Giving Thanks (a)

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Greetings Fellow Whooshers!

Another Friday. They come through here like cars trying to get the pole position at the big race. Whoosh.

I've been so busy. If you just give me a minute, I'm sure I'll be able to think doing what. 

It certainly wasn't working on cards. All I have to show you since you were here last is a QACAS Thanksgiving card. It came about because I saw a couple of challenges ... you know how it goes.

I had prezackly three of the skeleton leaves left in my stash that I must've purchased around ten years ago from SU. I took my inks in the requested colors and sponged them over the ecru colored leaves. It worked a treat. That red leaf above looks like it was inked with a distinct area of darker and lighter, but that is just a shadow through the leaf from taking the picture in the sunshine.

The sediment is from Hero Arts, heat embossed in Imprintz e/p. I have to say, I think I need to get some new white e/p. I tried three times (never more) to get a clean emboss against the black and this was the best I could do. I think the powder gets old? Or no? Operator error?

The paper is PTI true black with a PTI white liner and the leaf is from Dress It Up. Shazambam, Sam!

Luckily three leaves is all I needed for the color challenge at The Card Concept, which are red, yellow, and lime (plus white). The leaves are sorta layered, but I think we have to call my style for this EZPZ card "Clean and Simple."

The other challenges that worked:

• I used the sketch challenge at CAS(E) This Sketch.
• I used the theme at Simply Create Too, which is "Fall/Autumn."
• I used the theme at Addicted to Stamps and More, which is "Holiday."

You can click on any of the links for information on rules, sponsors, and prizes!

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New Friends Corner

Liz McQuire of Buttons for Brains. Love that fun banner name! Liz has been blogging since 2008! If you've been following my New Friends Corner for any time at all, you know that I'm uber impressed by anyone who has been blogging that long. Really, nothing more needs to be said because you all know that there will be kazillions of inspirational cards awaiting your visit to Liz! Personally, I want to CASE every one of her adorable cards!

Jenny H. of Jenfa Cards. Jenny is an an Australian who has been blogging since 2011. She is a prolific and excellent designer, challenge participant and challenge winner. You will love Jenny's beautiful cards and how she gets right to the point, listing her ingredients and her challenge links!

Julie C. of Cherry Wings. You've hit the jackpot with your visit today as Julie, too, has been blogging since 2008! She may not post as often as others, but when she does, her cards are a total inspiration in terms of design, color, and execution. Her paper-piecing is phenominal!

Zan of Zanste Scrappin'. Zan has been blogging since 2011. She begin her scrapbooking journey by scrapping four years' worth of photos taken while traveling throughout Australia.  She also makes lovely cards, but we need to visit and convince her to post more often and show us close-ups of those cards so we can gain inspiration from her! I'm sure she has loads to offer!

Mary of Very Inky Fingers. Mary has been blogging since 2007 - yes 2007!! Unfortunately, she doesn't blog often, but she's is one of the original blog stalkers and I give her lots of credit for even knowing blogs existed way back then, certainly way before I did! I think you will love her thoughtful cards and ATCs!

Thank you for joining, ladies, and welcome to the Playhouse!

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The NBUS Challenge ends on September 25th. Please make sure you are checking the rules under the tab at the top of my blog. A big thank you to all who have entered!! Since the entries are now over a hunnert, I have increased the prizes from five to TEN, so you have better odds of winning!

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I have to scoot. I'm away to lunch and a Matt and Aye of that new Jane Fonda movie! Whatever you are doing, enjoy your day! No, seriously, enjoy.  LITS!* 

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