New October Challenge at The Card Concept

Hurray!  The FUN continues over at The Card Concept Challenge Blog, and we're hoping that YOU will stop by to share your Autumn cards with us this month.  There's a beautiful inspiration photo to help spark your creative process.  You don't have to follow the photo in any literal way.  It's simply a starting point for your creativity to take you in any direction you desire.  We really look forward to seeing what you'll create to share in this FUN challenge.

I used black cardstock for my base layered with patterned paper (green gingham) from Carta Bella's sweet Welcome Home 6x6 Paper Pad.  The next piece is simple white cardstock that I stamped using the Typewriter Text Background Stamp from Creative Worship Stamps.  I use this particular stamp set A LOT, as you may have noticed.  It's a really fun background (in any color) to fill in that empty space and make your cards a bit more interesting.  The image was stamped using the cool Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set from Stamp Simply, and was cut using the coordinating Boho Pumpkins Dies.

The sentiment at the top (Cool & Crisp) is also found in the Boho Pumpkins Stamp Set and was cut using the awesome Fishtail Banner Dies which are also from Stamp Simply.  The die-cut sentiment (Autumn) was cut using the Boho Pumpkins Dies.  Fairly simple, really.  I colored the image using my Copics.  I originally wanted the pumpkin on the far right to be green; but I didn't have the right color to match the background paper, to which I was already committed.  Some Black Burlap String and Natural Burlap String from Really Reasonable Ribbon were the finishing touch.

We really do hope to see you all over at The Card Concept Challenge Blog this month.  Happy crafting, everyone.  It's always a big treat when you stop by to take a peek and say hello.  Thanks for your visit and have a blessed week.

Blessings,

Karen