Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Autumn MkII


And in the wink of an eye, I'm back with another Distress Inked autumn card.  Well, I couldn't waste all that lovely Distress Ink on the craft mat, now could I?

This time I managed not to drown the main leaf/branch stamp with water, so the images are slightly more defined.  I extended the branch with a stem stamp and added a few berries.  This card is going into the same challenges as the last card:

Paper Smooches SPARKS Picture Perfect challenge:



CASology Autumn:


CAS-ual Fridays Fall Colours and a Leaf:


And Moxie Fab World Handmade Cards Week:Colour Media challenge:


Stamps: Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler, Reflections, Bold Blooms
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31 comments:

  1. Ardyth25 September 2013 at 12:50

    This is just stunning! This is one of those cards that takes 'card making' into the 'fine art' category! Love the colours and the clean design! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!

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  2. Michelle25 September 2013 at 15:44

    Beautiful design!!!

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  3. Bobby25 September 2013 at 16:18

    And I love this one, too. Ardyth is right. It is fine art.

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  4. Jenny25 September 2013 at 17:47

    I love this one even more.... very artsy and great composition :0)
    Jenny x

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  5. Cheryl25 September 2013 at 18:02

    Such beautiful colors and clean design!

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  6. Anonymous25 September 2013 at 19:51

    Still enjoying the deliciousness of your 'experimenting'! Anita :)

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  7. Angela25 September 2013 at 20:22

    Simply gorgeous!

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  8. Bonnie25 September 2013 at 20:33

    Both of these cards are gorgeous! I love all the white space on this one and the inked card back on the other! Both are stunning. I've got to try this technique!

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  9. Morag25 September 2013 at 21:06

    Both cards are lovely but this one is my fave! Really beautiful!

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  10. MackieMade Paper Creations25 September 2013 at 23:10

    Wow! Gorgeous! Love how you used the colors!

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  11. Jackie Rockwell26 September 2013 at 01:48

    What a stunning card! The colors a re magnificent!!!

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  12. Darnell26 September 2013 at 02:10

    This card and the card on the prior post knocked by autumnal socks off, Shirley Girley! I guarantee wins!! I only just earlier today saw another blog that had used the craft mat, instead of acetate or acrylic blocks and I couldn't wait to try it then. Now I'm positively itching!! The result you achieved is breathtaking.

    I enjoyed your other creations, too, since my last visit and thoroughly enjoyed your romantic walk on the beach where hearts were literally left for you to decorate with your love!! Cool!!

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  13. Lindsey26 September 2013 at 02:22

    So SO neat! This is fantastic. I love how you created your tree. Such a perfect card for all of the challenges you entered.

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  14. Kim S26 September 2013 at 02:42

    Both of your autumn cards are truly amazing! Incredibly vibrant colors!

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  15. Geri26 September 2013 at 04:43

    Two beautiful watercolor creations! Your first creation has a more 'relaxed' look to it....reminds me of some of the famous abstract creations from some of the famous artists! The more recent card definitely has more defined lines/image. Both are gorgeous - would not want to be forced to pick a favorite of the two :)

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  16. My Paper Epiphany26 September 2013 at 08:24

    Stunning! I really love playing with distress inks in this way!

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  17. Anonymous26 September 2013 at 14:08

    I'm a huge fan of distress ink stamping, and you've certainly inspired me to try a new technique - thanks for sharing your card with us at CAS-ual Fridays Shirley ;-)

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  18. Loll26 September 2013 at 22:52

    Beautiful!! Love you water-colored leaves and berries - gorgeous fall colors. Loll xx

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  19. Tracey McNeely27 September 2013 at 03:10

    Shirley both of your cards and beautiful autumn cards. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology!

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  20. Rosemary27 September 2013 at 17:28

    GORGEOUS... love the way the colors all blend together! thanks so much for playing along with CASology!

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  21. Paper Creations by Shirley27 September 2013 at 17:33

    Love this one too!

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  22. Deepti27 September 2013 at 21:25

    That's a winner right there:) brilliance

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  23. Sian Ridley29 September 2013 at 08:18

    Just as stunning as the last card! (I think the first one's my favourite though!) :)

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  24. Jocelyn Olson30 September 2013 at 01:59

    Oooo....I always love seeing your cards. This one is gorgeous! The Distress Inks on both cards look fantastic, and I love the "movement" of the branch and leaves! Thanks for joining us at Paper Smooches SPARKS!

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  25. Darnell30 September 2013 at 06:26

    Your card here and in the post before this are both excellent, Shirley! Frameable! Winning, both of them!!

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  26. Unknown30 September 2013 at 12:03

    Love this!

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  27. Houses Built of Cards30 September 2013 at 23:51

    Just BEAUTIFUL! LOVE this fall card! So glad you played along at Paper Smooches SPARKS!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  28. Amy Kolling1 October 2013 at 21:19

    This is a work of ART!!! Lovely way to use those inks!!! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS-ual Fridays!

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  29. Aileen4 October 2013 at 23:02

    Just beautiful, love the colours the layout everything.

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  30. Savannah O'Gwynn6 October 2013 at 22:03

    This is another gorgeous card! I LOVE the watercolor technique- I MUST give that a try ASAP:) LOVE!

    THANKS for joining in the fun!

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  31. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor22 October 2013 at 14:54

    Hey Shirley! Thanks for linking this up to the Color Media Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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