October cards

 I don't know if I have said anything about my other card swapping groups I have joined . . . . Two but they are basically off shoots of my Crafty Cardmaking Group. . . . . one will encourage me to use my die cuts (Die Cutting Friends) and then more general cards (Casmet).  I shall not have separate labels for these, I will keep them with my Crafty Cardmaking label . . . .  we're all friends together here! !

Now it gets really boring for my non-cardmaking readers  . . . . usual rules apply . . . . if you don't happen to like it pass me by  . . . . . (calls for a song -or a film [Mother Goose] perhaps) . . . 

My DF cards usually consist of two swaps, a free choice and then a theme or colour.

This month I went with a Thank you card in blue

I really like this card and may make more with this diecut - especially to send to the Hospital and Ambulance services.

I received this fab card back from Eileen - decoupaged beautifully.

Thank you Eileen.

The second theme was Pretty in Pink and I still had out some of my stash so made a card from the remnants - quite pretty really . . . 

I received this pretty pink card from Maxine. 

Thank you Maxine, I love it.

Crafty Cardmaking consisted of four swaps.

Noobie - or free choice

The die cuts get everywhere!!

This gorgeous card came from LaVerne - love all the techniques used on this . . . . Thank you LaVerne.

Colour - Brown

Lots of Autumnal colours this month . . . 

Using up more stash - this design caught my eye from Pinterest

This card from ChrisF is a stunner!  the photo does not do it justice.  

The card is embossed with gold and the shades of brown are dark against the pretty butterfly.

Thank you Chris.

Technique - Twisted Easel

This card is more shades of cream and grey, the card and backing paper being cream.

I received this card which is definitely shades of brown!  Madge has used some lovely paper.

Thank you Madge

Alphabet - U

I had some cards from Craftee left so was able to make an Umbrella card 

My card from Madge was an interpretation I have never thought of the whole time I have been making cards - Underworld!

Well done Madge and thank you.

That leaves us the CASMET Group which has four swaps.

Card of the Month

see what I mean about those diecuts!?!

Pauline thought this card very busy but it was bright and cheerful when I opened it on a dark and overcast morning.

Member's Choice - Autumn

I had already made my card and then Madge's card arrived and it was almost identical to mine so I had to have a quick change of plan.

 I used some of the paper and diecuts from a Tattered lace magazine in my stash.  I don't recall ever using the freebie papers and die together before but I am really pleased with this outcome.  I may make some more of these but perhaps stamp the sentiment onto a white piece of card.

I love this card - it speaks Autumn to me!

Thank you Madge

Pat's Letter - D

I have several of these kits unused in my box - Dinasaur!

 Craftee kit again - I just love them.

This is a Digital card - my first I think so is very interesting.  

Thank you Barbara

Shades of Mauve / Lilac

more papers from my stash - what is doesn't get used up gets thrown!

 ooh!  look . . . another diecut!!

Beautiful pergamano!  Love it

Thank you Marlene

And I managed to post them off on time!!