Thursday, September 15, 2011

Down By The Old Mill Stream



Isn’t that a cool name for this image?  I don’t think I could have come up with anything any better.  It’s time for a new challenge over at DDSC.  This week it is autumn colors.  Which shouldn’t be too difficult for anyone here in the northern hemisphere. 




Sadly I have to announce that this is my last challenge with the DDSC team.  I’m stepping down because of several health issues.  And I had to let something go.  I’m really going to miss it because because these are a fantastic group of very talented ladies and you couldn’t work with a greater team.  Also the images by Judy and Mom are top notch.



On the front of this card I’ve use an embossing plate by Cheery Lynn Designs with the leaves.  The die punch is by MS and one I’ve had for several years, but never had the  need to use it.  The stickers are brads are by various artists.  And of course, I’ve used my nestibilities.

I’m entering this in the following challenges:
Mark’s Finest Papers – use a punch
Crazy 4 Challenges – orange, olive, yellow, brown
Secret Challenge – song ( Down By the Old Mill Stream}
Sketch Saturday – sketch
Totally Gorjuss – for a man
I Did It – anything
Pile It On – layers
Creative Stamp Friends – for a man
Stamps R Us – friendship
Crafty Boots Challenges – anything
Lexi’s Creations – autumn
Digital Tuesday – any season
Simon Says Stamps Challenges - song - (Down By The Old Mill Stream)
Shelly's Images Blog - anything 
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - fall
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - anything
Heidi's Hobbystuggu - anything


I hope you’ve enjoyed my work, and don’t forget to go by and check out what the rest of team have done.  They should inspire you joining in.

Hugs,

dj1952 (Debra)

38 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fantastic colouring as per usual dj.Really lovely card.So sad to see you go :( Will pop back to 'see' you from time to time.
Lisa x

ahlers5 said...

Beautiful card! So sad to see you leave the team. Hope things get a little better for you. i'll be back to visit often.
Diane

Denise said...

Beautiful card - love the inside too.
So sad you are leaving the team - I will miss you but will definitely pop back now and again to say hi. Take care of yourself.
Hugs
Denise xx

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

Beautiful! Autumn through and through!
Hugs

Julie said...

Beautiful card. Will miss being on the team with you. Take care
Hugs,
Julie

Dawn said...

What a lovely card! The colours you have used are just perfect!
Thank you for sharing your creation with us at The Crafty Pad this week in our Goodbye Summer challenge!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawnxx

Amy Johnson said...

Such a lovely Fall card! Thanks for playing the DTC this week!

Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4u said...

Great Autumn card Debbie! Love the leaf brads! The inside punch is cool too! Hope stepping down brings you a bit of relief. Sometimes not HAVING to make a card takes some stress off.

Hazel said...

Lovely image and beautiful autumnal colours. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT. Hazel x

Maria said...

Beautiful card!!!!
Thanks for playing in he Goodbye Summer challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
Hugs
Maria

Diane said...

A lovely peaceful card Debra !! Love the image !!

thanks for playing along this week at The Crafty Pad Challenge "Goodbye Summer"

hugs Diane xx

downrightcrafty said...

A gorgeous creation, love the color choice and thank you for sharing with us at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge
Hugs Kate

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Thanks for joining our "Inspired by a song" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

Hugs Jane x

Glenda Atkins said...

Wonderful fall card! I really love your autumn themed card, very creative ! The inside is so nicely done - wow! Thanks for joining the challenge at Lexis Creations this week!.

Janeen said...

pretty inside and out. Thank you for entering your creation into the challenge with Speedy the Cat's friends. We appreciate you.

KraftyKoolKat said...

A fabulous card hunni both inside and out. Sorry you are leaving but I do understand what you are going through. I wish you all the best for the future and hope you keep on making your gorgeous creations.

Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Judy said...

DJ, this is a beautiful autumn card. Very very nicely done.

Your beautiful works and your smiling personality will be surely missed at DDS. My prayers will be with you, and I hope your health is better soon.
xx

Katja said...

This card is adorable, I love it.

Thanks for playing along with us at Creative Stamp Friends.

Hugs, Katja

Carol Hurlock said...

What a beautiful fall image. Your card is just filled with lovely details both inside and out. Love the leaf punch around the page.

Carol Hurlock said...

Oops, I forgot the rest of my comment. Thank you so much for playing along with Speedy the Cat's Friends punch challenge. It is a pleasure to visit to see what you created for us. Good luck in the drawing and hope to see you next week.

Bear Hugs,
Carol

WeirdCat said...

This is beautiful, I hope your health issues improve,
Ruth x

Helen said...

Fabulous card!
Thanks for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge & Pile It On!
Helen x

PS - I have candy on offer on my blog at the moment if you're interested :0)

Designing with Debbie said...

Very pretty Autumn card. Great coloring. Thanks for playing along with us here at Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge this week. Hope to see you again next week.

Jo said...

What a fabulous autumnal card! *claps*
Thank you for joining in the fun at sketch saturday
Jo xx

aqualeiga said...

Hi Debra,

your card is GORGEOUS! Such a wonderful image you've used.

Thanks so much for joining THE CRAFTY PAD challenge this week. Do play along again soon, we'd love to see more of your work!

Hugs, Ali x

Bastelkueken`s Kreative Welt aus Alsdorf said...

This is a fantastic and wonderful card design, perfect styling.

Thank you for sharing us at Creative stamps friends.
Nice weekend
Anja

Karen said...

This is brilliant Dj. I've loved all of your cards, but this one is my all time favourite, soooo much work has gone into it. Will miss your cards each week.

xx

Made by Mandy said...

That is a lovely image and you have coloured it in such soft shades, really nice job DJ. Hope things improve with your health, or at least don't get any worse:) Big Hugs xxx

Many thanks for joining in with our Anything Goes challenge over at OSAAT. Hope to see you back again soon.

Mandy (DT member for OSAAT)

Debbie said...

This is so beautiful, love the fall colors you choose for this.

Hugs
Debbie

SAMARA said...

Hi DJ LOVELY card! My friend Karen's Creations does this type of work...do you know her? You coloring is stellar. The flowing falls are so realistic and I love the autumn colors (from Canada here!) DJ thank you for your kind comments! Squishy Hugs, samara p.s. I am going to be your BFF (blog follower foreva!)

Dee's Craft Room said...

Beautiful colours, nicely done.

Thank you for entering the first Crafty Boots challenge.

Dionne

Linda Wescott said...

As always your colouring is great, such a lovely image. Love your colour scheme and the dies you've used. I'm sure the team is going to miss you. Hugs lin

Bettina L. said...

This is a really beautiful card. Love those vibrant autumn colours you've used and that gorgeous design. I'm sorry to see you leave the DDSC team though, you make such beautiful card and I'm gonna miss seeing your projects for the challenge. Hugs Bettina

Enfys said...

Fantastic card dj, what a loss you will be to that team. Love your use of colour and texture. Hope your health issues improve with more rest
big hugs
En xxx

Annemaritta said...

Wonderful bright and warm autumn colorine. How you make mill to look old, I don't understand, but need to put my magnifying glass in a good use ;)

Thank you for inspiring me with your creations. I really appreciate it. <3

Unknown said...

Lovely card! Thanks for participating in the challenge at HeidisHobbystuggu.

Bettina L. said...

I have already commented on this beautiful card, so I'll just say thanks for playing at HeidisHobbystuggu this month and good luck. Hope to see you back next month for a new challenge. I have candy if you're interested. Hugs Bettina

Charlene said...

Wow, this is such a wonderful image and you did such a fabulous job of showcasing it! Thanks for joining us at Digistamps4Joy Anything Goes plus a bonus Challenge ~ Charlene DS4J DT