I just had to play along when I saw Ksenija's Gorgeous Coffee Mug card for this months CASEplorations Challenge. Here is her beauty!
My card is for the STAMPlorations Never Ending Anything Goes Challenge too. I used Trendy Leaves stamp set by STAMPlorations and Smile die cut by CUTplorations.
I used my MISTI to line up my Trendy Leaves and stamped several times using Distress Inks going from light to dark shades. I then splattered my panel using the same colors and a paint brush. Sponging around the leaves and adding sequins.
I had fun with the Die Cut Smile. Sponged the same colors as I used for my leaves onto mixed media paper and Die Cut. Next I die cut a layer of mixed media and a layer of Early Espresso CS, which gave the Smile more thickness and a shadow effect. I used my Fine Tip Glue Pen to attach layers and sequins. I splattered the Smile for the last touch.
Enjoy and thank you Ksenija and STAMPlorations for all your Inspiration. Hugs..
Card Recipe
Stamps: STAMPlorations Trendy Leaves
Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media. SU Crumbcake and Early Espresso
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Scattered Straw, Ripe Persimmon, Walnut Stain and Brushed Corduroy
Accessories: MISTI, CUT plorations "Smile" die, sequins from stash, SU Fine Tip Glue Pen, foam tape, sponge dauber
Wow ... amazing interpretation of Ksenija's card, Nancy! Love that you've made it an autumn theme. I love those trendy leaves from STAMPlorations! Must go and check out the new release. xx
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking about cards with fall leaves so this card hit the mark. Great techniques -- particularly with the Smile die. Thanks for the terrific looking card and ideas and inspiration to get going on fall cards.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card, Nancy. The inking of the leaves, the splatters, that cheery sentiment -love it all. Thanks for joining us over at STAMPlorations and CASEplorations with this beautiful fall project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn card, Nancy. Love the layers of colour in the leaves! Great finishing touches with the splatter and the sequins.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I love everything about this card, Nancy :)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out amazing, Nancy!! Love how your leaves look and the splatters really work well. :-)
ReplyDeleteNancy, this is a stunning card! Love the way you stamped the leaves in various tones. And you know what I love most? - The shades you added around them, the card looks deep and vivid! Thank you so much for CASEing my card. - Sweet Kobylkin
ReplyDeleteI love your autumn leaves, Nancy! Certainly a reason to smile!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful visit I had here today, Nancy! So much to see I can't keep up. You know how I love anything fall, and leaves in particular. This is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove how it turned out too😀 It truly has the autumn feeling that we're beginning to have here in western Canada! Great work with the Misti, your colours are gorgeous and true!
ReplyDeleteExcellent card! Love how your leaves turned out - Thanks for joining in at CASEplorations
ReplyDeleteWohoo! The colors on the leaves are breathtaking:) thank you for sharing this beauty at CASEplorations
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the composition and color of your card
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BozenA
This card is so YOU. When you work with leaves, trees, botanical images, you always seem to infuse them with warmth and life. I think they are one of your specialties. This is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty, Nancy. Great autumn inspired card.
ReplyDeleteI agree...so very pretty....I just bought that leaf set too.
ReplyDeletewish I was going to have more time to play this wknd but it's time to cook a turkey and fixins for Thanksgiving.
hugs,
Karen
Those leaves are beautiful falling along the edge of your card! I also love how you inked up the "smile" to match. Thought I might see my gorgeous blue birthday card here. Hmmm... maybe it's one of your older cards. Anyway, I love it! I could sink into that beautiful ocean of blue!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous leaves, and I love how you paired them with this die cut sentiment! You have really showcased everything beautifully, and the autumn color palette is stunning, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love your card. The colors, the layout and the wonderful leaves.
ReplyDeleteI love your card!!
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