Gourd-geous
I have to say I don’t usually get into fall cards, but I love these gourds. They are great for this time of year, and the often all dreaded masculine card 😀 The coloring was so fun. This set is Happy Harvest, with paper by Basic Grey.
WOW! Did it ever get chilly here in New Hampshire! It’s like I wished in the cold :C
I think I have a nesting thing going on right now due to all the changes coming. Last night at 9pm I went to get the mop out on our back porch (we let it dry outside), and I went past the playroom and about had a PANIC attack. It was a DISASTER!
Im not even joking. I just too a good look around and said my house isn’t as clean as it should be, or use to be, and needs a total overhaul!
I think I did this too because when I get upset, I clean. Alexa has her follow up Friday, maybe thats whats getting me. There are a few things actually, but thats another day.
That lead me to look at the Kitchen, then living room, and office, then the bathroom cabinets, and then on from there I realized how things have suddenly been getting put into corners of the room, and everything was just plain old cluttered!! Oh and DUSTY! I could have knit a sweater from the dust I got off an end table I swear. I saw my house was “picked up looking” but not very clean, like it should be.
So I began not only just cleaning, but reorganizing my entire house. My husband was like OH! NO! What are you doing? AND Why? Its 9pm, and do I have to help? I will say he re-organized the drawers for me, and did the dreaded JUNK drawer. Dont say you don’t have one. Even the neatest of neat has one.
I am super proud and happy to say every little corner of my house is now clear, spotless and even my cabinets and drawers, you name it-totally cleaned and reorganized! All this exercise got me going. I can’t even sit still for 5 minutes.
It all REALLY started when I had to go through the kid clothes and make them try stuff on to see if it stays or goes. I then cleaned their drawers, and closets to make room for the new stuff. That sparked the drive-the feeling of accomplishment!
We donate all the kids clothes and winter jackets. Unless its stained or ripped. Its a great feeling to do that, since a lot of their clothes are still nice, just too small.
OK see I got off on a tangent and this was the point of my post below! LOL!
As the end of August nears my favorite thing of the year happens! Back to school :D, Apple picking, AND the Deerfield and Hopkinton fair comes to the area! The Deerfield fair is our family favorite and it is always on Alexa and Jason’s birthday weekend. We always take a Friday and go as a family. Even when its FREEZING! Alexa’s day is the 29th Jays is Oct 1. I try to do separate weekends for them.
So “great news” (NOT!!!!) Amber was up so sick with a cough, sore throat and nasty fever all night :C Poor baby. I was up with her rubbing her back and head. I am wiped. The worst part is she is IN the wedding we have on Sunday! I hope she is better by then. Now I am feeling sick, and Alexa has a nasty cold. What is AMAZING to me, is that last winter, while she had Cancer she was the healthiest of all of us here. Which was great. She had a few things come up but nothing like usual.
So are you on the sick train too?
WOW! Do I ever sound like a downer-sorry. We just have way too much going on this week. I haven’t stamped since last week!! I can’t even believe it. I have barely even been home. Maybe not stamping has me cranky?
Now Im just too tired to get motivated.
OH well. Let me share one more of my projects for today, then maybe get some rest-keyword, maybe.
Happy everything
This card is seriously beyond simple, but I love it. Think fall wedding wishes. Change out the paper and flower color to match. Simple. Its from the same Happy Harvest set, with the sentiment from Say it in Script.
So that is all for me.
I need to go lay on the couch with Amber.
25 Responses for "Happy Harvest-bringing in the fall season."
Lauren I am exhausted after reading your entry today…lol. Please know that I am sure there will be many people praying for Alexa and your family and I am sure Friday will go well. Thank you for always giving us 150% everyday. I hope you will all be well for the wedding and you will be posting wonderful pictures of the event. Take good care of yourself. OBTW I love the simple and elegant look of this card.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Can you come over and help clean my house now that your done with yours?
Hope you all start feeling better soon. Summer sickness is the worst especially just before school starts when there is so much you still want to do with the kids before you are back into the daily homework grind.
At least the sun is finally shinning.
Ann
Lauren, I hope you get some rest and everyone is feeling better soon.
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Ok someone SOOOO NEEDS to get a freaking Crown with extra bling on it for you girl!! Man you are like an express train!!! How the heck are you doing it all! AMMMAZING and I thought I was busy!!
(((HUGS)) hoping everyone gets better ASAP in your house.. and you reminded me Apple/pumpkin picking time is coming YEAHHHHH and my 3rd anniversary of being 29 too! lol (but mine is in Nov)
I think you need another Spa day just to recoup!!! (((HUGS))
I completely understand the cleaning thing…..when Ethan has scans or tests of some sort coming up, I am always trying to organize, pitch, clean! Now you have inspired me to do a little more! Love your cards….even your simple one. I’ll be praying that all goes well with Alexa’s appt this week. We are heading for the hospital today as well……wouldn’t you know that they called at 4:00 pm yesterday for an appt today at 2:45 which is 2 1/2 hours away and I have stamp club tonight at my house…..20 people coming at 7:00…….so hopefully the appt is on time, but I don’t get too excited anymore, everything will work out!!!
Have a good day…..hope you and your family starts to feel better!
I have that same OCD thing about things being clean. Like, really clean. It is a blessing AND a curse!! Anyway, I’ll be praying for those “few things” that are on your mind. Let me know if I can pray for anything specifically. God is in control! That’s a good thing because it never works when I am in control! 🙂
Lauren,
LOVEEE that fall card! It is my most fav season!!
We have the “BUG” here too! Last thursday older DD had it then Friday night DS was up all night with it then Saturday Morning was youngest DD and DS missed work Monday cuz he was up all night sick! Yesterday was my day…UGHHHH
Hope Amber gets feeling better soon!!
~Monica~
PLEASE, ALL OF YOU: FEEL BETTER QUICKLY!!!
I’m so sorry to hear of Amber and Alexa not feeling well, and now YOU! YIKES! Your schedule is beyond exhausting, and your cleaning jag…oh my gosh! Want to come to MY house??? You sound like a “white tornado”!! (I think that used to be on some kind of commercial!)
You take care, and I hope everyone feels great for the wedding…{{{{HUGS}}}}
Hey you-
{{{HUGS}}} sorry about all of the stress right now…I hope you all start feeling better ASAP! The fall chill is in the air here in NY too – it’s FREEZING in my house right now!
Your cards are gorgeous – like there’s anything else to expect? 😉 Love you – hope things perk up!!
Lauren,
All of your projects are so beautiful!! You are really talented. Love your fall card. Now I’m going to pull out that basic grey paper again.
Everything will look better once Friday is behind you. You are in my prayers.
Hey Lauren,
Great job,
I have to ask tho on your cards do you use the LARGE nesties Or Small as I need to start getting some but cant get them all …
thanks
Diana
Hey you! I hope you’re feeling better soon and the stress lightens up for you soon.
I had to chuckle when I read about your cleaning spree. I do the same thing (although I need to have those moments more frequently). I feels sooooo good when the house is under control and cleaned.
Big hugs to you. In case I haven’t said it lately – I’m so proud of all you do.
big hugs!!!
Keeping your family in our prayers for good reports and a quick return to health. Hmmm, when you feel better and need another house to clean, I’ll nominate mine. I’ll even offer free use of my “stamp room” and supplies just for the opportunity to watch your genius at work! lol Really, just sending lots of good wishes your way. Love the simplicity of the fall card.
Gail
Your adrenal gland must have been firing up to fight the cold bug and it got you motivated to clean while you still felt good. Sorry to hear the bug is going through the family with such a busy week end coming up.
I have a tendancy to bake when Iam feeling stressed. After my son’s bi-lateral hip surgery, I baked so many Chirstmas goodies, I couldn’t give them all away.
Alexa’s been feeling so well except for this bug, I am sure all will go well on Friday.
Prayers sent your way.
Okay…breathe!
You made me tired just reading this post. Cleaning your house at that time of night?!?! Girl! You sound like me. But I try to put it off til the morning. 😉
Sorry Alexa is sick. Hope she feels better soon.
Wow. You are just like my husband…clean when worried or tired. I know you just have to do it and the end result is always great…clean house. I hope all gets better for your family and that you start feeling much better.
I am sorry your sick!My baby {toddler, actually}just had the sneezes a few days ago… and I didnt think of it as anything since its summer, but last night as she was running around the family room I heard THE wheeze. I was like freaking out. She has asthma and is good for the summer. As soon as September hits, her Pulmonologist has an asthma plan. Now its nebs and steriods. I start school next week, and this just cant be happening. Lets hope for no hospital stays this time. So.. my house needs to be cleaned. Its not dusty, tho!She cant breathe with the dust anyways!Kris
I love that comment about knitting w/your dust. You probably overdid doing all that cleaning – get some rest w/your little ones & hopefully everyone will be fine by Sunday. Love your Just Rite things. Take care.
I love the colors fall brings, but not the cold/flu season that comes with it. You and Amber get well so you can come clean my house. 🙂 Just kidding. Get well though so we can see some more fabulous stamping from you.
Thats too funny I did the same ting only was half as productive. I was doing the kids rooms today & tom is the main floor. Must be that time of the year. OUr youngest daughter is having issues though not nearly as stressful as yours but maybe Autistic so I am trying to get everything organized for her.
Gorgeous creations!! You always have something fun to share!! 🙂
Love the pumpkins, these fall cards are getting me anxious to decorate for fall!
I love your pumpkins and pretty fall papers!! Your kraft card is simply beautiful as well!!
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