Well, I am home safe and sound. I say safe and sound because the second flight home was a death sentence white-knuckle ride to put it mildly. I’m assuming God doesn’t make all days perfect flying days. You have to have bad weather sometimes. I just would appreciate Him holding off until I got off the plane.
Nevertheless, I am home and adjusting back to the daily routine here, which has been anything but routine. I was behind on my release assignments from being away for so long, but came home to my box of goodies and got to work! I have finished them up and will show you what I have been up to today.
I thought it would be nice not to group them all at one time, so I will share with you what I made with Nichole’s new $15.00 set “Autumn Abundance.”
I did love working with this set. I really adore pottery, so I decided to use a blue pottery scheme to go with the fall leaves. Even with all of the blue, I think this card is very warm. I used a hint of grey in the base of the pottery as well. This reminds me of Pennsylvania pottery. Not too white, but more of a grey in the clay. I paired this set with the Background Basics Text Style set. What do you think?
I have also been enjoying my new camera. Getting to learn all about it. I am teaching myself by reading A LOT. JOhn had it for most of the time we were in Germany because he enjoys the architecture pictures, while I enjoy the candids of people. Here are a couple pictures I snapped recently:
This is of my niece Jackie. She had her hair in a ponytail, and I asked her to please take it out and just to look at me without smiling. Since she is a new teenager, so she was not too into her Aunt taking a picture of her…that is…until she saw it.
Here are two of Sophie taken in Germany:
and here are some of the son of one of teachers who helped with the exchange in Germany. I adored taking pictures of him!
Honestly, could you even dream up a more sweet face? I can honestly tell you as well that he has such a calm loving personality. He was never cranky! I couldn’t believe it! We brought him a little something from America when we came:
He loved it. AH! Mr. Potato Head…or as we liked to call him Herr Kartoffel Kopf! Hee! So you can see I had a fun time using the new camera! I will be back tomorrow with some more projects and more stories of our huge trip!
Autumn Abundance
Stamps: Autumn Abundance, Text Style
Paper: Enchanted Evening, Summer Sunrise, Rustic Cream
Ink: Palette Noir, Vintage Cream
Ribbon: Encahnted Evening Stitched Grosgrain
Awesome card! Really like how you used the textstyle on the bottom of the card! Will definitely have to try it out myself.
Love all the pix you took with your new camera! I’ve had mine since Dec, and am STILL learning how to use it. Guess I need to get a tripod so I don’t keep getting blurry pix!
Looking forward to hearing more from your Germany trip!
Hey Becky, You are one dang good photographer! Love the photos…all of them are excellent!
Hi Becky,
Nice card – I really like the text on the bottom. I will have to purchase this one from PTI.
Love all the pictures. That little boy is so photogenic!
PatM.
Love your card! Awesome job on the pictures I loved the angles that you took your pictures with very nice work!
Great card and photos, that little boy is so cute
Welcome back!! Beautiful card – I love the blue!! Great pics too – your daughter looks so much like you!! Glad to have you back – missed hearing from you and seeing your creations!
what a sweet face that young man has!! and jackie is gorgeous! and sophie looks too sweet! your pictures are lovely – and so is your card – love that blue!!!
Welcome back! Your card is beautiful, Jackie is gorgeous, Sophie is adorable, and that little guy is just so expressive! What a cutie patootie! I wanted to tell you that I saw your things in the Holiday issue of Papercrafts, and was blown away! Wonderful job!
That is such a gorgeous card Becky – can’t tell you how much I love it. This set is definitely going to be my next purchase. And your photos are just fabulous – they look so professional but yet so natural!
Becky – this is stunning! I just love the blue with those fall colors – it adds a touch of elegance to all the warmth.
Welcome home! I have missed your blog posts! And I can’t wait to see more pictures and hear more about your trip
Welcome back!! I love that card. Great pictures!! That little guy is especially cute.
Welcome back! Your card is gorgeous- I love the text on the bottom and it was such a great idea to only color in one!
Your photos are great- your niece is beautiful, what gorgeous hair!
Nichole won’t give you a month off? Is PTI a paying gig? I just figured you got free stamps for showing off her stuff. I like the kids, but I adore your blue card. I didn’t get thats et and now I wish I had!
The card is stunning; love the layout and colors.
The pictures are great. The picture of your niece is gorgeous. I’ve got to remember to take non-smiling pictures…wow!
Love your card! SO pretty. I never think of using blue with fall but this is perfect. AND the pics of your family and (small) friend! OH MY! Yes, you are definitely having fun with your new toy!
Autumn Abundance is my current favorite PTI set and your card and colors are just beautiful! I love how you paired it with the Text backgroud!
Hi Becky, I was just browsing your blog, I love your work!!! What kind of camera do you have? It takes amazing photos. Hope you are well!
~Carrie