Friday, October 21, 2016

Celebrating!

"Lots of Leaves"


Hi, there!

TGIF!  The weather turned cold and rainy here.  In the beginning of the week it was near 80.  Today it was in the low 50's...big change! And, I certainly felt it in my sinuses and head with a migraine.  But, I wanted to get out my winter clothes and put away the summer ones.  By the afternoon I felt much better and decided to make a couple cards. So, I decided to enter the below card over at Seize the Birthday. And, here is my card...


For my card, I started with a cream card base and paired it with a leaf embossed panel.  The die cut leaves from TE were water colored with distress inks.  I decided I wanted them to be a little more vibrant, so I colored them with copics.  The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy. The dots are from Doodlebug and twine from PTI to finish the card. This card will be going to my nephew who has the same birthday as me next month.  I often give a handmade card and my husband chooses a bought funny card, which are the ones that say.... you're so old...etc...lol!

Well, that's all for now!  Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by today!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

16 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Maria! Love the leaves & the embossed background is wonderful!

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  2. I love your cluster of leaves...such a pretty card!

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  3. Those leaves are gorgeous!!! Love how they have that dimension to them! Fabulous card!

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  4. I am with you; and put away my summer wardrobe. It's chilly here but it's cosy inside. Perfect weather for crafting:) Your card is lovely; I am a big fan of CAS cards and this card is brilliant. A lovely colour combo; perect for autmumn. And fab design!
    Have a great weekend!
    X

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  5. So very pretty! Love the beautiful foliage!

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  6. Maria what a beautiful card and those leaves are lovely! I think the weather has been similar everywhere because we had the exact same week. Summer one day and full on fall the next.

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  7. When I first looked at your card the brown embossed layer ...I thought looked like a chocolate bar? Love the simplicity, pretty card Maria!

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  8. Great design Maria! I love the beautiful leaves - the colours are gorgeous and the embossing looks fab too :-)

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  9. Such a gorgeous fall card Maria ... Loving the colours. It's cold here but sunny and we all have colds and coughs!

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  10. What a sweet card, Maria! I always get headaches with the change in the weather, although not as bad as I used to get them!

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  11. Gorgeous leaves - they just pop on that brown panel! We're having quite warm weather, ready for some fall weather instead. Have a lovely week, Maria!

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  12. I do love fall, but the weather changes really do mess with the sinuses, don't they? Glad you are feeling better, and I love your adorable card! The bright fall leaves are so pretty. Love how the trio of dots pulls all the colors together! And love how the bright colors pop with the touches of natural brown and kraft!

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  13. What a fantastic card. I like those leaves, and it looks like they are just about ready to fall.

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  14. This is so pretty! I love the embossed brown paper, with gorgeous leaves!! Hugs!

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  15. Very pretty. Love the leaves. Thanks so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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