Sunday, October 23, 2011

Autumn days ...

I'm so glad to be back with you today, my friends.  Have you been celebrating the Autumn season?  I do hope so.  The air was cool and crisp the other night which made the bon-fire and hayride (hosted by our school) all the more enjoyable.  Our costumes are nearly complete and ready for all the Halloween festivities this weekend.  Yes, life has been hectic - I admit it was a relief to have a day to relax, unwind, and create in my craft room.

I adore these crocheted roses ... making them and using them!  So delicate and lacy, they are the perfect embellishment for a romantic look.  Using a different hook and yarn, makes this flower just the right size.  I wanted this lovely bloom to be my focal point so I used a "light hand" adding just a touch of color.


The seam binding is dyed to a soft shade of yellow and is tied in shabby loops.  Velvet leaves and decorative pins add warm hues of purple and artichoke.  You can see the greens tucked behind the rose.  My tag sweetly says "hello" with a stamp from Pennant Parade and a crown background from Artistic Etchings.  Lace and buttons complete the look.



The colors were inspired by this gorgeous collection of photos posted at Play Date Cafe.  They are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary this week.  Congratulations ladies - here's to many fabulous years to come!  Be sure to pay them a visit ... there are always wonderful projects on display from the super talented Design Team there.


It was so nice of you to stop by today ... thanks for visiting!

12 comments:

  1. This card is gorgeous with your use of flower and buttons.
    Have a great day,
    Rudlis

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  2. a gorgeous card Joanne!
    ~victoria~

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  3. Beautiful card! I love that crocheted rose. I must find a pattern! LOL Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

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  4. This is deightful Joanne! The hint of color behind your (awesome!) crocheted rose is the perfect touch to set it off beautifully.Love this; very pretty!

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  5. I missed you! ... Lovely to see your creations again and this is so soft and pretty ... your rose is indeed gorgeous and I love the subtle use of colour ... have a wonderful day!

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  6. Saw a this yesterday on my NON-comment- friendly computer--so I thought I had better get back over and let you know how pretty I thought it was! Love the subtle colors! And, like you--I ADORE those roses, too! You should be proud of yourself--such a lovely and unique creation! I don't think I'll ever tire of them on your projects!! Pretty, pretty, pretty!!!

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  7. What a lovely flower.. It is beautiful.. And your card is just gorgeous...

    So glad to here you are enjoying the season.. Fall is my favorite time of the year..

    Hugs, Linda

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  8. The crocheted rose is amazing! And I do like the splash of colour behind it. Lovely card!

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  9. Oh my goodness, this is an absolutely gorgeous card Joanne. Just love it...the delicate colours and all the elements you've used.

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  10. Wow, Joanne! This is stunning! LOVE all your yummy, little embellishments and the way you've pieced your patterned papers! Plus, that row of buttons is irresistable! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at The Play Date Cafe!

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  11. What a GORGEOUS card! It's fabulous! I just LOVE your crochet flower, it's gorgeous. I keep meaning to get started on crochet, but never quite make it. So glad you played along with us at The Play Date Cafe this week!

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