An Autumn BOO

I saw this cool technique that I had never tried, or even heard of while I was visiting Nichole Heady's fabulous Papertrey Ink Challenge Blog yesterday; only to learn that it was LAST WEEK'S tutorial so I can't enter the challenge. . . .BOO is right.  What an innovative and fun idea to use Die-Cuts to create alphabet stamps.  Once I had my letters ready, I dipped them into some black Martha Stewart paint, and stamped them onto some deep pumpkin orange Bazzill.  This is a really cool technique that helps you to stretch the products you already own.

 

 

Here is my complete supply list:
PTI Die-Cut Alphabet Tutorial - BOO
Patterned Papers - by The Paper Studio
Tim Holtz mini stapler
Tim Holtz mini rustic paper clip
Vintage Black Button with Diamond Center
Wooden "Autumn" sign by Go West Studios
Making Memories Orange Ribbon
Papertrey Ink Wool Felt (two colors) - hard to see the black felt on the bottom
Papertrey Ink Flower Die-Cuts (three different flower shaped die-cuts)
Freckled Fawn washi tapes
Machine Stitching

 

Challenges I'm entering with this card include:

 

http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/joys-eerie-inspiration-board.html - Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Joy's Eerie Inspirational Photo Board

http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-183.html - Cupcake Inspirations Challenge Blog - Challenge #183 - Halloween/Spooky Inspired Photo

http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-76-and-winners-of-75.html - Lexi's Creations Challenge Blog - Challenge #76 - Halloween

 

http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/fortnightly-challenge-no-47.html - Forever Friends Challenge Blog - Fortnightly Challenge #47 - Halloween

 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/week-177-autumn-colours.html - All Sorts Challenges - Week #177 - Autumn Colors

http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/20th-challenge-halloween.html - Crafty Mess Challenge Blog - Challenge #20 - Halloween

 

http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/pile-it-on-43-holiday-any-holiday.html - Pile it On Challenges - Challenge #43 - Holiday, Any Holiday - I Chose Halloween

http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-39-halloween.html - Create-a-Licious Challenges - Challenge #39 - Halloween

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-78-make-your-own.html - Anything Challenge Blog - Challenge #78 - Make Your Own Embellishments - I made this flower out of layers of paper and wool felt cut from a PTI die-cut and embellished with a vintage button.
 

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/booits-halloween-at-sweet-stampin.html - Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - Boo, It's Halloween at Sweet Stampin'

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2012/10/blog-hop-october-23-29.html - Through The Craftroom Door - Blog Hop and Anything Goes Challenge

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.no/2012/10/challenge-19-something-spooky.html - Stampin' For The Weekend - Challenge #19 - Something Spooky

http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/10/challenge-inspired-by-wendy-vecchi.html - Simon Says Stamp & Show Vintage Blog - Challenge Inspired by Wendy Vecchi - My card was inspired by the rich autumn colors used in her products, and the overall feel of the project.

 

I was really excited about how this card turned out.  I've been saying for a long time that I needed to learn and try some new techniques, so THANK YOU, Papertrey Ink for inspiring me.  I hope that you will stop back later today to see my blog post for Mark's Finest Papers which will also give you a sneak peek for one of my DT cards that's for Wednesday's challenge at Word Art Wednesday.  I've been busy, and didn't get ANY homeschooling done today, but I did get my house cleaned, got groceries, made a delicious dinner, and did some crafting.  Tomorrow. . . . .we hit the books for sure.  (After my blog posts have been made, of course).  By the way, I'm speaking this way because I'm typing/preparing this Monday night and will post it tomorrow morning (Tuesday morning) when I can get a photo of my card.

 

Thanks for stopping by today, and please know that I appreciate your visit.  It's always a blessing to have you visit.    By the way, did you catch the Presidential debate?  Go Romey/Ryan. . . .I know that as a country, we don't deserve it, but I believe that a vote for Mitt Romney is a vote towards restoring America to its original Christian morals. . . .or at least a step in the right direction.  Thanks for stopping by and letting me bend your ear.  God bless America.

 

My Cup Runneth Over,

 

Karen