Fall blessings ....

... Good morning all from a very grey and wet Northville - looks like summer might well be over now.  It's still warm, but the weather is perfect for staying in and playing in my craft room!  Lots of challenges are now focusing on Fall (autumn!!), and I've used three to make this card:

• Less is More - LIM84 where Chrissie & Mandi would like a one layer card featuring FOLIAGE
• OLW105 - Autumn - being hosted by Cheryl @ Paperie Journey
• Clean & Simple Stamping - FTL207 - lovely sketch

My first attempt at this card ended up in the bin!  I used post-it notes to mask off a panel, applied ink directly to an acrylic block and then stamped - it turned out really spotty and didn't work.  So I tried again, this time I used removable tape to mask off the panel and completely covered the card as I didn't want to get ink in the wrong place.  I used blending sponges to add three autumnal shades to the panel and then dropped spots of water onto the ink - I love the effect you get when you do this.  Once I removed the tape dried the card with my heat gun.  Then I stamped leaving falling down the panel and finished off with a simple sentiment.

Stamps:  See-Ds - Leaves #50052; Waltzingmouse - Peace & Plenty
Inks:  Distress - Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo
Accessories:  Card from stash; Removable tape

I'm really pleased with how well the blending tool works - better than my old way of using the sponges by hand.

Well, that's all for now.  I think I've had my time in the craft room and I'd better put the rest of the day to good use with ironing!  See you soon.