Saturday, October 27, 2012

Simon Says.... Autumn Leaves!

     Over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog, the new challenge is Autumn Leaves!  Gosh, I think that after hurricane Sandy enters and exits, most will be on the ground, awaiting clean up.  Here is a card that I created that shows my love of the fall.


      I found this gorgeous stamp from Impression Obsession hiding in a bin near my stamp table.  it is called Colonial Fall.  I did not want to solidly color the image, so I got out some sponges and dabbed color here and there.  I added a few touches with Copics, just to give a bit of definition.  I decided to cut it out with the Spellbinders Floral Ovals.  A little more sponging was added to the edge, and then it was time to mount it using foam tape.  The designer paper is an unknown, but the card stock base is Pure Luxury.  For embellishments, I made a hemp bow, and punched and sponged some leaves.  The punches are from McGill and Emagination. One simple amber gem finished it off.

     Thanks for the visit, and I hope to play more today!

13 comments:

Carol L said...

Gorgeous Autumn card! I love how you colored this and then there's that die cut :) Well done!

craftieodmae said...

this is absolutley breathtaking!!!! Love everything bout it!! Stay safe!

Caroline said...

Gorgeous autumn card I love the colours and the design is fabulous. Caroline xxx

Betty Benton said...

So beautiful -- definitely love that oval!

Janice M said...

Great fall card Mary Anne! Love the way you added leaves at the bottom of your image. Stay safe and dry from the storm!

Sue said...

Hee hee, I had that stamp in my hand today, love it! What a beautiful Fall card you have created, the leaves and that oval are wonderful with your beautifully colored image. So pretty. Lucky recipient!

Hugs
Sue

redwasher1 said...

WOW!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!

Lisa Carroll said...

Just beautiful! I love how you sponged the color on... great technique! :) Thank you for participating in the 'Autumn Leaves' challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge blog! xx

The Other Patti Sue said...

It's an autumn beauty! Colored to perfection!

Glenda said...

You know I think I have this stamp and it has never seen ink! You did it proud!

Colleen said...

Mary Anne,
This is drop dead beautiful! Great colors. I just have to say that House Mouse walking across that fence with the bats and all is just my very favorite.

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JD/ Jill said...

So pretty! I really like this scene, I have a couple of pretty scene stamps from this company but not this one...have to look for this one. You did a really nice job coloring it.