I used copper foil on white Hammermill cardstock and foiled the piece twice to make the diamond shaped center. The foil plate also comes with a die so you can die cut the pieces. I used my blender brushes to add purple, orange & green to the leaves.
I die cut another two pieces from white cardstock to add some dimension to the back of the leaves before gluing the two pieces together, and then added it to an embossed layer of Perfect Plum (SU!) cardstock using SU!'s Timeworn Type embossing folder.
I used Memory Box's Posh Just A Note foil plate and die with the same copper foil for my sentiment, and then finished with a piece of copper cord (SU!) that I tied around the lower left section of the leaves. I wish my photography skills were better at capturing the SHINE that is unique to hot foiling...it is just SO pretty in real life!!
I would like to add this card also to the Double D Four Seasons Challenge AND Darnell's NBUS Challenge #43 since this is my first time using this foil plate.
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The colors on this are gorgeous, Marcia! What a pretty, pretty card. Your design and use of hot foiling, embossing and coloring are brilliant. Such a warm, fall make! You could also enter it into Dar & Diane's Can You Handle The Pressure challenge. It's stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour foiling is really spectacular. Love this card Marcia, its so striking.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Fall leaves, Marcia! I love how they frame the sentiment and that copper foil around the blended leaves!
ReplyDeleteI like that you used copper for your foiling, Marcia... its says fall to me! I also like the shades of green and purple you used. Pretty card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, it's beautiful! I love LOVE the colors, and the purple background is an especially good choice for showing off those leaves. The Timeworn Type embossing is the perfect subtle touch. Everything just right! Your card caught my eye as I was scrolling through the NBUS gallery, but I also would like to thank you for sharing it with us at Double D!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous leaf die cut frame with the gold foiling and lovely colors Marcia!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this unique design are stunning, Marcia! Perfect for fall. Having been lucky enough to see one of these foil plate machines / results in person, I know it's impossible to capture how breathtaking this looks in real life! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThe copper foil is fabulous and this is beautiful. Thank you for joining us. Bunny - designer for The Four Seasons Challenge
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card. I love the autumnal colours you’ve used. Thank you for sharing at NBUS.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous new foiling plate, Marcia! I can see how you were inspired by those leaves, but I see the purples from their delightful duo of scarecrows, too!
ReplyDeleteLOve the purple!
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Gorgeous leafy diamond atop that embossed background, Marcia - just love that shade of purple!!
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