Thanks ....

.... Hi! We've got another wonderful day here in Northville - the leaves that remain on the trees are positively glowing. I think that autumn is my favourite time of year. I've been playing in my craft room this morning and made a thank you card as you can never have too many!

Stamps: MFT - Geometric Grid Background, Geometric Greenery; Stampin' Up! - Fresh Fruit
Inks: SU - Sahara Sand; Kaleidacolor - Cappuccino Delight
Accessories: White Lustre Card; SU Card - Cajun Craze; SU Canvas Trim; Raffia

I've actually used four challenges in the making of this card! The theme thanks from Paper Players - PP#320, a quote about thanks from TIME OUT Challenges - TOC#69, the colours from Sunday Stamps Challenge - SSC#139 and I've CASEd Estelle's lovely card at MUSE - MUSE#190.

I stamped a background grid using a soft sand colour and adhered a panel of rust card to the side. I cut a square of white card on which I stamped the sentiment Thank You and then added these fabulous geometric trees. They remind me of the die cut leaves on Estelle's card. I used a Kaleidacolor ink pad to get the ombre effect. I attached some canvas ribbon around the card and added a string of raffia to finish the panel. I used dimensional tape to attached the panel to the card. On the inside I cut a mat layer of rust card and on the white panel added a greeting and some more of the geometric trees.

I had a really fun day yesterday at craft class in Northville run by Valerie Brincheck. We made a lovely mixed media canvas and I hope to share that with you later this week as I've got a few finishing touches to do! That's all for now.