Hello, Lovely Leaves
By now you’ve probably noticed that I love leaves. Leaves in my yard, leaves on my cards, leaves, leaves, everywhere. By the time summer is over I’m anxiously awaiting the changing of colors. Hello, lovely leaves.
The challenge colors over at Pals Paper Arts this week are fantastic for showing off my leafy obsession. Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry make for a dramatic Autumn pallet.
Autumn leaves and rustic, recycled objects seem to compliment each other so well. Good thing because I have lots of bits and pieces laying around, like the fringe that was created by pulling thread from the Burlap Ribbon by Stampin’ Up! Good thing Burlap Ribbon is featured in the Weekly Deals this week (11/12 thru 11/18/13) because I’m almost out. That would be a catastrophe! With the $2.00 savings, why not get two? Sweet!
Since the burlap ribbon and Crumb Cake paper are so close to the same color I needed to add some subtle zing. How’s that for an oxymoron? A little stitching here, some Stampin’ Glitter there…..
Here’s what I did.
- Look closely, you’ll see a hint of Crushed Curry card sock hiding behind the burlap fringe.
- Zig-Zag stitching holds the Burlap selvage edge in place. Amazing that I had matching thread!
- A light dusting of Gold Stampin’ Glitter was scattered across the leaves. Using Spray Adhesive gives it a more natural appearance.
- Gorgeous Grunge speckles were stamped lightly with Rich Razzleberry and Crumb Cake over the Wood Grain embossing
- Leaves were accented with Rich Razzleberry. Two-step stamping with the Gently Falling stamp set made it easy!
- Crushed Curry chevrons cut from a sentiment in the Hello, Lovely stamp set accentuate the zig-zag stitching.
Scraps and left-over’s were used throughout. The only piece that wasn’t in my scrap heap was the Crumb Cake card base. Even the Sponge Dauber used to distress the edges is an old one.
I know you’re just itchin’ to use this color pallet in a creation of your own. Head over to Pals Paper Arts for some fantastic inspiration. Then, show us what you’ve done. Don’t have a blog? No problem. If you have any questions on how to post your beautiful creation to the Pals challenge site, don’t hesitate to drop me a line via email. OK, no more excuses. It’s your turn.
Today’s Featured Items:
- Stamp Set – Gently Falling (Clear Mount #123804, Wood Mount #128430)
- Extras – Burlap Ribbon (#130140); Gold Stampin’ Glitter (#132205)
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Hello, Lovely Leaves
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Additional Supplies: Stamp Sets (Gorgeous Grunge, Hello Lovely) Card Stock (Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Rich Razzleberry); Ink (Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry); Extras (Buttons (Rich Regals, Gold Stampin’ Glitter, Linen Thread); Tools (Big Shot, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Stampin’ Trimmer, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Zig Zag Sewing Machine); Adhesives (2-Way Glue Pen, Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL, Spray Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals)
What is used on this beautiful card on the leaves?
Hi Marsha….
I used Crushed Curry for the solid image with Rich Razzleberry (or Crumb Cake) for the outlined image. After that, I sprayed them with adhesive (available at a local craft store) then, dusted them with Gold Stampin’ Glitter.
Thank you so much for your interest.
Have a wildly creative day!
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Truly spectacular!
Thank you Cathy!
Oh my goodness, Rae! You have hit on all my favorites–leaves, rich fall colors, and that awesome Burlap Ribbon! I absolutely LOVE this card. I will have to case it without the actual sewing part. That I don’t do. Wish I were close enough we could have a creative stamping day together–that would be great fun1
Thank you. That would be fun! Maybe we should work on it. 😉
Just love your card and the colors are amazing! You sure get me motivated!
Thanks a bunch Rosalie!
Ohhhhhh, Rae, this is so gorgeous and rich looking! I’m in love with the sprinkling of glitter! I have to admit that I really didn’t like the color combo until I saw your card!
Thank you Jenny!
Thanks a bunch Linda. Love your comment. I have been called a control freak before but this is great!
Wow this is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you took control of that razzleberry, toned it down and made it beautiful!