Welcome to the Kreators October Blog Hop, where the theme is “Fall.” Living in San Diego, I don’t get to see a huge number of trees with colorful leaves, so I created a Thanksgiving card with a brilliant display.
Fall Leaves
My leaves were made with See A Silhouette Designer Paper and Nature’s Roots Dies. The red, yellow, and orange design in the paper was perfect for the idea in my mind. I used the dies to cut four large leaves, four smaller leaves, and then the coordinating, embossing dies, to create the veins on the leaves.
For the background, I cut some woodgrain paper from Pressed Petals DSP with the largest Stitched Rectangles Die. Then, I backed it with cardstock, and embossed it with the Subtle Texture Folder, to give it a “real” appearance. The same, woodgrain DSP was used for the branches, which I cut with a Seasonal Layers Die.
After attaching the leaves with Dimensionals, I glued the branches on top. I “gathered them together” with Burlap Ribbon, tied in the middle with Linen Thread.
TIP: I use Liquid Glue to attach my bows, so they stay in place. I’ve tried Glue Dots, but they always seem to wobble.
Since this is a Thanksgiving card, I like the analogy of gathering leaves and gathering people, so this sentiment is just right! “Gather together & give thanks” is from the Painted Harvest Stamp Set, stamped in Soft Suede Ink on Crumb Cake Cardstock, and cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die.
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Wow! That See A Silhouette DSP is perfect for the watercolor-phobic!
WOW! Love how you showcased all the dies and the DSPs!!! Such a wonderful card for someone who doesn’t get to enjoy the vibrancy first hand – you’d never know!!! Love it! Thanks for the inspiration.
Your card is absolutely beautiful! So colourful!
Thank you for sharing
This is a beautiful fall card! It is just perfect. TFS
Wow those leaves are beautiful!
The red leaves card is just the best card I’ve seen this season! Congratulations on such a creative approach to your card.
What a beautiful card Su. I love how you have arranged those leaves and really like the idea of embossing the DSP for added texture.
Beautiful Sue, you always create such unique & gorgeous cards!
I appreciate your nice comment! Thank you, Lynda!
Your card caught my eye – very nice – Fall is my favorite season.
I’m glad it caught your eye! Thank you, Debra!
Beautiful card Su, TFS
Thank you, Rebecca-Jo! You’re welcome!
Your card is stunning!! What a great idea you had to use those papers.
Thank you, Candy! I appreciate your comment!
Oh, Su… I must have over 100 of your cards pinned!!! This one is no exception! Love all the beautiful details!
That’s such a nice compliment! Thank you, Cheryl!
O I’ve to get through my DSP! A beautiful card
Thank you, Margriet! DSP can work wonders!
Love this project Su! That DSP made some beautiful Fall Leaves.
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you, Jan!