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

Thanks - The Four Seasons Challenge

It's the first of a new month and time for a FUN new challenge at The Four Seasons Challenge Blog.  This month we turn our attention to Autumn and the colors, images and feelings associated with the Fall season.  I was running late with my cad this month, but I knew that Creative Worship Stamps had all the right stamps and products to help me create a fabulous Autumn card.  I just loved all the wonderful colors and images found in this month's beautiful inspiration photo.

I used a deep red cardstock for my base and layered it with a piece of light cream cardstock that I cut using the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I used a smaller rectangle in the Stitched Rectangle Dies to stamp my sentiment and the Typewriter Text underneath it.  One of my favorite background stamps is the Typewriter Text Background Stamp.  I stamped my entire cream card base using this fabulous stamp.  I also used the Going Postal Stamp Set on the background.  You may even see some of the words from the Typewriter Text Background Stamp stamped on the pretty leaves.  I LOVE this stamp!!

The beautiful leaves, foliage and darling sentiment are all found in the awesome Give Thanks Stamp Set.  I can't wait to use ALL the sentiments in the amazing set.  For this card, I used just the word THANKS; but there's so much more to this set.  Each of the leaves were stamped, hand cut, and hand painted using Tim Holtz Inks.  I splattered all the images with white paint.  By the way.....the font in this Give Thanks Stamp Set is SO cool.

Thanks once again for your visit here today.  Please, if you will, Follow me here on my blog and on my Instagram Page.  I'm more than happy to do the same for you if you'll just let me know.  Have a great week and please stop by again soon.  In the meantime, we all hope you'll come play along at The Four Seasons Challenge Blog.

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says "Stamp It in STAMPtember" - This card was created almost completely by stamping.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Anything Goes"

Inspiration Station - September Inspiration Photo Challenge - The gorgeous leaves in the inspiration photo spoke to me and totally inspired my card.

Blessings,

Karen

Autumn w/Creative Worship Stamps

As I may have mentioned earlier this month, there's not a new release this month at Creative Worship Stamps.  There is, however, one awesome NEW stamp set called Have Courage.  It's got several awesome and encouraging sentiments.  You can find it HERE at Creative Worship.  Anyway, rather than showcasing a new release, we're celebrating the Four Seasons we enjoy every year.  The first week, we focused on Spring.  The second week was showcasing Summer cards.  Our Instagram Hop (still open) showcased a few for each season.  Hop on over to Creative Worship Instagram to hop along for your chance to WIN a $25 credit to Creative Worship Stamps.  WOO HOO!

This card started with a green corrugated cardboard base layered with a cream cardstock that was cut using the fabulous Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I absolutely LOVE this die set and I use it ALL the time.  I stamped the entire cream background using the FUN Typewritten Text Background Stamp.  This stamp is great for creating a fun messy background.  The next step was to stencil the background using the Fall Leaves Stencil.

I layered more cream cardstock by cutting extra pieces of cream cardstock using, once again, the FUN Stitched Rectangle Dies, which I already told you I use a lot.  (like..... A LOT)  I stamped, painted and hand-cut the beautiful leaves and splattered them with a bit of white acrylic paint.  The sweet Fall sentiment is also found in the Autumn Splendor Stamp Set.  I think that covers all the products I used, but feel free to ask if you have any questions.

Don't forget to check out Creative Worship Stamps to see all the wonderful products that are waiting for you.  There's always something at Creative Worship Stamps to help your creativity run wild.  Stop by Creative Worship Stamps today to look around.  And don't forget about the Creative Worship Instagram Hop taking place now.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today.

Blessings,

Karen

I'm playing along here:

As You Like It Challenge Blog - Challenge: Favorite Season and Why - Clearly, hands down, Autumn is my favorite season.  The reason why is simple.  The leaves, the cool weather, the scarves, jeans and an excuse to drink more coffee.  Yes, please.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog - August: Anything Goes w/Stencils - Optional: Leaves - I used the Fall Leaves Stencil from Creative Worship Stamps.

Paper Funday Challenges - August: Anything Goes w/paper layers - Optional: Four-Legged Friends.  I used the Anything Goes option.