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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Fall Elegance

I have been having so much fun making Christmas Cards lately that I thought I wanted to try a fall card for a change of pace. I found some challenges I thought I would join...Just Add Ink #142 sketch challenge, Color me beautiful Challenge #10, and SU only Challenge #57-Autumn Elegance. I love making the real looking leaves so I thought I would give them a try once again.
 
I started with River Rock and Sahara Sand as the base for each of the leaves. I then added all five other colors to end up with the colors on the leaves. I added some homemade shimmer mist and Log Cabin Smooch Spritz to the leaves as well. I figured any elegant card needed a little bling so I added the Champagne Glimmer Paper. The piece of hardware I used was originally silver but I sprayed it with the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz to color it. I had fun with all the different textures on this card as well.
Thanks for stopping by!
Aimee
 
Stamp Set: Always Thankful, Wonderfall
Paper:Champagne Glimmer Paper, Early espresso, Very Vanilla, River Rock, Sahara Sand
Ink: River Rock, Sahara Sand,Early Espresso, Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Versamark
Accessories: Neutral Brads, Hodgepodge Hardware, Victoria Lace Ribbon, Early Espresso EP, Log Cabin Smooch
Tools: Lacy Brocade Impressions folder, Stripes Impressions Folder,



15 comments:

  1. This is beautiful Amy and I love your leaves, they look real! Thanks for joining us this week at Just Add Ink :)

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  2. Aimee this lovely, The Neutrals look beautiful with all the texture and your stunning leaves.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  3. This is really beautiful, Aimee! I love the two different embossing folders you've used, and the neutrals are gorgeous. Lovely card. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!

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  4. Aimee your leaves look so realistic that it truly makes you think of Autumn. Thanks for joining in this week at Just Add Ink.

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  5. Aimee this is such a beautiful card. I love the leaves, the texture, the lace - everything! Thanks so much for playing along at Color Me Beautiful!

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  6. Aimee this is beautiful! I love the realness of those leaves and the earthy tones you've used on your card! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week!

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  7. Oh, Aimee...this is soooo pretty. It feels warm and soft-just by looking at it!

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  8. I just saw this on JAI! Congrats! It's a beauty! :)

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  9. Aimee, this is just stunning! I love the softness of the crochet trim. The leaves look so real! You are such a talent!

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  10. Lovely card and I especially love the glimmer paper!

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  11. Excellent use of the colors!! Beautiful card! Thank you for playing along with us over at Color Me Beautiful! :)

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  12. Love your leaves, color choice, lace ribbon... everything! Thanks for joining SUO Challenges this week.

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  13. Definitely an elegant Autumn card! Thanks for the tip about spritzing the hardware - never thought to try that!!! Thanks for joining us at SUO Challenges.

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  14. Oh Aimee...sooooo GORGEOUS!!! Elegant...completely and totally ELEGANT!!! You nailed it! Thanks for playing with us for the SUO Challenge!

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  15. What fun leaves and such a GREAT card!!! Truly represents Autumn Elegance! Love it! Thanks for playing along with the SUO Challenge this time!

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