This one was about as easy as it gets. I have a super stamp which feature falling leaves - and the picture above just brought it to mind. So I had a rummage and inked it up with a lush red ink and stamped it out. I used my square nesties to cut the image out and to make a suitable mat - dark green to echo the other trees in the image. I felt this would make a perfect sympathy card, so I added a lovely sentiment from Irish Blessings. Finally, I punched out a few leaves and added them to the card.
Stamps: Penny Black - Japanese Maple; Waltzingmouse - Irish Blessings
Inks: Distress - Barn Door, Fired Brick, Rusty Hinge; Memento - Tuxedo Black
Spellbinders: Classic Squares Lg (S4-126) die #7
Accessories: Martha Stewart punch; Card from stash
Last night's performance by Kathryn and her friends at Bugsy Malone was absolutely brilliant. The show was really good fun - all the kids performed so well. I don't think that any of them had any nerves at all. The costumes looked super, the dancing was excllent and the singing was superb! Can't wait to see it again on Saturday. That's all for now - I'm going to try and pop up one more card today before I go to collect Ben - he's here for a two week holiday!!!
Autumn is my favourite time of the year and I love this beautiful card and I think I need that stamp :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Gorgeous card, well done.
ReplyDeleteMaureen.....x
This is simply beautiful Deb, a perfect sympathy card. I've not heard of this challenge site before is it new?
ReplyDeleteDeb, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMichelle.
Your card is gorgeous Deborah. I love autumnal colours and that stamp is fabulous. Just made for this challenge.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Gorgeous card! So glad you joined us at FYI!
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah, Great inspiration photo and I love your take on it, fabulous card:0) Glad the performance went well and you all had a good time:0) How exciting having Ben back for a fortnight, hope you have lots of fun, Gay xxx
ReplyDeleteThe photo inpsiration is gorgeous but your card took my breath away. You do red so well and this card; wow. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend
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Your card really is breathtaking Deborah. The branch is beautiful and I like the way you've shadow stamped it. So pleased Kathryn's show went well and now you have your son's visit to look forward to - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing photo and I love you take on it. The red leaves are so vibrant and I love the tumbling leaves you've added too :)
ReplyDeleteJenny x
superb interpretation of the photo - especially those leaves falling off the main panel. Glad the show went well.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
WOw this is just gorgeous - thanks for playing at For Your Inspiration
ReplyDeleteOoh..this is gorgeous. Love the image. Thanks for playing along with us at FYI.
ReplyDeleteFabulous stamped image, love the red.
ReplyDeleteDeb this is gorgeous, I love the stamp and the extra leaves in the corner, it's beautiful
ReplyDeleteThat stamp was just made for this challenge! And you've executed the card perfectly too. Thanks for joining us at FYI.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the falling leaves image you used...just perfect for this inspiration photo! Beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...I love that image! The extra leaves are a nice touch. ;)
ReplyDeleteDeb you did a wonderful job on this challenge! I love that stamp image. Thanks for joining us at FYI.
ReplyDeleteWow - what an incredible take on the challenge photo!! Thanks so much for playing along at FYI!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE vine maple trees (and regular maple trees too) and being Canadian that is a good thing LOL! You have done a fabulous job on this card. Well deserving of the win :)
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