In addition to challenge colors, you may also use neutrals (e.g. white, ivory, brown, gray, black and metallics). And unfortunately, green is not a neutral. *wink*
Don't get too hung up on perfectly matching the colors in the prompt. Use what you have to get as close as possible.
For my card I had a great time mixing and blending Distress Spray Stains for my leaf dies. Take a look...
Aren't those leaves fun? I started with a couple panels of Distress Watercolor paper and used a mixed of reds and some yellow on one and then two yellows and a yellow mica stain on the other. I know the photo makes the red look almost rust...I had a heck of a time getting one decent photo. But in real life, the red really comes through.
The leaves were cut out using Artsy Leaves dies from Tim Holtz. The veins were cut with Spellbinders Tuscan and Concord & 9th Brickyard. The Alabaster background was embossed with the Whimsical Skies folder, which I thought was perfect for fall. The gold frame was layered on two additional die cuts then added to the embossed background before adhering the leaves.
The panel was matted on a slightly larger piece of Vineyard Berry from Altenew, which has more of a brick look than a berry appearance. The final step was to add the gold die cut sentiment, also layered on two additional die cuts.
I hope you'll find time to join us this next fortnight! I encourage you to head over to the challenge blog to see all the fabulous inspiration by the other DT members and our fabulous guest designer Crystal. The challenge will remain open until Wednesday, October 14th at 9 am EDT. Please come play along with us!
Stef
- Tim Holtz/Sizzix Artsy Leaves dies
- Simon Says Stamp Fancy Hello die
- SSS A2 Nesting Frame die
- Spellbinders Whimsical Skies ef
- Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge, Lumberjack Plaid and Crackling Campfire Distress Spray Stains
- Flickering Candle Distress Mica Stain
11 comments:
I like your fun funky leaves and swirly background! Terrific card, Stef!
First off, thanks for such a fun color pairing to play with Stef...I absolutely love these Fall colors! Your card with the line-up of leaves is so pretty and I love the swirly background too! I think Fall has finally arrived here in West Michigan and your card definitely feels like Fall too my friend...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
As Marcia mentioned, you picked a wonderful color pairing, Stef. I love how this card turned out and the fact that no two leaves are the same, which is exactly how it is in real life. The swirl background adds the movement as if the leaves are swirling to the ground. The leaves are starting to change here in California and I couldn't be happier about it.
Echoing the others: I love your choice of colours for this challenge. Thank you.
I was 'this close' to using my set of Artsy Leaves but decided to use something different. After seeing your gorgeous version, I'm bringing them out for a down-the-road play. Love what you've designed here...as in LOVE!
hugs~carol
You picked a perfect color combo for October, Stef! And your 'blowing' leaves are a perfect way to use these colors! The gold veins on red leaves make them even more special!
This is the perfect color combo for early October! I love your funky leaves, and the combinations of reds and the amber veins are so striking. The embossed background is the perfect finishing touch.
Gorgeous card, Stef! I love the leaves you created and the texture in the background! Fabulous color choice for this challenge, too. I really enjoyed working with them.
Oh, this is so very pretty!!
The different colors of your leaves is so fun! And the swirly background is wonderful for the autumnal winds. Such a fun color combo!!!
Love those funky leaves Stef and that EF background is first rate! :)
Stef what a gorgeous card! I love all the variations in the colours of your leaves. You used the stains perfectly, they are so fun to use and I have not used mine in too long! I love the embossed background and how you used the amber to highlight the veins of the leaves! Wonderful design!
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