Monday, September 21, 2020

Autumn Blessings


Participating in sketch challenges is one of my favorite activities. Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #387 begins on Monday, September 21, and runs through Sunday, September 27, 2020. I enjoy using their sketches for inspiration, often adding additional elements to complete the design.

I decided to make a few Thanksgiving cards for family members since we will not be together this year. I kept this design somewhat low profile for easy mailing. A panel of mint cardstock onto a vanilla card base was added, followed by a patterned paper and brown cardstock. I added three pieces, creating the angular strip required by the sketch. The sentiment was stamped and added with foam tape. The various leaves and branches were die-cut, punched, and arranged around the sentiment. The enamel dots finished off the front. The inside was decorated with additional die-cut branches.

If you haven't tried a sketch challenge, here's your chance! Visit the AHSC Blog and give it a try. 

Materials
Stamp: Reverse Confetti "Autumn Blessings"
Ink: Stampin' Up! Cajun Craze
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Mint Macaron & Cajun Craze
DSP: Stampin' Up! "Gilded Autumn" Collection
Punch: Stampin' Up! Autumn Punch Pack (Maple leaf)
Dies: Frantic Stamper: Wreath & Swag Components
Misc.: Stampin' Up! Enamel Dots & foam tape

7 comments:

  1. Love this card and the way you captured all the layers in the sketch! Thank you for sharing with AHSC.

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  2. So pretty! Love those fall colors and the little die cuts/punches are perfect! :)

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  3. Hi Melanie! Fantastic color scheme, and I like how the die cuts complement the images on the paper. Thanks for joining our challenge at Atlantic Hearts this week.
    Melanie

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  4. Gorgeous! This is a perfect autumn color palette and the die cuts pull everything together. Thank you so much for joining us at Atlantic Hearts this week.

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  5. What a gorgeous card! Very nice use of colors and layering. Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts. -Kara, AHSC Design Team

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  6. Fabulous card, Melanie! I love how you added the enamel dots to enhance the sketch. Thanks for joining us once again at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
    :) Marie

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  7. Love this, I love that paper, the colours are awesome! Thanks for playing along with AHSC!

    Brandi
    AHSC DT member

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