Sunday, September 4, 2022

PP607 I Love You

Hi peeps!  I am back from my blog vacation as well as my REAL vacation!  It seemed like a long summer and I couldn't wait to get to southern Delaware and the beaches!  The weather was ideal, we saw some friends we hadn't seen for a long, long time (30+ years) and ate way too much! But we are glad to be home, just in time for a new Paper Players challenge! Ann is our hostess and here's her challenge for us: 


I recently got this My Favorite Things (not Lawn Fawn, as I mistakenly said) set called Harvest Mouse; I have wanted it for a long time and I finally broke down!  So here we go, my little mouse harvesting his apples:


I stamped him in Memento Black and colored him with Blends, then used the matching die to cut him out:


I added a sentiment and another little bushel basket of apples too!  They all went on some Real Red, Crushed Curry and Old Olive DSP strips cut with a Pretty Pink Posh die:


I left the inside blank so I could fill it in when I decide to send it out!  I used the FMS sketch as well as the CAS on Sunday theme of stripes:

I hope this theme challenge will get you started on your fall-themed cards!  Share yours with us at the Paper Player blog and while you're there, check out what the DT has come up with!  Can't wait to see your creativity!

The first Saturday we were on vacation, Dana, Wayne and Cassidy also came down to spend the day at Cape Henlopen State Park.  A lot of people don't realize that Delaware has a shoreline not only along the Atlantic Ocean (a short one, but it's there) as well as a shoreline along the Delaware Bay which is the opening of the Delaware river.  The town of Lewes (pronounced Lewis) is right on the point where the bay and ocean meet, so you can spend time on the calm shores of the bay, or get the excitement of the ocean waves on the ocean! They opted for the ocean, but stopped by our little apartment when they came off the beach.  Cassidy and Dana hammed it up with Grampy:


Then we all walked along the docks at Fisherman's Wharf, looking at the boats:


Then it was a short jaunt into the little town, which was a walk down memory lane for Dana and Wayne, as this is where they got married five years ago, in this little pavillion:


The whole town is full of flowers like this...there is a dedicated group of people who take care them throughout the year...they're gorgeous!


I'll share a few more during the week!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!




Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Harvest Mouse (My Favorite Things)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Shimmery White, DSP in Real Red, Crushed Curry and Old Olive
 Ink Memento Black
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched Strips Dies (Pretty Pink Posh), Harvest Mouse Dies (My Favorite Things)

22 comments:

Vickie said...

I love your little mouse LeAnne. You made him proud the way you popped him up on your DP…good idea.
Love your family pics

Vickie said...

I think this is MFT right or does Lawn Fawn have one like it?

Carol L said...

WB from what looks like a great vacation! This card is just ADORABLE and TFS those great photos too!

Ann Schach said...

What an adorable card, LeAnne! I can see why you wanted this cute little mouse, which you have colored so perfectly. The sentiment is SO sweet. What a wonderful place to spend a vacation! I enjoyed the pictures. Thank you for creating such an awesome card for my challenge. Have an amazing week!

Claire Broadwater said...

So happy you had a great vacation! Always nice to go, but great to come home! I love this card, LeAnne! That little mouse delivering his apples is adorable! The trio of patterned strips are just perfect. Great CAS card, too! Your coloring is fabulous, too! Have a great week, My Friend! XX

I Card Everyone said...

Looks like an idyllic place to get away, LeAnne!
That set has found a wonderful home! I've always loved it, too! I'm so happy that MFT hasn't retired it!
Your coloring is fabulous, and I now want to pick apples!
=]

Robin said...

Adorable card! Liked your mouse, so I googled Lawn Fawn Harvest Mouse. Discovered it's "Harvest Mouse by Birdie Brown, My Favorite Things Clear Stamps". for anyone else who's seeking this stamp, I'm posting to share the info.

Tracy Grauer said...

I'm glad you enjoyed a bloggy break and a real vacay! The photos are beautiful! Your card is adorable. Such a cute little mouse and the CAS sketch makes him pop!

Kampin' Karen said...

I love mice...just not in my house or under it! Your card is so cute. 5 years...WOW...where is time going?

Jacquie Southas said...

What a pretty vacation spot! Love the rich, fall colors on your beautifully colored card. Thanks for playing along with us at FMS this week.

Lisa Elton said...

It's always good to get away and it sounds like you had a wonderful vacation! You card, is adorable, LeAnne! I treated myself to this set last year too. You've inspired me to ink it up again!

Jen Brum said...

Sounds like an amazing vacation! I usually feel like I need a vacation after my vacation!!! Your card is so sweet this week! I just love it. That little mouse is so adorable! Your colouring is fantastic! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Kim S said...

So cute LeAnne!! LOVE the fall colored polka dots - and that little guying scurrying along with his bushel!! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

Linda Callahan said...

WHat a fabulous place to vacation! Beautiful spot! And you returned with a smashing card for fall! Adorable!

Jennie Maier said...

What a cute card LeAnne! Love the fall colors and little critter!

Cindy Beach said...

Looks like you had a terrific vacay, I loved seeing the photos! This Harvest Mouse is absolutely one of my favorites for fall. He stands tall on the CAS layout. The sentiment looks great between the images. So fun!

inkblocks said...

Thanks for sharing your trip with us LeAnne - what a beautiful place to be! And your card is wonderful - just the perfect little amount of add detail with the strips stitching and your coloring is perfection as always :o) Nancy J

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

So glad you had a great vacation too LeAnne - a rest is definitely good for the soul! I can see why you could resist this mouse - he's adorable! Love the trio of dotty striped papers too - a perfect pairing!

Jaydee said...

LeAnne, so glad you had a wonderful holiday and how fabulous for Dana and Wayne to revisit the gazebo from their wedding 5 years ago! I love this little mouse with his apples. Such a sweet card and I love the layout, too. Hugs
Jayde

Ida said...

Super cute! Love the little mouse image and the different patterned papers.

laurie said...

Love your card and fun vacation photos!!!

Anne Marie Hile said...

Such an adorable card, LeAnne! That little mouse just makes me smile!