Monday, October 13, 2014

Autumn Leaves

Hi all!  This has to be a quick post.  I created this card last night, but had no time to photograph and post it until now.  And since I worked late, it's a short evening!

I'm playing along in 3 challenges with this card. All 3 fit together so perfectly.  I think so, anyway!

CAS(E) this Sketch - CTS #96

City Crafter Challenge Blog - week #232, Leaves

Simon Says Stamp Blog, Wednesday Challenge - Use Watercolors

Since I love the colors of autumn leaves and I love to use watercolors, I just HAD to find the time to create this card.  I used this technique recently on another card, and it was so much fun.  Time consuming, but fun!



I swirled my leaves (die cut from watercolor paper) through several colors of watered down distress inks, then stamped the veins and added a bit more color to the veins with a small brush.  Once dry, I coated each leaf with glossy accents.  Then w.a.i.t.e.d. for them to dry.  I was finally able to attach the leaves to my card, right before heading to bed.  Yikes!

Ahhh...love watercoloring and glossy accents!

Thanks for looking!






Supplies ~
card stock: 140# watercolor paper (Artist's Loft)
ink: worn lipstick, antique linen, frayed burlap, barn door, walnut stain, fired brick, dried marigold (distress inks by Ranger), early espresso (SU)
stamps: leaf prints, signature greetings (PTI)
other: glossy accents, mini mister (Ranger), paint brushes, water

8 comments:

  1. Lovely work, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!

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  2. Beautiful! I think I need some leaf dies... ;-)

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  3. Beautiful, I love your take on the sketch and your leaves

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

    Jo x

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  4. This is adorable!! I love those leaves!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

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  5. Oh, these glossy leaves are gorgeous! Fabulous take on the sketch!

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  6. You've inspired me to make some glossy leaves--this is just stunning! Congrats on the CCCB win!

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  7. Stunning leaves, and that sentiment is adorable.

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  8. You deserved to win; your card is stunning. I am late leaving a comment; my apologies.
    Enjoy oyur day and I am happy you joined us at CCCB!

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