There is something about the changing of the leaves and the nip in the air that makes me want to bake things and give them to people. To do this, I like to have cards!

Here are some great ones from our design team.

By Debbie Olson, using Earth Love.

By Laura Craigie, using Nutmeg.

By Debbie Olson, using Earth Love.

By Gudrun Loennecken, using Mr. Campy.

Maybe you have new neighbors. I do.

By Wendy Sue Anderson, using Early Bird.

By Gudrun Loennecken, using Earth Love and Snorkel.

Maybe you have teens. I just bought winter clothes and books for mine. It would have been nice to make a card for them too. I like to write them little notes sometimes. I find they consider that much more special than just a compliment.

By Debbie Olson, using The Boyfriend.

By Laura Craigi, using The Boyfriend.

Or, maybe you just want to let someone know how special they are to you.

By Laura Craigie, using Everafter.

By Laura Craigie, using Earth Love.

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Now for the winner of my collagey painting. Congratulations, Karen who said, "This is stunning!! I absolutely would love to have hanging in my house. (I'd like a few lessons too.)" Well, Karen, stay tuned. Eric and I have plans for an upcoming video tutorial. Maybe one featuring me teaching Lindsay to paint! We'll see if I can talk him into it or not.

For now, send your address to kristen@cosmocricket.com and we'll send you the painting. It might not ship until tomorrow though. I used some oils with it and they are taking their time drying.