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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

More Lovely Leaves for the Curtain Call Challenge!

 
I have three aunts who live up in Washington and I try to send them a card every couple of months...so I thought I would go ahead and make all "leaf" cards for them!
 
The Stamps used are MFT:  Fall Foliage for both cards
the sentiment for the first card is from PTI Keep it Simple:  Thinking of YOU
The top card has a little glossy accents on the red berries and lots of clear Wink of Stella on the leaves and acorns!!  Very sparkly in real life!!
 
I will take the time to write out a nice long letter to each of them and let them know what is going on in my life and with my children and grandchildren.  They love getting these cards I make and I sure love being able to send them a card and give them a smile.
The aunts are 95, 92 and 91! 
Have a great week!
Heart Hugs!

15 comments:

Marjan said...

Lovely stamping, beautiful design Colleen! The second one is my favourite. Your aunts will adore these, also because of the letters you are sending them.

Kara said...

beautiful! love the first one!

Kim Heggins said...

Colleen...both of your cards are amazing. I love those falls colors and am really ready for the weather to change to cool and brisk. Just beautiful. I love your idea of heading this way with Linda next summer, maybe we could meet half way or something. Just imagine the fun we would all have!

Marisa said...

A fabulous duo of fall cards. Love the variegated leaves! Thanks for joining us at The Curtain Call.

Greta said...

Boy do you have good genes--your dad & 3 aunts in their 90s! I love leaves & your cards are fabulous! I know your family will treasure these, Colleen!

Susan (rainy) said...

Vibrant and beautiful colors. Gorgeous fall cards!

Brenda in IN said...

Your colors are so vibrant and sharp. I think that's great that you update the aunts. I'm sure they appreciate getting your beautiful cards along with the news. How wonderful your relatives are so healthy.

Tracey McNeely said...

Hi Colleen two absolutely beautiful 'lovely leaves' cards! The colours are so amazing!

Joyce said...

All three of your leaf cards are fantastic. I love the colors, masking and your design, too.

Kim Heggins said...

Oh my...what a beautiful pair of fall cards! You are just one amazing card maker.

Maria said...

Gorgeous cards highlighting those beautiful colorful leaves! I'm sure your aunts will appreciate your wonderful creativity!

Marybeth said...

Colleen these are all so beautiful with the pretty fall colors! I am sure your aunts will love your amazing cards! Love the edge on your second card!!!!

Darnell said...

Goodness, Colleen, what long livers you have in your family! That's magnificent and such a blessing for your family! And what a sweet niece you are to write them letters and send them your spectacular cards like this! Both of these cards are so bright and vibrant! You've really captured a perfect fall day!! Hugs, Darnell

Susan Powell said...

love the colors on your card! It's gorgeous!!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Such pretty cards Colleen. Love the Fall colors, the shape of the leaves... nice sketches too. Thank you for playing along with us at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge.