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Tuesday, 13 October 2015

The Challenge # 46

Hi everybody!! I'm super excited to be joining The Challenge  Design Team for my second challenge as the 'October Guest Designer'. Thanks again for having me!!!


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

  
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16 comments:

  1. Lesley 13 October 2015 at 04:06

    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.

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  2. Sharon Underwood13 October 2015 at 04:41

    You're so creative! Love how you created your own stencil. The leaves look terrific, and I love the style of the sentiment. Perfect!

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  3. Jan Clothier13 October 2015 at 07:30

    Lovely stencilling - it looks like DSP. Are you pleased that school is back now?

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  4. ~amy~13 October 2015 at 12:17

    Perfect!

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  5. My Card Attic: Hazel13 October 2015 at 13:29

    Love those autumnal colours on that Kraft Shona and that pop of gold really makes it pop! Have a lovely week! Hazel xx

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  6. Pam13 October 2015 at 13:42

    This is gorgeous. I love how you used die cut negatives to create your songed leaves. those colors are so lovely.

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  7. Miriam Prantner13 October 2015 at 14:47

    Great stenciled background! Perfect sequin placement!

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  8. I Card Everyone13 October 2015 at 16:36

    I 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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  9. wienerhoneymooners13 October 2015 at 19:16

    Lovely --- the white is stunning against the kraft!! So great to have you join us as the Featured Designer!!

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  10. Monika Reeck13 October 2015 at 20:31

    wow I love your kraft card and that leaves really pop on your kraft paper
    adorable made my friend
    now jump to the next card
    you made three post a day? amazing lady you are :)

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  11. conil14 October 2015 at 06:00

    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.

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  12. Anita in France15 October 2015 at 00:27

    So pretty, Shona ... those gorgeous autumnal colours looks fabulous against the kraft! Hugs, Anita :)

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  13. cm15 October 2015 at 08:41

    I agree with the others: a lovely autumn-themed card, made all the more impressive with your home-made stencil! Pretty, pretty, pretty!
    Hugs~c

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  14. Barb Ghig15 October 2015 at 12:34

    Another really beautiful card, Shona! I love that you chose Kraft for the background and your autumn colored leaves are gorgeous!

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  15. Lori19 October 2015 at 08:17

    Love your stenciled leaves! The bold colors look great against the kraft background.

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  16. Claire Broadwater19 October 2015 at 13:16

    Shona, 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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