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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Colorful Combo for Autumn

 Hello, how are things with you? Another rainy day had me wanting to stay cozy inside and so the stamps came out to play! Brand new leaf stamps arrived in my mailbox just in time to be inked up for the great color combo at The Paper Players.

Have a look!

I've long admired this set from Waffle Flower called Two Step Leaves Combo. Imagine my delight at winning a gift card to their store! Of course I added a few more supplies, ha! The Piercing Lines Texture Die also makes it's debut on today's card.

What I love about these leaf images is the detail created by the layering stamps, and the clean lines. Using mostly Distress inks to stamp resulted in a sketchy look for the leaves.  I had a hard time finding matches for the challenge colors, but I do like the result. The sentiment is from SSS and Gina K, as the Bold Summer Blooms set was still out from my recent session. Now I'm ready for one fall birthday in the family! 

I appreciate your visit today. I'll be sharing over at the The Paper Players and  the NBUS challenge. Seems there is a steady stream of never-been-used-stuff available in my craft closet! 




And one more. Tic Tac Toe challenge grid middle row asks for Any Color, FREE, and sentiment. I'm always inspired to play there, and I was happily a Designer's Pick!  

Hope it's a great day for you! 

Be yourself

         Have delight in your craft 

               Make something beautiful! 




Supplies:
Inks: Altenew - Ultraviolet, Crimson, DOX - Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade
Card Stock: Concord & 9th

9 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

What a pretty way to use those colors! This is a fabulous card, Cindy!

Rosanne Mulhern said...

This is certaily a WOW card, Cindy! And just when we all need a hint of Autumn. Thanks for sharing it at the TTTC

Jan Clothier said...

Cindy, this is fabulous! The combination of colours in the leaves and their arrangement is wonderful. The dark purple strip behind, picking up the colour of the veins, really pops the whole design. The die cut greeting really stands out, while absolutely being part of the whole design. Thank you for sharing with us at The Paper Players.

Darnell said...

Just WOW, Cindy!!

Betty said...

I love fall/autumn leaves cards and yours is especially pretty - so pleased you joined our TTT Challenge!

LeAnne said...

This is fabulous! I love the big bold look you achieved with these leaves as well as that amazing stitched background! SO cool! Glad you shared this with us at the Players this week!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

What a fabulous card Cindy! Your cluster of leaves is so pretty and the purple veins tie in with the bold purple panel behind perfectly. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us over at The Paper Players this week!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, I do love those leaves and the fabulous fall colors! Artfully arranged on your new Piercing Lines with enough white (light gray?) showing to set off the colors with a beautiful pop. What a wonderful card for a fall birthday! Congratulations on your win!

Claire Broadwater said...

Cindy, this is gorgeous! It shouts FALL! I love the beautiful leaves and the arrangement is lovely! The BB veins running through the leaves is stunning! Thank you for joining my Color Challenge at The Paper Players this week!