Sunflowers and Sunshine

Hello Everyone!

I'm excited to share with you today, my first card featuring the new Pion Design collection "Summer Falls into Autumn"! You are going to love these papers with all the rich vintage tones and gorgeous fall images, what's not to love!

Pion products:

Summer Falls into Autumn - Golden Days PD9604

Summer Falls into Autumn - 6x6" Golden Days PD9702

Summer Falls into Autumn - Falling Leaves PD9608

Summer Falls into Autumn - Days of August PD9607

Summer Falls into Autumn - Tags PD9612

Summer Falls into Autumn - Borders PD9611

Pion Design Palette - Pion White I PD6101

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Wow, I can't believe summer is pretty much over! Normally we get hot weather right on into October, but it was so mild this summer that the cold weather has already started to settle in. I'm looking forward to the colours of autumn and the white wonderlands of winter, but for now, a few more summer photos while I can still see green on the trees.

Such a perfect vision of beauty, not a hair out of place. Ok, well maybe just one.

~Black Capped Chickadee~

 "OK fine, one picture... but then I'm going back to hiding in the leaves!" 

~Mr Cardinal~

Since I had to take down the bird feeders on the patio, there aren't many Blue Jay visitors anymore, but I found a little cubby at the lake where the Blue Jays will come and visit me for the small price of a peanut. I'm super excited to have a little blue back in my life!

One of my favourite things about taking a walk at the crack of dawn is seeing these most darling creatures! I just wanna scoop them up and hug them!

"What is that foul odour in the air? Oh, it's human!" 

~Mr Skunk~

"Errrrrrrrr, do you think I can't see you just because you're laying down in the grass!" 

~Miss Cherie~

"Me, come out there? Heck no! No way! Nope! Nuh uh! Staying right here thank you very much." 

~a shy trail friend~

"For the love of all that is holy, let this taste as good as it smells!" 

~One Eyed Willamina~

"Digging the new patio human. If you're taking orders, I'd like more yellow flowers please, goes great with my fur tone!" 

~Rusty~

My best bud Crazy Karen has spent most of August healing a badly injured hind leg. Every morning she struggles to get to my patio where she can eat and drink in safety, then I follow her home to make sure she arrives safe and sound. She is healing slowly, but there has been improvements. She can't sit up or jump from branch to branch yet, but she seems to be in less pain this week. My poor little friend has had such a rough summer this year!

This photo was taken a few weeks ago. I look forward to seeing her smile again when she is feeling better.

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 - Christmas Santa

Hello Everyone!

I never get tired of playing mix and match with the Pion Design collections, so today I'm sharing a Christmas card featuring the papers from this year's Christmas collection "Long Ago in Bethlehem", and last year's collection "The Night Before Christmas".

  

Pion products:

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Mary and Joseph PD9401

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Angels Singing PD9404

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Blessings PD9407

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Borders PD9411

The Night Before Christmas - 6x6" Dear Santa PD7902

The Night Before Christmas - Borders PD7810

Pion Design Palette - Pion White I PD6101

Pion Design proudly presents Summer Falls into Autumn - a collection capturing the golden moments of the season. More information coming soon!

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Sometimes a happy accident in photography is just as rewarding as a happy accident in crafting. I saw this sweet Cardinal playing in the grass, but there was a fallen tree between the two of us. I knew if I stepped over the tree, I would scare him off, so I laid down over the log sideways with my head resting on the ground and the camera was at an odd angle. I just figured I would just rotate the photos in post, but it turned out, he was bent sideways as well, making for a super unique photo!

One of my favourite parts of the day is Chickadee feeding time. In the afternoon the Chickadees will perch on the edge of the patio and sing to let me know that they're hungry. I step outside with their treats and they fly to my hands. What a great feeling!

"Sorry Miss, but I'm not entirely sure I'm ready to show myself yet. I'm having a bit of a bad hair day you see!" 

~Mr Blue Jay~

"Go away, I'm trying to sleep!" 

~Miss Swan~

"Really with the click click click! I'm trying to play hide and seek here, and you're gonna give away my position!"

"Oooooo, if you have what I think you have in that bag of yours, then welcome to my territory!" 

~a trail friend~

"I'm confused, you moved the food bowl again. Are you playing games with me, human!" 

~Rocky~

"Do you ever get the feeling like you just stepped into a magical forest!" 

~a trail friend~

"The idea that some lives matter less, is the root of all that is wrong with the world." 

~Dr. Paul Farmer & my best bud Crazy Karen~

It's been a while since I attached the macro lens to my camera. This is one of the flowers I planted this year. There was no tag on it, so I don't know what type of plant it is. You should zoom in on the stamen centre, so cool!!!

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 - Angel Ornament

Hello Everyone!

Today I am sharing an ornament shaped holiday card featuring the papers from this year's Christmas collection "Long Ago in Bethlehem", and last year's collection "Greetings From the North Pole". I just adore the soft angel images, so magical!

  

Pion products:

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Mary & Joseph PD9401

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Three Wise Men PD9403

Long Ago in Bethlehem - Borders PD9411

Greetings From the North Pole - Snowfall PD7607

Greetings From the North Pole - Snowflakes PD7604

Pion Design Palette - Pion White I PD6101

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There are so many birds on my photography wish list, and I get so excited when I get to see something new out on my hikes, but my world wouldn't be the same without the familiar sounds of these amazing Sparrows. I missed them so much during construction time and I'm glad to have them back keeping me company and making my patio a more enjoyable place!

I don't normally take shots in the high contrast created by sun and shadows, but I just couldn't resist the beauty of this Blue Jay enjoying the sunrise!

"What can I say, I don't have an air conditioner!" ~Mrs Mallard~

(ducks stand on one leg to help control body temperature)

"I'm thinking the coast is clear, let's get the heck outta here!" 

~Baby Raccoons~

"If the thrill of hunting were in the hunt, or even in the marksmanship, a camera would do just as well."

~Jonathan Safran Foer~

"HOLY CANNELLONI! Did I hear the words homemade cookies? Count me in!" 

~Crazy Karen~ my best bud

"Oh crap, you caught me! Just back away slowly because I'm still taking the cookie!" 

~Squiggy~

"Oh this peanut? This is nothing. Last week I found a peanut, and it was THIS BIG!" 

~a trail friend~

"Yuuuuuck! You tricked me! There's vegetables in those cookies!" 

~Tippy~

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.