Showing posts with label tim holtz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tim holtz. Show all posts

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Fall is In the Air

Welcome to my blog! I hope you'll be inspired, encouraged, and happier after visiting here. :)  I like to make cards, but they are pretty simple and usually just for family and close friends. I also love to read. Enjoying life...well, that can include anything from eating blue bell ice cream to playing a board game with my family to going to a concert. I'm glad you're here -- thanks for stopping by!

I love this card because I LOVE fall.

This card reminds me of the time I was in Maine during the fall foliage. I remember seeing a group of trees all together that had red, orange, yellow, and brown leaves. Unfortunately, we were driving when we passed it, so my picture came out blurry. =/ 

You know how it is...you see an incredible photo opportunity, but you know you only have milliseconds to snap the picture...not enough time to focus or frame. On one hand, I appreciate these pictures because they remind you of that moment. But at the same time, they are annoying to look at because you can't help but think: "if only I had taken 5 extra seconds to take that photo correctly..." But the truth is, you would've missed the photo altogether if you had taken those 5 extra seconds...

Anyways, here are the items I used to make this card. Originally, I saw a similar card on Archiver's web site, but they took it down before I got around to making this card. So, the idea to ink over the embossing using the Tim Holtz ink blending tool is pretty much all I remember taking away from that card sample. Oh! And I think I got the idea for the apples and the ribbon placement here. I'll do my best to acknowledge when my cards were inspired by another card. ;)

Paper: The Paper Studio metallic cover (Mango)
Bazzill Basics Paper (Almond Cream, Espresso w/ Orange Peel Texture)

Ink & Color: Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink
Versamark ink with American Crafts gold embossing powder
Krylon Gold Leafing Pen (to color in a few of the leaves)
Sanguine Copic Marker (pumpkins)

Ribbon: Bazzill Basics - Red gingham

Embellishments: Small orange gems
Tiny red buttons

Tools: Sizzix Texture Boutique
Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Fall Set
EK Success Large Wavy Circle punch
TPC Clear Stamps - Greetings