It’s Sunday…and time to play with The Paper Players! This week, sweet Sandy is hosting a theme challenge: “Falling for You”. The goal is simple: create a fall-themed card. When I think of fall, I think of trees with their colorful fall foliage. In the past, I would have reached for my French Foliage stamp set, but for a change of pace, I challenged myself to use Gently Falling instead. I hope you enjoy today’s card!
The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips
This finished card measures 4-1/4″ wide by 5-1/2″ long.
- The colors of fall! Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, and More Mustard are perfect choices for a trio of leaves. If you no longer have the now retired More Mustard, Crushed Curry makes a lovely substitute. A little distressing of the edges using Soft Suede and a Sponge Dauber softens the look of the paper snipped edges! Note: The Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze leaves were created by stamping off once, then overstamping in the same color. The More Mustard leaves were overstamped in Cajun Craze.
- A neutral backdrop! A Naturals Ivory panel, scored diagonally and bedecked with pearls, forms the perfect backdrop to show off those fall colors.
- Texture galore! The new Burlap Ribbon coordinates perfectly with a hemp twine bow!
What a hectic week this has been! My August Lesson of the Month Club (view here) was more successful than I would have ever imaged. Since I include three completed cards with each lesson, I spent quite a bit of time fussy-cutting! I am currently designing the September Lesson of the Month, which will feature the Wetlands stamp. I will release more details in a few days.
Poor Muffy
Here is Muffy’s major win picture from Elkhorn, Wisconsin, which was taken at the end of July. I just received it. She is such a photogenic girl, don’t you think? Unfortunately this past Sunday, while spending a show weekend near Chicago, poor Muffin was either bitten by a spider or stung by something. Whatever it was, it caused a severe allergic reaction. She received an injection of prednisone, and was placed on the doggy equivalent of Benadryl. She has spent the week recuperating. The hives and rashes are almost gone, except for a couple dozen stubborn bumps, and a slight rash on her tummy.
At first, I tried a variety of patterns, but decided on this plaid pattern. I like how the blue contrasts with the leaves. What about you? Won’t you let me know in today’s comment? As always, I appreciate your comments. And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I used, I am only an email away. Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Truly Grateful (sentiment), Gently Falling (leaves), Glorious Grunge (speckles); Inks: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede; Designer Series Paper: Sweater Weather; Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla; Tools: Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Diagonal Score Plate; Glitz and Glam: Hemp Twine (retired); Vintage Brads, Burlap Ribbon;
