It's hard to believe it is September 1st already!! Meep!! We have had an amazing
summer weather wise and I am definitely not looking forward to the rain
beginning again.... However, I am very much looking forward to the
maple leaf trees on our street turning colour.
This photo just makes me happy :) I love fall colours (to wear, craft, as well as decorate and paint my home with) and was itching to make a card using them. Leaves have always been a favorite image of mine as well, so combining the two had me smiling the whole time I was creating this card. It's the little things wink, wink.
I picked up the background and created a bit of an ombre scheme with the chevron lines to mimic the colour of the leaves in the photo. Added a beloved maple leaf along with a leaf of similar shape to the ones in the photo. A die cut sentiment wrapped things up nicely.
Lovely Leaves Designers
Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely
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Thanks for popping by and look forward to seeing your creations.
What's In It?
Stamps: Leaf Prints (PTI)
Paper: Dolled Up ((My Mind's Eye) Bravo Burgundy, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Chevron and Happy Hello Dies (My Favorite Things), Leaf Prints Die (PTI), Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals
Marisa,
ReplyDeleteNot sure if it is just me, but I can't see the picture of your card :(
The colors in the inspiration picture are wonderful and you so captured them in your card Marisa. Love the patterns and the colors really pop against that white washed wood bg. Wonderful Fall card. Hugz!
ReplyDeleteThis card ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Fall card Marisa. Love those leaves and the ombre chevron die-cuts. The wood grain background looks great.
ReplyDeleteYou've translated the inspiration photo into a most beautiful card. Everything about it makes me feel 'fall happy', even though I'm not looking forward to the cooler temperatures. Oh well...a good reason to add some fall colours to the wardrobe (in the form of cosy sweaters). Happy September 1 to you!!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c
wonderful bold colors on this Marisa!
ReplyDeletebold & beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the chevron die-cuts!
ReplyDeleteYes, Fall is your season~ :) This card is awesome and I love the font of the hello - who's is that?
ReplyDeleteWow! I love every inch of this card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fall card, Marisa! Love the chevrons and fabulous ombré design!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours against the wood paper. Stunning :)
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail right on the head with this fab card Marisa! The colours are amazing. So striking! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous girl! Love how you used the chevron borders and the wood background is perfect....as well as your beloved leaves!!
ReplyDeleteMarisa, this is one of my most favorite cards EVER! SO gorgeous! I love the colors, the papers, and especially that pop of black! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteLove your weathered wood and your chevrons are great colors. Really nice fall card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous combination of elements! I love the bold chevrons against the weathered wood. Such a perfect backdrop to the leaves and the simple "hello". I am with you - I LOVE fall colors (and fall weather)!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Marisa,those chevrons make such a statement!
ReplyDeleteI love your style & this is striking!
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