—thank so so much Leslie!
This is soooo beautiful, Leslie!! I love your gorgeous coloring and yummy fall feel with those apples that look good enough to eat!! I love your background as well!!
Beautiful card Leslie.
My son and daughter-in-law went on a sponsored walk to raise money for research into Alzheimer’s Disease first thing this morning. How small this world is!
Marion
UK
Beautiful card for a wonderful cause. You gals are the tops and Carolyn King’s tribute is totally amazing. Fantastic work. Pat
Just the average, run of the mill, beautiful card for a great cause from a greatly talented woman with a big heart. You are so special and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for help with this great cause today as a part of Flourishes and our support of Cammie and the Alzheimer’s cause. To you {{Leslie}}.
Just beautiful, Leslie! Your shading is to-die-for and the papers you chose are the perfect accent! Amazing as always!
Beautiful card for a worthy cause!! Love the colors, your coloring and the DP. TFS
I got this set, too, and I love what you’ve done with it….these papers are perfect!
LeAnne
I am loving those apples! Great card, Leslie…love the dp with this image! Perfect!
Wonderful card, Leslie — so nice of you to support a great cause!
A beautiful card Leslie, your coloring is spectacular. My great-grandmother died of this terrible disease, I hope I live to see that a cure has been found.
Simply beautiful as always. I know I can always find something to “take away with me” from your blog. A good feeling, inspiration, knowledge, fun techique………and so much more.
Beautiful card and awesome job spreading the word about this great cause!
Such a pretty card - reminds me of apple picking in the fall in New England - then making homemade apple sauce!
Very pretty, wonderful dp with this set. Great card.
It’s beautiful, Leslie. What a beautiful card for a really worthwhile cause.
love your coloring, & that paper is perfect!
This is gorgeous! I love the rich color of the apples and your combination of papers. It’s certainly a worthy cause and I will be sending a card and entering the blog drawing. I can’t believe all that stuff will be going to one lucky person!
pretty, great fall image and love the picture!
Oh SO beautiful, Leslie. The rich deep color is amazing.
There is so much autumn in your card I can feel it! Wonderful colours and paper choices…love the apples and the swirl on the sentiment! Just gorgeous!
A beautiful card, Leslie — what a gorgeous set and what a fabulous cause!!! Your coloring, as always, is perfection and that background paper is lucsious!!! TFS!!
It is a very beautiful card! the colors are wonderful! Love your coloring!
Beautiful! I love that dp!
Love that paper with Carolyn’s stamp - just perfect! Makes me miss fall in Michigan, visiting the apple orchards!