Triple Challenge Card: Clean and Simple Leaves

Hello Stampers!

I'm back today with a new fall-ish card based on three, yes, THREE challenges!  

I can't believe it worked out, but I had a vision for how all three could come together in one card, and I'm here today to show it to you.  ;-)

I hope you enjoy it.

barb

First, the sketch is from CAS(E) This Sketch

Second, the color scheme is from  Sunday Stamps

The background for my card was created by taking my ink pads and directly and strategically streaking my shimmery white card stock until I loved the wood look.  I'm very pleased with the outcome.

Third, the theme is from The Paper Players

I used the Vintage Leaves stamp set in the current Stampin' Up! catalog to create this simple leaf.  

For All Things

Hello Stamping Friends,

In preparation for our vacation, I've been trying to get some cards made to post while I'm away.  I wanted to use the fall set For All Things again, but in a totally different color palette this time.  So, as I browsed our SU demo magazine "Stampin' Success" I found a book mark made by Melissa Banbury which I decided to CASE for today's card.  I loved her fresh take on fall colors!  Thanks, Melissa for the great inspiration!

Happy Stampin'

barb

My card:

I also used this sketch from the ladies over at the Clean and Simple Stamping blog.

The Sketch:

Stamping Supplies:

For All Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Apothecary Accents Framelits Die

$24.95

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Antique Brads

$5.95

Venetian Crochet Trim

$6.95

Baked Brown Sugar Thick Baker's Twine

$3.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Long Time, No Post....

Hello My Friends,

     It's good to be back creating and posting cards today.  I took a bit of a break, as you may have noticed.  But, it's time to get back on the poverbial  horse and get back in the game.  ;)   So....Thanksgiving and the autumn season are upon us and it really has proven to be a stunning season here in Oklahoma.  Please enjoy the cards today.  I hope they can offer a little warm, comfy, fall inspiration.   The last photo is from a day trip we took last week to the Talimena Scenic Byway in southeast OK.  I've never seen such fall beauty.  Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

barb

 Versamark resist technique using versamark and classic dye ink together.

 Versamark resist technique using only versamark.

Colors in southeast Oklahoma 11-1-2013

Stamping Supplies:  (both cards combined)

Stamps: Gently Falling, Harvest of Thanks

Paper: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Soft Suede,Versamark

Handy Tools: Deco Label Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch,

1 3/8 Circle Punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

Pretties: Linen Thread, Natural Buttons, Vintage Trinkets

Harvest of Thanks

Hello Stampers,

Well, I'm almost ready for the craft sale this weekend, but I couldn't leave without doing just one more challenge...so I combined two together.  ;) Thanks to the Paper Players  for this fall theme challenge and to Retro Sketches for the sketch!  I hope you can get a little time away in your creative space today and create.  I promise,  it'll do your soul good!  

Here's what I came up with:

My card:

The theme:

The sketch:

Stamping Supplies:

Stamps:  Harvest of Thanks, Truly Grateful

Ink:  Chocolate Chip Pad, Early Espresso Pad, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and 

Gumball Green SU markers

Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Crimb Cake, Very Vanilla, Sweater Weather DSP

Handy Tools:  Big Shot, Apothecary Accents framelits

Pretties:  Linen Thread, Designer Naturals Buttons