How did it get to be November already?! (And as hubby reminded me yesterday, only a little over seven weeks until Christmas!)
I do enjoy this time of year with all of the holidays and preparations and family time.
November reminds me to be thankful, and our theme for this week’s Paper Players Challenge seems so fitting: Let Us Give Thanks – Fall Thank You Cards (PP269).
So on this first day of November, I want to say Thank YOU ever so much my “lifeinbetweener” friends. I so enjoy sharing this journey with you and appreciate your comments and kind words whether in the form of a like or comment here, on Facebook, Twitter, an email or card, or in person. Thank you for sharing lifeinbetween.me with your family and friends. I am always amazed when someones comes up to me and says something like, “My friend told me about your blog, and I read it every day,” And then I love when they tell me what they like best – whether it’s the recipes or stories or photos or DIY cards or watercolor art or crafts or chuckles with Charlie – all the stuff I love to do “in between.”
I would like to send this card to one of you to use to send to someone you want to thank. Simply leave a comment – a simple hello or anything that is on your mind, and I will do a random drawing on Friday to choose someone to send this too. I may even add another bonus card or two!
For my stamping and papercrafting friends, here is how I made this card:
- I masked off an oval in the center of a piece of very vanilla card stock and stamped it with the Penny Black Script Letter Background stamp in Memento Black ink.
- I then randomly stamped on top of the edges with the Inkadinkado Maple Leaf stamp.
- This was followed by sponging the edges in three layers of color beginning with StampinUp Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and finally Cajun Craze inks.
- I cut out two ovals with StampinUp Oval Framelits using #2 and #3 from the smallest – #2 in very vanilla and #3 in black.
- Same sponging was done on the small oval as the larger piece, and then I stamped the Thanks ever so much Sentiment on using the Paper Smooches Pretty Phrases stamp set.
- To put it all together, I matted with another piece of black onto a Crushed Curry Base.
- Embellishments to finish it off included some dark brown candy dots, a bow of linen thread, and a ribbon of burlap.
Be sure to check out the other design inspiration cards by our amazing design team at The Paper Players and play along with us.
Thanks again friends, and be sure to leave a comment for the drawing! I can’t wait to share this with someone.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Thank you Jodi for sharing how you made your card…it is beautiful! Blessings and I think I heard somewhere around midnight “they’re off!” for the Holiday rushes! Must have been dreaming!!! 7 weeks till Christmas? WOW!
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Very nice, Jodi. I always like your multi dimensional cards. You really could hang some of these up like art work..😊
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That card is beautiful. I love sending gratitude cards in November. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I may try to case this card!!!
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Of course I would comment for the chance of snagging that gorgeous card…but mostly for the opportunity to admire your handiwork! Thanks for inspiration, Jodi!
Pam
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Your cards are always works of art Jodi! I’ve asked you before, do you sell them? You certainly should! I’m sure everyone who receives one is thrilled~ Happy Novemeber! And yes, the holidays are upon us!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna – I have a few on my LifeinBetween Etsy site, but I really don’t focus on it. I usually spend quite a bit of time on each and it is for a specific purpose, so I could never make enough money to pay for what I put into it – haha! Plus it kind of takes the fun out of it for me. But you never know – Sometimes I change like the wind 🙂 I appreciate your kind comment!
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What a nice idea, Jodi! And of course another lovely card…..agree with the above commenter who states you really should be selling these!
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Thanks Torrie! For now, I really much rather enjoy giving them away and making them each unique and individual. I do have a little Etsy shop that I started but have not really promoted or done much with. Maybe at some point. Thanks for your sweet words!
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Enjoy seeing your work, my question is, when do you sleep. You are talented in so many ways, I’m truly envious.
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Lol! I get plenty of sleep Sandy! I wish I required less, though – I think sleep is a waste of time – though I know we need it! 🙂
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Thankful…good reminder; Christmas is 7ish weeks away…bad reminder. But let’s keep an attitude of gratitude this month, shall we?
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Absolutely – LOL!
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Jodi
At life in between has become my treat in the morning. Yes you trump coffee! By starting my day of with your always beautiful, heartfelt and thought provoking blog, (to 15 year old me was excellent), I feel that it recenters me to start off on a properly motivated path and from pure spot. You set the tone for my day and I couldn’t be more Thankful! Charlie, you artwork and the recipes inspire me. God bless and I hope that you always have fresh inspiration to fuel your beautiful heart. And please keep sharing. You are doing something so amazing. Hugs love and prayers.
Rhonda
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Rhonda – this is about the sweetest comment I have ever received! You completely made my day! Thank you so very much for your kindness and support! Words like this keep me inspired! 🙂
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Oh Jodi, this card is so rich and gorgeous! The layered sponging of colors is amazing and adds such depth to the images. Must. Try. That. The card simply glows…beautiful!
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Thanks Nance!
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Stellar Card! So rich in color….love the layout & the beautiful gradient inking 😀
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This is a beautiful Thanksgiving card Jodi but we all have so much to be thankful for – not just at Thanksgiving. I love reading your blog in the mornings and I love everything you blog about. Put my name in your jar 4 or 5 times. LOL!
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LOL! You are always such a kind supporter! Thanks PJ!!
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xoxox
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Jodi, this is just stunning! I LOVE the rich, gorgeous colors! The burlap and twine adds so much texture! You certainly made my theme shine! THANK you for inspiring us in so many areas. You are truly amazing, My Friend! XX
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You inspire me, Claire! Thank you for your sweet words!
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Your card making us so awesome Jodi. They are always so inviting to open. I viewed the other cards as well, all beautiful and so different. On to November, what wonderful surprises are ahead?
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Thanks Sharon! An exciting month ahead indeed! 🙂
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stunning! x
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Thank you, Jodi, you do beautiful work. I imagine each piece conveys your love and caring more than you may know. You have inspired me… It used to be that I would post every day on Facebook something I am grateful for… Maybe I’ll do it this on my blog this, my blog’s first year!! Thank you!! 😊
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Thank you so much, Catherine! So much to be thankful for!
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Gah! I can’t believe your husband reminded us that it’s just a bit over 7 weeks to Christmas. I wasn’t panicking before, but I am now. 😛 LOL! Such a gorgeous card with great fall colors. I think the burlap detail really makes it extra special!
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I know – he shocked me too! 🙂
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LOL!
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Very pretty!!
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Hello Jodi: I just love the texture of the burlap ribbon and twine, and the rich colors of your gorgeous card, the shading you did, from light to dark gives out a lovely glow.
I believe we should be grateful all year round, family and sweet friends add sugar and spice to our Lives.
Thank you for the chance to win this lovely card.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
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Thank you Maria – I appreciate your comments!
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Gorgeous card ~ once again. You’re truly gifted, Jodi.
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Awh! Thanks Carol 🙂
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Beautiful card and post!!! I´d like to give a huge THANK YOU back to you for always being so supportive, kind, and motivating!!! Love your art, creativity, and your food photography – it´s all awesome!!! 😊
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You are such a sweetie Ann! Thank you!
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😊❤️
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Jodi, it’s the perfect card to send out to the world! A Thank You to everyone & everything that touches our hearts! Happy November in Mars! Chryssa
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What a great thing to say Chryssa! Always so nice to hear from you 🙂
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I love the warm colors in this card as well as the message!
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I am so drawn to your card! I love how subtle yet beautiful the background is. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and I just love trees and leaves. Love the background and everything else about your card. I need to get some burlap because I see how it can add some lovely texture and dimension to a card. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
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Thank you for your kind words Roberta! Sometimes the littlest different things can make such a difference.
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You are so sweet, Jodi! I’d love to receive one of your handmade cards but I’d have difficulty giving it away! You bring so much sunshine to my day and I’m so thankful for YOU! 😄🎨🌟🌈🍂💙
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Awh! You are the sweetest ever Jill! Thank YOU!
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This is a beautiful card!!! Thank you for sharing!
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This is beautiful Jodi! I could make a wedding dessert table for 500, but if I had to scrapbook something, I would be completely stumped and overwhelmed lol. I admire paper crafters! Love your blog too. Good job! Renee
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I love it too. Thanks for sharing. I could never make the cards you do, but I enjoy looking at them!
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You might be surprised! 🙂 Thank you!
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Beautiful fall card, Jodi! Your shading is just perfect!
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This is one of the prettiest Fall card that I’ve seen. When first laying eyes on it, I sucked in and held my breath for a moment….it is that well done.
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Awh! Wow! Thank you for making my day!
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Jodi, i should be thanking you for all the talent you share. I get exposed to skills I don’t posses, and then I try them myself. So thank you for posting them. The card is beautiful and I’m so happy I was able to win one of them. :O)
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You are as kind as you are funny, Paul! Thank you!
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Kind and funny in the same sentence are beautiful words to my ears. Your welcome, Jodi, and thank you. :O)
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Beautiful sentiment on a beautiful card from a beautiful person 🙂 You have made my in between moments so precious! Life is sweeter with your posts! And not just sweeter by tasty treats that I make from your recipes 🙂 Thanks for your blog, but most of all for being SWEET YOU! 🙂
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Oh Sweet C! You give me much too much credit. I promise you (and my family can vouch for it), I am not SWEET all the time! 🙂
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LOL! Hey I am not either, you know we all have that one time a month each month….:) 🙂
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Lovely card, Jodi! A friend recently directed me to your blog and I was hooked immediately I even forward it to my husband, who’s an amateur watercolorist. He enjoys it as much as I have.
My best to you,
Connie S
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Hi Connie! So nice to hear from you, and thank you for sharing your kind words! I am so appreciative!
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Simply stunning Jodi! Your stamping is just beautiful and the colors that you chose for the sponged background are perfect for fall. Love everything about your card! 🙂
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Thank you Amy
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You had me at “card giveaway”! I always admire your cards. You did one some months ago…may have been a sympathy series, very simple with purple flowers that I still think about when I see a new card pop up. Such pretty little cards you make!
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I really enjoy your blog! I’m not sure what my “department” is, as I like them all and I think the variety (your art, Charlie’s guest blogs, the great recipes) are part of what makes it so interesting. Keep up the great work!
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Awh! Thanks so much Ann! Your sweet comment encourages me! 🙂
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Ah, this card just glows with fallish goodness! You have that knack of making a plain piece of paper turn warm and fuzzy just with some stamps and ink! Beautiful!
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What a sweet comment! 🙂 Thanks LeAnne!
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Jodi this card remains me of piles of autumn leaves and cozy log fires – the colours and details of your background are amazing. A fab card for this week’s challenge. I love reading your blog, papercrafting and everything else in between – although you are killing me with those lovely recipes – I need to join a gym!!!!
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Thanks Joanne! I truly appreciate 🙂
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GORGEOUS background, this is such a pretty card!!
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Thank you Lisa!
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Gorgeous, Jodi. The richness of the background and the distressing is the perfect backdrop to your sentiment. Beautiful
hugs
jaydee
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thanks Jaydee!
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