Sketch Challenge

As part of the recent "Sketch Challenge" by Silhouette America, I've decided to not only participate, but also make a blog to post my creations on. 

This is the sketch in which the card or scrapbook layout was to be designed from

Here is my rendition of the sketch! 

The 3 little dots are actually "button" brackets. I'm in love with them! I wish you could identify them better in this photo!

I am a beginner in regards to using my machine, and if you check out the other submissions that is quite obvious. With being a Marine Corps spouse, I spend a lot of holidays away from family, and I thought this challenge would be a great opportunity to make a "Thinking of You" fall themed card! Cheers!