from my ink pad to yours: Autumn Greetings

October 07, 2020

Pumpkin Duo from Autumn Greetings

This week I've combined a couple of challenges: Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge and a sketch from the Paper Craft Crew. Here are the Color Challenge Colors, including the Mint Macaron which as I chose as a favorite green for the dessert option:

Here is the Sketch Challenge you can find over at the Paper Craft Crew:

Here is the full card:

The focal point - the pair of pumpkins are made with some layered die cuts from the Autumn Greetings Bundle. I added some depth to them with some Blends.
For a little extra interest in the Cinnamon Cider layer (cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies) I die cut a few grain stems but reassembled them back into the rectangle after the rectangle was layered onto the card.
Champagne Rhinestones and another grain die cut made from Brushed Copper foil bring out variations of the Cinnamon Cider color. I love the way these complement the brushed foil. In fact these are part of a group of product samples I've put together featuring and complementing the Brushed Metallic Cardstock. This group is your gift when you make a purchase using my hostess code this month. See the notes below for more details.

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If you place a $150 or greater order please don't use the hostess code. You will still receive the gifts but you will also get your own hostess benefits.

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September 01, 2020

Autumn Greeting Tapestry Card

I'm popping in to share a card I did for today's color challenge over on Splitcoaststampers

Karen originally chose these colors with "the last rose of summer" as dessert. I was surprised at how challenging I found them!

I got to work on a tag idea I had with, struggling to get the look I was going for. Then I received a new box of Stampin' Up! toys and decided to let Autumn Greetings solve my challenge problem (I was out of lace so what did I do but order an extra bundle to go with it!) I did end up using one of the blended and then collage type pieces as the border in this card.

You can see some of my earlier experiments in the background.
What do you think those two big flowers are supposed to be? Roses or Flowering Kale???
The border is part of the bundle - I have such a soft spot for borders!
The greeting is fussy cut.
I used the Light Rococo Rose Blends marker on the pearls - maybe I should have used the dark one though.

By the time I got done adding a few neutrals - on both the border piece and the bouquet, I had these colors:(!) Stampin' Up! Neutrals - or other colors that are close - are all allowed in this challenge.

I so appreciate that you took the time as you visit my blog today. Let me know what you think and come back again soon! Feel free to ask questions if something isn't clear.

I would love to help you with your stamping journey and have you shop with me! You can click on "Shop with Chris Smith" at the top of my blog.

Chris

If you place a minimum $50 (US) order using the September host code, VXYDHA4M , I will send you a free gift. US customers only. Customers placing an order smaller than $50 will still receive my thank you card.

If you place a $150 or greater order please don't use the hostess code. You will still receive the gifts but you will also get your own hostess benefits.

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Autumn Greetings Bundle (English)

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