I started by using the stamp which has all the veins and dots on it in black, and then started the stenciling. There are three stencils to this set, and I started with Sweet Mango (Gina K) for the lighter orange leaves, then used the 2nd stencil and Spiced Marmalade ink (TH - Distress Ink) for the darker orange, and finished the background with the 3rd stencil and Peeled Paint ink (TH - Distress Ink) for the green leaves. I almost didn't wanted to add anything to it since it turned out so pretty!!
I did let my background sit for a couple days while I decided what to do with it, and in the end kept it very simple so the leaves could be the star of the show! I used SU!'s Pumpkin Pie cardstock to add a layer behind my leaves before attaching to a side folding white card base, and then simply added my sentiment which was die cut 4 times from PTI's Counting My Blessings Die Collection to add a little dimension to my card. (Because as Laura tells us all...Dimension is life!!) I ended up cutting out one of the green leaves and attaching it with some twine to the "g" to finish the card.
Are the leaves starting to turn where you live? They are here and are all so pretty...just wish they stayed on the trees a bit longer for us all to enjoy!
So what will the colors ORANGE and GREEN inspired YOU to create?? Please join us right HERE to play along, and check out all the BEAUTIFUL cards from the DT if you need more inspiration. This challenge will be open till Oct. 14th at 9:00AM.
And a BIG THANK YOU to all the DT at Color Hues for letting me tag along as GD this time...you know I love playing cards with you!! :0)
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
Boy have stencils come a long way! A fantastic background, Marcia! Love all these leaves floating in the air and the lovely orange die cut sentiment! Grateful for you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLayering stencils really are the best thing ever! Your card is beautiful and fun! So great to have you joining us at Color Hues.
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are everywhere here... That said we still have plenty on the trees that are green. Loving your card and your stenciling is amazing! Have a super weekend
ReplyDeleteFab use of the colours Marcia. Our trees are still green but the leaves are falling! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the colors Marcia, and such a pretty fall card.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Marcia. So much easier than stamping individual leaves and the results are spectacular. The leaves were beautiful when we left northern Michigan yesterday.
ReplyDeleteHappy WCMD, Marcia! You really made a fabulous card with our colors this time well...every time! No Fall here unfortunately! Thanks again for being with us and all your support!
ReplyDeleteLove all of those happy little leaves and that fabulous die cut sentiment! This is a delightful autumn card, Marcia!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect use for those two colors my friend! Pure fall goodness! The leaves have already started changing here. Such a beautiful time of the year!
ReplyDeleteMarcia, congratulations! What a gorgeous card you've made for them! Loving that TE stencil set - and always love seeing those PTI dies again!
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Gorgeous card! I love the bright colors and your design for the card is picture perfect! So nice to have you with us at Color Hues this month.
ReplyDeleteFabulous stencilling and the prettiest of colours. Those tumbling leaves look so pretty. Autumnal shades on our trees here in my part of Scotland and they look amazing.......Just like your card Marcia x.
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I think your background is so beautiful, enough so I think I need to but that stamp!! That you so much for being our guest this challenge at the Color Hues! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, Marcia! I love the background so much! Thank you so much for being our guest this challenge at Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteWe are so proud to have you as our Guest, our thanks go to you! Your card is a masterpiece of stamping and color. And it screams fall! Love it, Marcia!
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