Fun Fall Card using Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Circus stamp set
Posted on: Thursday, September 24th, 2009
I want to thank you all for your encouraging words on our post yesterday. Please know that that in that post I was not “pointing fingers” at any one person – this was an issue I’ve been wanting to clarify for awhile now. I had such a bad day yesterday. Very emotional. When we put our old house up for sale a year ago spring, we underwent some renovations. In order to better facilitate our renovations we moved a bunch of stuff into a storage unit. Now I spent some time researching storage units and made sure that the one we picked was climate controlled and had pest-management etc. Although we intended it as only a short term measure, with the crazy year we had this past year, we never got around to clearing it out. My husband is off on a MULA this week (mandatory unpaid leave – a cost cutting measure his company implemented) so he decided to clear out the storage unit. Imagine my dismay when the first box he opened up – a box of shoes – was filled with mould. A couple of those pairs of shoes were shoes that had belonged to my mother who passed away 10 1/2 years ago, which I had kept for sentimental reasons (my mom had a thing for shoes – we used to tease her that if she kept it up her collection would rival Imelda Marcos’ legendary shoe collection). That of course sent me into a panic because I had a couple of boxes of bedding with down-filled pillow cases and down duvets that my grandmother (who passed away this past March) had MADE by hand. She sewed the fabric and stuffed them with down herself. When we opened up those boxes, I pretty much collapsed in tears – you guessed it – several of the pillows had mould on them, and the duvets stunk. I was angry and feeling guilty at the same time. Why in heaven’s name did we leave THOSE things there – I should have taken them out of storage right away after the renovations were done. Hindsight is 20-20 of course and it’s not like I can go back. Unfortunately the pillows with mould we have to throw away, but we’re hoping that if we send the duvets to the dry cleaners they’ll be okay. So there you have it….more drama in the Walford household *lol*…or is it *COL* (cry out loud?)!
Today I wanted to share with you a fun & whimsical card I created using Stampin’ Up!’s Circle Circus stamp set and a variety of circle punches. In the video below, in addition to showing you how I made the card, I also show you how I “faux thread” my buttons.
Here’s how I made my card:
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Take a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece of Whisper White CS and sponge the edges using Chocolate Chip Classic ink and a wedge of Stamping Sponge.
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Stamp the tree image from Season of Friendship onto the Whisper White CS piece in Chocolate Chip Classic ink.
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Stamp the “grateful” greeting from Stampin’ Up!’s new Falling Leaves stamp set in the bottom right corner of the Whisper White CS using Chocolate Chip Classic ink.
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Mat the Whisper White CS piece onto a 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ piece of Chocolate Chip CS. Mount the Chocolate Chip CS piece to a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ More Mustard card front (created by folding a 4-1/4″ x 11″ piece of More Mustard CS in half using a bone folder). Set aside for a moment.
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You will now need the Circle Circus stamp set, the following ink colors: More Mustard, Ruby red, Pumpkin Pie Classic inks, scraps of CS in coordinating colors, and the following punches: 1 3/8″ circle punch, 1 1/4″ circle punch, 1″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch and 1/2″ circle punch.
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Stamp a variety of circles in each color onto the coordinating color of CS. Punch out the circles with the above listed punches. You want to create a variety of sizes.
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Stick the circles onto the tree using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
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Take two Pumpkin pie buttons from the Sherbet designer button collection, two More Mustard buttons from the Playground designer button collection and one Rose Red button from the Fresh Favorites II button collection.
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“Faux” thread the buttons using coordinating slivers of CS (see video for clarification). Stick the buttons to the trees using Mini Glue dots. You’re done!
By the way, I just wanted to remind you all about our “Secret Comment Patrol” in case you guys have forgotten. For those of you that may be new to my blog I’ll take a minute to explain what the “Secret Comment Patrol” is. Basically it is my way of saying thank you to all of you that not only take the time to visit my blog – but who take the few extra minutes to leave me a comment. I absolutely LOVE reading all your comments, and through your comments getting to know you better. Whenever I’m having a bad day or a “down” day, I’ll read through my comments as a “pick-me-up” *lol*. Every so often - at least once a month, sometimes more – I draw names from those that have left comments – if your name is drawn then you are a “Secret Comment Patrol” Winner and you get to choose any one of my stamp or scrapbook classes by email OR my class planner versions for Stampin’ Up! Demos. All you have to do to be entered is to leave a comment on a post. Every comment you leave gets you one “ticket” – so those of you that leave comments on a regular basis have a much greater chance of winning. Now I just thought I’d bring this up again because I’m over-due in announcing Secret Comment Patrol winners, so you’ll be seeing some names soon *hint, hint*.
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Stamps: Falling Leaves (115368), Circle Circus (115778), Season of Friendship (111776)
Paper: Pumpkin Pie CS (105117), Ruby Red CS (102030), More Mustard CS (100946), Whisper White CS (100730)
Ink: More Mustard Classic ink (103162), Ruby Red Classic ink (102259), Pumpkin Pie Classic ink (105216), Chocolate Chip Classic ink (100908)
Accessories: Stamping Sponges (101610), Snail adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), 1 3/8″ circle punch (104401), 1 1/4″ circle punch (104403), 1″ circle punch (109046), 3/4″ circle punch (107217), 1/2″ circle punch (104390), Playground Designer Buttons (116313), Sherbet Designer Buttons (116312), Fresh Favorites II buttons (107422), Mini Glue dots (103683)
Andrea Walford 
159 Comments
September 24th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Great card. I love the circle circle stamp set! I am going to have try this one.
September 24th, 2009 at 11:47 am
What a cute card! You have such creative ideas for so many different ways of using stamps sets and embellishments. Thanks for being kind and sharing your talent – you truly are an inspiration!
I am sorry to hear about the shoes, pillows & bedding – hopefully, you will be able to save the bedding. That is a real bummer – although maybe it was a blessing in disguise that your husband was chosen to use that leave and you were able to save some of the items. If you would have waited longer, you might not have had anything left to save – just a thought to pick you up:)
Take care.
September 24th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Very cute card! I am so sorry to hear about your ruined items in storage.
September 24th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Andrea I absolutely LOVE this new use for the Circle Circus set!! Thank you for sharing your button technique also.
September 24th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Man I am so sorry to hear about your storage disaster. That sucks. Hope that the covers clean up nicely. take care xx
September 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
What a cute card. I must get this set. So sorry about the ruined items. Hope the duvets can be cleaned. It is such a heartbreak to loose items that are sentimental. Take care.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
What a neat idea! I’ve only been stamping for a few months now and more often than not I suffer from stampers block. Hopefully one day I’ll be as creative as you (and Sophia) are!!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
LOL on the “hint, hint” comment. That is so fun!!! I’m so sorry to hear about your trial with the storage unit. That is truly distressing. In the meantime, you’ve created a very fun card. I never would have thought of the idea to use circle circus on the tree!!!! Clever girl, you!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I just LOVE this!! I need to pull out this stamp and USE it. This was great inspiration. Thanks for sharing it!!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Oh i love this card!!!! Fall is my favorite time of year and i must try to slow down and enjoy the season.
Thanks for all the work you put into this blog, it truly is a work of art.
Dawn M
September 24th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
I love the faux thread idea. Why did I never think of that? Loving the videos you post now, thanks for starting that. I also love your “accent” I am Canadian, (from Markham, ON) living in the US (in the south) and I greatly miss that familiar accent!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
ANDREA!!
You’re the BEST, the BEST I tell ya!
I’ve been struggling with my circle circus set. I love it so much but can’t DO anything with it. AND… I don’t have any of the pretty new sets for fall, but I do have this tree from previous years! YAY!
This is the perfect blend of whimsy and fall (which is my favourite season)!
Thanks so much for sharing this. You’ve made my day!
D.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
This is a very cute idea Andrea! Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear about your recent difficulties. Thanks for being transparent. I’m sure we all have stories we could share to let you know we are ALL in it together! Hang in there!
September 24th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
oh andrea. i’m so sorry about your items in storage. i have had that happen to me. i feel your pain.
i love your button tree! i might have to dup it.
xoxo
September 24th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your bad day. I hope today is much better for you. Love your work…..it’s beautiful.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Andrea,
The colors and style are just right for this card.
Thanks for the “hint, hint!” for I check you blog daily, and don’t always leave a comment.
Best of luck with your storage problems.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Once again thanks for the wonderful ideas and beautiful project. I am sorry to hear of your storage problems. Hope your weekend is a smooth one.
September 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I love this card! I have been admiring the circle circus set for awhile, but was reluctant to get it for fear I wouldn’t think of a way to use it. This idea is great!
September 24th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
I love the card! The colors are great. Im so sorry to hear about your loved ones things. This past christmas my grandmother passed away and we couldnt sort through her things until spring due to the weather we lost a few things and I was very heartbroken over them and my mother kindly reminded me that our love for oneanother is carried in our hearts not things. It helped feel a little better but I still wish I had those things to hold onto. I wish you all the best
September 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
What fun! Whimsical!! I can’t wait to try it out myself. I really enjoy your posts, and I agree that your creativity should not be used for monetary gain by others.
I also understand the sentimentality of “things” from your mother and grandmother. Although you didn’t use the items every day – you knew where they were and that they were accessible for the day that you did want/need it. I am so sorry. Even after 15 years, I can still look at something of my mother’s and recall the special times we had and/or laugh about something that we teased her about!
September 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
What a wonderful fall card and a great use of this set. Love it! ~chris
September 24th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
So sorry to hear about your storage unit disaster. I hope that the duvets come out okay and that you didn’t lose anything else.
Great card. I didn’t like this set the first few times I saw it. Now that you have shone a different way to use it, it is growing on me.
Thanks for sharing and I hope that all goes better for you soon.
September 24th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I love the colors and the whole layout and idea of your card! Very nice!
September 24th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
What a darling card! Thanks for sharing:)
September 24th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
So sorry to hear about your treasured items in storage.
I don’t have that stamp set, but the more I see beautiful projects like yours, the more I wish I had it!
September 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
This card is absolutely gorgeous!
September 24th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Andrea-
I’m so sorry to hear about your treasured items. I have been in that place and lost things too, and it isn’t fun.
On a more upbeat note, I love your card. Circle Circus is one of my favorites, and I love this new way to play with it. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!!
Amy
September 24th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Gorgeous card, Andrea…you have really been doing a great job with all the new card ideas. Thank you so very much!
So sorry to hear about your storage saga…I hope they can be cleaned up.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Absolutely adorable!!!! I love how you used these sets together to make something new.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Love love love the card what a neat way to use this stamp set I’ve been wracking my brains trying to come up with something suitable so thanks for leading the way.
As for your storage issues I’m so sorry to hear this happened to you, I totally understand the sentimental value of your mom’s shoes after my dad passed away It meant a lot having something of his to remember him by. Unfortunately this little bit of advise is too little to late but when we were selling our home we needed to put stuff in storage as well and one of the things I did was used rubbermaid bins I know the cost was prohibitive but in the end it saved us from mice and other mayhem as we ended up leaving our stuff in storage for almost six months. I hope that you are able to salvage some of your belongings. Best wishes Bonnie
September 24th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Sending you the biggest {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}. Above all remember your feelings are part of grieving and it can take years to go through all the stages. Allow yourself to have all the tears you need. I love the card too, you are just amazing.
September 24th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
(((HUGS))) my darling I am so sorry about the storage as I know what those precious items meant to you. By you sharing those stories of your mother’s love of shoes and how your grandmother handmade those duvets it is as if you were able to save them because that is what you truly are holding those amazing and beautiful memories. SO I thank you so much for sharing.. (((HUGS)) and this card is amazing I just got an idea to try!
September 24th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Andrea,
I bought the Season of Friendship set some time ago, and never use it! Thanks for inspiring me to dust it off and use my new Circle Circus set : )
Hugs,
Jen
September 24th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of the damage to some of your memorabilia. I hope the duvets come out perfect!
This is such a fun card! With the retired Seeing Spots set, I jumped at the Circle Circus set. I’ve had so much trouble using it!! But this is a great idea for it. Thanks
September 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I really like the colors you used. I very seldom use those colors and yet I really like them. I am so sorry to hear about your trouble with your ruined items. I lost my Mom 17 years ago and I would be totally devastated if the treasured items I kept were ruined.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I really like this card. Fall is my favorite time of year and the colors on the card really capture fall.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I don’t comment on very many cards, but this one is just plain COOL! I love Fall and Fall colors even though I don’t get to really enjoy them in Vegas. Never would have thought of this idea. Thanks!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Once again, I love your card! What a great idea; makes me think of a lollipop tree. TFS!
September 24th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Oops, I commented before I read your post. I’m really sorry to hear about your about your momentos being damaged. Hope you are having a better day today.
September 24th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
andrea
Sorry to here about your loss. As you say hindsights 20/20. However that does not stop your greif over missing things so special to you. Thank you for sharing and letting us all know that we are not alone.
Great card as always.
Loved this weeks punch tutorial
September 24th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
What a fun and modern look! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
What a great idea for the card! So cute.
Before you throw your belongings away check with a Restoration company that specialize in storm clean up, (floods, fire etc.) They may have some alternative measures to restore your belongings rather than having to discard your grandmothers pillows. Just a thought…good luck to you!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Oh, That is so frustrating about your stuff in storage! I feel so bad for you. You trusted that everything would be ok and what a disappointment when it wasn’t. Keep your head up… remember that these are just “things” and you will always remember them.
Your card is fantastic! Love the feel of it. Makes me want to break out the circle punches! Thanks for sharing!
September 24th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Wow! This just might be the card that gets my creative juices flowing again. I need to make a birthday card tonight and when I saw that tree with Circle Circus, I did a little jig! You make my heart sing! Thank you, thank you, thank you! And a great big HUG to help with the bad day.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Very fun tree card! So sorry about your storage disasters.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Andrea, I am sorry you had such a rough time yesterday. It is hard when we lose something that belongs to a loved one as it is like losing that person all over again. I do hope that you are able to save the duvets and the other items you had in storage.
Thank you for the lovely fall card. I just love these colors. It warms you up on a cold day. Thanks for sharing all that you do.
September 24th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
ADORABLE! This card just makes me smile!
I am a new follower and I am so intrigued by your creativity! What an AWESOME tip for the buttons…will definitely remember that one! I am so excited to have found your blog and I can’t wait to see what’s next! 
BTW, I am so sorry to hear what happened to your priceless heirlooms. Like you, I only have a few things of my mom’s and grandparents’ that I can hold in my hands. But remember, you have sooo many wonderful memories that you will always hold in your heart.
Hugs~
Freida
September 24th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Andrea, you hit the nail right on the head with this gorgeous Season of Friendship tree card. The design and colors are awesome. Sorry to hear about your bad day at the storage unit. Hang on to your fondest memories as they will best help you get through your never-ending grieving process. So sorry!
September 24th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
oh my gosh, this is a wonderful happy card…
September 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
What a fabulous and truly creative use of the circle circus stamp set! Just love it! You are always inspiring and I love this idea. Thanks so much for sharing. I am so sorry to hear about the ruined items in storage – I hope that they can be salvaged. Otherwise maybe you could take some photos of the items your grandmother made and scrap them? Blessings, Larisa.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your storage situation! I know your emotional pain and suffering from this experience, I too, have been there! Beating yourself up over it won’t help change anything. If the dry cleaners doesn’t completely help with the duvets your Grandma made, try putting them in the freezer in a large plastic bag. Sound crazy I know, but it does work! You will have to keep rotating the duvet in the bag (refolding) and it does take a bit of time but IT WORKS. Keep your chin up and don’t trust any storage place with heirlooms and keepsakes!
September 24th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Love the card, great tutorial as well. I didn’t think I wanted that stamp set, but I am beginning to think I do!! Best of luck with the duvets, and I like Larisa’s idea…to take pics and scrapbook the heirlooms!
September 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Another fabulous idea/artwork from you! Thank you, Andrea! I love coming out to your blog. You always make my day.
I wish I could return the favor to you right now. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I do know what it is like to lose precious items/memories of the past. I know that they only way I could remedy my loss was to create some scrapbook pages with pictures and items I did have. That really seemed to help me get past the pain. I hope that time will allow you to put this horrible event behind you for good.
Marlene
September 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Love your card – it’s so fun with the circles and the buttons.
So sorry to hear about the storage issues – it’s heartbreaking. I’ve heard the freezer idea before and believe it is a good one for killing off the mould bugs. Hopefully you will still have the duvet to remind you of your grandma, even after its *adventure*
September 24th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I’m relatively new to your site. I look forward to visiting daily. I’m sorry to hear about all the stuff in storage . . . what a horrible disappointment. –Karen
September 24th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
When I first got the Circle Circus set I thought about using it with the tree but, of course, never got around to it. I love the idea of the Fall colors.
September 24th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Hi Andrea! I discover your blog about 2 weeks from now, and I was instantly in love with your work. Thanks for the great videos and detailed instructions! I love trees and circles. So this card is one of my favorites. Have a great day! And think about this, things happens for a purpouse. Jannette from Puerto Rico
September 24th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Great card. One of these days I’ll have to get some buttons. Sorry to hear of the terrible time you have been going thru. If part of your duvet is still damaged maybe you could have a portion framed or made into a wall hanging. I hope things get better for you soon.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I love the card, what a great way to use Circle Circus. I really hope that everything else you have in storage is safe from mould. Maybe you caould take a photo of the duvet & scrapbook it.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
What a great card. You are so creative! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
I hope your items you’re trying to save, make it. I feel for you. I also save things with sentimental attachment, I would’ve cried too.
I’m hoping for the best for you.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Cute card. Thanks for the tip about using cardstock instead of thread and the glue dots. I will definitely be doing that in the future.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your loss of sentimental things. I know that it is quite painful. Hugs!
September 24th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
ANdrea, just wanted to tell you that I am absolutely amazed by your creativity! I am in a “browse but don’t do anyting” period at the moment but all your cards and projects make me want to pull out my toys and play! Thanks for sharing your talent on your blog.
I’m also really sorry about the things you had in storage. How disappointing for you when the items had such sentimental value. I hope the duvet can be salvaged and that you don’t find too many other disasters in boxes.
September 24th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
I’m so sorry about your storage mold. Hopefully your other stuff will be okay and what did get moldy can be cleaned.
Your card – very cute! I have a hard time with this tree so I’m glad to see something else done with it. Thanks again for sharing.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Super cute card! I wasn’t sold on this set but this card with the buttons is certainly getting me one step closer to ordering it!!
So sorry to hear about your sentimental loss, I had the same thing happen but our stuff was being stored at my in-law’s house…awkward situation to say the least. Hopefully you are able to find joy in the boxes that have been “saved”!
September 24th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
I can only imagine how sad you must feel about the lost of precious items that brings memories of your mom and grandmother. Things can never be replaced but the fond and loving memories of your mom and g’ma will always be with you and can never be taken away! Take care of yourself.
September 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss – sentimental items are hard to lose.
I made one of your class items yesterday – what great detailed photos – I am a visual learner so I really appreciatedit. You put so much work into them! I have another favorite in your class collection so I hope I get picked for secret comment patrol! Fingers crossed!
September 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Well you have done it again… made a project with a set I did not like & well you know ~ now I like it… A lot… very simple but very pretty with all the fall colors.
TFS
Candyce
September 24th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
My daughter sent me to this site. Thanks for the great ideas!
September 24th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Andrea,
I am so very sorry that those special items were lost. I have been through a similar situation, having lost grandfather’s letters to my grandmother during World War II. I am the oldest grandchild, so I was given these letters. I should have been more careful. They were in a small shoebox, and when I moved from an apartment after I got married, it must have gotten thrown away with several other boxes of things. I’ve never seen them again. Not only do I feel awful, but I feel guilty for depriving my cousins the opportunity to read those lovely letters. It was around the time that I lost these that I decided to start scrapbooking. To get those important documents and pieces into a place they will be taken care of. Old habits die hard though, I have old photos, old recipe cards, and the like in none other than shoe boxes. They are labeled this time “Do NOT Throw Away!”
Again, I am so sorry, because I know that it feels like you lose the loved one all over again. My prayers are with you.
Leslie
September 24th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
This card is sooo cute! What an inventive use for that stamp set! I’ve got to try this! I think I will also try using the Circle Circus Stamp Set as flowers! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
September 24th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Thank you so much for the great tutorial. I have been sponging for years, but have held the paper in my hands to do it. Your method is much safer for the paper. And I like your way of threading the buttons with card stock.
Cute card!
Thanks,
Bonnie
September 24th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
This is a darling card . . . I always have a hard time using up the large buttons in the collections . . . now I have a GREAT sample! I hope the cleaners is able to “save” some of your vintage bedding. I know how you feel; things like that are soooo special its hard to lose them! The cleaning lady broke the top of my grandmother’s handpainted glass lamp (I forget what you call that kind of old lamp!!)about 3 years ago – in a million pieces – don’t know if I’ll ever find another “matching top” . . . it’s sitting in the spare bedroom now, just the bottom section. In a way, though, it was kind of a good lesson to me . . . they are only “things” . . .and perhaps I was becoming too attached to some of my “things”!! But my heart is with you!! Janice RR
September 25th, 2009 at 1:08 am
I just love this card. I have been thinking about purchasing the Season of Friendship stamp set and now with this cute idea from you the nudge is harder than before. I think that tree is so versatile. I took a peek at one of the other cards on this sight, “Look who’s turning eight card”. I just love it. It’s a truly unique way to announce a birthday. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. You have given me much inspiration from all the planners, samples and videos.
September 25th, 2009 at 1:42 am
What a fun card! You do share some of the cleverest projects and really inspire me to create them, too. Thanks so much. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of treasured items. We have so little to remember our loved ones, and it is so sad that you lost part of yours. I hope the dry cleaning saves the comforter. I can see that it is very important to you. Let us know, ok?
Judi Carpenter http://www.judicarpenterstamps.typepad.com
September 25th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Andrea –
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved treasures! I know how heartbreaking that must be.
Your card is fabulous, as always!
All the best.
September 25th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Just wanted to comment on how beautiful this card is and it’s made me want this set more and more.
I can also feel your pain regarding losing treasured items (and am getting a little nervous as we are about to put stuff into storage to move overseas for three years). But remember while you may lose those items, you can’t lose your memories and they’re the most precious of all.
September 25th, 2009 at 4:36 am
What a great idea for this set, I love teh set but haven’t had any bright ideas on what to do with it yet, thanks for the inspiration.
September 25th, 2009 at 5:41 am
Andrea ~
Your card is AWESOME!! I LOVE IT!!
I am so sorry to hear about your keepsakes. I know how important they are. Hopefully, not all will be lost; but, either way, don’t blame yourself. HUGS!! Judy
September 25th, 2009 at 5:43 am
What an upsetting week! I can’t imageine how terrible you feel! Totally sucks! Hope that as you go through the storage unit that you find some happy and safe treasures to cheer you up!
On another note that card is awesome! I have notseen anything made with that circle circus stamp set that I liked until that card!
Diane
September 25th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Andrea,
i am so glad my upline showed my your blog! I am always amazed everytime I click on and see such wonderful creations. Your creativity is such a gift. Thanks for sharing what you do!!
September 25th, 2009 at 6:05 am
Cute card. I have trouble visualizing ideas for this set and then I see cards and it’s a light bulb – oh yeah. Thanks for the light bulb.
Sorry too to hear about the treasures in storage being ruined. I hope you can save as much as possible. I still have an apron my grandmother made for me using feedsacks; mostly I have memories that I treasure.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:43 am
WOW Andrea!! I’m so glad that these comments are able to cheer you up – such terrible news about your Mom’s shoes (I’m a real shoe girl as well, so I KNOW!!), and your Grandmother’s things as well. Hope that the duvets come up fabulous. Great card – take care,
Michelle
September 25th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I don’t own this stamp set, but seeing this card and the creativity tempts one to purchase it. Love your card and the use of the buttons. Thanks. Wishing you luck with your soiled treasures. Hope all turns out well.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I am so sorry that you lost those precious ornaments,once I had a similar situation and was upset and my daughter said Mum they were special but you still have the memories in your heart and they can never be lost so you still have all of the pictures in your memories of your Mum in her shoes and your grandma wrapped up in the quilts.
Love your ideas and as always thanks for sharing
Eileen
September 25th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Just realised in my last email I said ornaments when I meant items as I had broken some ornaments, sorry for the mistake Andrea.Eileen
September 25th, 2009 at 7:25 am
I want to thank you for all your inspiration. I don’t have an upline so I’m on my own and I love sharing your ideas. I love the tree and the circles. You are so creative. Thanks.
September 25th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Oh Andrea, I’m so sorry to hear about your treasures being ruined. I know it’s not the same, but I read an idea once about taking photos of your most treasured possessions – that way if the original item is lost or damaged, you still have the photos to remind you. With some things, like jewellery, you can have them recreated as replicas of the original. Maybe you could try and set up a nice photo of those duvets (photoshop out the mouldy bits maybe!) and then you will have something to help you remember them, even if you’re unable to salvage them?
Keep your chin up, oh and awesome card, by the way!
Rachael
September 25th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I am SO sorry about your treasured items. The same thing happened to me-with things of my dad’s. But….some really wise person told me, that my dad would have never cherished these things. He only cherished life. and those items, would have just been “things” to him.
That person was correct.
So…I cherish the memory of him instead.
I am not preaching to you. I totally understand. I made a scrapbook of those things. I searched through pictures, and in those pictures were the things that got ruined. And i made a book with those. writing about the item, my dad and such.
Just an idea!
Thanks for the card. love the buttons.
xoxo
September 25th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I absolutely love this card, the colors are FABULOUS and I especailly love the buttons! So sorry to hear about the loss of your sentimental items from the storage unit. Keep smiling Andrea!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Andrea……….my heart goes out to you! Just lost my Mom this year and I know how important those treasured items are. I love the card you have created and I so appreciate all of your videos. THANK YOU!!
September 25th, 2009 at 8:10 am
This card really made me smile!!! I have been a fan for a long time and this card is just one more reason why. I have all the ingredients except maybe the correct buttons, but I am just going to have to give this one a whirl. So sorry to hear about the storage unit debacle. Soph’s punch art is so fun too.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:43 am
LOVE this card! Kinda 60s. Great use of the crazy circles in Circle Circus. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
September 25th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Sending you ((hugs)). Hope you’re able to salvage the duvet. Great card. TFS.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Sorry you’re having such a rough week. I hope you are able to get in some creative time to help relieve some of the stress!
I love this card! Fall is my favorite season, and this card is very reminiscient of the wonderful colors that are all around us.
Thanks for the inspiration!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I can relate to your storage problem. I had a similar problem with a storage area. Last Feb. the pipes feeding their sprinkler system broke and flooded most of the inside climate controlled storage areas with about 1 inch of water. I had some boxes get wet and had to throw away a bunch of fabric and paper items that were ruined. On a better note–I have struggled with designs for the Circle Circus set, so this card is a welcome addition to what I can do with this set. I REALLY like fall colors!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I wish I was there to give you a hug. It pained me to read about the mold on your beloved items. I will pray that you can salvage the items that you sent to the dry cleaners.
The card is stunning. I love the use of the circle punches and will have to try this technique.
September 25th, 2009 at 9:21 am
The way you have used the buttons in several posts over the last few weeks inspired me to order the Playground and Sherbet sets of buttons. So I have all the ingredients to recreate this card. Your designs are AWESOME!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:32 am
this is great! Such a great tip for the faux stitching!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Wow, I have just found your website after watching the shimmer paint pieces on youtube. They are awesome and I can’t wait to explore your website. Thanks for sharing!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
This is a great fall card. I like that you can change this up to be a card to use for a man. Thanks for the thought.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Hi Andrea,
I cried for you today when I got your email, your heart must ache as mine does for you. However, if you keep stampin’ and creatin’ you will eventually move on and to beautiful work such as your card today! I can’t wait to learn the faux button tying technique. Be prepared to have this card cased (he he he) and when I put it on my blog, rest assured you will be duly recognized and a link to your site. Thanks for all of your inspirations.
Hang in there,
T
September 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Hello there;
I am very new to this world of papercraft blogs and in fact came across yours via a link from somewhere else, so there are others out there who share the same values and respect for fellow crafters. I so appreciate the creativity and clever ideas that you so generously share with us, they are truly inspiring and great starting points for our own attempts at paper art! Perhaps one day when I learn to speak the language (is there a dictionary somewhere for those acronyms?) I may also enter the world of blogging some of my own creations! Thanks Ladies!
P.S. So Sorry to hear about your heirlooms… maybe some photos of the items that cleverly disguise the damage would be a good way to take the items into the future… use prints of them over and over in card projects!
September 25th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Gorgeous card Andrea, I really do love that set, we’ve only just got it over here in the UK and I can’t put it down I love it so much…
I am so sorry to hear about your treasured items, ruined items I do hope that the dry cleaners can clean the duvets.
Best wishes
Dawn
September 25th, 2009 at 10:47 am
What a happy card, just love it! Your work is amazing. Have a wonderful day. Lin
September 25th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I am so sorry for your grim discovery yesterday. I can certainly understand why you were so upset.
At first I did not like “circle circus” but with this card and a few others that I have seen, I have been made a fan of this set. Thanks for your excellent tutorials.
Cheryl Sims
September 25th, 2009 at 11:11 am
This is a fun card. I love buttons and am going to try your faux thread technique. I keep forgetting to do it since I’ve seen your tip here before. I loved that you used the tree stamp. I’ve had it forever and it’s never seen ink. I just had to have it and then found it to be bigger than I thought. This is a great idea for it.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Very cute card!!!! Like you I’m very sentimental to. I, one time lost all of my high school keepsakes to a shower stall leaking into a closet under it. It was a COL moment for me too!!!
Your comment about your mom made me think more about my own who passes away many years ago. She was a model during the depression & had really cool shoes & etc
September 25th, 2009 at 11:34 am
So sorry to hear about your mold trauma—-some days are just more emotional that others, too! Memories are the important thing!! Your card is just adorable! Thanks so much for sharing all that you & Sophia do!
September 25th, 2009 at 11:52 am
One of the most heart breaking things is to lose a family treasure. You lost more than one. You have every right to grieve that.
Your card is exactly what I have been unable to come up with. I saw a card that got my own creative juices flowing but could not forulate a design You are such a gifted designer. Thank you!
September 25th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
This card so rocks. The “circle circus” stamp set touched me as soon as I saw it & now you do a card that not only uses this set but another favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing…
Chin up! Think positive…
September 25th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I can’t say enough about this card…..it is gorgeous! As for your prior post…….TOTALLY UNDERSTAND! You ladies work hard on your blog content and if somebody doesn’t share where they got their motivation from it is unfair. Thanks for sharing as much FREE content as you do
September 25th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
My heart breaks for you in finding treasures that hold loving memories of your Mom and Grandmother damaged. I certainly hope they are salvagable.
I love how your dressed your tree for Autumn, so cute.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I am so sorry for your lost items. We lost many things, including a 30-year collection of handmade christmas ornaments and decor, and my stained glass supplies in a storage unit fire. Most precious to me were the ornaments my daughters had made for me in primary school. I shed a few tears but I knew that there were so many folks that had lost so much more than we. We have replaced many items but when I decorate during the holidays, I really do have my memories of those lost objects. As you add to your own shoe collection (reminds me of my mom too! Someone told me once, “You never get over losing your mom.” I have found this to be true 35 years later.), think fondly on your mom and the smiles you shared teasing about her collection.
Again, I’m sorry that this happened. As always, your blog gives me a lift and inspiration! I love your creativity!
Ree
September 25th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Darling card as always. I’m so sorry to hear about your things being moldy
I hope that you are able to salvage some of the items through cleaning and such. Hugs!!
September 25th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
I check in on you each and every day. I am sorry to hear of your loss of your Mother and Grandmothers priceless treasures. I am glad to hear that at least you can save some of them. I do love this fall tree idea in this new card. Great idea for the Circus Circus that I now have to order. Thanks for your talents…Janice
September 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Oh My Gosh! What terrible news, I’m so sorry to hear that you had to throw away such sentimental things, and the “hindsight” thing just makes it all the more frustrating. You will always have your memories of your mom and your grandmother so keep that in mind when life gets you down.
I love your card, thanks for sharing.
September 25th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
There is nothing more terrible than to not cry, when things are going bad, and I know, I had a bad day myself yesterday…but the one thing when things are not looking good is that you can pick yourself up and look at things on another day, and realize that it is not as bad as IT COULD HAVE been…
sorry about your mom’s shoes and your grandmother’s bedding…it is sad but you will always have the memories of lovely times with them both, and that’s more important than the shoes or the bedding…
thank you for continually sharing and for giving inspiration….I am sure that your posting the other day was great to clarify things. I think that as demonstrators we forget that we have to play fair and do unto others.
It is always hard to draw the line but sometimes lines get fuzzy and we need to be reminded…
thanks again for sharing!
September 25th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
This card is super cute! What a great way to use up small bits and scrap of CS. Love the colors you chose to use on this too.
Hope today is a better day!
September 25th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
That tree is so cute and so happy.
I did a similar tree with sort of the same idea and colors and inside I turned the circles into balloons, like they had escaped from the tree, and had Happy Birthday coming off the balloon streamers. I thought it turned out pretty well.
I’m sorry you lost your precious keepsakes. As I am a keeper, I know I would be very sad had that happened to me.
September 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I’ve just found your blog and was thinking about getting the Circle Circus punch when I sign up with Stampin Up UK next Thursday.
I think I’m going to have to get all the other supplies to make that card.
It is lovely
September 25th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Andrea,
This is superduper cute!! So very sorry about the loss of all your precious heirlooms. It made me sad reading just reading about it. Will keep my fingers crossed the dry cleaner can work some magic! Try and enjoy your weekend!
September 25th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Hi I really love those colors, fall is my favorite season. Your card is beautiful. tfs
Lisa
September 25th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Now I know what to do with those button colors! I am new to your blog and just LOVE your artwork!!! I will be back often, Thanks.
Aislinn
AB, Canada
September 25th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I love your Fall Fun Card. The colours are some of my favs!
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I am so sorry to hear about the damage to your treasured items. Very heartbreaking. I hope that the drycleaners are able to restore your duvets. Fingers crossed here.
September 25th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Andrea,
I’m a new SU demonstrator and I must say kuddos to you and your sister for such a great site to come to. I grab a cup of coffee and sit knowing I can look through your site for hours and be totally captivated. That’s a little problem lol since that means I’m not doing laundry, housework, or getting to work on time. LOL
Thank you again,
A Vermont Fan
September 25th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I feel for you losing things with sentimental value. I’ve experinced that too and it’s devastating!
Adorable card. I wasn’t too sure about that set but I love what you did with it!
September 25th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I’m sorry about your bad day….we all have to “vent” and sometimes that helps, but it is nice to know that there are others that understand (and we do!) I love this card with all the circles and the great colors. Keep on creating…I LOVE it!!!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
So sorry to hear about your storage items, it is so frustrating when things like that happened especially after you researched it so well. Love the card!
September 25th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
After reading your story about your storage problems – I have to get ahold of my sister and have her go check out her storage unit! She moved back to where I live (Nebraska) and has had boxes in storage for a year and we have not checked any of the boxes. Yikes! I need to have her go check them out – it would be horrible to find what you did! I am so sorry for what you went through, I would have cried also.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
I am so sorry that you lost some of your prized possessions. We try our best to take care of all those little things in life, but it is so hard to think of everything. Hopefully the duvets will look great after they go to the dry cleaners.
I love the fall card. The colors are great. I have both of those stamp sets so i really should give them a try.
Thanks so much.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Hi Andrea,
I am so sorry to hear of your storage troubles. I really hope they come back from the dry cleaners better than new. I would feel just like you did. Take some time for just you today! I love your card and your faux thread. You are such a creative genius! Hope your day is better tomorrow.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I felt sooooo bad when you told us about the heirloomed items being ruined in storage. How tragic! I’m very sentimental like you and my heart goes out to you. I sure hope the dry cleaners will be able to save the duvets.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Very cute. I love the stamps you used.
September 26th, 2009 at 12:19 am
I have not been a big fan of this stamp set. This is the cutest card though! Thanks for all of your hard work and willingness to share your ideas.
AND, you just taught us all about what could happen to things that we may have in storage. Sorry you had to learn it first and pass it on.
September 26th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Love this card and the way you used Circle circus. How fun!
September 26th, 2009 at 5:22 am
That is so sad to hear but at least you did your absolute best when you put those things in there. You had the best intentions and sometimes the universe throws it right back at you. So good on you for picking yourself up and getting on with it, even shedding a few tears to release your emtions along the way. This is a grear card. I can’t wait to try it for myself. Take care Andrea.
September 26th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Andrea~
Thanks for another wonderfully adorable card! So sorry that you are having a bad time right now and hope it starts looking up for you soon!
September 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Sorry to hear about your things being ruined in storage. That is so hard, to lose something that means so much. I lost my mother at a young age as well, and I have a few ‘treasures’ that I keep even though my DH says they are butt ugly!
Memories last forever, though, and we don’t need our ‘things’ to keep the memories dear.
Julie
September 26th, 2009 at 11:33 am
((((HUGS)))) on your momento loss. Sounds like you could use a theraputic scrapbook layout about your mothers shoes. I often create layouts as a way to mark something that is affecting me profoundly.
This autumn tree card fills my heart with autumn joy! It is stunning. Totally brought a smile to my face when I opened your blog this morning. Well done!
September 26th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I am so sorry about your treasured items. I know how disappointing that can be when it happens. That happens to me all too often. Just remember Matthew 6…”but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where most and rust do not destroy”…
Kind of a weird thought, but I was with my brother when he passed away a year and a half ago. At the moment of his death, it hit me so profoundly that everything he had aquired on this earth was left behind…even his sickly body. The only thing worth saving was his soul, and ONLY because of Christ Jesus. It’s always a good lesson for me since I have a tendency to “hoard” (maybe that’s why I go through this so often *LOL*) Hope this encouragement helps. :>
September 26th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I just now read the top of your post. I was so enamored by your card that I went directly to your video tutorial.
I am so sorry about your family heirlooms, Andrea. That is so disappointing and sad. But, even so, it sounds like you have wonderful memories of your mother and grandmother that go way beyond the things they owned or made, and nothing on earth can corrupt those. God bless.
barb
September 26th, 2009 at 7:20 pm
So sorry about the lost items. Maybe one way to deal with the loss of the items is to go ahead and write down your memories and persevere them in a scrapbook for the future generations.
The button tree is amazing. I love the colors and the idea. Thanks for sharing.
September 26th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I am sorry to hear about your damaged items. One thing that I love about scrapbooking is having a way to preserve memories even if we cannot hang on to treasured items from our loved ones.
I love the card! The colors are gorgeous and I love how you used the stamp set.
September 26th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
LOVE this fun card!!! What a great way to use the Circle Circus stamp set. I so enjoy and appreciate your creative ideas. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the rest of us!
I am so sorry that your precious family mementos were damaged. What a blessing that you still have SOME of the treasured items! Perhaps if you look at it that way, you will find some comfort in your loss. I hope so!
September 26th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
When I was MUCH younger, somehow I lost the gold pocket watch my grandfather had received when he retired from the CPR. While I have regretted that ever since, it has not dulled the memories I have of him, so don’t let the “stuff” of life and the bad luck you’ve had with your storage company make you sad – you still have wonderful memories of your mother and your grandmother and that’s what counts!
I love your work.
September 27th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Another stunning project. Sorry to hear of your loss. May you receive the comfort you need at this time.
September 27th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I just love this card. Thanks for sharing another great idea on how to multipurpose our stamp sets. I know how sad it is to loose things of sentimental value–my home has flooded 2 times. However, no flood, fire, mold etc can erase the wonderful memories we have. Sorry to read of your loss.
September 27th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
How sad about your treasures. I do hope your wonderful memories will ease the sense of loss.
Your fall card is so very fun and creative.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
OMG Andrea so sorry to hear your bad news. My mom is still with us (lucky us) but if she were to pass I would keep lots of things as well & I think I would of done the same as you… I would of been very sad & mad at myself just as you… “Why didn’t I do this sooner”. You had no idea ~ I ‘m sure the cleaners will be able to help you with the one item. Good Luck with it & the rest of the items in storage. Hope there are no more bad news stories.
TFS the card, really like this one with all the fall colors.
Candyce
September 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
such a cute card that doesn’t seem to difficult to master. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I am heartbroken for you over the many things you’ve lost in the storage unit. So sorry to hear that.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
I hate mold! but i love cards with buttons! That sucks sorry to hear it.
September 29th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I am a stickler for buttons having threads on cards. WOW!!! Did you ever save me a lot of time with your sliver of cardstock technique.
And I no longer have to search the drawers for the right color floss.
I would love to use this card in a swap. I promise to give you full credit for the design and technique.
I can relate to your storage crisis. We had similar issues five years ago when we moved. It took me a whole year to finally let go of my anger. It didn’t resolve anything and I wasted a lot of time and emotion over the neglegence of the movers.
pamboe
September 29th, 2009 at 10:23 am
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! It’s funky and fun and I just love it. I even have this set, though it has never seen ink. I am grateful for iPICKS for bringing this card to my attention. It’s my kind of card and you did an awesome job with it. Thanks for sharing your talent. I’m keeping watch over your blog now, too!
September 29th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I’ve fallen in love! this is the cutest! I love both these sets and never would’ve thought about putting them together. You always make the cutest cards!
September 30th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Love this card! I own the stamp set but really did not have an idea of what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ginger
October 1st, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Sorry about your storage loss….I share your pain. Love the card and the tutorial.
October 14th, 2009 at 11:05 am
This is so striking! I love the colours you picked. Great use of Circle Circus and buttons!
Cindy
January 29th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
I absolutely LOVE the card. I love trees of any kind, and I definitely want to make this for myself. This is the first time I have visited your website and I am very impressed.