Saturday, November 2, 2019

Autumn Birthday


I was finally able to post a picture in blogger after about 5 refreshes to get the "add image" icon to work. I don't know why things became so complicated with blogger, but such is life. I'm glad I'm able to finally get a card posted and hopeful I'll continue being able to.

I made this for someone who had an early October birthday, so I used Autumn colors and a water colored die-cut stitched leaf from Lawn Fawn. I used some Yupo paper and distress inks and water to make the leaf, then placed it on a Coral Reef stitched circle die cut from MFT. I added an embossed panel that was done with a Darice Autumn leaves folder, then sponged a little Coral Reef ink (GinaK) randomly on the leaves. The background papers were snippets from my stash and it's all on a soft stone card base. The sentiment was heat-embossed with white on a black fishtail banner.

I'll enter this into the following challenges:

Dies R Us Challenge #132 - Trees and/or Leaves

Be Inspired

HLS November Watercolor challenge - Anything Goes -*optional animals



Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!

Carol

20 comments:

jimlynn said...

Gorgeous card and I love those fall colors. So very pretty!
Glad you were finally able to post again.
Lynn

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Oh, I’m glad you finally got this to work! This morning I did have to refresh once to get my photo to add. I bet it is the changes blogger is making. This is a fun fall card! I really like the stitching in that leaf die. Have a good Saturday. I am freezing today with the change of weather!

Liz said...

Lovely card, Carol, your stitched leaf is just beautiful. xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

All worth waiting for Carol, a beautiful card love the colours and texture.
Faith x

*Vicki* said...

Yay! So glad to hear that you've figure out how to post your photos! Your card is so pretty with the Autumn colors! Really love the highlighted colors over you yellow embossed panel! Nicely done!! HUGS

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Very pretty fall birthday card! I know how frustrating it gets when things we count on, do not work. Happy to see you.

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

Perfect autumn card!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Sorry if I'm late with comments, my life is very BUSY!!! :(
I read about your blogger problems and I'm happy to see that now all is ok and you can publish images again!! This autumnal card is adorable with that beautiful maple leaf you made with Yupo paper!! Great mix of patterned papers and embossed panel! The little touches of orange on the embossing and the black banner look great!
Hugs

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Carol, lovely Autumn colours.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Stampsnob. said...

Now that is really pretty I just got a die like that You are such an inspiration........Lis

crafty-stamper said...

Good to see you got sorted and love the embossed Autumn leaves
Carol x

Claire said...

Worth the wait Carol, the leaf is beautifully coloured and just using a spot of orange to highlight the embossed leaves works a treat. Glad to have you back posting your pretty cards x

Verna Angerhofer said...

This is absolutely stunning and so elegant in every way. I love the leaves and pretty colors.

aussie aNNie said...

yay glad it's sorted, missed your posts and this is stunning.xx

Wendy said...

So sorry on the blogger thing! I have been dealing with it too and it is frustrating to say the least! Love this beautiful card, Carol! That EF I just picked up at the stamp show...it sure is a beauty! I love those stitched leaves too! Perfect for those Fall birthdays! :)

Darlene said...

BEAUTIFUL!! Love that embossed background panel too! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Dies R Us challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DIES R US
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

Darnell said...

Phew! So glad you got it to work, Carol! I can't believe the whole shebang didn't end up thrown out on your driveway! You are the soul of patience and your fall card is gorgeous!! Hugs, Darnell

Ina G said...

I thought I had commented on this card but seeing it over at HLS Watercolour Challenge here I am. Love the DP's, embossing folder and that leaf is oh so pretty and colourful. Thanks for sharing with us and ditto from me with this comment.

laurie said...

So pretty! That leaf is gorgeous!Thanks for playing along at Dies R Us!

foleysfriend said...

I love the texture of the embossed panel with the beautiful leaf. Great job of using patterned papers from your snippets pile! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers - Watercolour Challenge.

sue n.