Friday, October 17, 2014

Let Us Begin

The deadline is almost here for the current ODBD challenge: Anything Goes with ODBD stamps.  I used the "Let Us Begin" stamp set & one of the Beautiful Borders dies. I added Stickles, pearls & satin ribbon to embellish my card.  Brown, cream & aqua is a combination that works anytime of year, I think. 
I don't usually participate in Our Beautiful World, as photography is not one of my strengths. However, I couldn't resist showing what Autumn is like in my part of the world--Western Oregon.
Here's the neighbor's tree I've been showing every few weeks & now you can see the one next to it also has color.
Here's a shot from our last camping trip with temps still warm, but you know it's actually Fall when you see the leaves changing color.
And here's puppy Fritz on Critter Watch! I admit he looks like this no matter what season we're camping, but the leaves on the ground show it's Fall. 
Thanks for sticking with me for this long post & I hope you enjoy the weekend.

29 comments:

  1. This is just lovely Greta, the pop of aqua is marvelous!! We have pretty autumn colors here too and the air smells of it!! Love the photo of Fritz, looks like he's on guard ;)

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  2. Beautiful, Greta! I love the tone-on-tone with the pop of blue.

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  3. Hello Greta

    Just beautiful especially the pop of aqua. Fabulous Autumnal pictures.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  4. Great photos! And what a lovely card Greta!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at OBW!!

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  5. Beautiful card, and I just love that sentiment. Great fall photos too!

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  6. gorgeous card and gorgeous pictures!! all around beautiful post, greta!

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  7. Beautiful Autumn colours! And sweet lovely card with a wonderful quote. Thank you for joining us at OBW.

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  8. Fabulous photos Greta! Your card is so pretty! Love the fancy trim!

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  9. Love the colors in Oregon, thanks for joining us this week at Our Beautiful World, and I love your lovely card too!

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  10. What a lovely post. Your card is beautiful and the photos are lovely.
    We were in New England two weeks ago and the colours were amazing, though still alot of green. I liked them still having green trees as it showed the contrast with the maples.
    Love your dog.
    Lovely
    xx

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  11. Stunning Greta! Your card is just so elegant!

    I have woods behind me and many of ours are still green! But some changing too! Lots of falling and lots to pick up! The not so fun part!

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  12. Gorgeous card, Greta! Fritz looks like he enjoys camping as much as you and your hubby.

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  13. Thanks for sharing your lovely Autumn photos with Our Beautiful World, Greta, we do enjoy visiting beautiful places all over the world, have a wonderful weekend, Robyn

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  14. Love all the white and pretty blue! Perfect sentiment, too! Glad your are enjoying the fall weather...gorgeous photos!

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  15. This is such a pretty card :) I like the all white look with a pop of blue. Great fall pics, fall is my fav !!

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  16. What a stunning card Greta. And love your fall photos. Fritz is looking very pensive in the last one.

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  17. I love that quote. What a terrific layout too!
    Fall seems to be very slow here - we've kept temps in the 60s and 70s, and many of the trees in my yard are still green. We've had snow flurries by this time in the past, so I know winter's coming but it's going to be a rude awakening when it does!

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  18. Beautiful card and love the sentiment. Oh! How I envy you with those lovely autumn colours, Greta! We are going to Germany this week in search of some autumn colours and hope it will be as beautiful as yours!

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  19. Wow Greta!! What a stunning card with such a beautiful sentiment. Your colors and design are gorgeous!! I just love fall and your pictures are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for joining us again at the Shining the Light challenge this week. I always enjoy seeing your creations!!

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  20. such a beautiful quote Greta, love this gorgeous card you created !!!! :)

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  21. Great photos! The tree looks so pretty with all the red leaves.
    Thanks for sharing with us at "OBW"

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  22. Greta, lovely card and wonderful photos. I think fall might just edge out spring as my favorite season.

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  23. Beautiful card, very elegant in mainly white with the pop of the gorgeous turquoise. The quote is fabulous. Take care, Shirleyxx ps.. beautiful photos as well :)

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  24. Gorgeous card Greta!
    Love the quote too ;)
    Fritz is such a majestic dog, thank you for sharing these precious pictures.

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  25. Oh, Greta, you made it!! So glad to see you enter in time for the ODBD Shining the Light challenge! Your card is gorgeous, and I love the layout with the wonderful border die! And what a wonderful sentiment with just the touch of blue in the top corner with the pearls! Perfect touches! And your photos of fall are gorgeous! You should take more!! I love them! Hugs, sweet friend!

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  26. Oh, your card is just gorgeous, and I love the pictures of the leaves and your cute doggy.

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  27. Beautiful card Greta!! Love all your pictures !!

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  28. So much to applaud and delight in with this post: the photos of the trees, sporting their fall splendor; Fritz on 'critter duty' (totally cute!) and, of course your gorgeous card! The design, with the sentiment panel off the edge, the pop of blue and the eye-catching border panel...happy sigh! Elegance...pure elegance...
    Hugs~c

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  29. A wonderful sentiment, beautiful die and timeless colors!

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