Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Autumn

Hello friends. I hope you are enjoying these last days of summer vacation. As much as we are busy making these moments count ... spending our days with the kids ...volleyball, swimming, bike rides ... I do look forward to my favorite time of year, Autumn.  Bundled in a sweater to keep out the chill, the colors of the leaves, campfires and smores ... everything about it is wonderful.  Today's post has me dreaming ... 

I adore the soft feminine look of a handmade doily layered with embellishments and admire the beauty that always inspires me at Midnite Lullabies Studio.  Rebekah's creations are gorgeous, I love each and every one ... I expect you'll agree - just pay her a visit - you'll want to leave a comment or two. 


Polkadot Door Designs gave me the opportunity this week to channel some of that sweet goodness that Rebekah does so well.. The card is Pink Pirouette card stock over which I've layered scraps of print paper and a handmade doily.  I've appreciated many a rainy night lately curled up in a big chair, crocheting these delicate beauties.  It's "busy work" that relaxes me and takes my mind away from the worries of the world for a while.  I've accumulated quite a few and am excited to share them with you.

 
Embellishments are piled on ... a chipboard butterfly (from Merry Medley) and a silk flower with a pearl center along with polka dot ribbon in warm shades of Autumn.  The heart punched tag has layers of stamps from French Foliage and Nature Walk.  The leaves are a mustard color of felt inspired by the felt flowers in this delightful photo collage.   I hope you are chasing your dreams ...
  

Thank you for stopping by - I always enjoy your visits!

20 comments:

  1. This turned out so pretty! Love the colors, the little bee/sentiment, and am very envious of your handmade doilies!!!

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  2. Wow! This is very pretty! Love your layering!

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  3. This is so lovely - I really like the heart shaped tag, and the pearl within the flower bud. Thanks for playing along with us at the Polkadot Door!

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  4. Such attractive colors! Beautiful work!

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  5. This is beautiful Joanne. I love all the layering and shabby details. Perfection. :)
    Hugs~

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  6. Just look at all those wonderful layer you have going on here.. You do that so well. I just love this..

    Hugs, Linda

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  7. Beautiful, I am so in love with those colors, it makes me feel warm and cozy inside, thanks for sharing your lovely creation!

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  8. Joanne; this is magical. You've captured the season of fall in a wonderful way. I am drooling..... I rarely use these colors but this combo - and above that your card - took my breath away....Love it!

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  9. Gorgeous card! I love all the details and the layering.

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  10. It is like a beautiful dream. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  11. Fabulous, love all the texture and details. The colors are so full of warmth!

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  12. Aren't you the SWEETEST!! mentioning my little ole blog on your post! I'm humbled.. I am so glad you like visiting. I love having you stop by and leave such sweet comments.
    Love the layers here. so shabby and chic; the soft colour palette...that handmade doily:) (you actually inspired me to make my own!) Simply stunning
    hugs

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  13. Joanne, LOVE the doily and the butterfly and the bloomer flower! This card is so GORGEOUS!

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  14. Beautiful card, Joanne. I love all the layers and the different embellishments. And that hand made doily is just fabulous!! One of these days I am going to have to try my hand at creating them again. You are in inspiration!

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  15. I love this card Joanne ... so amazing ... I love how your bows are so full and fluffy and your crochet doilies make me drool

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  16. So pretty Joanne! Love all of the polka dot elements and the pearl stickpins!

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  17. Perfect colors for the challange:) Love all the details:) Beautiful!

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  18. Fantastic. I love how you `piled` the elements on but in such an elegant way.

    Thank you so much for playing along with the Polkadot Door!

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  19. That is lovely! Simply amazing work! :)

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  20. Congratulations on your blog hop win Joanne!!!

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