This card is coming a bit late, but as they say....."better late than never", right? If you haven't seen it yet, there's a FUN new challenge waiting for you over at The Card Concept Challenge Blog and we're looking forward to seeing what you'll create to share with us this month. We're still celebrating Autumn with a lovely inspiration photo to help you get started. When I saw the photo, I was drawn to the colors and textures.
I used kraft cardstock layered with cream cardstock. I cut the cream cardstock using the Stitched Rectangle Dies from Creative Worship. I stamped the background in Marigold Oxide Ink using the FUN Typewriter Text Background Stamp also from Creative Worship Stamps. Next, I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies once again to cut three smaller rectangles that I layered onto my card. The top cream layer is, once again, stamped using the Typewriter Text Background Stamp.
The stamp set I used for the pumpkins is a very old (retired I believe) set from Papertrey Ink called Pumpkin Patch. It's one that I've used every year since I purchased it. The cute little sprigs and sentiment are also part of this sweet stamp set. I tied some Natural Burlap String around my card for some added texture, and I attached a cute wooden button from my stash that had some of the same colors. I also used a lot of Scor-Tape to secure everything in place.
It would be fabulous to have you stop by and play along with us this month at The Card Concept Challenge. You don't have to follow the photo literally; it's simply a starting point for your creativity. Thanks for visiting me here today and please know that I appreciate you very much. Here's that inspiration photo to help get you started. Happy crafting!
I'm playing along here:
The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #82 - Anything Goes w/paper layers and Optional: Merry & Bright
Ellibelle's Garden Party #9 - Anything In or From a Garden
The Four Seasons - November Inspiration Photo - Autumn
Dar & Diane's Double D Challenge Blog - November/.Fall Colors - I used a bit more non-traditional colors for my pumpkins, but they are, nonetheless, still done up in Autumn colors.
What's inspiring you?
Blessings,
Karen
Hello Karen, Very glad to see your card here at Double D Challenge. I recognize that stamp set as an oldie but goodie I'm glad to see that you're using It every year. I do love all of the textures that you got on your card and also the subtle colors That you picked up from the inspiration photo. Happy Fall, Barbara Design team member.
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty Karen. Love those pumpkins! Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D & Four Seasons challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Karen, as usual your card design is lovely! Those pumpkins are wonderful in that color combination. Isn't it a good feeling to use something from the stash that's reliable and pretty too? Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Funday Challenge and we invite you to share again soon. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Gorgeous! Thanks for joining The Paper Funday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteTotally LOVE these fun pumpkins and the colors you chose are a favorite of mine! The touch of twine and rustic button are great touches to these whimsical pumpkins! I do not recall this PTI set...need to check out if they still carry it.
ReplyDeleteHello Karen. What a gorgeous card, love all the detail. A worthy winner. Cheers for the season, CarolG
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