It’s Sunday and time to play with The Paper Players! This week the talented and lovely Jaydee is hosting a colour challenge…and I know that you will want to play along! To me, Bravo Burgundy, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Very Vanilla are the colors of autumn. So I pulled out my leaf stamps for examination, and opted to use the French Foliage set. I hope you enjoy my Fall confection!
Today’s card measures 4-1/4″ wide and 5-1/2″ long.
- Texture! The Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is a perfect choice for a fall card. It exudes a warmth, especially when zipped through the Big Shot with Cajun Craze card stock.
- Mute! After randomly stamping the Very Vanilla background image mat with Bravo Burgundy, Cajun Craze, and More Mustard leaves from the French Foliage set, Vellum is layered over the top. This allows the spray of leaves to take center stage.
- Dazzle with details! Several leaves were stamped and fussy cut. The edges were distressed with Soft Suede ink before adding Dazzling Details along the veins. The result is gorgeous in real life.
- Depth and dimension! Stampin’ Dimensionals are perfect for “popping” up the leaves!
- The “Wow” factor! Basic Pearls ring a More Mustard Spice Cake Designer Button, while a Hemp Twine bow adds the finishing touch!
I hope you enjoyed today’s card. I am so anxious to read what you think of it…so please…won’t you leave me a comment. And of course, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Set: French Foliage (W 120845, C 121166); Inks: Bravo Burgundy (105214), More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Soft Suede (115657); Card Stock: Bravo Burgundy (105123), More Mustard (100946), Cajun Craze (119684), Very Vanilla (101650), White Vellum (101839); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123134), Paper Snips (103579), Sponge Daubers (102892), Dotto (103305), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Bird Builder Punch (117191); Glitz and Glam: Dazzling Details (124117), Spice Cake Designer Buttons (124113), Basic Pearls (119247), More Mustard 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon (124140), Hemp Twine (100982)
Wonderful idea with the velllum to suggest the mists of autumn – truly inspired! Lovely work, thanks xx
Ann, what a gorgeous use of the colors, you really punched them up. It reminds me of how my garden looks right now – except your card is much neater! I love the pearls on the button, too. Gorgeous card, my friend
Hugs
Jaydee
Ann. I just love the way you use the velum to soften the background of a card – just brilliant! Your details are always just amazing. Your use of the french foliage is just so rich and luscious. Beautiful card!
Love it! It’s just beautiful!!
Yikes! It’s Fall! And it’s all the more gorgeous because you’ve captured it perfectly. XOXO
Great idea to layer vellum over that stamped background, Ann. It really does mute it, perfectly. I love the spray of leaves you clustered together!
This is gorgeous Ann! Love the fussy cut leaves and that fabulous button! Great job with the colours my friend!
Exquisite creation! TFS
Woof, woof – oh my tail – SHARI LOVES THAT BUTTON! This is a stunning card. I guess Miss Daisy let the dog out of the bag – yikes, she just can’t keep a secret!
I love everything about this card but mostly the giant button. Thanks for blessing my day!
Woof, woof – just from me! :)))))))
The card is even prettier than any foliage I’ve seen outside. The circle of pearls is such an elegant addition. Very pretty!
Oh my gosh! Beautiful, as always. I’ve come to look forward to seeing how you’ve incorporated pearls, and I wasn’t disappointed this week! I love them on the button, and then layered next to the Dots Scalloped ribbon. PERFECT. TFS!
Ann, you truly have a gift for adding perfect details that complement, not overwhelm, the focal point. I love French Foliage, and have seen many beautiful cards using it, but this is far and away THE most gorgeous!
Beautiful Card!! Love it!
Love it!
I need to get some lg buttons!
Love what adding some stems from the bird punch does for it too!
Ann, this card is so gorgeous!!! love the vellum paper, it gives it a very soft look. And the big button with the pearls… so cute.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Totally gorgeous!!! I’m still doing last week’s card too….will I EVER get a card done on time?? Ugh! I feel I’m always behind, lol!
Your card is so beautiful Ann.I love the muted images on the vellum. I love the look of the Houndstooth it goes perfectly with your design. All of the extra details that you added to your card are what make it look even more beautiful. Love the color combo.
Mary
Gorgeous card!Love fall colors too.
This is so beautiful, love it
You sure get your mileage out of this set! This card is so cool! I love it. I have a whole pack of Bravo Burgundy as I thought it was perfect for something I made. Love the velum and the touch of pearls on that button! Too fun! Can’t wait to hear about the concerts and the dog shows. Keep us updated!
Chris R. from Iowa
Wow wow wow – not much else to say LOL just love it to bits xx
Breathtaking! It looks like Jack Frost waved his wand over your card! Dazzling details….a real winner!
Ooo, what a gorgeous card! What a great idea to use the velum to mute the stamped images. I just obtained my SU order with velum card stock and look forward to experimenting with it. You’ve given me wonderful inspiration with this card!
And it’s just around the corner! The colors look exactly like all the trees I saw riding along the river Friday evening. I love the button and the pearls tone it down to just the right size. Kudos!
Gorgeous card!!!
What a beautiful Fall card. Love the background softened with the vellum and your ‘spray’ of leaves.
Ann, I have to agree with everyone else Gorgeous is what comes to mind. Your use of texture and layers is inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous is the first word I think of! I love fall, these colors, and this stamp set. You made made them all stand out! Love the layers and the details. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful. I love the colors of fall and you captured them beautifully. Love the vellum over stamping.
This is a beautiful card. You have done a fantastic job again!
Jennifer
Perfect Fall layout. All the extra details in each elements are so fitting together. Love the pearls in the button.
Whoa, Ann!! Stop the presses with this beautiful creation! So many beautiful details and thanks for reminding me about that pack of vellum that sits neglected in my stamp room. That dressed up button is “perfect in pearls”, too. Fabulous fall card, indeed! 🙂
Ann, as usual, you’ve brought together so many wonderful elements to create such a beautiful ensemble. Love how you snuck in the Little Leaves 😉
love the pearls on the giant button!
What a beautify card to showcase the stunning colors of fall; I LOVE how vibrant they look! You have such a good eye for detail and what makes the image pop; need to remember to use the vellum trick. The Dazzling Details on the leaves, perfect reminder that Jack Frost will be here any day adding his sparkle and shine to the world. And the bejeweled button! Another work of art, Ann! Hope the Twins had a successful week-end; will be looking forward to their detailed account of their long week-end. Hugs, Pauline
this card is stunning Ann! I just love this stamp set as well ~ I’ve never done the vellum technique ~ thanks for the inspiration ~ Beautiful details 🙂 Enjoy this day!!!
This is divine!!! I love the idea of covering the background with vellum to mute it. I will definitely try that one!
Oh Ann!! I just LOVE the muted tones you achieved by using the vellum and the pearls inside the button are JUST BRILLIANT!!!
I borrowed this set from my upline and still have it (OOPS – LOL!). I think I’ll be CASEing this treasure!
OMG, Ann! Your card is incredible! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. I LOVE seeing new twists and uses of embellishments. You are the master of detail!!!!!
Gor-juss, Ann! The spray of leaves is the perfect bouquet for the beautiful background…love the houndstooth embossing and the pearl button is beautiful…just gorgeous!
Fall Fantastic! Your spray of leaves look so real. Love all the details. Again the use of vellum is just the perfect way to showcase your focal point. I love leaves till it comes to raking–lol. D
Gorgeous, Ann! Everything about it is beautiful, but that pearly button steals the show, though!
Ann, this card is spectacular! I love the pearls on the button and the vellum is such a wonderful idea. How do you secure it so that it doesn’t show. Even my vellum tape shows through most of the time.
The attention to detail that your cards all have are incredible. Thanks for giving me new inspiration to use for my cards!
GORGEOUSNESS!!!! I’m not sure that’s a word, but it should be!! This card is a perfect fall card! I LOOOOVE the added vellum to “soften” the background of the card and let the leaves pop out at you! FANTASTIC idea that I’m gonna have to be stealing! LOL! Love how the leaves look so real!! FANTASTIC job!!
Very beautiful, Ann. Perfect fall colors.
This is an absolutely beautiful fall card. It should be framed and hung up. You certainly are the master of design. I knew there had to be pearls somewhere as they are your trademark. Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Kathy in AZ
That’s a WOW one for sure! I’m pretty sure my mouth dropped open when I saw it. 🙂 You must have know I was forgetting to put vellum on my order and needed a reminder. 🙂 Absolutely amazing. You are just too talented, Ann!
Well I love fall so the colors are perfect, but I especially like how you glamed up the button with the pearls. It’s the little “unexpected” that makes something marvelous. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I love it! Fantastic color combo and I love the leaves, I was playing with mine yesterday!
The card is so beautiful. I love the colors, the use of vellum and the background of houndstooth. Well done.
Love how you used the vellum to mute the background – and show off the spray of leaves! Beautiful technique!
My eyes popped! I cant remember the last time I used Brave B….stunning card. OH and the pearls on the BIG buttons!!!
What a stunning card! The details are fabulous and I love how the background is muted so the spray of leaves is the focus. How clever!
Wow! Love all the details! I have so many leaf stamps but I just may need 1 more.
I knew I was going to love this card! It is simply fabulous. Love that vellum look. The leaves are perfect for this color combo. French Foliage is my favorite leaf set. The detail is perfect. I think I need to case this one for sure.
Hope the twins have a very successful weekend.
Wow, I would never put these colors together….but what a Statement….beautiful.. and of course the pearls…lovely. Do love the vellum and oh, just all of it!!
Oh my gosh, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! The ultimate fall card, so stunning! I am really loving the vellum overlay again! Love the popped up leaves! And what an elegant touch with the pearls around the button, it is just beautiful! I have GOT to get the French Foliage set, you have showcased it with so many beautiful cards, I don’t know why I haven’t purchased it before now! Hope the Twins have had a fun, winning weekend!
WOW! Ann, this is gorgeous!!! Those leaves look so real and I love the muted leaves for a background. And your pearls on the button–love it! Thanks!
Beautiful Fall card and wonderful color combination
ColleenB.
This card is stunning! I’m going to have to try the vellum technique, I know I have some shoved in a drawer somewhere, haven’t used it in years!Thank you for your inspiration, I feel like I join you for a cup of coffee every morning!
Awesome fall card. You certainly have an artist eye for creating. I love the color combination that Jaydee picked. Since Cherry Cobbler came out I haven’t used Bravo Burgundy much.It certainly was the perfect color for this card.
I hope the Twins had a good time. Also wishing them both ribbons galore!!!