Thursday, September 11, 2008

Forest Of Trees Tutorial .... and CANDY!!

Hi all! It's day two of the fabulous release from Flourishes. THIS set was just released last night. It's called Forest of Trees and I wanted to share a technique I just learned to give this tree the look of fall! A friend, Sheila Barthel, who is a Stampin' Up demonstrator here in little 'ole Billings, Montana showed it to me recently and I'd never seen it before!


Oh well.... let's get started! :-)

1. Start by cutting out a circle image with your Nesties and leave the die on your shape! Stamp your tree using a very light brown shade.
2. Using chalks, apply colors randomly on the branches and at the base to give the tree an autumnal feel! Don't worry if it looks ugly--- it's supposed to right now!
3. Using your Nesties die as a mask, sponge on 2 different shades of Distress ink or an ink in a light and deeper tan. I used Antique Linen and Tea Dye. Take off your Nestie and see the "frame" it created!
4. Now, because Flourishes' sets are clear, you can see your stamped image through the clear stamp. Using a dark brown ink (I used Versafine Sepia), line up your stamp and stamp directly over the tree that you stamped in a light brown. What does this do? It defines your tree and helps the chalked part to peek through without dominating the image! Too cool!
And, here's a look at my finished card!
I got a lot of comments/emails from folks saying they LOVED the new Birds And Vine set from Flourishes. Here's a look at the set again....

Well, how would you like to win the set? In honor of Sharon Johnson's one year Blogoversary - the fabulous Flourishes have donated the set for one lucky winner here! I am also going to throw in some beautiful May Arts ribbon and a Basic Grey paper pack too! All you need to do is leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about fall! And click HERE to find out all the other fun giveaways going on for Sharon's 1 year blogoversary! There are 15 different candy giveaways all this week and you can enter for each and every one!

Want to see some of the other fabulous creations from the Flourishes DT?
Barb
Susan
Linda
Leslie
Faith

AND DON'T FORGET! If you haven't voted in the JustRite Stampin' Champion Contest --- I would LOVE your vote! Voting continues through Friday!! Click HERE to vote!!! Thanks a ton folks!! :-)

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Anonymous said...

Great card! thanks for the tutorial

Julie S. said...

One of my favorite things about Fall is all the apple activities: we make cider and applesauce, and the kids get really involved. It is a ritual that just makes me smile all year round, as we enjoy the fruits of God and our labor.

Anonymous said...

I love the Fall because the humidity is gone and the extreme heat as well as the colors!!! They are always beautiful. Thanks, Sharri C

Anonymous said...

I like fall because it means the start of the holiday season (thanksgiving, christmas, etc.).

Anonymous said...

What I like about fall is the leaves changing colors, it's beautiful! and also because my birthday is in october and christmas is just around the corner!

Karen said...

great tip on the nesties - I've seen it before, but had forgotten about it, so glad to see it again! I love Fall for the beautiful changing of the leaves and the array of colors we get to see! love it!!

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful card! My favorite thing about fall is all the wonderful color on the foliage all around. Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful candy.

Charlene H. said...

Thanks for sharing such a fun technique. I think I will have to give that a try. I love learning new things! My favorite thing about fall is the changing colors. I love driving down an older street where the trees overhang so its like you are driving through a tree tunnel. The colors are so beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Fall is my all-time favorite season! I love the chill in the air, the changing colors, warm fuzzy sweaters and hiking boots! It's a great time to be outdoors, everything is cool and crisp and beautiful . . .

Thanks for the great tip with the nesties! And for the chance to win great blog candy!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, I want that set!! Love your card and tutorial, the fall colors are sooo pretty!!

Darlene Gabriel said...

My favourite thing about fall is definitely all the gorgeous colours of the leaves. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kay said...

Loved your tutorial.... Your card is beautiful

Juliana said...

LOL! It already says 213 comments--so congratulations to someone else. Tee hee!

I enjoy visiting your blog almost every day!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Marsha said...

I love your new card. How beautiful. I love the colors of Atumn and usually we have warm days so I really enjoy walkng through our woods smelling the leaves and wonderful scents of Fall.

Anonymous said...

Love your card, I'm sure I'll try this. My favorite thing about fall is the beautiful changing colors of the leaves. Thanks for the chance to win this lovely stamp set.
Kate

CreativeMish said...

This new stamp release is fabulous! I love the little tree and all the birds! I love your card! Beautiful Fall colors!

Vickilyn said...

I LOVE that set!! If I don't win it - I am definitely buying it!!! Thanks so much for the tutorial - I will be trying that one soon...

Anonymous said...

What a day to be thankful! for your tutorial and the freedom to read it without fear of oppression! Fall, Thanksgiving, freedom, family gatherings, camping under a tarp stacked leaves and pine boughs on the outside for insulation, grateful for thirteen generations ago will to give their all to come here for freedom, clear crisp Montana windless football nights, are among my fall favs. Thanks, Julie, you are giving us favs in the world of learned techniques!
Happy 1st, Sharon. You go, Julie, on the voting! mt23stamper

Charmaine said...

I love that new set...and your card...the colors are great...which is one of my favorite things about fall the beautiful colorful leaves!

charmaine

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing about Fall is the colors...they are so vibrant & on a cool brisk day, it is beautiful.

Fran
ttmoocow@msn.com

Paula said...

My favorite thing in fall is the cooler air, the changing of the corn (yes, corn goes from green to tan...LOL) and PUMPKINS! I just LOVE pumpkins! I also love candy apples and candy corn...but those aren't so great on the waistline! LOL.

Unknown said...

I love your card!! Thanks for the pictures of how you achieved that beautiful tree!

Judy Rozema said...

What a wonderful little tutorial, Julie!! Your card is beautiful and the colors are perfect!

I love the crisp fall air that is much clearer and cleaner here than the summer air!

(Your nails are awesome in those pics too - love that sparkle!)

Anonymous said...

What I love about fall is being able to sleep with the windows open. And I love seeing the leaves change color.

Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful stamp set.

Anonymous said...

Fall, colors, Thanksgiving, Freedom, life, anniversaries, learning from tutorials, mulching leaves and smelling freshly turned soil, watching the dog billow with layers of guardhairs readying for winter temps are a few favs. Thanks for tutorial and sharing the wealth of info you have learned along the stamping path. mt23stamper

cathy said...

I love the cooler days and the gorgeous leaf colors!

Renee G said...

I love Fall because of the beautiful colors, and the sound of the way the leaves crunch when you walk on them. I love watching the squirrals rushing around looking for nuts and goodies...Fall just seems so peaceful...!
I loved your tutoral and your card was beautiful! I want to give that a try, just need some stamps!

Anonymous said...

Amazing technique - can't wait to try it! And fall? I love the weather, the clear sky and the crispness to the air, after a long, hot summer... except, of course, that it's been a delightfully cool summer here so it feels like a long pleasant fall already :-) Lovely blog candy - you are so generous! I LOVE that set!

Heidi Blankenship said...

Your card is Absolutely Beautiful!! I love how you did the fall colors on the tree. My favorite thing about fall is everything! I call it the comfort time of the year, the beautiful colors of nature, crunchy leaves at your feet, crisp air, sweatshirts & jeans and the yummy foods of the fall. Thanks so much for a chance to win!!

Marilyn Nimmo said...

I love the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors. Of course, my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is another reason I love fall!

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing about fall is that it finally, finally, finally cools off. Of course, in central Florida, where I live, "fall" doesn't come until about January. I would love to live in a place that has crisp fall weather and beautiful changing leaves.

Love your site--I'm a very frequent visitor!

Sena said...

My favorite thing about Fall is getting all the candies from Halloween! XD

I voted for you!! Good luck!

Oh, and could I ask a small favor from you? Could you please vote for "The Chocolate Conspiracy" over HERE?
I'd really appreciate that! Thank you so much!!

sena.sagani at gmail dot com

C. Sage Deerborn said...

I love the cooler weather and changing colors of the leaves, but my favorite thing about fall is Halloween. It is such a fun subject to scrap.

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing about fall is the beautiful weather we have here-warm and breezy with the leaves blowing by. Of course it helps that my birthday is in September as well, so there's even more to look forward to!

I would love to own that beautiful set of stamps. Thanks for the chance to win.

Lastel said...

Love the colors of Fall and the slightly cooler temps and then there's my birthday at the end of September another good reason to enjoy this time of year ,lol !
Would love to be the winner of this set !

Nancy Jensen said...

What a beautiful autumn card! How clever to stamp the tree in light brown, do your chalking, antiquing and distressing and then re-stamping the tree in the darker brown. Who would've thought? Oh yeah... YOU did! hehe...

I LOVE the new stamp set. My favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather & the changing of the leaves. Here in Southern AZ it's a nice change to have cool air after a long hot summer.

BTW, I voted for you - BEFORE I came to your blog. hehe! You are so talented!

Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Love this card and love the stamp set. Thanks for the tutorial.

retiredheather said...

I love the fall. In the Maritimes it is absolutely the most beautiful place on planet earth. The colors are fantastic...warm red through firey gold...love it all. I think I could have lots of fun with this stamp set so if I get lucky and win I will be one happy Maritime stamper.
Heather

Shirley B said...

Fall is one of my favourite seasons partly because I was born in the fall and also because the weather is cooler and the humidity is less.

Anonymous said...

I love walking in the fall when the sky is crystal blue, the clouds are pure white and the outside temps are just perfect for a light jacket. Your fall card is just beautiful!

lisa808 said...

My favorite things about Fall:

1. Hot apple cider

2. The gorgeous leaves

3. Seeing the cute trick-or-treaters

Thanks for the chance to win neat blog candy.

LeAnne said...

Wow, what a great tutorial, and I love this set. Very versatile. Fall is just a wonderful time of year--colors of the trees, cool, crisp air, pumpkins, gourds, cattails, Halloween fun, I love it all! Thanks for the chance to win a beautiful set!
LeAnne

Donna said...

A beautiful card, & was following closely to see what happened with your tutorial! My fav thing has to be the cool, crisp weather we have. After the hot, steamy days of August, it feels wonderful! Thanks, Tammy!

Anonymous said...

Love the card - certainly makes you feel like fall - next to spring fall is my favourite season - love the many many colours of orange and red and yellow and the feel of crispness in the air. Karen

Anonymous said...

Fall is fabulous. Nothing beats a cool crisp day in the fall with bright blue sunshine. The colors of the leaves. The smell of apple cider. Ah!!!!!! (If only it didn't come before dreaded winter....lol.....thanks for the chance to win that fab Flourishes set.

Stacy said...

I love apples and anything made with apples...apple pie, apple coffee cake, applesauce. Yummy!

Anonymous said...

Fall is by far my favorite season even if it's sprinkled with some rain here and there. I love the cool, crisp morning air and the colors of the tree leaves all around - btw we are starting to see changes already here on Long Island. Julie - thanks for sharing this technique - I can't wait to try it. And thank you for your generous blog candy! what a treat!
Marta

AShu93 said...

I don't like fall because it means the cold & snow of winter are coming, but I do like the colors of the leaves.

Anonymous said...

Your card is lovely. I love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful stamp set. Fall is a beautiful time of the year.

Kathy Brown
kabstampup@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Here in the Tampa Bay area we don't get to experience the fall colors. But we all appreciate the cooler weather, on occasion, that the fall can and sometimes does bring with it. L this "candy" is making me think I need to go see the dentist. LOL

~amy~ said...

Gorgeous card! Love the rich colors! I have to admit one of my favorite things about the fall is taking out all my sweaters...I'm a total sweater gal...

Connie said...

What a beautiful stamp set! The birds are lovely and the trees-oh my! Thinking my Christmas cards. Elegant possibilities! I love fall - living in Maine - the color is spectacular and I love the blue skies with crisp air - AND apple picking!

Anonymous said...

That Flourishes set is stunning. I love it.

Your card is gorgeous.

My favourite thing about Fall/Autumn - the colours, the change in the air, and walking my dog surrounded by it all. :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for a great tutorial. I can't wait to try it! My favorite thing about fall? Walking in the woods with the leaves crunching under foot.

Christina Fischer said...

Oh my gosh -- what a gorgeous card! I have to try that technique -- thanks for sharing it!

There are so many things I love about fall! One of my favorites is being at a pumpkin patch with my kids -- enjoying sweatshirt weather, a cloudless blue sky and gorgeous color all around -- it doesn't get any better than that! :)

Bev J. said...

Great tutorial and card-love the tree you created. I also really like the birds and vine set and would love to win.

I love fall because of the cooler weather-great to get out and clean up the gardens for the winter!

Bev J.

Anonymous said...

I'm looking forward to the cooler weather of fall. Thanks for the tutorial and the beautiful card.

Anonymous said...

My favourite part of the automn is the Indian Summer; a few days back in the heat of summer but with automn colors in trees!

Betty Wright said...

What a really cool and doable technique. Lovely card!!!! My favorite things about Fall are the smells. The air shifts from a hot, humid summer to a more cool, calm, and tranquil fall aroma. Everything just smells grand....like the summer baking is over and we can reap the smells of fall!!!!

Amy said...

I like getting out my fall decorations. I like football games. I enjoy fall drives and walks to enjoy the trees in their fall colors.

Pat said...

I love the cooler weather and the beautiful colors all around. Thanks for a chance to win an awesome stamp set.

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Love your Fall card, Julie. I suppose my favorite thing about Fall is that it marks the prelude to the Holidays just around the corner. Holidays mean families gathering together and I love that! The cooler weather that accompanies the season makes those gatherings so much cozier.
Love all the new stamp sets and your tree certainly says "Fall." YaY!

Catherine said...

i love the weather... not too hot and too cold, well, here in CA.
Thanks for the chance!

Jingle said...

Beautiful! My favorite thing about fall is the smell. It is just so distinct! Cool crisp air, apples baking, fires in wood burning stoves, and so much more!

Sandy Knecht said...

Fall is my favorite season. I love the cool crisp air and all the colors of the trees and plants. I love the drive through the country to see the harmony of colors created by GOD!

Laurinda said...

First of all, let me say, I love your fall tree. That is beautiful. Thanks for sharing that technique.

I would have to say fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I so enjoy the crisp, cool mornings and the tremendous colors that are painted into the landscape. It's kind of sad to see the trees shed their summer coats, but the rich, vibrant color of fall are worth it.

Laurinda (CricutMB)

Barbara said...

my favorite thing about fall is around Late September, October - the sun is still warm during the day (65- 70) here in new England and the leaves have changed color.ITs just glorious

leanne said...

What a beautiful card! I love everything about fall. Especially a cup of chai on a cool, crisp morning. Oh, and pumpkins too!

Anonymous said...

Fall is my favoriet season so there are many things I love about it: the brillant colors, the cool air and the warm sun, and most of all Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Anonymous said...

I love when the leaves change color and after they fall to the ground, the sound they make when you walk through them.

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The crisp breezes and fresh clean smell of the air. Sitting on my patio in the early morning sipping my hot coffee and just enjoying the crispness of the air and the beauty that surrounds me. What a great time to reflect on the things you have to be thankful for. I just love Thanksgiving.....the smells, tastes, family, friends and football!

Yohandy said...

That is so neat. Thanks for the tut. :)

Tami McBeain said...

Oh I just love fall. The cooler weather and the colors! I love your card and your blog!

Karen said...

I just love yoru fall tree.

My favorite thing about fall is the changing leaves. Is there anything more beautiful than those gorgeous yellow, red and orange leaves cartwheeling across the grass, or down the roads? It's a beautiful thing.

Anonymous said...

I love Fall also, the most dynamic time of the year natures colors are marvelous aren't they?..I love your card what a statement it makes ..you are so creative it is a joy to visit your website daily...thank you for the tutorial!

Curt in Indy said...

Hey Julie! This card is terrific! I love the technique! Thanks for sharing. I voted by the way! My favorite thing about Fall is FALL! There is nothing I don't like about it. The colors, the smells, the weather, the holidays, everything. I've dressed up my blog (again) to celebrate it! Go look. . .and thanks for the opportunity to win this great stuff! Best, Curt

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Pumpkin pie...Oh how I love pumpkin pie!

Marisa said...

Love the tree you created and thanks for the chance to win some goodies :)

I just LOVE the colours of fall when the maple trees turn blazing colours in contrast to the blue sky and dark green evergreens. Quite often we also get an "Indian Summer" out here on the West Coast which means cooler mornings and nights and fabulously warm afternoons.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card, Julie!!! My favorite things about fall are the warm, sunny days and cool nights...and the INCREDIBLE display of colors on our trees here in New Hampshire! It always takes my breath away!

Kelley said...

My favorite thing about fall is the crisp, fresh air. I LOVE fall but we only get about a week of it here. I am blown away by your artwork. This card is absolutely gorgeous. It makes me want to snuggle in a sweater! :)

Shannon S. said...

Fall is my favorite season. The weather is just right, not to hot and not to cold. The smell of apple cider is absolutely heavenly in the fall. Decorating in the fall is fun. From scarecrows to ghosts. It is a wonderful time of year.

Anonymous said...

The Colors.......it's all about the colors!

Anonymous said...

Living in Texas we have very few seasons, but I love when the weather turns cooler and the nights are crisp and clear. So here that's late November!

Great fall card.

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Linda w said...

Beautiful card Julie. I like the uncolored border around the trees. I would love to own that Flourishes set too.

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Marian said...

It is a beautiful card.
The colors are wonderful.
I love the technique with chalk.

crummyd said...

Love your style - thanks for all the inspiration

Amy Johnson said...

Well I'm sure there will be nothing original about my comment, but its the truth, so I have to say it. My favorite thing about fall is the COLORS, the COLORS, the COLORS!!! I live in northern wisconsin, near the missippi river where people come from miles just to drive along the river and see the gorgous colors! Unbelieveable. I just wish they would last longer and not be over so soon.

DeniseLynn said...

Oh my what's not my favorite part would be the easier (shorter) answer. That answer would be: the coming of winter and that's all. I adore fall: the colors; crisp cool mornings, sun in the afternoon and crisp cool nights; the first time to put on a sweater and warm socks; the smell in the homes were we start to use our ovens more - baking comfort foods and warm desserts too; the changing of the landscape and the wonderful harvest of fresh foods from the earth! Oh can you tell I love autumn and could go on. Love that beautiful card, you blog always inspires me. Thanks for this fun chance to win a great set of stamps!

Shelley ~ Photocropper said...

Fall ~ gosh I guess my favorite thing is the changing of colors. The beautiful landscape always gives me inspiration and something to smile about!

Shelley ~ Photocropper said...

Fall ~ gosh I guess my favorite thing is the changing of colors. The beautiful landscape always gives me inspiration and something to smile about!

Anne said...

Awesome card & fun technique!

My absolute favorite thing about fall is the cooler temperatures and the beautiful colors in the leaves!

Debby said...

Fall is my favorite time of year, the fall leaves have to be the most beautiful thing god created. Such a peaceful time of year, walks along the paths of all those beautiful leaves has to be the best way to relax.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Angel hugs
Debby

Carolen said...

First, thanks for this amazing opportunity.
There are so many amazing things about fall. I love the chill in the air, the coloured leaves. It is nice to be able to get more active after what is often a hot, humid summer.

Desi said...

Julie, thank you for the tutorial. Fall always, reminds me of the caramel and candied apples my mother would make for our youth group to sell. They were always the hit with our group!
Desi

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing about fall is the pumpkins---pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin candles...just love the warm homey smell & taste...
YUMMIES
Thanks for offering blog candy!
Becky
SCS belledancr
belledancr@juno.com

Anonymous said...

I love your card... I'll have to go this one. The thing I like best about fall is the smell and the feel when you're out for a walk amid the trees.

Ann said...

Amazing card Julie! As I've gotten older (ok I'm only 41!) fall has become my favorite season. I love the beautiful colors the leaves turn and the cooler nights, not too mention apple cider and pumpkin pie!

java diva said...

OMW, that is sooo cool!! I can't wait to try that! TFI
And beautiful stamps!!
What is there NOT to love about fall?? I love the trees changing color and I love the variety of pumpkins and I love jackolanterns and I love all the smells: leaves burning, bag of different candies, carved out pumpkins...mmmm! Makes me want to burn candles and bake bake bake!
So the 2 things I don't like about fall, no 3, it gets too cold, the days are shorter, and the trees get bare. :(

Happydaymom said...

My favorite part of Fall are the colors! Only God could make colors so breathtaking!

Anonymous said...

Great candy. Love your blog of course. My favorite thing to do in the fall is Kayak on a small pond surrounded by colorful foliage and migrating birds. Thanks for the chance. Take care.

paradise45 said...

I love this set. Your card is adorable and I can't wait to try this technique.

Thanks for the chance to win.

Susan H.
tomsue@charter.net

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance! I hope I win I hope I win! xxx

Jennifer Hansen said...

Halloween and all the candy that comes with it :-)

Anonymous said...

My favorite part about fall... I'd have to say the crisp air and the taste of hot cider! We have moved to Florida... I miss Michigan falls!

NwP said...

Right now my favorite part of fall is the sound and smell of the dried leaves crunching under my feet. Walking back from school today (dropping off a brand-new kindergartener!) I was noticing so many beautiful leaves in lovely shades of yellow and red with patches of green all over the ground. Crunch!

Anonymous said...

My very favorite thing about fall is our annual apple picking trip. The air is crisp enough to need a sweatshirt, the trees in the distance are starting to turn, and we have a wonderful afternoon in the orchard. There is nothing like biting into a crunchy sweet Fuji apple I just picked while I watch the juice running down the chins of my kids as they munch on their own apples. sigh A perfect fall moment for me.

Anonymous said...

My favorite thing about fall is PUMPKINS!! I absolutely love pumpkin flavored everything. Bread, muffins, cheesecake, lattes, and of course pie!

SueB said...

Oooh, I love going for walks in the fall and swishing thru the fallen leaves. Thanx for the inspiration and chance at such t'riffic blog candy!

Heidi said...

That is an awesome technique. Thanks for sharing. Summer is by far my favorite season, swimming, sun and heat are the reason. Heidi

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win the candy. My favorite thing about Autumn is the wonderful colors.

Ida said...

Wow what a stunning fall card. My most favorite thing about fall aside from the goreous colors on the trees would be shuffling through piles of them on the sidewalk and hearing that crunchy sound they make.

Alice said...

My favorite thing about fall is the cooler temperatures. I feel more energized than I do when it is hot during the summer.

Anonymous said...

You come up with some of the nicest cards ever..
You sure have inspired me to start stamping again!! Thanks...

Wendy Weixler said...

I agree with what so many have said about the fall . . . my absolute favorite time of the year! Your fall tree is lovely . . . great colors!! Thanks for sharing your terrific ideas!!

Anonymous said...

Love that card you did, and thanks for sharing the technique...I love the smell of the air when it is fall...the leaves falling and the colors of fall. Fall is my favorite season because of the cool temperature :)

Tami said...

I absolutely love your card - so beautiful! There are so many things I love about fall - the leaves, the cooler weather and all the baking I start doing. But my favorite thing about fall is the smell of my pumpkin spice candle. When I smell that candle it just brings back all the wonderful fall memories I have.

Anonymous said...

I love the colors,I want to go to New England some time as they look so beautiful there.Thanks for the opportunity to win such a beautiful set.
Eileen

Roxy said...

This is gorgeous! Fall has to be my favorite time of year. Where we live it's just so beautiful with all of the colors.

Pam said...

Well, if I can only pick one favorite thing about Fall I guess it would have to be.............my birthday, of course. I was born on September 26th!!!!

Kathie Tice said...

Well, it would be easier to tell you what I don't love about Fall, lol! It's my birthday tomorrow and it was our wedding anniversary last week! But I love pumpkins and scarecrows, changing leaves, crisp, sunny days and cool nights, flannel sheets and outdoor fires, hayrides, soccer and football games, cider, cocoa, Halloween, kids in school, Thanksgiving...I'm sure there's more, but that's off the top of my head! Gorgeous stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!

paperplay said...

My favorite memories of fall are the nights our family and friends gathered to carve our pumpkins, kids and adults, then line them up with a candle, turn the lights off and take pictures. Every year they got more creative. Love your blog and thanks for the chance to play.

Laura said...

I love the idea of using the Nestabilities as a frame. It's a lovely card. I live on the coast and fall isn't the same as it was when I lived on the prairies. I remember the sky being so blue against the gold & red leaves.

Chris said...

What a beautiful card - love your technique :) I love Autumn ans especially driving down the motorway near my home and seeing all the grand colurs in the trees as they flash by!

KAY LONG said...

I love the cool crisp air and beautiful colors. Your card technique is very nice. Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize.

Kelly L said...

I just love the fall colors, and you have captured them beautifully in your card. That bird and vine set is very inspiring as well. Oooh, I hope I win it *fingers crossed* :) Kel

Jennifer said...

Fall really is my favorite season, however, in Colorado, where I live, it only lasts about 4-6 weeks before the snow comes. I love the gold, yellow and orange leaves on the aspen trees up in the mountains. My husband and I take a drive up I-70 each year just to ohh and aww.
Jennifer

Elsie said...

i love fall. i love the colder temp, summer is just too hot for me. you must think am CRAZY Haha. but i do.

thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I love fall!

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

I LOVE THE SMELL OF THE LEAVES, THE SOUUND OF THEIR RUSTLING UNDER FOOT, AND THE BEAUTIFUL SKY!!

Kim said...

Summer is my FAVORITE season...but Fall is a close second! I love drinking hot apple cider and all the beautiful colors of the leaves. I also love fall b/c that means it's jeans a sweatshirt season...being all cozy and cuddly! Thanks for the wonderful chance to win some GREAT blog candy!
Hugs~ Kim

Anonymous said...

I love the colors of fall, the crispness of the air and the just right temps in the day and cool times at night. Yep, fall is my favorite time of the year.
Your work is beautiful and I love to visit your blog.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card. Love the tech. Gonna have to drag out my chalks. I absolutely love fall. Beautiful colors. Crisp air. The scent of burning leaves. Love it all.

Nimue said...

I love the wonderful crispness of the air and the colours and cozy fires and ... Whoops! Was I supposed to say only 1? - Nimmy

Nancywithajones said...

Oh i just love fall. Down here in Alabama it only lasts like a DAY haha.
Your cards are gorgeous and I love the inspiration you give to us crafters.

Janet Swofford said...

I love Fall the most when the leave change colors. So beautiful.I also love fall because my birthday is Oct 31st and I love all things "Halloweeny". Thanks for the chance to win the great blog candy.
Janet

Janet Swofford said...

I love Fall the most when the leave change colors. So beautiful.I also love fall because my birthday is Oct 31st and I love all things "Halloweeny". Thanks for the chance to win the great blog candy.
Janet

Unknown said...

Your card is beautiful, love the technique. The giveaway stamp set if very cool!!!

Julie.G said...

Wow, what a great technique, I really have to get me some nesties. My fav thing about fall is that it starts to cool off here in Arizona and it means the holidays are near...I love the holiday....

Jennifer said...

HI! My favorite thing about fall would be the leaves turning color. Fall is my favorite season, because you really get to enjoy the outdoors, yet it's cooler out. The beautiful shades of fall are my fav though!

Anonymous said...

I love the softness of this technique. Thanks for the chance to win.

Teresa said...

I like that fall leads us to all the fun holidays!

Anonymous said...

Oh, Oh, Oh, I love fall and your Fabulous tree with the fall colors captures it perfectly. Thanks for sharing.

Claire said...

Oh wow , what awesome blog candy.

My favorite thing about fall is the changing of the leaves. They are so beautiful to look at.

Thank you for the chance to win

Suzanne said...

My favorite thing about the fall is the crisp clean air and the crunch of leaves under foot.

Anonymous said...

I live in South Texas and we don't have much of a fall. But when those cold fronts finally make their way down here, I love how the humidity drops. Temperatures may not get much lower than 80 degrees during the day, but the drier air is fall to us!

Anonymous said...

Well, I have to say I have Fall envy!! Here is S. Fla. we do not have fall and it is my favorite time of year. The colors and change of season are just the thing to get you in the mood to sit out on your back porch and appreciate all the beauty this country has.

Jill said...

I love that is gets a "little" cooler here in Florida! It's my favorite time of year and I try to go North to see the leaves, feel the crispness in the air and and wear at least a sweater-lol. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy. Those stamps are the best!!

Anonymous said...

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I find it very invigorating! The crisp air, the fall smells, the beautiful colors! I don't think there's anything about fall that I don't like.

Anonymous said...

I love the look of fall, all the beautiful colors, seeing the trees change colors....its just beautiful. The card that you made was fabulous. I will have to try that technique.

Heather
ludrew2@comcast.net

Debra said...

Oh, my favorite thing about fall is the crisp feel to the air, something I've missed so much since moving to southern CA! Thank you for the memory! And, the chance to win!
Debra

CaraDee said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE stamping with leaf images on fall cards. They just are awesome.

Melita said...

My favorite thing about Fall (though we call it Autumn in Australia) would definitely have to be playing in the leaves with my daughters - so much fun!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Julie.I love the colors of fall and the new sets from flourishes are awesome as is you card

Connie said...

Love your tree tutorial - I can't draw stick figures that look right but I CAN stamp! I can't wait to try and stamp a tree. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love going apple picking with my family!

PattyB said...

Holy Cats!!! Thank you so much for the tutorial! I haven't jumped on the nesties bandwagon (yet) but I think you may have just pushed me onto it!!!!

What's my favorite thing about fall? Everything! Fall is my favorite season, the colors, the temperatures, the beginning of the holiday season, can't pick just one thing!

Anonymous said...

My favorite part about fall is making caramel apple pies. I can't wait for the weather to cool down!

Anonymous said...

I love Fall. I ned more Fall stamps. Please pick me.- Sharon W

Anonymous said...

What a great stamp set! I just love the crisp air of fall.
Marla

Erika M. said...

What I love about fall is the brisk, cool air which means that it's not too hot or too cool in Georgia.

stampqueen said...

I love that card - and love the new Flourishes sets (they are right down the road from me here in NW Fl.). Would love to win it as I will have to buy it eventually :)

Anonymous said...

The thing I love most about the fall is pumpkins. LOVE EM! I love decorating them, cooking them, visiting pumpkin patches and photographing them, making cards with pumpkins on them....and on and on hee hee.

Anonymous said...

beautiful card - Fall is absolutely beautiful, the colors, the cool air and the falling leaves. I love to watch the bean fields turn golden yellow, the trees change to red, yellow and gold and then watch leaves float through the air...a preview of the snowflakes to float in their place soon to follow. What an awsome God we have that can produce such a fabulous scene day after day.
also love the sunsets over the trees and fields - - - breathtaking!
familyofstampers
dbanta23@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card. My favorite thing about fall is the change in temperature. I love the cooler days and lower humidity.

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful card...thanks for the tutorial! Fall is my favorite time of the year...I love the crispness in the air and all the beautiful colors of the leaves! Apple cider, caramel apples and country fairs!

P Myers said...

My favorite thing is the color of the leaves. I have a birthday around Halloween, so that has also been special to me since a lot of my parties when I was little has a Halloween theme.

Anonymous said...

well, my favorite thing about fall is getting all those comfy sweaters out and hugging my DH because it is cuddle time!
thanks for asking a good question.
Debi Nicol at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

OMG! What an amazing tree! You know I'm going to have to get that set just so I can try it! I love the crisp clean feeling air of fall and just the depth of colors. Thanks for the chance at this awesome set! Cheryl

Tina said...

I love the weather change when fall arrives...the cold brisk air and the gloomy days - the cozy-ing up with hot cocoa and a blanket. Yum - thanks for the chance to win the prize.

Linda said...

What beautiful details these tree stamps have! This technique looks quite easy to try.
Fall is one of my favorite season. I have my home decorated for fall already, which is unusual. Will be going to VT/CT next week.

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed seeing yet another way to use chalks. Those I do have. Thanks, Tracy

Unknown said...

Hi,
Your tree card is amazing.Thanks for the tutorial. Fall just feels good. In the morning, I love to open the windows in the house and turn on the ceiling fans. At night, a small fire in the fireplace or maybe a grouping of scented candles. Put on a good movie and kick back with my family and my 3 Chihuahuas!
Thanks,
DARLENE

Unknown said...

Hi,
Your tree card is amazing.Thanks for the tutorial. Fall just feels good. In the morning, I love to open the windows in the house and turn on the ceiling fans. At night, a small fire in the fireplace or maybe a grouping of scented candles. Put on a good movie and kick back with my family and my 3 Chihuahuas!
Thanks,
DARLENE

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Your tree card is amazing.Thanks for the tutorial. Fall just feels good. In the morning, I love to open the windows in the house and turn on the ceiling fans. At night, a small fire in the fireplace or maybe a grouping of scented candles. Put on a good movie and kick back with my family and my 3 Chihuahuas!
Thanks,
DARLENE

yvette said...

FAll is my Favorite season. Its a beautiful representation of change.Thanks for the chance to win this prize. I am so into birds and owls lately. Yvette

Debby said...

Like many other posts, Fall is my favorite season. Along with the cooler weather, I love the fall colors - golds, reds, yellows, and still a little green.

PatsyB said...

Thank you soooo much for this tutorial! My trees usually look like they need to be cut down and used in a fireplace!!
My favorite season is fall! I live at the beach and summer is wild! Fall means tourist season is over and we can take the dogs and walk on the beach! Also, I love pulling out the sweaters!
Thanks again for the blog candy and tutorial!

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