My blog is called "Creative Smiles" because my designs are the result of incorporating mistakes. With fumble fingers that drop whatever they are holding - repeatedly, it takes a lot of giggles, smiles and creative patience during my crafting process. xx

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Seasonal Card Sampler

 Fall may be in the air for most of the country, but for those of us who live in the Sunshine State, all is lush, green, and still pretty warm. However, this past week we've enjoyed night-time temps in the 40s! (7-7.5C). 

At 6AM this morning, my dear husband exclaimed, "Donna! It's only 45 outside!" To which I replied, "Let me dig out your snowsuit!"

 LOL! If it is below 70F, Jack dons a heavy hoodie. Still, there is nothing so beautiful as one's home, right? There really is no place like home, and we love our Florida home!


Today's post is a little sampler of cards recently completed from my "Unfinished Projects Box":


These mummies with googly eyes are something I saw on Pinterest a while back! So cute! The torn strips were distressed for dimension and a sense of "ancientness" LOL


I believe the scarecrow and pumpkins are from Stampin' Up! products maybe 6-7 years ago? The dies are Spellbinders and Sue Wilson


The die cuts are Spellbinders. The horizontal brown strip holds some burlap, with a glitter strip atop. That heart is really glittery, from old crafty stash.


Wishing you all lovely times together with your friends and family this Autumn Holiday Season! Thank you so much for stopping by.

Playing in the following challenges, please:

  1. The Four Seasons Challenge (November 1) Fall theme 11/25
  2. Neglected Stuff Challenge (Nov 2) Use neglected items 11/28 Use brown glitter from 9 years ago, burlap trim (at least 15 years), brads from 15-20 years ago?, brown cardstock I purchased at a warehouse sale 20-25 years ago? LOL Thanks for the fun challenge down memory lane.
  3. FarmQuest Challenge Blog #77 Pumpkins with a Country Theme 11/28
  4. Hearts Quest Challenge #79 AG with hear with option of brown or gold/yellow 11/27

hugs,

2 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Absolutely stunning, dear Donna!!!

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful Autumn cards and images, love the texture and p, papers, brilliant mummy cards, love the googly eyes and torn edges-love your fabulous blog header too.
Carol x