Category Archives: Autumn

Biggest Wish: Merriest Frames

Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 by Debra Burgin

In the push to finish preparations and clean things up before last weekend’s Jingle Jump sessions, I rushed to complete three birthday cards, including this one: Some of you have noticed my little pile of UnFinished Objects next to my … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Fun: Battle of the Books

Posted on Monday, October 25, 2021 by Debra Burgin

For the third year, I am serving as coach for the Battle of the Books team at Peter’s school. Schools in our district can choose to form teams of 3rd-5th graders who will compete “to demonstrate their abilities and to … Continue reading →

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Happiest of Birthday: Autumn leaves

Posted on Friday, October 22, 2021 by Debra Burgin

Even though we had some cooler weather last weekend, and it is starting to feel like fall, we don’t have dramatic color yet. So when nature doesn’t give you what you want, you use ink! Applying the color was nearly … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pumpkins: Hello

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2021 by Debra Burgin

Last Friday I took the day off, and DH and I took a boat trip down and back up the Mississippi. There was an unexpected shower when we first boarded the boat, but otherwise, it was pretty bright and breezy. … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Leaves: Changing Leaves

Posted on Friday, October 15, 2021 by Debra Burgin

I had such a good time this month re-introducing stampers to the Baby Wipe Technique! This is the card we made at October camps: This technique — basically creating a custom-colored ink pad — is simple: Fold a wet baby … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Leaves: Happy Birthday

Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Debra Burgin

In September, three out of four camp cards featured a maple leaf cut with the “detailed” die from the Intricate Leaves set. You’ve already seen this one, and here’s another one, inspired by Amanda Mertz. Do you remember when River … Continue reading →

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Sparkle of the Season: Happy Birthday

Posted on Thursday, October 7, 2021 by Debra Burgin

As so often happens, a bundle not on my wish list becomes an obsession once it moves from list to order! Sparkle of the Season has 16 autumn and winter images. Although it has a swirly wreath stamp, I have … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pumpkins: Happy Fall

Posted on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 by Debra Burgin

I love designing cards for fall, but sometimes I find one so beautifully done by another stamper, I barely change anything. Such was the CASE with this one by Erica Cerwin: I loved several things about this card: the gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Happy Plaidurday!

Posted on Friday, October 1, 2021 by Debra Burgin

Have you heard about the worldwide celebration of plaid? Observed on the first Friday of October, today is the day we can “all make a positive impact in the world,” according to plaidurday.com. Read about the history of Plaidurday there, … Continue reading →

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Delicate Dahlias: Much Gratitude

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2021 by Debra Burgin

On this, the final day of Sale-A-Bration (August-September 2021 version), I just had to post another card using Delicate Dahlias. My first thought on seeing this stamp set was how I might create chrysanthemums, instead of dahlias. I bought mums … Continue reading →

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