A Few Challenges and Welcoming New Followers

I've managed to get a card made that wasn't going to a submissions call in between all the crafty painting I've been doing.  I decided to play along with a few challenges, two were the same theme and one had a great sketch.  First up is Addicted to CAS's current challenge where the code word is Autumn/Fall.  Then CAS-ual Fridays challenge is Fall colours and at least one leaf.  I decided to play along with Less Is More for the first time and the challenge was to use the sketch provided.  And so my card was born!

**Update**. I'm linking this up to Moxie Fab World's Colour Media Challenge.

You know, I love this time of year!  The weather can still be beautiful during the day but the nights are cooler for sleeping.  Plus, all the beautiful fall colours of the leaves!  I never take those colours for granted since I lived in Calgary, AB for several years and the only fall colour there is yellow.  And brown.  Boring!  They have no maples there.  Just a whole lotta poplars.  Anyway, back to the card.  I needed a birthday card for my SIL so I thought I could make a fall-ish one since her birthday is in October.  I've had this stamp for a while but I think I've only ever used it once.  It comes from a lovely set by Inkadinkdo.  I believe it's still available too.  Pretty sure Simon Says Stamp sells it.

You know it's funny.  I used to have such trouble making CAS cards and now I find it hard not to!  LOL.  Anyway, first I sponged my red (StazOn) and yellow (Marvey) inks on white cardstock.  I added a bit of soft suede (SU!) after.  I cut my circle out and then stamp my leaves with timber brown (StazOn).  I ran a piece of white cardstock through my embossing machine (Sissix Texture Impressions) using a wood grain folder (Darice).  Made a little banner and stamped my sentiment (Fiskars) in timber brown.  Then assembled it all together.  I think my SIL will like it.  :-)

Now, it's that time of the month when I welcome any new followers.  I've got two to introduce today. First up is newbie to the blogging world, Susanne Vargas of Keep in Touch!  Please, show her what a wonderful blogging community we are and pay her a visit.  :-).  Next is Kirsty Vittetoe of Handmade Little Things.  Now she's an experience blogger with a whole lot to share.  A fabulous card artist!  Definitely check her out.  Welcome to both of you!

Well that's all for me right now.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!