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

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