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Friday, 14 September 2012

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:


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.

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21 comments:

  1. Kathyk14 September 2012 at 15:22

    And it turned out just great too Deborah

    Kathyk

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  2. Vicki Dutcher14 September 2012 at 15:24

    LOVE the water spots!! Great card~

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  3. Marybeth14 September 2012 at 15:30

    Wow! This is stunning Deborah! Looks like all your hard work paid off. The end result is just beautiful. Looks like you got in just under the wire too. Funny how a CAS can take so long. I had many do overs as well. Smile.

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  4. Kim S14 September 2012 at 15:48

    The card is lovely...the water droplets are the perfect touch!

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  5. Tara Cardwell14 September 2012 at 15:54

    love the water droplets - it looks brilliant!
    Tara

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  6. DanaBee14 September 2012 at 17:39

    Very Nice!

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  7. kingstonmama14 September 2012 at 18:05

    This is just gorgeous, Deborah. I adore your inking. I often don't buy outline images like this as I don't really like to color, but they looks so beautiful with the sponging behind them. Love, love, love it. Ann

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  8. Vicky Hayes14 September 2012 at 18:10

    I love your inky background Deborah and the water droplets make a wonderful feature. I love the look of the outline stamps overlapping the inked section too - a gorgeous card! Vicky x

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  9. Helen Berry14 September 2012 at 19:08

    Oh my gosh Deb, this is beautiful!! Love the leaves stamped over the beautiful autumn colours. Just lovely ;)

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  10. Mandi14 September 2012 at 19:24

    Fantastic card Deborah
    I have to agree your blending is superb
    Thank you very much
    Mabdi
    LIM

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  11. Pauline14 September 2012 at 19:45

    Really beautiful Deb, you captured the colours and feel of autumn so well. I ove the drip effect on the inked panel, just fabulous!

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  12. Jenni's Jems14 September 2012 at 20:21

    Love the effect that you have got with the ink drops (will have to give this a go! )and the blending and stamped images are brill x

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  13. Ardyth14 September 2012 at 20:49

    Gorgeous - love that the leaves go outside the sponging! Wonderful OLW card!

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  14. Donna Mosley14 September 2012 at 21:00

    A gorgeous fall card Deborah.

    Donna x

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  15. Buffy14 September 2012 at 22:45

    Absolutely stunning card Debs.
    Love the colour.
    Buf x

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  16. A Consuming Passion15 September 2012 at 07:30

    Beautiful Deborah~

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  17. Jackie15 September 2012 at 07:59

    A beautiful selection of cards since my last visit Deborah :o)
    Jackie xx

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  18. Jean Martin15 September 2012 at 14:44

    What an elegant card Deb! Love your technique! This is beautiful! :)

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  19. Lynn Mercurio15 September 2012 at 15:02

    This is a lovely fall card. Your water spot technique is beautiful with your falling leaves.

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  20. Jeanne J. 15 September 2012 at 21:55

    You are turning into the queen of CAS Deborah! This is so pretty - love the leaves and the water spots. Have you been walking in the woods for inspiration? This is beautiful!

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  21. Cheryl17 September 2012 at 20:58

    Deborah, Love your card! The watermarks really add interest. When I tried this technique several cards ended up in the trash. Haven't tried again, but you've inspired me.

    Thanks for playing along this week.

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