An Autumn Challenge
Whew! I got this posted just in time—doesn't a few minutes before midnight on the 1st count as on time?
This month I thought I’d issue an autumn challenge, with a little explanation. First, I know that some of you live in countries where it’s not autumn. However, most of you are experiencing a change of seasons, and you’re welcome to submit any project that has to do with the season you’re entering (or exiting!).
This is also a great time for going back to school, so you’re welcome to share back-to-school projects (first-day-of-school pages, teacher gifts, whatever). I made some locker magnets to show during my US convention stamping presentation and am planning on giving them to Sidney and Seth. I’ll show those magnets in the next week or so, so watch for that.
Finally, some people celebrate Halloween during this time of year, and you’re welcome to share those ideas as well. I personally enjoy fun, non-scarey Halloween festivities (we’re already planning our Halloween Homecoming party for Shanna, who returns in mid-October), so I’d love to see your Halloween ideas.
You can see it’s pretty wide open. I’m excited to see what you come up with during this change-of-season, back-to-school, Halloween time of year! As always, remember that all projects need to be submitted by the last day of the month (September 30). Thanks for sharing!



Reader Comments (135)
Here are a few cards that I've done so far for fall, which is my favorite time of year in Michigan:
http://impressivecreators.blogspot.com/2009/08/simple-autumn-splendor-card.html
http://impressivecreators.blogspot.com/2009/08/season-of-friendship.html
http://impressivecreators.blogspot.com/2009/08/autumn-splendor.html
Thanks for everything you do!
This is a project that I designed for an Open House 2 weeks ago, to highlight some of the new Big Shot products.
http://lovenstamps.blogspot.com/2009/08/you-mean-you-can-cut-wood-with-that-big.html
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2009/09/enjoy-every-bite-card.html
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2009/08/textured-grateful-card.html
http://createwithme.typepad.com/create_with_me/2009/09/sweet-centerwhat-will-you-put-in-yours.html
Enjoy!
M.E.
http://renaestamps.blogspot.com/2009/08/halloween-birthday.html
First, here's a Halloween card idea using the awesome Twick or Tweet set:
http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2009/08/twick-or-tweet-for-challenges.html
These next 2 are fun Build-a-Bear notepad projects that I think would be great for teachers or back-to-schoolers:
*My stylish bear - I call her the fashionista - ready for school or work :)
http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2009/09/beary-haute-couture.html
*{I offered this as a freebie for one of my blog Freebie Fridays} She could be ready for school, too!
http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/2009/08/wanna-freebie-build-bear-notepad.html
Hope you like these - have a great day!
xo,
Rosemarie
http://www.dixie-dixiesdelights.blogspot.com
http://keenankreations.blogspot.com/2009/09/build-bear-halloween-bag.html
http://igotstamps.com/?p=1711
http://igotstamps.com/?p=1684
These are 2 little mini-albums I created for my father in law and brother in law - I finally got around to doing this now - they were pictures from last fall!
http://valeriedurham.blogspot.com/2009/08/handmade-mini-albums.html
This is a card I made that has a more fall feel in color, although there is no real "occasion" for the card. I just like the medallion!
http://valeriedurham.blogspot.com/2009/09/best-selling-stamp-for-su.html
http://creatingwithellie.blogspot.com/2009/09/boo-tgif.html
http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/2009/08/challenge-6-back-to-school-card.html
This one is a Jack O'Lantern waterfall card (click them if the pictures are too small) http://thestampinbunny.blogspot.com/2009/08/halloween-week-day-2.html
Thanks for looking! (I'll likely be back :))
http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2009/08/gca-52-its-halloweeny-time.html
http://stampwithjudi.blogspot.com/2009/09/twick-or-tweat-haunted-house.html
http://stampwithheather.typepad.com/stamp_with_heather/2009/09/halloween-frame-and-video.html
http://reneevs.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-31.html
Thanks for another great challenge, Shelli :)
On the card the web is made from threads of Whisper White Taffeta.Thanks for looking Shelli!
Happy thoughts,
Peggy-Sue
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1469491?
Here is a fall card I did with the beautiful Branch Out set:
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/08/falling-leaves.html
TFL!
Cindy
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/08/a-demo-grave.html
Cindy
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/08/inkspiration-sketch-12.html
Cindy :)
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/07/des-bonbons-ou-des-bobos.html
TFL!
Cindy
http://cindymajor.typepad.com/encre_papier_ciseaux/2009/07/tales-from-the-crypt.html
I think the new Halloween sets are fabulous this year! Love the fancvy skull and cute spider!
Cindy