An October Afternoon...

I didn't get a chance to really celebrate World Card Making Day (one card just wasn't enough!) so I thought I'd keep the party going with the five sketch challenges going on over at Verve. I've been fortunate enough to have won a lot of goodies over the past year, but alas, I never seem to get around to using them! So, as an extra challenge, I wanted to see if I could  create five cards using one collection. And, as it's a rainy, dreary day here in the big city, what better way to pass an afternoon, than with October Afternoon's Thrift Shop collection, one of my Gallery Idol prizes. I hope you think it was an afternoon well spent!

*Unless otherwise noted, all patterned paper, rub-ons, stickers, and labels are from October Afternoon's Thrift Shop Collection. All card stock is Stampin' Up! "Spilling the Beans" has been omitted for this post, but if you'd like step-by-step instructions, please leave a comment with your request!

Creating Charm - VSWCMD1

I wanted to try something outside of my usual style, and I used a color combo I don't normally put together, yellow and black. I thought it made for a dramatic card. The center element is actually salvaged from a paper shopping bag I got at a stamp store a while back.
HAPPY BEANS:
Accents: Black Rhinestones (generic); Just Blossoms Paper Flowers (Close to My Heart); Antique Brad (CTMH)
Fibers: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (generic)

Remember This - VSWCMD2

I thought I would  make a soft and pretty card with this sketch. I switched the ribbon bow from the top to the bottom of the center element.
HAPPY BEANS:
Accents: Green Brads (Basic Gray); Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger)
Fibers: Green Satin Ribbon (Kate's Paperie)

Re*mem*ber - VSWCMD3

This was a happy accident card. When I turned the label on its side, I at first had no intention of it being a vase. But, when I found the pretty flowers in my stash, I thought it would make for the suggestion of a vase of blooms. I loved the definition sticker and thought this could be used as a simple sympathy card.
HAPPY BEANS
Accents: Paper Flowers (Archivers); Black Rhinestones (generic)
Fibers: Black Grosgrain Ribbon (generic)

Remember This Very Moment - VSWCMD4

I actually made this card last because the sketch had me stumped just a little. But, once I finished, this turned out to be my favorite.
HAPPY BEANS:
Accents: Brads (generic)
Fibers: Pure Poppy Stitched Grosgrain (Papertrey Ink)

You & Me - VSWCMD5

I had fun with this sketch trying to figure out how to use the various goodies from the collection fit. I thought the bird added just the right focal point, but I may have overdone it. I love the ticket trend that's so hot right now and this is the first time I've put it to use. 

HAPPY BEANS:

Tools: Extra Large Bird Punch (Stampin' Up!)

Fibers: Marina Mist Taffeta (SU!)