Tonight's card started with a desire to use the remainder of the Alcohol Ink Gel Press Printed leaves. I picked the Global Design Project Card for my inspiration (swapping Autumn Leaves for Holly Leaves).
I wanted a little contrast to my colored cardstock, so I embossed with a wood grain embossing folder which somehow magically changed a bit orange with the embossed texture. I decided to go with the Color Hues Challenge of Brown & Orange in my design.
I added some foam tape for dimension and created my pile of leaves. When I looked for a sentiment I chose this wood mounted quote by Rumi from Prickley Pear. Rather than go with a horizontal sentiment, I like the effect of the vertical piece among the leaves.
I tried to guess how old this stamp is, and found no evidence of it online anywhere. I did find that I used it on a card back in February 2008, so it's at least 13+ years, so I'm linking-up at Fallin' for Autumn at the Retro Rubber Challenge.
I added gem clusters to embellish the design. I'm linking-up at Just Us Girls Wild Card Leaves Challenge.
The alcohol inks produced some vibrant leaves! Lovely card; thanks for joining us at Color Hues!
The leaves are gorgeous, Stephanie, and I do love the vertical sentiment layered among them. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Just Us Girls.
Steph, This is such a pretty card! I love the bold bright colors and that great sentiment. So happy you joined us at Color Hues and Just Us Girls. Have a great rest of your week!
Good for you
Such a wonderful card, love your leaves, such rich warm tones, made me want to reach out and touch them! Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT
Live your card. Live the rich colors of fall. Thanks for sharing with Retro Rubber Challenge Blog!
This is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Color Hues!
This is beautiful! THe woodgrain is perfect to back the vibrant leaves. Thanks for sharing this with us at Color Hues!
Beautiful cards! Thank you so much for playing along with us over at the Color Hues Challenge!