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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Fall Birthday and 'Tis the Season



I've got a couple of cards today for some challenges that caught my eye as they worked well with some new dies I just received.


I was inspired by the Curtain Call photo to use my new IO Ginko Leaf die to create a fall themed birthday card in colors suitable for a male.  







I am also entering this card at Simon Says Monday bold (for the colors), Simon Says Wednesdays to use a rubber or clear stamp, and Seize the Birthday (without the toppings).




My second card is for Merry Monday #124 where the card must include a gift and Virginia's View #7 pattern paper.  I used the IO Gift Stack die and some EP pattern paper to make this holiday card.  I just love this new die, and think it would be perfect for birthdays, too.



I am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday.


That is all I have time for today.  I still have pictures I need to post from when Kim and Marybeth came over for our own little delayed Stamp a Faire.  So, stay tuned.


Thanks for Visiting

23 comments :

  1. Two fabulous cards Joyce, love the Ginko leaves in the fall colours and the fun stacked pressies! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Virginia's View and the Curtain Call!

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  2. That ginkgo die is fabulous and looks gorgeous in those ombre colours. The gift die rocks too and I love the patterned papers!

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  3. Both cards are lovely Joyce. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  4. What a fun card you made using these Christmas pattern papers, Joyce! We thank you for playing along with us this month at Virginia's View!

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  5. OMG how awesome to use those ginko leaves in all those fabulous colors!! Love it Joyce!!

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  6. Everybody would love to have a stack of presents like this, Joyce! And your leaves are very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  7. Fab cards - wonderful autumnal colours for the leaves and the pile of presents is perfect for Christmas.

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  8. I adore your gingko leaf card! When we lived in Ohio we had a gingko tree and I just found it so interesting looking. I love fall colors too so your card is an extra big winner in my book. The patterned presents are real fun too. I need to get back in the Merry Monday saddle.

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  9. Love them both! Your gingko leaf card is just stunning and those fall colors are so perfect too. Your Christmas card is just as amazing and that sweet stack of presents, so fun.

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  10. Both are fabulous, Joyce! LOVE the ginko leaves! The fun stack of presents is such a great die cut and so versatile.

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  11. Your first card is amazing, lovely and spot on with the colors and that challenge!! What a gorgeous birthday card to give to a loved one!! And your Christmas card - how delightful, I love stacks of presents, not one that are for me but ones for me to deliver and give away to all my friends!! Love the cool feeling your card gave me!! Awesome!!

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  12. Very cute cards! Thanks so much for playing along with the Stamp It! STAMPtember® Challenge over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

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  13. ADORE you Merry Monday Card, WOWZA!!!!!!

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  14. Nice die cuts on your MM card. I like the choices of paper too.

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  15. this is so very pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)

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  16. The red layer really emphasizes the other colors and I like the stacked up presents! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

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  17. Love those leaves Joyce...perfect CAS Feminine or Masculine card! Thanks for sharing your talents with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  18. Oh wow, those autumnal gingko leaves are so delicious, Joyce ... those colourful stacked paper pieced gifts are so celebratory ... love the single bling! Anita :)

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  19. Love your cards! We used to have a Ginko Tree in our back yard. Loved it! Your card brought back some good memories.

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  20. Very nice cards. Love the colorful leaves on your BD card. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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  21. This is fab, love the color changing petals :)

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  22. awesome cards...love how you were inspired!
    Thanks for playing with us at Virginia's View Challenge!

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