Monday, September 17, 2012

WMS Blog Party - Autumn

Today I'm participating in the Waltzingmouse Blog Party (it happens every 17th of the month and the topic is announced on the WMS blog on the 1st of the month so you have plenty of time to create!)

This month's theme is Fall/Autumn - using fall colors and/or fall stamps!   You will find all the details of the party here.
I used Saturday's WMS sketch for my card today.
and here it is!
I inked the trees from Teeny Trees with 3 different Memento colors and stamped them on Rustic Cream cardstock. I stamped the tree trunk over the trees and then sponged the squares with Mustard Seed Distress Ink.  I layered them to Tempting Turquoise squares and layered them over the DP with foam tape.  I stamped the sentiment (also from Teeny Trees) and cut it with a banner die and sponged the inside with Mustard seed before removing the die.  I curved the banner on my finger and layered it over the DP with foam tape, doubling it up in the center to give it contour.  I tied the wrinkled seam tape around the top in a triple bow before layering the panels to the card base and then added the rhinestones!

So get cracking on your fall card and link it up over at the WMS blog - you have 24 hours!

I'm also entering this card in the following challenges:
Crazy for Challenges - C4C154- anything goes with a fall twist
 365 Cards Day 199 - Five for Fall - use 5 items to create a fall theme card - I  used paper, ribbon, stamps, rhinestones and a Nestie banner!

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Teeny Trees
Paper:  Rustic Cream - PTI, Tempting Turquoise - SU, DP Bo Bunny Forever Fall
Ink:  Archival Coffee, Ranger Distress Mustard Seed, Memento Canteloupe, Tangelo, Potters Clay, Lady Bug
Accessories:  foam tape, wrinkled seam tape, Lacey Nested Pennants - Spellbinders, rhinestones - Kaiser, Zutter Corner Rounder

30 comments:

Laurie said...

I am loving the colors you used! This is gorgeous!

Marybeth said...

How fun to use the black bow with this card, love that! Nice that you can inter it in the WMSC as well. Love the bright fall colors on the trees.

Karin Ã…kesdotter said...

What a beautiful take on the sketch and fall theme! Love your bright colors and those pretty leaves!
Thanks so much for playing with us at WMSC too (-: , Hugs, Karin

Marlena M. said...

I love the effect you created by inking the trees in various colors. Beautiful work Julia!

Pauline said...

I love the beautiful,colours you used Julia, with these pretty trees! The turquoise is such a wonderful shade and contrasts perfectly with the distress inks! Gorgeous frilly bow too!

Lynn Mercurio said...

Lovely, Julia...such wonderfully yummy colors!

Michelle said...

Wow !!! Great stamping with those tiny trees .

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Julia!! Love the colors and your take on the sketch! :)

Kelly S. said...

Those trees are fantastic, Julia! The colors you achieved are exactly what I see outside my window once fall is in full swing. Love the way the turquoise makes the colors pop even more. The patterned paper in the background matches perfectly!

Bumblebee said...

Lovely colours Julia, and that blue makes it just pop!

Tara Cardwell said...

love the hint of blue with the autumnal colours it really pops :-)

Joan Ervin said...

What a gorgeous fall design, Julia!!!! The sketch is wonderful and I love the cute little leaves!!! I'll have to get busy and make something with the WM sketch!!!!!

Deborah Frings said...

I really like your take on the sketch. The backing paper is just perfect and I love the little trees! Great work!

Suzanne said...

Julia, I love the graphic feel of this card - the bright blue ROCKS!! Amazing card!!

Renee said...

Julia what a fabulously fun card...
love that pop of bright blue!
Reminds me of an autumn sky...
it always looks so blue against the reds, yellows and oranges of fall...
and you captured it perfectly! :)

Anne Harada said...

Hey Miss Julia! Thought I'd pop over to see how you've been!! As talented and crafty as ever!! You are such an inspiration! Love the combo of fall colors you used and leaf image!! Hugs to you GF!!

Lori said...

Oooh, love the way you inked up those trees. They look gorgeous.

Kim Heggins said...

Wow, your ribbon is just so stunning and really tops off a beautiful card.

Mara Campbell said...

Beautiful color combo Julia! I also love that krinkley ribbon!!

Joyce said...

Love your take on the blog theme as well as the sketch. Your inking and stamping of the leaves is just gorgeous.

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Julia! Love the feel of Autumn!

Annette Allen said...

totally gorgeous...love those beautiful leafs and such a great design..Love fall cards..

Bonnie said...

So beautiful Julia! I love the feeling of Autumn in your card - the air is crisp today so it is not far off themark for sure! (I had to check to see if I had commented already - oh I am getting old Lol)

Charmaine Stack said...

This is rustic and graphic all at the same time. A lovely piece of art!

Sharron said...

Gorgeous fall card! The background paper is fabulous and I love how you used the blue accents. Love those wonderful trees too!

Cammie said...

Love the vibrancy of this card. The turquoise accent is a wonderful touch for those gorgeous leaves.

Jean Martin said...

Julia this is wonderful!!!! Loving the colors and elements of your card. Hugs! :)

Jeanne J. said...

Hi Julia! Sorry I'm late! Love the teeny trees and how you got so much color on them.. they look realistic with the different hues of color!

The Paper Parade said...

I love the watercolory look of your trees! And that patterned paper and ribbon are the perfect touches :)

Vickie Z said...

Love the variegated colors on those trees!! The turqoise really makes everything pop!!!