Give Thanks - Can you believe next week is Thanksgiving (unless you've already celebrated as our Canadian friends did last month.)
I wanted a CAS card this time as I am trying to work on Christmas cards (have you started yet) and need to get busy or they won't get finished on time.
I started by using this awesome background that I made following a technique I learned HERE: Basically I tapped in on an acrylic block in 2-3 shades, spritzed with water and then stamped down on my card stock and smoothed out some of the colors with my finger. Sarah included a link to a video tutorial on how this is done so be sure to check it out.
I then stamped the leaves with the same distress ink colors. I stamped one and cut it out, brushed on some Pearl-Ex Powder and stamped the speckled background over it.
Card Details: Stamps: Leaves:WeRMemoryKeepers(Maple Grove) and SU-Falling Leaves.
Card Base: Really Rust
Next Layer, Chocolate Chip (it looks black in the photo but it's not).
Homemade Background: Inks Used: Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy and Dried Marigold. - Distress Inks-Tim Holtz (Ranger) - I also used a Really Rust ink pad for the far left leaf.
Border Punch: Martha Stewart
Embossing Powder - Opaque Vanilla (Annabelle Stamps)
Cream Grosgrain Ribbon (SU)
Green Gems - Zva
So that's it pretty much. - Be sure to check out the other BC members blogs. You can find the link on my sidebar. I'm sure they have created some awesome cards/projects.
Your card is wonderful. Bright, fresh and beautifully presented. Hugs, Gayle
ReplyDeleteLoved your technique to create the card! Gorgeous! To answer your question, no, I haven't started my Christmas cards yet, and I'm starting to panic!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty and fall like. Love it. Great colors.
Beautiful card love the colors and the punch border!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of color, that tech looks great behind your fall leaves!
ReplyDeleteIda - this is SO lovely! happy Thanksgiving. Love the pictures of your trees on your banner!
ReplyDeleteBecause I am one of your biggest fans, I have to say that it doesn't surprise me you are already working on Christmas cards! Love this one though and love the technique! How is that gorgeous granddaughter of yours?
ReplyDeleteLove the tumbling leaves, it;s like they are blowing in the wind!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique way to create a background! Love the fall colors you chose! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty fall card Ida. Love the rich colors with that technique. :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat use of that technique...works perfectly on an autumnal card! Like your new banner pic too!
ReplyDeleteBackground looks beautiful with the leaves. HOpe you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Ida! Lovely mix of colors and another fantastic punch! I hope that you and yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat colors Ida! I love that border punch too - you always find the coolest punches!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Ida! Love the technique you used on this card!
ReplyDeletethie bg on this card is awesome ida-i saw the tut but didnt try it-yours turned out so beautifully-hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteWonderful card....love the technique! Thanks so much for the link to learn how! Hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteGreat card- fun tutorial- I always like to learn new techniques! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card. Thanks for the technique too!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning...love the effect! happy Thanksgiving! {SMILSE}
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The background technique looks great behind the images.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, luv the bg you made! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteVery cool background. Great card. I love the colors. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall-colored card, Ida. Love the look of the background technique--very cool!
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