Calendar Girls Challenge - September

It's time again for our monthly Calendar Girls challenge over at SCS. The 28th of every month a very special group of ladies get together and post creations reflecting a challenge presented to us. Miss September is Paola, my darling Wigpit Sistah ☺

Paola challenged us with a "pick one" type of challenge and we were to pick one of the following categories to provide inspiration:

*choice one* MUSIC:

Select one of the three youtube songs I added below, and have your card reflecting part of the lyrics from your song of choice.
The possibilities are absolutly ENDLESS! )
I would also like YOU to gift your finished card to a close neighbour, or a friend that lives close to you that could use a 'pick me up'.

'September' by: Nat King Cole

'September in the Rain' by: Dinah Washington

'Wake me up when September ends' by: Green Day

*choice 2* EDUCATION:

Create a card with a special teacher in mind, and please remember to add at least one apple somewhere in your card. Teacher's {heart} apples! )
I would also like YOU to gift your finished card to a teacher (past or present) who has been a true inspiration in your life. (or in your child/children life/lives)

*choice 3* CHILDREN:

Your card should reflect anything a child may like to do: playing, reading, toys,sports etc....but with a twist!
It should be both cheerful and also reflect the fast approaching Fall, a colorful season I love very much. )
I would also like YOU to gift your finished card to a child (other than your own!) that could use a little lift, a lil smile.....just because....


My Idea:

I opted to use *choice 3* CHILDREN. I wanted to do something fun and not so serious for this month but also didn't want to go too elaborate. I have not had much mojo lately and didn't want to think too hard.

My Thoughts:

When I think about childhood in Autumn I think about the big trees we had in our yard growing up. Most of them have been cut down due to age, but my favorite still sits on the hill in front of my parents house. I wish I had a picture of that tree to post here for you. My bedroom was at the front of the house and when this tree turned colors in Autumn it was always a really pretty, bright yellow. I would open the curtains in my room and it would bring in the prettiest light. I loved that, and looked forward to it every year.

My Creation:

My card is a simple one this month, but it brings back the good memories of sitting on the window seat in my room looking out at the tree.




Thank you for letting me share my ideas, my thoughts and my creations with you!

Terry

Image: Stampin Up - Branch Out
Paper: SU Chocolate Chip and Close To Cocoa, watercolor paper
Ink: SU Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: SU Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon