This project is a combination of not one, not two, but THREE challenges. The theme is Autumn Floral from Paper Players.
The colors of Cajun Craze, Tranquil Tide, and Rich Razzleberry are from Fab Friday.
The sketch is from CASE(E) this sketch.
You would think that with all of this input, there would be nothing left to decide. Not true. But, it did narrow my choices, and I saw a picture in my mind of the end result.
I began with a Tranquil Tide card base topped with a piece of Wood Texture Designer Series Paper embossed by the Hexagon embossing folder. I chose a lighter shade of the Wood Texture DSP for the diagonal strip in the sketch. I layered this on cardstock for strength, and used an Eclectic Layers die to cut a trellis for my flowers.
The flowers and leaves, also from Eclectic Layers, were die cut from Thick Very Vanilla cardstock. I used my Aqua Painter, swiping the brush across the Rich Razzleberry ink pad, and coloring the two flowers. I turned up the edges of the flowers while they were still damp, and let them dry. The same coloring method was used for the Tranquil Tide leaves.
You’ll never guess where I found the Cajun Craze blossoms. I used a Detailed Floral Thinlits Die on a prior project, and couldn’t toss these cute, little cut-outs. They became part of my Autumn Bouquet, and I was glad I saved them. I know hoarders understand.
I glued the flowers and leaves to the front of the trellis, and carefully placed dimensionals on the back where they would be hidden.
The final detail was the wooden “THANKS” sign from The At Home With You set.
Thank you to the designers of all three challenges for your inspiration! This 3 in 1 really was a challenge!
This is gorgeous! I love the little flowers and how it’s bright yet vintage at the same time! Thanks for playing at Fab Friday!
Thanks so much, Mindy! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
Ooooohhh – this is really beautiful! LOVE all those pretty blooms! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Players.
Thank you, Deanne! I enjoyed playing along!
Thank you, Nance! It’s always fun using flowers in a challenge!
This is gorgeous…really like how you used the sketch and the colors! Beautiful layering of the flowers and perfect for our challenge. Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!
This came out so pretty! I love the texture you added to the woodgrain DSP, and those flowers thinlits look wonderful in our colors! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks, Heather!
Beautiful colors and such an interesting combo of products! That background is super cool.
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you, Chrissy!
I love all the wonderful texture you have here! The mix of flowers with the hexagon embossing and the Eclectic Layers are a great mix! Love the geometrics mixed with nature! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks, Amanda!
Beautiful take on the sketch!
Thank you, Leigh!
I was enthralled with this trellis die from the moment I saw it, but I haven’t gotten it yet, so I was happy to see it used here as a backdrop for your pretty autumn florals! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Players this week!
Thank you, Leanne! I appreciate your nice comments!