Pumpkin Kisses

Hello Everyone!

Today I am sharing a card that could be used for almost any fall occasion. I have used the new Pion Design collection "Summer Falls into Autumn". Don't you just love these wonderful pumpkin images and beautiful Autumn designs!

   

Pion products:

Summer Falls into Autumn - October Harvest PD9602

Summer Falls into Autumn - Falling Leaves PD9608

Summer Falls into Autumn - Apples Orchard PD9605

Summer Falls into Autumn - Borders PD9611

Summer Falls into Autumn - Tags PD9612

Images From the Past - Summer Falls into Autumn PD1630

I am so excited to announce the upcoming release of the second Christmas collection from Pion Design. "Christmas Wishes" is a traditional Christmas collection embracing the magic of the holiday! More information coming soon!

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Photography is as much about patience as it is about skill. I just knew this lovely patch of flowers where Willy lives would make a beautiful location for squirrel photos, so I set down some peanuts and camped out. It was almost two hours before the squirrels started to come, but it was totally worth it. I got so many amazing shots and I will share some with you over the next few posts.

How excited was I to look outside see this handsome little dude! I'm lucky if I see a half dozen Woodpeckers a year, and they're usually females! What an awesome way to end the summer!

Sweet little juvenile Sparrow!

The babies are almost all grown up now. A few more feathers left to fall out and they'll look just like Mom and Dad! (their Mom and Dad, not mine) lol

With winter just around the corner, I'm starting a new photography wish list. I've never seen a rabbit in the winter time, so I'm hoping to see one this year. I mean, a bunny in the snow, how adorable would that be!

"Can you look the other way now please. I'm gonna hide this peanut in my secret tree spot!" 

~a trail friend~

"I see nothing has changed human, you still trade peanuts for poses, eh! " 

~Miss Cherie~

"Oh human, you look so silly with that camera stuck to your face!" 

~One Whisker Wally~

UPDATE: After I took this photo, Wally showed up with only half of a white whisker, then a few days later it was gone completely. I have no idea why his white whisker disappeared or if it will grow back in. So now I guess he's just Wally. Lol

"Hey, who are you? What are you doing? Why are you slinking around in the grass!" 

~Patty Cake~

That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. If you have any questions or interesting tidbits about today's wildlife, please let me know.

Pion Design - Shabby Trick or Treat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

In celebration of the crazy spooky holiday today, I have put together a shabby Halloween card using the Pion Design Witching Hour paper collection. I absolutely love how Pion has made Halloween look chic with these delightful patterns and colours!

I've received quite a few inquiries about where to purchase the Pion papers, so here are links to a couple of stores. Anyone looking for something in their area, please let me know.

- For the USA - find this collection at Frantic Stamper, HERE (worldwide shipping)

- For the UK - find this collection at Tracy Payne's shop Noor Design HERE (worldwide shipping)

THE WITCHING HOUR - PION DESIGN PALETTE

  

The Witching Hour – October Garden PD8005

The Witching Hour – Spider’s Web – PD8006

The Witching Hour – Eerie Roses PD8008

The Witching Hour – Dark Roses PD8009

The Witching Hour – Borders PD8011

The Witching Hour – October Garden 6×6″ PD8104

Pion Design Palette – Pion Black PD6126

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For my landscape photo today, I have a moody morning scene at the bridge beside the house.

A photo from the Fall Festival

Out in The Shire, 'MR BLACK' and BON JOVI are enjoying a play in the leaves.

HENRY is concerned that his salad is turning brown!!

and this sweet female Cardinal pretends she DOESN'T look like a chicken!!!!!

Back on the home front, something a little special for the occasion today. Does everyone remember the Haunted House that I made out of pizza boxes a couple of years ago? Well my good friend Niki of Pawsitively Creative Crafts suggested I grab some shots of Nemo checking out the house. Great idea Doc!!

Last but not least, my macro for today.

That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. If you have any questions or interesting tidbits about today's wildlife, please let me know.

Pion Design - New Baby

Hello Everyone!

I'm back again today with another example of how the Pion Design papers can be used all year round and not just for the holiday they were themed for. I have put together this New Baby card using papers from the Halloween collection - The Witching Hour, and the Christmas collection "Greetings From the North Pole".

PION DESIGN PAPERS USED - click on any image to view the entire collection

    

The Witching Hour – Eerie Roses PD8008

The Witching Hour – Spider Web PD8006

The Witching Hour – Borders PD8011

Greetings From the North Pole – Midwinter Night PD7601

Greetings From the North Pole – Memory Notes PD7611

Pion Design Palette – Pion Green I PD6107

Images From the Past – Sweet Baby I PD1610

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The weather has been getting a little cooler, which I am very grateful for. I am one of those rare people who much prefers winter over summer, I hate being hot!! lol. Anyway, got a lovely sky shot not too long ago, sort of a dark gloomy day, but it was beautiful out all the same.

And out in The Shire, there are lots of friends posing for the camera. This first one I called "I'm so Happy" and it was my first photograph to ever be featured in an online gallery. Such an honour!!

"I'm telling you human, in a stare down, I win EVERY time!"

HENRY having a touch of salad...

BON JOVI looking as handsome as ever, eating his breakfast in the dew dropped covered grass.

My birds for today are this striking Starling and a beautiful Blue Jay trying to figure out if he can fit another peanut in his mouth!

Back on the home front, MR SCRUFF is foraging for the winter season and asking ever so politely for another handful of nuts.

PATRICIA sizes me up from the safety of the tree, as she often does before braving the trip to the balcony. Sweet thing, she makes me laugh!

And last but not least, my macro for the day is this mushroom pic. These were super tiny, less than an inch tall. Is it just me or do they look like they're covered in crystal glitter?

That's it for today. Thank you for stopping in and for all the amazing comments. If you have any questions or interesting tidbits about today's wildlife, please let me know.