For this weeks challenge we are really getting into the Autumn spirit using some rich reds, yellows and rusty colours, along with some kraft card stock for our creations.
I even got a bit crazy and decided to use some die-cut negatives as stencils, which was so much fun:
After creating a kraft card base, I also cut another panel slightly smaller than a piece of white CS. I had created another card with some leaf die-cuts and had the negatives on the table, so used them and the sponge off my mini-blending tool to create the leaf shapes. I adhered this to the white panel and then popped them up on foam tape. After die-cutting the 'thanks' with gold CS and twice from white CS, I glued them all together and attached to the card front. I also heat embossed the rest of the sentiment in white on a tiny piece of black CS and glued this, along with gold sequins for a bit more shine.
The 'thanks' and leaf dies are from Paper Smooches. The 'so much' stamps are from Winnie and Walter 'The Big, the Bold and You'. The gold sequins are from Neat and Tangled.
You have until Sunday 18th October at noon (PST) to link your projects to the challenge. The Design Team have prepared some incredible cards to inspire you on the blog if you need any help with ideas. Hope to see you in the Gallery!!
Take care
Shona
Hi Shona! I didn't realize you had used diecuts to make the leaves!!! I absolutely love your card and how you stamped on kraft paper.
ReplyDeleteYou're so creative! Love how you created your own stencil. The leaves look terrific, and I love the style of the sentiment. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely stencilling - it looks like DSP. Are you pleased that school is back now?
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeleteLove those autumnal colours on that Kraft Shona and that pop of gold really makes it pop! Have a lovely week! Hazel xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love how you used die cut negatives to create your songed leaves. those colors are so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat stenciled background! Perfect sequin placement!
ReplyDeleteI love this, Shona! So fun having you on board to teach me a few things =] So please share your source for that kraft cardstock? Why does everyone's kraft look better than mine?
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Lovely --- the white is stunning against the kraft!! So great to have you join us as the Featured Designer!!
ReplyDeletewow I love your kraft card and that leaves really pop on your kraft paper
ReplyDeleteadorable made my friend
now jump to the next card
you made three post a day? amazing lady you are :)
Nailed it...so autumnal and considering your location, a bit of a stretch. Not sure I could do it if it wasn't Fall here.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Shona ... those gorgeous autumnal colours looks fabulous against the kraft! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others: a lovely autumn-themed card, made all the more impressive with your home-made stencil! Pretty, pretty, pretty!
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Another really beautiful card, Shona! I love that you chose Kraft for the background and your autumn colored leaves are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your stenciled leaves! The bold colors look great against the kraft background.
ReplyDeleteShona, so happy you are with us at The Challenge! Your stenciled leaves are beautiful! Love the Kraft background with the pop of white! XX
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