Two of my most favorite trees. If I could live with my home snuggled into a grove of aspen trees, I'd never leave. I grew up in an area where these trees where in abundance, and then, well....followed my Love to the desert. We have our own version of fall here and it's definitely beautiful in its own way, but I must admit that when autumn rolls around, I get homesick for the sound of the aspen leaves blowing gently in the cool air, and the warm, rich colors of gold and red surrounding me. I love the way the trees turn into blossiming flowers in the fall.
I am the Guest Designer this month at The Shabby Tea Room and for our challenge this week, were given a fall image to base our creations on.
I created a card using the colors found in this photo along with a warm, autumn wreath. I used Papertrey Ink's Wreath for All Seasons stamp set. This is one of my very most favorite sets. I also used Papertrey Ink's Mega and Layerz Mat Stack 2 dies, My Mind's Eye and Basic Grey paper, tea-stained and dyed twill tape, and vintage trim.
Feel free to play along this week and each week in October if you'd like. You can find more details HERE.
Happy October.
Melis
P.S. My little one has a new haircut. Her stylist was her 8 year old cousin. He's got mega talent and vision I tell you. I'm slightly traumatized. It's not a huge chunk of hair missing, and bless his heart, he did leave about 1 1/2" remaining in his chosen area. Her hair goes to her bottom, so for heaven sake, a little chunk whacked out of the front will never even be noticed, right. :)
Such a sweet story about your little bean. Be sure you write it down. Those memories will fade as she grows up. I wish I had kept a journal about my boys and the precious things they said and their antics as they grew up. Love love love this card. Beautiful!!! Have a great day !!
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Posted by: Kolleen moss | October 03, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Oh my, I totally ADORE this little beauty, Melissa!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | October 03, 2011 at 09:14 AM
so cute
Posted by: Joy_L | October 03, 2011 at 09:24 AM
Oh, I love this inspiration photo, but I love your card even MORE!! It is just gorgeous!!
I have to laugh about your little one's new "do"!! When my kids were young, a neighbor girl cut another neighbor girl's bangs!! Left less than a quarter inch for repair!!! LOL!! I was sooo happy it wasn't my daughter!!! (on the recieving OR giving end!!)
I'm sure she is as beautiful as ever!!!
Hugs,
Teri
Posted by: Teri Suliks | October 03, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I love your card, love the Autumn colours.
We are having an Indian summer the hottest October on record. It seems strange it being so hot with all the leaves changing colour.
Your story about your little girl made me smile. My son once cut his hair when I asked why he did it he said he wanted it like John Wayne (this was back in the late 70's) from then on I couldn't think of John Wayne without thinking about his haircut. My son is now 40 but I will never forget it
Hugs Carol xx
Posted by: Carol | October 03, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Beautiful card, Melissa! Oh my...such a funny story (altho you probably weren't laughing too much at first!) that as suggested above, you should definitely journal about it and by all means, include pics! My "kids" are all grown up now, but those were the days!
Posted by: Lynda Marquez | October 03, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I so agree with Kolleen - take a photo and capture the memory. It'sd all part of growing up. Precious thing - I hope it's not too noticable. Maybe a lovely bow or ribbon in that area...?
I miss my hometown this time of year, also. Leaves are changing there, but not so much here in the desert. I, too, followed by love to the desert. My heart is in Minnesota this time of year. Blessings to you.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | October 03, 2011 at 01:29 PM
What a pretty card. We all have tales to tell about hair cutting, my 10 year old cut her bangs this summer but only half. But that half was up to her hairline. I almost had a heart attack.
Posted by: Becky H | October 03, 2011 at 01:31 PM
I guess I was lucky - no terrible haircutting incidents for my son. If I had a little girl like yours w/that beautiful hair I would probably faint. It will grow back though & you'll laugh some day I'm sure. Love the aspens too & fall is such a delicious season. Thanks & hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 03, 2011 at 02:52 PM
Beautiful fall card, Melis! I love this time of year! Oh my, I think we all have "hair" stories! I was called up to school when my son took his craft scissors to his hair in kindergarten. It was just a small patch in the front and he has very thick, wavy hair, so it really wasn't noticed.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | October 03, 2011 at 02:57 PM
sweet card. i love the colors!
oh! and LOL about the haircut. It was a relatively common occurence in our home with all of us growing up..... :)
Posted by: vio | October 03, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Love this warm cozy card Melissa, the wreath is so sweet! Hope the little patch of missing hair isn't too noticeable! If so I know clever crafty you will fix it up :)
Posted by: Lisa | October 03, 2011 at 09:08 PM
We Mummy's all have 'the haircut' story don't we! Thank goodness for wide hairbands to cover the damage (sort of), lol. Beautiful work and in my favourite Autumn colours,
Colette x.
Posted by: Colette | October 04, 2011 at 01:48 AM
oh the memories of scissors, and hair. you'll laugh later.
love the cards.
Posted by: laura huffman | October 04, 2011 at 04:27 AM
Be sure and take pictures, they will continue to be funny years and years from now - trust me, I know from my "own" haircutting experience.
P.S. Love your cards!
Posted by: Pamela | October 04, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Such a pretty 'Melissa' card for our Tea Room challenge this week! So happy to have you as our Guest Designer for the month of October ... can't wait to see what else you'll be inspired to create!!
The nice thing about hair is that it always grows back!! Hang in there, mama!!
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | October 04, 2011 at 08:00 AM
OH GASP!!!!!!!! I would freak!! LOL. Well, it grows quick at least! BEAUTIFUL card as always! Love the shabby colors, I might go play along :)
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | October 04, 2011 at 10:38 AM