This is a card for a senior. She likes autumn colors. I I used four colors of the orange family, namely dried marigold, spiced marmalade, rusty hinge and ripe persimmon, for the card. I am entering this card to the following challenges:
1. Mixed Media Worlds: MMW#7 Anything Goes with Autumn Colours
2. The Mixed Media Card Challenge #16 - Black and Orange
3. Simon Says Monday Challenge, Autumn Is In The Air
4. Seize the Birthday, Anything Goes Birthday
5. That Craft Place Mixed Media Anything Goes
6. House of Cards, October Challenge: Add Texture &/or Color Inspiration
7. Time Out Challenges #41- Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile
Card Details
1. Stamps are by Hero Arts. Stencil is by Simon Says stamp and die cut is by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. Gold embossing paste is by Wendy Vecchi/Ranger.
2. I die cut the Falling Hearts (by Simon Says) to create my own stencil.
I just came back from a long trip and can’t wait to catch up with more inklings and stampings. Oh, I must say this card is warm and gorgeous, with the family of orange colors and gold tiny hearts. Hope this card is eye-pleasing to you. Thanks for stopping by.
Edited on 10/28/2015
This card was selected as the Winner by Seize the Birthday Challenge DTs. Woo Hoo! Thanks, DTs. You made my day!
Edited on 11/21/2015
This card was selected as the Top Winner by House of Cards October Challenge. I must say I am thrilled and honored. Thank you, DTs.
Gorgeous colors and gorgeous card! LOVE those colors! Thank you for sharing it at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteYes, your card is very eye pleasing to me. A gorgeous mix of colours giving such a warm Autumn feel. I also really like the text on the leaves. Thanks for joining Ink
ReplyDeleteoh, it's very eye pleasing to me too. i love the four blended orange inks and the texture with the gold hearts, the twine and the layered leaves! everything about this card is perfectly suited to autumn. thank you so much for playing along with us at house of cards!
ReplyDeletelinda
Stunning blend of oranges on this gorgeous fall card. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO pretty, Helen! I LOVE the autumnal color scheme--and I adore all the amazing texture you've used! Thank you for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteHi Helen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card with superb Autumn tones. Thank you for joining in at House of Cards.
Best wishes.
Ang.
I LOVE these big and bright autumn leaves! Really festive and fun! Thanks for playing along with us over at House of Cards!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Totally amazing! Love it! Thanks for sharing at the Mixed Media Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use text as the base of your leaves. Thanks for playing at Time Out
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, love the deep orange fall color. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Helen! I love the soft stenciled background and your beautiful leaves! Thanks so much for joining us at House of Cards!
ReplyDeleteTammy x
Beautiful mix of orange shades on this pretty leaf card - love the little hearts and beautiful bow on the twine! thanks for joining us in the Mixed Media Card Challenge! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! I love the leaves, the lovely oranges and sparkly little hearts. Thanks for playing along at the Mixed Media Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow, Helen, this is so striking ... such gorgeous warm colours and lovely leaves ... the gold hearts are a wonderful touch! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize The Birthday! Anita - Surprise Party Guest :)
ReplyDeleteSuper colors; such an eye-catching card! Love the little different paterns on the leaves and background! Thank you for taking the TIME OUT and join us!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Love the background and the terrific colours. Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!!! Thanks for joining us at The Mixed Media Card Challenge!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! thanks for playing along with us at MMCC :)
ReplyDeleteHelen, I bet she loved it. I am in love with all those little hearts raining down. Thanks for joining us at the MMCC.
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