I used four Poppystamps dies to create
this card, Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Border, Aspen Leaf, and Lovely Tendril. I used the negative of the Maple Leaf Border
to sponge a background with a rust colored ink, randomly placing the leaves on
a pumpkin colored piece of card stock. I
splattered the background with Wild Honey Distress Ink. I cut one large maple leaf from a pale yellow card
stock and other from a light blue piece. I also cut one Aspen Leaf from the
pale yellow and used just the outline on the card. I used the Maple Leaf Border to cut two sets,
one from a light yellow, and the other from a light blue. I sponged Wild Honey onto the yellow leaves
and edged them as well, then sponged just a touch of Fired Brick at the bottom
of the leaves. I sponged a little bit
of white pigment ink onto the blue leaves, splattered both large leaves with
Faded Jeans Distress Ink, and splattered some watered-down Gesso onto the small
blue leaf.
I cut two Lovely Tendrils, one from a
dark blue card stock, and the other from a rust card stock, and sponged just a
little bit of white pigment ink onto the blue tendril.
I arranged all the pieces as shown on
the sponged background piece, and mounted that onto a dark blue card base. And then of course the bling. Hope you enjoy this card!
Poppystamps will be giving away a die
set to one winner on their blog, so be sure to leave a comment on each blog you
visit. You have until September 26th
to leave your comments, and the winner will be posted on the Poppystamps blog
on September 29th. Your next
stop on the hop will be to the blog of Marybeth Lopez. To make it easy, here is a complete list of
all the participants:
Sherry Hester (You are here)
Here is the die set that one of you just might win!
Happy hopping!
105 comments:
Like the use of new and different colors for fall, nice subtle and attractive use of the dies and materials!
I certainly wish my fall forest looked this beautiful! Brilliant card!
=] Michele
The colors you used are beautiful! Thanks for being a part of the hop!
Sherry what a beautiful fall card. I love the leaves and the spritz of gold shine! Gorgeous!
What an unexpected color combination for a fall card! It's very pretty and it looks wonderful! I like the pretty look of your blog too!
I like how you use new colors for the fall leaves. It's very refreshing.
Sherry, What a lovely card. I really like that you chose blue for a leaf color. I never would have thought to do that. Very nice.
What a gorgeous fall card!!
Nice....with very beautiful use of colors!!! Creatieve groetjes, Anja
Love this colour.
Beautiful card, I love all leaves - dies and stamps and I always collect leaves in park :)
nostalgic card :)
lovely colours
I love creating for fall, Cardmaker, and Poppy Stamps! What fun to find them all in one blog post! Thanks for sharing :)
oh wow!!! is a great fall card!!!! magic!!!!!! Love it :)
oh! love the use of blue (I wouldn't have thought to use it here and it's great!!!)
Never thought of bringing blue into a fall card. I like it.
I love the way you brought blue into this gorgeous card, simply breathtaking! Love the way you added color to the leaves and dies.
So beautiful! Great color choices!
Love your technique thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Sherry. Great technique. I love all things Fall and this card is fab!
Beautiful card!! Love the colors and the details.
Wow. Great card
SHerry this is beautiful!
Great techniques you used on your beautiful card.
Lovely card! Beautiful colors!
Stunning card...I don't know why I am so drawn to leaves, but I am...maybe because they have so many wonderful colors naturally and such texture too with veins and lines...LOVE your card!
I love the card. I love leaves and this die needs to be part of my collection...xx
I love the card. It is simple, yet detailed at the same time.
This is a very lovely card.
Great designing too.
Very artistic. thanks.
The colors you used are so fresh! and I love the dimension.
I love the fall season! And the colors on this card are great!
Amazing colors - this is very pretty!
Love the Cornflower blue added to the fall colors! Beautiful!
This is just stunning! You really brought these dies to life.
Thank you,
Sara Tann
Love the way you made simple papers your own with the sponging and slattering of colors. It makes a simple die all yours.
Fantastic use of color and in true fall tones. You have inspired me to use mmy leaf dies in a new way
hi Sherry, love your beautiful design card, beautiful colours and fabulous die.
pam
Ooooh, very lovely. Great colors and those leaves, drool
Just love your card pretty colors, with the die of the leaf,
Love the warm feel. Thx!
Ivette
Great choice of colors I just love the blue!!! And the idea of using the cut out part of the die to sponge on the card as a background rather then a whole other stamp. I really like these leaves I will have to add them to my I want list.
Great fall card! I love the leaf techniques you used on the background.
Beautiful card!! Love the spatters on the leaves
Beautiful fall card. Love how you did the background!
How! so beautiful colors - fall tones - amazing!
Beautiful autumn leaves:)
Great idea for a fall card.
Theresa K
Oh my the colors are just fabulous. Beautiful card. TFS
Very pretty, not what you would normally see for a fall card, that's what makes it special. Blessings, Lisa
Love it!! Love how your arranged the leaves!! Love it
Stunning! What great use of material - and the colors! Wow!
Love the colors of your card!
Thanks for the inspiration! I am off to make leaf cards!
kren@
http://afourthlife.blogspot.com
your instructions were so clear, thanks I'm ready for fall!
Loved the card and all the fall colors.
Juanita from Rockville
Great palette of fall colors. I love leaf cards and yours is fresh and original.
Gorgeous card, Shelly!
Love this card, especially the gorgeous background!
Wow, I never would have thought to use blue. It's beautiful. I always forget about using the negative space so thanks for the reminder.
Love the neutral backdrop for the colorful leaves.
Amei seu cartão! Lindas cores!
Marlei
Brasil
So lovely - you captured the beauty of a fall sunset on the mountains.
Gorgeous as always. You really captured the essence of autumn.
Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous work with these dies! So pretty!!
Your card is amazing! That blue! Wow!
Gorgeous fall card.
So lovely. You can't go wrong with autumn leaves.
This is so pretty! I love that pop of blue and the stenciled background! :)
Beautiful leaves!
Pleasing form and use of color. Gives the feeling of warmth and chill. The perfect fall day.
Hello Sherry,
Wow, what a great idea to use the "negative" for stamping/sponge the background. This card is so nice with the beautifull leaves, a real Autumn card.
Hugs from the Netherlands,Hanny♥,
http://tierelantijntjes.blogspot.nl
The unexpected blue is terrific!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!!Love Fall colors!
Absolutely gorgeous card. I love those orange and rust colours with the blue. That sponged background looks fantastic such a great idea to use the negatives.
Gorgeous fall card with such wonderful colors. Thanks for the tip on using the negative to create a sponged background!
Your card is just beautiful. Your techniques come together so well.
Wonderful fall card. I'm partial to fall as I have an October birthday! Really like the blue with the gold leaves.
Your cards are lovely, I enjoy looking at your work.
I would never think of using blue on a fall leaves card, but it's so pretty!
Gorgeous art work!
I love the colors. The blue is unexpected but perfect.
An absolutely stunning card, with maple leaves that are near and dear to my heart, being I'm Canadian. The rusts/gold are lovely, and that pop of blue:WOW!! Gorgeous!
~c
Very unique card & use of color for a fall card.
What a great idea, fall is my least favorite time, but you have added a great twist with the blue, and breaking away from the same old fall theme. I really like it!
What a great idea, fall is my least favorite time, but you have added a great twist with the blue, and breaking away from the same old fall theme. I really like it!
What a great idea, fall is my least favorite time, but you have added a great twist with the blue, and breaking away from the same old fall theme. I really like it!
The colors in your card are awesome!!!!
amantedelpapel@gmail.com
very cool card, leaves are my favorite!
Beautiful! I love the color combo, and the splatterings!
I like the depth the stenciling in the background gives. Also the splattering of color on the leaves adds a nice touch.
Beautiful fall card! I love the dimension and colors! Gorgeous leaves!
Eileen L. said...
Love your addition of the blue leaves. Very pretty card.
i love the blue accents.
Wonderful leafy goodness Sherry! Your sponged background is fabulous!
Wow I love all those leafs scattered over the card. Thanks for showing.
Gorgeous card! Love the pop of blue. Never thought to use blue for fall card. Love it!
Beautiful Autumn card. This would cover so many Fall occasions. Love the leaves!
How romantic!! So beautiful blue maple leaves with autumn colours!! Amazing.
Beautiful card - perfect for the Fall
Love your colors--the blue is perfect! And these dies are amazing. The large maple leaf is a fabulous size!
Thanks for sharing this technique. Love the Fall colours!
A lovely card, beautiful use of colours. Thank you for sharing.
A lovely use of colours, thanks for sharing
Beautiful colors! Love these leaves! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
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