shades of Autumn

"It is far safer to wander in God's Woods

than to travel

on paved highways."

- John Muir

an antique dried mushroom with carved art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/191545792/antique-folk-art-mushroom-art-country?ref=tre-2724254551-8

vintage hay hook

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192755227/vintage-hay-hook-oak-handle-steel-hook?ref=tre-2724254551-16

"Listen...

With faint dry sound,

Like steps of passing ghosts,

The leaves, frost-crisp'd,

break free from the trees

and 

fall."

- Adelaide, 1878 - 1914; 

from November Night

https://www.etsy.com/listing/94581891/tree-of-life-silhouette-paper-cutout?ref=tre-2724254551-3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/112847266/fall-photograph-leaf-collage-nature?ref=tre-2724254551-11

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153054870/ombre-stud-earrings-geometrical-round?ref=tre-2724254551-4

"We can judge the heart of a man

by his treatment

of animals."

- Immanuel Kant

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184597441/art-original-acrylic-painting-cat-female?ref=tre-2724254551-9

https://www.etsy.com/listing/117760330/squirrel-animal-art-print-watercolor?ref=tre-2724254551-15

"Look deep into Nature,

and then you will

understand

everything better."

- Albert Einstein

https://www.etsy.com/listing/119094557/fall-photo-8x12-print-cabin-in-the-woods?ref=tre-2724254551-14

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107311681/glass-bowl-wildflower-sunshine-orange?ref=tre-2724254551-1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/203573023/bird-paintingwatercolor-paintingoriginal?ref=tre-2724254551-2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155996949/sunflower-groom-boutonniere-rustic?ref=tre-2724254551-13

"If you see no reason for giving thanks,

the fault lies in yourself."

- Minquass Indian proverb

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154639138/one-love-beadwork-hoops-beaded-earrings?ref=tre-2724254551-5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155186063/little-orange-bird-on-vintage-small?ref=tre-2724254551-7

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190870977/vintage-1960s-hat-vintage-black-and?ref=tre-2724254551-10

"Eat oranges

Hear the larks

Wait on the sun."

- John Muir

Autumn's Faire Maid

paper collage painting from all junk mail and recycled magazines

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'Tangerine Tango hand beaded, original design necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/163092672/tangerine-tango-beaded-necklace-metal?ref=tre-2724254551-12

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All the items are in this treasury list:

shades of autumn

You can find it here:

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'til next time,

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Summer's End

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Summer is coming to end so soon....

let's enjoy some last-minute summer fun

before the weather gets cool

and the days get shorter....

Rocky Mountains

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Here in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains,

we look forward to the aspen trees changing color.

They provide us with colorful splashes of yellow,

gold and some flames of russet.

But, before that happens, 

I think we should take a last visit to the beach...

(of course, not here in land-locked Colorado....)

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starfish, unknown source

Do you know? Let me know so I can credit!

silly stamped fish on a kirigami cut out blank note card

by inkspired

Here are some charming bears, ready for late 

summer activities:

I believe I got these from origamibears

They are from sheets of wrapping paper.

Next is one of my Collage Paper Paintings.

I use all recycled junk mail and upcycled magazines to create my  one-of-a-kind paper collages.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, is checking on her 

last flowers of the season:

"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"

original Collage Paper Painting using all recycled junk mail by inkspired

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I like to include "FUN FINDS" when I list each Collage Painting. With Mary, the 'fun find' is

her bottom skirt is made from a Q-tip ad!

Now is the perfect time and temperature

 to get lots of dog walks in!

"Walkin' the Dog" Collage Art Doll

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"Sashay With Dog"

Collage Art Doll by inkspired

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Or, er, rabbit walks?

"Nantucket with Rabbit"

Collage Art Doll by inkspired

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Perfect weather for a little serenading too...

vintage song sheet cover, copyright 1921

courtesy Indiana Music Libraries

The Lamplighter's Serenade

words/music: Paul F. Webster & Hoagy Carmichael

recorded by Glenn Miller, 1940

found on www.traditionalmusic.co.uk

Laura Zastrow credit

www.postcardsandpretties.blogspot.com

I'd like to finish with a charming paper doll set

'Little Susan'

She has many darling outfits that will take her from Summer into Fall with a nice Autumn coat!

I believe I got this set from Origamibears

That's all for today friends.

Remember to step outside and breathe in 

the last of summer...

inkspired

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Autumn poems, free paperdolls and super homemade costumes!

Hi You-all!!

'Georgia Rose' ooak Collage Art Doll by inkspired

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On sale for a limited time - $15

It has finally stopped snowing this afternoon.

It started last night about 7pm. Only a couple of inches stuck around.

The streets are melted, and most of our driveway.

By tomorrow it will all be gone!

that's Colorado weather for you....

This photo was taken yesterday!

It is a ceramic pot with silk flowers, placed on top of my garden out front.

'Come' said the wind to the leaves one day,

Come o're the meadows and we will play.

Put on your dresses scarlet and gold,

For summer is gone and the days grow cold.

- children's song, 1880's

Here in Colorado for Halloween we have to make our costumes ready for any kind of weather. For the first several years I lived here, Halloween marked the first snow storm of the season!!

We all know to make costumes that fit over heavy jackets,

but can be worn alone in 65' to 70' degree weather also!

It's a fun challenge!

What about where you live?

Do you celebrate 'All Hallow's Eve'?

I'd love to hear from you!

What are your Halloween traditions that you do every year?

What is your favorite decorations of the season?

I have fixed the 'comments' section

so it is super easy for you to leave comments now!  Hip hip - hooray!

Don't forget how fun and easy your own homemade clown costume can be!

I like the ones 'put together with variety' kind

rather than the sewn ones for look alike couples, or purchased ones.

Although, a purchased squirting flower is pretty cool!

Don't even get me started on the scary clown costumes,

or the bloody clowns prowling around.

Grrr....hmphhh....rrrrr....

Stand up for imagination!!!

vintage clown with giant toothpaste!

We generally decorate with a few scarecrows,

some bats, maybe some pumpkins...

Wizard of Oz scarecrow, Barbie, 2007

Here is a fun female scarecrow costume from Liana's:

Here are some more of her fantastic paper doll costumes:

All of these costumes will fit 'Grace' whom I have included!

Thanks again, Liana - you do wonderful work!

Check out her web site, addy to the right -

Tired of orange, black, yellow, black....?

Here's a great red white and blue costume idea for you!!

c.1916

c.1917

A little miss Liberty or a walking Statue of Liberty is a fun idea too,

with costume parts you probably have at home!

Make some head gear with fun foam, headbands and barrettes!

vintage clip, copyright free!

"Listen...

With faint dry sound,

Like steps of passing ghosts,

The leaves, frost crisp'd,

break free from the trees

And fall."

- Adelaide Crapsey, from 'November Night', 1878 - 1914

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'Thaaaat's All Folks!'

- Porky Pig

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