October

October is such a great month ... really! It's only days away and here's why I love it ...

We're sad that summer is over ... but then October bursts forth with vibrant fall colors, crisp air and crisp apples, gorgeous sunsets, cornstalks and pumpkins ... so many wonderful things!

Here's my tribute to October and all the fun it brings!

These little pumpkin note cards are so perfect for fall! They've got a rustic look and lots of texture -- and the color is so rich!

Striking silhouettes  ...

Can't overlook those autumn leaves ... 

Enjoy the season!!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Spooky Halloween Cards

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to be back and continuing on the Ewe-N-Me Printables design team!!

While it's hard to believe summer is a distant memory, autumn is such a great time of year. Who doesn't love the beautiful colors, cozy fires and comfy sweaters! Of course, you can't forget Halloween -- truly a fun, fun, fun holiday for everyone.

Today I'm featuring a couple of cards I created using Deena's Farmhouse Labels - Skeleton, Blackbird, Night Owl. There are three different images, in three different sizes. And, you will receive two pages with this downloadable -- one with a white background and the other with a tan background.

The cards I created used the white background.

I started with a panel of dark brown cardstock to which I stapled a piece of burlap. The texture of burlap is so perfect for fall and adds to that rustic look. I then attached the panel to a kraft card.

I then cut out the larger images and glued them to the card, atop the burlap piece. Aren't these images fun? For a final touch, I attached a decorative paper clip to each card. I found these clips at the dollar store and knew they'd come in handy for one of my projects!!

The cards were so easy to make!! Give them a try!

For more inspiration, visit the Ewe-N-Me Printables website here.

Thanks for stopping by! See you next time.

Beth

The Wonderful Season of Autumn

I haven't posted in quite some time ... actually since mid-summer.

But now that we've entered into autumn, I thought I'd post a few of my latest creations. I love the rich, beautiful colors of the season.

This card is simple and rustic with lots of detail. I love working with burlap and materials that add texture. The image is Hang Tags - Prim Pears (courtesy of Ewe-N-Me Printables).

Here's another card done in rich and vibrant gold!!

The gold mesh ribbon really enhances the earthy colors!

Here's a set of small note cards that feature rich color and lots of texture!

The "Blessings" message is hand-stamped, and the flowers are hand crafted from a lovely floral print.

If you are interested in these cards or in search of something similar, please stop by my Etsy shop Pretty Byrd Designs. I'll be posting more creations in upcoming days. 

I'm also running a fall promotion -- receive 15% off your purchase by using code FALL15!

Thanks for stopping by.

Vintage Postcards

Hello everyone! Hard to believe we are into November already!

Today I'm featuring cards I created using Ewe-N-Me Printables Hang Tag - Postcard Backs downloadable. Back in August I featured cards using the Postcard Back Collage Sheet -- so as you can see I am just crazy about these images.

There are eight tags altogether (four different images) on an 8.5 x 11 page. I printed mine on a piece of white cardstock and then cut out the tags for today's project. I inked the edges in black ink, but that's not really necessary as they print out with a distressed edge look. I added an eyelet and a piece of red twine to the tags and they could certainly be used just like that. Wouldn't they look wonderful on a gift bag or box for a special occasion this fall?

For the card, I used white cardstock as a base and layered it with rustic colored striped paper. I added a red burlap ribbon, two gold brads and stamped some vintage script in the bottom corner. I cut out a square of the same striped paper and, using my postage stamp punch, added "for you" on top.

The final step was adding the tag to the top of the card.

Wouldn't this card be a fun greeting to send to that family member or friend who loves vintage?

I hope you enjoyed my project today. And as always, thanks for stopping by.

Beth

Autumn Blessings Pillow Box

Hello again! Isn't it hard to believe we're more than halfway through October and well into autumn?

With that in mind, I'm so pleased to share a tutorial for a lovely pillow box using the Ewe-N-Me Printables Autumn Blessings Pillow Box. This project is perfect for fall and Deena makes it super easy to create.

The image prints out on an 8.5" x 11" sheet and I printed it on white cardstock.

I cut out the image and followed the directions on where to fold and score -- it's that easy!!

Once that was done I inked the edges with black ink and started to shape the pillow box. The printed image has brown edges, but I used a darker ink to add even more contrast.

I used double-sided tape to attach the flap to the other side of the box.

Following the scored edges, I folded the sides inward to finish the pillow box. It's not necessary to glue the sides, but I added a bit of tape for extra reinforcement.

Isn't this just so lovely? 

I made several boxes -- they look great as part of my autumn decor -- they would be perfect for upcoming gift giving, too!

For more fun and festive pillow box downloadables, please visit Ewe-N-Me Printables.

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth