Saturday, September 24, 2011

Happy Harvest

It's THAT time of year... apple picking time. It is a long-standing tradition in our family. For many many years now, every fall we have gone to a U-Pick apple orchard as a family and had an enjoyable time picking apples.

As our children grew up and left home, we continued to go. Now it's just Brock and he does love going to the apple orchard... so we still plan to go. The problem is, we've moved and we can't find the "perfect" apple orchard. For Brock, it's not just about picking apples. LOL! He wants to ride out to the orchard on a wagon pulled by the big tractor! And he wants to feed the goats and sheep and even a llama or two at the petting zoo. And of course he wants to sample the fresh apple cider (they give free samples at our "old/perfect" orchard) and even purchase a treat - apple pie, apple donuts, fudge, pastries! YUM!!!

So, our search continues. We are looking for the right apple orchard for this year's outing.

In the meantime, I have created a Happy Harvest card, complete with a basket filled with gorgeous apples!








Yum! Now, where is the caramel dip to go with those apples?



Image & Sentiment: Papertrey Vintage Picnic

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers

Cardstock: Stampin' UP! Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, and Riding Hood Red

Designer Paper: DCWV Red Apples

Embellishment: Brown Grosgrain Ribbon (vendor unknown)

6 comments:

Darlene said...

Love this card!!
Come visit me & bring Brock because we have LOTS of Perfect Orchards here in NH!!

April said...

I'm with Brock....need the whole shebang!!

This is a perfect card to celebrate the season!!

Melina said...

beautiful card J! love the apple image. your coloring is spot on! :)

Barb said...

Very pretty card Jeanette--hope Brock liked the new place for apples!

:: BlueInks :: said...

I just love the harvest colors together. Again, the perfect DP! I so need to get that oval punch. Great card!

Carol W said...

What a yummy card....I love the apple dsp...and I do hope you find a perfect apple orchard for our dear Brock...he is such a sweetie and definitely seems to keep old traditions fresh...great job on the card my friend....♥