Pumpkin Thank You

I made this card for a friend of mine.  She recently support my son David's Cub Scout fundraiser, and I want her to know how much we appreciate it.  This was David's first time participating in the popcorn sales, and he set his goals high.  My friend quickly jumped in and said she'd help.  David didn't quite meet his goals this year, but he learned a lot - and is excited for next year when he can try again.  I also made this card for the inspiration challenge at Stampin' Celebration, and for the sketch challenge at CPS.  Let me know what you think!

The sketch:

The inspiration:

My card:

Here's what I used:

Inspired by Nature Stamp Set

Day of Gratitude Stamp Set

More Mustard Classic Ink

So Saffron Classic Ink

Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

More Mustard Cardstock

Chocolate Chip Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

Metallic Brads

Wide Oval Punch

Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas Shimmer

I have missed my blog for the last couple days.  I have missed getting to know you.   Something smacked me, right in the face two days ago - I'm sure this won't be a surprise to you - but it was to me!  Did you know that thanksgiving is next week?!  As in, less than 7 days next week.  We have a bunch of people coming over - expecting a huge meal, that I am going to cook - in less than 7 days.  Ok, so I know that Thanksgiving comes every year, at the end of November - but geez!  I didn't realize we were at the end of November already!!  So, I have been researching recipes, doing test runs, and planning seating arrangements for the past couple days.  (Don't tell anyone - but my fall decorations weren't even up until yesterday!)  But, I think I am doing ok now, menu is done, seating is done, decorations are mostly done.  Now, I just need to do some cleaning - and we will be all set.  Do you host Thanksgiving dinner at your house?  If so, how early do you start cooking?

Ok - onto the important stuff!!  The card!  I made this card for a sketch challenge over at CPS - Card Sketches.  The one thing I love most about challenges is that they stretch you to do things that maybe you wouldn't normally do, something just a little bit out of your comfort zone.  That is what happened with this sketch.  I don't usually do very many square cards.  And for some reason, when I do make a square card, I usually make all of the other layers square too.

The sketch:

My card:

My favorite part is the shimmer painted dots on the christmas tree, and the shimmer paint on the background.

What do you think?

Here's what I used:

Snow Swirled Stamp Set

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Early Espresso Classic Ink

Cherry Cobbler Cardtsock

Early Espresso Cardstock

Crumb Cake Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Deck the Halls DSP

Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Stampin' Sponge

Aquapainter

Stampin' Dimensionals

Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Scallop Oval Punch

Modern Label Punch

1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch

Scallop Circle Bigz Die

Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder