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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Gratitude

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CLICK HERE for my DL.ART Thankful Thursday challenge ending October 27
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Hi Friends,

I really do love this time of year. From September to the end of the year.  To me, it is a time of thankfulness, peace and joy.  I am so grateful that my mother is still alive and it must be the kid in me, but I strive to make her the best card every year, that I can, for Thanksgiving and then Christmas.

I spent a lot of time on this I cut out the pumpkin from the Thanksgiving (CC). I hand-colored it with copic markers and also finished the inside. I don't always finish the insides of my cards, sometimes it is like making another card.  I think that is going to be my new goal to finish the insides of cards.




They just look more finished (no pun intended)

Challenges:
BBTB2: pumpkin (not Halloween)
DCD:my fav fall colors
LSP: Fall
Play date cafe: color inspired
RTB:hey pumpkin
Simply create too:pumpkins
Sarah Hurley:Autumn
simply create:linky party
dutch dare: photo inspired
play date cafe:color inspired
MIM: AG

Have a great rest of your day. and be blessed, Diana
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40 comments:

  1. NanaOctober 14, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Awesome. Your coloring is beautiful. You can tell this was one that took some time.

    Hugs Nana
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  2. CandyOctober 14, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful card Diana! I am the same way with my Mom!
    Take care,
    Candy

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  3. snappy scrappyOctober 14, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful cards! Lee-Ann :)

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  4. GlendaOctober 14, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely card Diana inside and outside! That is a pretty pumpkin and coloring! Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2!
    Glenda

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  5. Rhonda EmeryOctober 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    such pretty cards. love them

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  6. Creations by ShirlOctober 14, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Pumpkinlishes Diana! So so pretty!

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  7. MigdaliaOctober 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Hi Diana,
    Love this card!!very Beautiful!!!!
    Enjoy your day,
    Migdalia

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  8. ~amy~October 14, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful card...inside and out! Thanks for playing with us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  9. Karons Krafty KornerOctober 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    So beautiful Diana - love the inside - stunning:-)

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  10. Sunshine HoneyBeeOctober 14, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Wonderfully finished & elegant with the flourishes both on the outside & inside.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  11. KateOctober 14, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful Card. Love this.

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  12. Sandy from UkiahOctober 14, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Oh yes you are truly blessed to still have your mom with you, i am sure she will love this BEAUTIFUL card.. hugs

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  13. Lisa's Creative NicheOctober 14, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    wow!!! These are stunning!!! Did that pumpkin start out as white and then you colored? I just love them both... they are so CAS and perfectly done too! beautiful cuts, you make me want the cartridge!

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  14. Pat N.October 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful card, Diana! The inside is lovely too. Very nice card!

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  15. SandiOctober 14, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Diana, this is beautiful, inside and out, I agree though sometimes I spend more time on the inside than the outside, thanks for joining us at BBTB2, hugs

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  16. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comOctober 14, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Gorgeous elegant card inside and out. Thanks for sharing at BBTB@.

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  17. MissyOctober 14, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    This is lovely Diana, the coloring is just stunnign!!

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  18. ScrappyHappyMommyOctober 14, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love the colors on both.

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  19. Susan EdwardsOctober 14, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Oh Diana I adore this card! Such beautiful work! Thank you for joining the weekly challenge at BBTB2 - the is rocks!!

    Susan

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  20. shellyOctober 14, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    i love your card diana! awesome coloring on that pumpkin! thanks so much for sharing with us at bbtb2 :)

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  21. Carole BeathOctober 14, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful beautiful.... I love it when the inside is decorated too. Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  22. Shirley-AnneOctober 15, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Exquisite card .Beautiful colouring .Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .

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  23. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAOctober 15, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    I love the artistic feel of your cards. Blessings!

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  24. LorraineOctober 15, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Gorgeous cards and beautiful colouring.
    I saw you on MIM
    Lorraine x

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  25. GerdaOctober 15, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Hi Diana,agian 2 awesome cards. Very beautiful!!
    Thanks for joining us at DCD this week!
    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  26. Nana DonnaOctober 15, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I love your card. Saw it on MIM

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  27. KarenOctober 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Diana this is has such a classic beauty to it. Love the muted earthtone colors you used. Thank you so much for joining the LSP challenge this week. Karen

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  28. Debra MillerOctober 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    These are lovely Diana, beautiful Fall cards. Saw it on MIM. Deb

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  29. lozOctober 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Fantastic card and colours Diana.. Visiting from MIM..Loz

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  30. CelyOctober 15, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    these are absolutely beautiful! the colors on them are what makes the card! great job!

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  31. ClaireOctober 16, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous card, thanks for joining us over at Sarah Hurley this month.
    C xx

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  32. DianeMoneyGoolsbyOctober 16, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Diana: You made such a pretty card. Think I'll 'card-lift' from you [if you don't mind?] and start doing the inside of my cards too---makes it look more finished! Thanks for joining us for our Challenge #24 - Pumpkins.

    Diane
    SimplyCreateToo Design Team Member
    http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

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  33. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    This is so pretty. Love your coloring and the inside is beautiful too. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  34. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsOctober 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Love this pumpkin! Great card! Carri~Abusybee

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  35. Jocelyn OlsonOctober 16, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    What a pretty card! The coloring is fantastic. That's great that you finished the inside (I almost never do, so I'm impressed by that!). Beautiful! Thanks for joining us at The Play Date Cafe!

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  36. Eva MarieOctober 17, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Ooooo....I just love this one. So clean and elegant.
    Thanks for playing at DDCC
    Xx

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  37. LisaOctober 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Elegant and beautiful!! The inside is as lovely as the outside!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  38. ~*JoniOctober 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    I agree! Finished cards look more finished. ;) Beautiful designs on both of these! I love the textured focal points - so modern with that classic feel. Thank you so much for joining in on our 'Hey Pumpkin' challenge over at Raise The Bar this week!
    ~*Joni RTB DT

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  39. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    stunning fall card, thanks for joining SC!!!

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  40. fatmonicaOctober 28, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    These are beautiful-love the pumpkin!Thanks for sharing it with us at Sarah Hurley's Challenge Blog.

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