Monday, September 17, 2012

WMS September Blog Party


Happy Monday, friends. Today is the Waltzingmouse Stamps September Blog Party. The theme for this month's party is fall, which happens to be my favorite season. Lynn prompted us to consider creations that include not only the colors and imagery but also the textures of fall.

Here is the card that I created, also tapping into some inspiration from this week's Sketch Challenge.


I started by die cutting the leaves (this is a Sizzix die, Leaves #2) then I stamped each of them with the houndstooth pattern from Heirloom Patterns. Houndstooth is definitely a fall-related pattern for me. I used a seasonal inspired color palette, rich yellows and browns.

As I was deciding how I wanted to lay out my leaves on my card, I saw the cardstock sitting there that I had cut the dies from and thought it was the perfect design. I took the cardstock and trimmed it to fit a card front, then stitched along the top and bottom edges. I inked the edges and gave it a quick misting before adhering it my card front.


I adhered the leaves using dimensional foam tape, replacing them back in the spots they were die cut from. Then I added a sentiment from Peace and Plenty, a set full of fantastic fall motifs.

If you'd like to join us for this month's Blog Party, create a fall-themed project and head over to the Waltzingmouse Blog and link it up. You have until 1:30 pm EST tomorrow before the links are closed.

Have a great day!


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Recipe
STAMPS: Heirloom Patterns, Peace and Plenty - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Oatmeal - Wplus9
INK: Dusty Durango, Early Espresso, Cranberry Crisp, More Mustard - SU!; Antique Linen, Walnut Stain Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
OTHER: Dark Calico Spray Ink - Studio Calico; Perfect Gold Perfect Pearls - Ranger Industries; Leaves #2 Die - Sizzix; Sewing Machine - Janome

25 comments:

  1. Just gorgeous! I love the background splatter and those houndstooth leaves make me smile!

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  2. Anya, I love the leaves stamped with your Heirloom Patterns Stamp. Such a great idea and it looks beautiful and very fall-ish. Love the card stock you used as well.

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  3. As always - you make the coolest designs!!! This is FABULOUS - LOVE it!!

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  4. I love that you stamped the leaves in houndstooth! The speckled background is PERFECT. I SO enjoyed working with Heirloom Patterns for my card... is is a beautiful set, Anya. I am hoping you may have something for Christmas? ;)

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  5. Beautiful fall colors and such trendy designs. Love the splattered background combined with that AWESOME gingham. Amazing, as always!

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  6. Oh, I am loving these leaves in the houndstooth! Absolutely fabulous!

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  7. Now if only houndstooth leaves in beautiful colors fell outside my window...it might even prompt me to run for the RAKE, heee! Gorgeous colors on this, Anya...such a charming fall card. I have not mastered misting yet, but this card is making me want to give it a try again....a fabulous effect!

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  8. Love the houndstooth stamp used in this way Anya, fab colours too.

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  9. Love all your fun shaped houndstooth leaves Anya! great colors and background splatter!

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  10. Gorgeous and awe inspiring as always!!
    LOVE those houndstooth leaves...
    now I need leaf dies...
    like REALLY bad!! :)
    Fabulous, Anya!! :)

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  11. what a great way to use the houndstooth - think I need to get this set now!

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  12. Love the misted background and those bold, bright houndstooth leaves! Just fabulous!

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  13. .......and now I would like to buy this houndstooth! :) This is amazing, Anya! I love the spritz - it's the perfect touch!

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  14. Such a pretty card. I adore leaves, and your houndstooth ones are just gorgeous. It must have been fun for you to use the set you designed to make such a beautiful card.

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  15. Houndstooth leaves! Too fun--and so perfect for fall!

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  16. So beautiful and your houndstooth leaves, stunning!!!!

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  17. Fabulous use of the BG stamp. Love the spritzing on the BG too.

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  18. What a fabulous way to use the houndstooth stamp Anya! Love your gorgeous colours - isn't Fall fabulous?!!

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  19. Oh the houndstooth leaves look fabulous Anya!! Perfect for fall! The stitching really adds that extra pow!

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  20. Super card, Anya. The houndstooth is so striking against the speckled background.

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  21. Anya - Gorgeous! Love the multi fall colored leaves and the speckled background! The houndstooth is pefect (I had to throw a little on mine) and it always makes me think of you!

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  22. Houndstooth leaves--perfectly wonderful!

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  23. I love the houndstooth pattern on the leaves! And that cool splotchy background you created is stunning :)

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