Ready For A Change of Season
- posted by: Rebecca
- posted in: Uncategorized, My Life, Challenges
- on: August 18, 2008
Last week, we had one of those rare summer days-cool and rainy. It was a welcome respite from warm summer weather, and it made me anxious for my favorite season, fall. I love the colors of fall-the changing leaves, the beautiful mums that start to appear at the farmer’s market, the bright orange pumpkins nestled among the vines. I love the smells of fall-the scent of the fallen leaves, the aroma of the autumn blend coffee the coffee shop starts serving, the smell of the hay on our annual fall hayride. I love the tastes of fall-the cold, delicious tang of fresh apple cider, a warm slice of pumpkin bread, a steaming mound of stuffing right out of the turkey. I love the feel of fall-the cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons, the fuzziness of a cozy sweater, the soft suede of my favorite boots that I’ve been waiting impatiently all summer to wear again. I love the sounds of fall-the locusts at night, the roar of the crowd at a high school football game, the crunching of the leaves beneath my feet. Yes, fall is my favorite season, and I can’t wait for it to arrive!
Now, I have an assignment for you: I want you to think about your favorite season, and WHY you love it. Then, I want you to create a layout with those reasons as part of the journaling, and post it in your gallery. You don’t even have to use a photo, you can make your journaling the focus of the page if you like! Leave a comment here when it’s done, and I’ll pick a random winner from each of the four seasons. You can only do ONE season, so think long and hard about which one is your favorite. The deadline for this is September 2nd at 8:30 a.m.
Why that day and time? It’s to celebrate the ultimate fall moment-THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! WAHOO!
Laura Casey says:
August 18th, 2008 at 9:42 amGreat challenge !!!
Bonnie says:
August 18th, 2008 at 10:30 amI love fall, too!!! And today I celebrated the ultimate fall moment - our high school students went back to school TODAY, yes, August 18th!!!
inkmemory tanya says:
August 18th, 2008 at 11:04 amdose it matter if the layout is NOT 12 by 12?
Rebecca says:
August 18th, 2008 at 11:46 amThe layouts can be any size!
Roseann #2933 says:
August 18th, 2008 at 12:39 pmLove the challenge. Fall is my favorite, so perfect timing. All our kids went back to school today, and it is the first day of kindergarten for my grandson, Hayden. Hope his Mom took pictures!
Colleen F. 2970 says:
August 18th, 2008 at 12:56 pmFall is also my favorite season, for all of the reasons you mentioned, plus I just love the fall colors.
I wish the first day of school wasn’t until the 2nd. The school I teach at started today and my daughters schools start Thursday. I am so dreading the start this year, as I am now a parent of a high schooler. Just 2 questions
1. When did I become this old?
2. What happened to that huge time span that I would have her until she left us. The end of her childhood is in sight.
Kim #669 says:
August 18th, 2008 at 1:00 pmI totally agree. Fall is my favorite season as well. I love the colors, the temperature and the clothing LOL
inkmemory tanya says:
August 18th, 2008 at 7:01 pmOk, thanks Rebecca. My favorite season is summer, so much to do and so little time. Maybe thats why i like it, and there are so many fun activity you can do outside. Yah!!!
vicki in MD says:
August 18th, 2008 at 7:55 pmwhat a great challenge. I’ll see what I can come up with for my favorite season, but since I already went back to school my time isn’t as free as it was before August 1st!
Debbie Buckland says:
August 19th, 2008 at 2:46 amgreat challenge.
Don’t enter me into the draw - I’m employed by Fiskars.
I only did this for fun. And it sooo was….
my layout:
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/25564/
Amanda #1485 says:
August 19th, 2008 at 7:26 pmGot mine done. Here’s the link.
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/25597/
So much fun thinking of winter..especially since it’s been hot and muggy the last few days.
Sandy says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:10 pmHere’s mine: http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/25735/
I love fall because I love:
watching my son play football
the crispness of the air
the colors of the changing leaves
the way twilight calms me
carving pumpkins
getting ready for trick or treat
Amber #2751 says:
August 28th, 2008 at 7:17 pmMine is done!!
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/25922/
I just love Fall! It was hard for me to chose my season for this one though. I Love fall, it’s my FAVE time of year, but I LOVE love to scrap winter {you see I have this thing for snowflakes} so it was a challenge…but I’m glad I chose fall…i just adore the warm colors :]
Thanks for the opportunity!!
Michelle 3624 says:
August 30th, 2008 at 4:24 pmHere’s mine I love spring when everything is new again! I had fun doing this thanks for all that you do,
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/25990/
Lorraine says:
August 31st, 2008 at 10:11 pmhttp://www.fiskateers.com/community/myprofile/
I enjoyed doing this challenge. I love fall with the changing colors.
Lorraine says:
September 1st, 2008 at 10:56 amhttp://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26064/
Rebecca . Here’s a better photo of my LO for your challenge.
Pinky #3405 says:
September 1st, 2008 at 5:09 pmOK here is mine Rebecca!
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26091/
Maxine Hodges says:
September 1st, 2008 at 9:20 pmFall is my favorite season. Too bad winter has to come after it.
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26109/
debby 2852 says:
September 1st, 2008 at 11:22 pmHere is mine…it looks like fall is a fav or a lot of fiskateers. i think we are all tired of the muggy heat, at least in the south.
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26110/
Ina # 3430 says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:02 amI added my page for Spring. The season of renewal,rebirth, and beautiful flowers.
Ina # 3430 says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:19 amI forgot to include the link for easy access:
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26121/
Get2abeach says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 3:54 amWell summer is my all time favorite season.
Why? I journaled it on my page but I will tell you all… Air conditioner, Beach-waves,sand, people watching, scents, serenity,flowers in bloom, flipflops, hot hot hot weather, less clothes to wear AND WASH!!!, no lady bugs in my house (a big one)! outdoor concerts,pol,rain showers, snow cones, stays light outside longer, t-tops off my car,tanning, wind in my hair.
Here is my link:
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26126/
Groovy Deborah says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 8:26 amMy favorite time of year is Spring.
Look closely since the scan is dark and you will see precious little birdies bathing in a rain puddle
Thanks for the challenge Rebecca!!!
Cherrie#1790 says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:23 amhere is mine - I chose Summer and in Florida it is Summer all year long!!
http://www.fiskateers.com/gallerycontent/mla00026106.jpg
Cherrie#1790 says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:24 amI had this finished yesterday afternoon - but oddly enough I could not leave a comment HERE yesterday - I tried several times.
Laura Casey says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:25 pmI gots to add my journaling…QUICK!
Eva says:
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:08 pmI finished mine…about Autumn..we’re having that perfect weather already! Man, I love it. Here’s the link…
http://www.fiskateers.com/community/photo/26158
Karee Sue #3609 says:
September 4th, 2008 at 12:43 pmI had a LO all made up for this challenge, and then our net crashed due to storm interference, I wasnt able to get back on till today. waa
Oh well, next time.