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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink August 2015 Blog Hop

Hello friends.  It's the 25th and that means it time for Papertrey Ink's blog hop...oh happy day!  I just love all the inspiration on these blog hops!  And this months inspiration photo is SO cool!!  I admit it stumped me at the beginning, but after thinking on it awhile, the colors and stripes were the 2 things that stood out to me, and this is what I came up with:


I ended up using my craft mat and ink cubes, and just made a strip of color right onto my craft mat with Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Rose, Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, & Harvest Gold (I ran out of room to add the shades of tans and browns!). I lightly spritzed some water to the stripes of color before laying down my cardstock, and I really like the look of the watercolored stripes!!  Then I had some fun with the new Pumpkin Patch stamp set and used the same colors as in the background.  I popped up the middle pumpkin for some dimension, and added a few clear sequins and some off white string to finish the bright and fun card! Here's the inspiration photo:

August Blog Hop Inspiration

With such an amazing photo, I'm sure there's going to be a ton of great cards to inspire you (and me!), so head on over to Nichole's blog and check it all out right HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today...I love it when you do! :0)
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24 comments:

  1. BirgitAugust 25, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    This is beautiful, Marcia! I too, love the watercolored stripes. I must give that a try. The colored pumpkins are my favorite!! I so can't wait for my order to arrive so I can play in the pumpkin patch too!! A darling, darling card!!

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  2. Nancy Penir August 25, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Love the texture you got, Marcia. And the rich coloring is wonderful! That trio of pumpkins standout so perfectly over your creative bg!

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  3. GinaAugust 25, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    What a great idea to stripe your cubes down your craft mat! A great way to pick up the texture of the wool in your background. Such a sweet card. I love it!! (love Lizzie's pumpkins - that set is on my list)

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  4. Carol DAugust 25, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    The watercolor background is beautiful! And pumpkins, too! I love it.

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  5. KaraAugust 25, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    cute! love the background!

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  6. MarybethAugust 25, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful background Marcia and I love the fun fall pumpkins!

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  7. Jacquie SouthasAugust 25, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Love the blended stripes of color in your background - gorgeous!

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  8. DarnellAugust 25, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    I've never seen more gorgeous punkins, Marcia! This card rocks! That background is a masterpiece!! Enjoy the hop!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)August 25, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Makes me want to jump right in to fall, love the pumpkins!

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  10. KeriAugust 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    Ooh! Loving on your colorful pumpkins! :)

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  11. LindaAugust 25, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Marcia, great take on the sketch. I was stumped with this one and didn't make a card. Perfect card and inspiration.

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  12. LuanneAugust 25, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Oooohh! I love your pumpkins! Super cute and fun!!

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  13. Rema DeLeeuwAugust 25, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I have this set and I love it. Awesome card and design Marcia...

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  14. Diana KAugust 25, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Crazy good background, Marcia. Love the colours and how you were inspired.

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  15. Karen C.August 25, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Love the way you created your background. It's so colourful and a great complement to your fun pumpkins!!

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  16. SueAugust 25, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    I love the colors for the hop this time! Your background is awesome! The pumpkins are just delightful! Love, love, love this card!

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  17. Betty NevilleAugust 25, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Wonderful card! You did a great job with the background!

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  18. Leigh PennerAugust 25, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Oh, I love your coloured pumpkins! Super sweet card!

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  19. Kathy McAugust 25, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Your blended stripes create the perfect backdrop for your colorful pumpkins. Great take on the challenge, Marcia!

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  20. Joy2ScrapbookAugust 25, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful watercolor stripes and perfect pumpkins! Super card!

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  21. Nancy ThomasAugust 25, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Gorgeous card - I really wish I had bought that stamp set.

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  22. Helen F.August 25, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Oh my, Marcia...you really captured the texture and design of that inspiration photo in this card! Love it!

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  23. The Paper ToileAugust 26, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I love anything with a pumpkin on it. Cute, cute, cute! Great use of colors!

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  24. BonnieAugust 28, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    What a beautiful background, Marcia! The colors blend so well and maintain the stripes. Love these pumpkins!

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Thanks so much for stopping by...your comments really do make my day!