Ahhhh, Autumn . . . my favorite time of year! The weather cools down (in Texas, that's below 90 degrees, LOL!) and I love a trip to the pumpkin patch to see all the beautiful colors of flowers, pumpkins and gourds. This is just about my favorite Autumn photo yet and was taken of my youngest daughter shortly after she started walking five years ago. We visited the local farmer's market where they had a beautiful display of pumpkins and gourds in this wheelbarrow -- just the perfect height for a curious toddler!
This is an 8" x 8" page that I plan on framing, along with three others -- one for each season . . . so be on the look out for upcoming ones! I started out with some orange diamond paper by Scrappin' Sports and added a distressed piece of patterned paper by We R Memory Keepers (retired, made exclusively for Recollections) -- a favorite I had in my stash.
The photo is framed with Prism Papaya Puree Dark cardstock and accented with some ribbon pieces that were faux stitched on. The 'Autumn' lettering was cut from some more Scrappin' Sports green plaid paper with Spellbinders' Excalibur Alphabet. The letters were adhered to the page and then shadowed/outlined with E27 Copic marker.
I created the pumpkin by cutting more Prism Papaya cardstock with Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Ovals (large set), crumpling the cardstock and then inking/distressing it with Clearsnap's ColorBox Chestnut Roan fluid chalk ink.
Three ovals were layered together with dimensional foam tape and topped with one of the doodle dies from Spellbinders Doodle Parts set! I added 'Harvest Time' to the pumpkin by using JustRite's Small Letter Set and smaller C-30 Monogram Stamper. The curve of that size circle stamper fit very well on these oval shapes. I just discovered when linking to the JustRite site that the C-30 model stamper is on sale right now for $18.95, that's $3 off the regular price!
A leaf brad and ribbon/rick-rack from Creative Impressions finish off this page. I'll be back tomorrow with a project that was a first for me!
Great page Sharon!
Posted by: Kristine Reynolds | October 14, 2008 at 09:43 AM
What a beautiful layout. I especially love your choice of papers and how you distressed them.
Posted by: Linda E | October 14, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Sharon~ This frame and picture is adorable. I love Autumn too. Not sure where you are in Texas, I am in Central Texas..I am lovin the cool mornings! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chris Mott | October 14, 2008 at 09:58 AM
What a darling photo. Makes a great page with the wonderful papers and colors used. tfs
Posted by: Bev James | October 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Wonderful page, Sharon! The pic is so sweet and the layout and all the details are great.
Posted by: Maria | October 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM
What a precious picture, and a great page!
Posted by: Toni K | October 14, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Your daughter looks so adorable exploring the pumpkins in the wheelbarrow! What a perfect picture for the frame up you have made for the page.. It is the perfect example of what "Fall Lay Outs" should look like. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Cynde | October 14, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Hi,
what a beautiful layout! Your papers look gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: alex | October 14, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Oh this is just gorgeous. What a keepsake. Your daughter is so cute and the page is perfect.
Posted by: Joan B | October 14, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Perfect Memory Keeper.
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | October 15, 2008 at 03:31 AM
What a great LO! And a cute picture! :)
Hugs~ Kim
Posted by: Kim | October 15, 2008 at 10:37 PM
How absolutely gorgeous! This is just wonderful with its many interesting details. It's so amazing how much a child changes in just five years. What a great photo so beautifully framed!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | October 16, 2008 at 11:28 PM
Great page! I love to wrinkle my cardstocks and then ink them to give them the worn look. Beautiful job!
Posted by: Shemaine | October 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM
adorable picture, she looks like she has found the best prize!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | October 18, 2008 at 12:02 PM