Sunday, October 16, 2011

Clear Dollar Stamps OCTOBER Blog Hop .." Happy Fall Y'All "

Hello Friends! It is time again for Clear Dollar Stamps' monthly Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the talented Kathy's blog, if not, go ahead and hop back to Lori's blog, ClearlyiStamp to start the hop!                                 
Can you believe it is already October? Finally the weather has become nice and tolerable here in my corner of the country, which makes this month's theme a perfect one. Linda has challenged us to put our own creative spin on:
Happy Fall Y'All
I decided to use just the leaves from the July release Clear Dollar set, Squirrel Chatter. Going more toward a simple design is sometimes hard for me, but this time, I think it worked out nicely.

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Card Details:
Stamps: Squirrel Chatter
Paper: October Afternoon Campfire dp,
Dusty Durango, Neenah Solar White
Ink: Momento Rich Cocoa, Dusty Durango

Tools/Accessories: D'vine Swirls embossing folder,
 Chestnut chalk ink, CDS Designer Dies,
Buttercup liquid pearls, dimensionals

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Blog Hop Details:

There are prizes to be won just for hoping around and leaving comments! Every comment you leave for the DT increases your chances of winning!
This month's prize is definately worth joining in on the hop..We are changing up the prizes a little bit .. ONE lucky winners will recieve a $25 gift certificate to the Clear Dollar Stamps digi store!

**Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on two DT member blogs. Winners will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, October 20 **

Ok! Your next stop is the inspiring Jan's blog! Thank you so much for joining in on this month's hop! Did you leave lots of love for everyone? Remember the more comments, the more chances you have to be a winner! Good Luck!!

30 comments:

Linda Anderson said...

Oh Christi, this is stunning!!! I love your leaves in their glorious yellows and oranges!!

Linda

Kecia said...

The simplicity of the falling leaves make this card great! Nicely done!

Suzi said...

Your falling leaves are just beautiful! TFS!

Becky Dunham said...

Great card Christi! I love the embossed swirls - makes the leave really look like they are dancing :)

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Crafty Math Chick said...

Love the pretty fall colors Christi and how the leaves cascade down the card like that. Hope all is well!

Edwina said...

I love your card! It is so pretty! I love the embossing on that pretty orange paper. I like the popped up leaves and tag. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

Chrisd said...

Your card with the leaves is beautiful.Thanks for the hop.

auntbeespickles said...

Hi Christi, love this card. With the embossing template it really makes you feel like the leaves are swirling! Great job!
Hugs, Sarah

Shell said...

Nicely done, Christi!! I love the colors and love using those leaves. That swirl embossing folder just seems to work with fall leaves, doesn't it??

Allisa said...

Great use of color!

Brenda Lee said...

Fabulous card!! The leaves are beautiful.

J e a n i e said...

Hi, Christi~

Yours is such a fun, playful card with the autumn leaves "falling" down the right side of the card. I love the d'vine swirls embossing on the Dusty Durango cardstock and the striped paper. Great job!!

Heather said...

Love the leaves!! Fall is definitely my favorite season for decorations: leaves, pumpkins . . .
Love the sentiment too.

Embley Veronica said...

I looove the squirrel chatter set! Neat card! :)

Lynn said...

Ok, that cards and those leaves made me want to go shopping! TFS!

Sue D said...

Very pretty fall card--I like how you placed the leaves.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Christi I like your CAS fall card, very nice!

Barb said...

Gorgeous Christi! How funny that we both used the same set!

Kathi said...

I love this! Beautiful colors and the leaves cascading down the side are just fabulous! What a great fall card!

Kathy D. said...

how cool we both went simple this time!! I like the touch of the embossed paper. cute!

Lisa Lara said...

oh I just love how you placed the leaves for your border Christi.

craftymom205 said...

Love the colors of this card.

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Kristen said...

Love how fresh this card is with such an autumnal color scheme. It really pops.

Tammy said...

very pretty fall card.

Tanja said...

You have used such pretty happy colours and the Embossed background gives a great sense of leaves "fluttering" to the ground.

Anonymous said...

Great Autumn card! Thank you for sharing it.

Sherri said...

Oh Ilike the shape of the leaves

Unknown said...

Christi, love the swirly border of leaves and the embossed paper - my fave folder! The simple design has turned out nicely, it's true!

Anonymous said...

Great fall card. Those leaves really make it pop! Thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

What a great card i like the coloring and the background. those lining at the background is fantastic .
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