Today is PTI’s blog Hop. And this is the inspiration:
I started my card as soon as the inspiration was posted (a first for me, I think!). I knew right away what I wanted to do – and I needed lots of time!
This card is for my wonderful husband. I started by white embossing the main sentiment. Then I used white pigment ink to stamp the other words as well as the leaves. I set it aside to dry. After it was dry, I sponged white ink around the main sentiment. More drying time. I used colored pencils to color the leaves.
I finished off the card with some felt acorns and various fibers.
Thanks for taking a peek!
You Are My Blessing
Stamps: Leaf Prints, Basket of Blessings, Hello Sunshine, Top Ten, Top Ten Additions (PTI); Woodgrain background (SU);
Ink: White, Kraft, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Cardstock: Kraft, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Other: Autumn Acorns die, Harvest Gold & Dark Chocolate felt (PTI); orange raffia (stash); grey bakers twine (SU); white embossing (Hero Arts); colored pencils (Prismacolor);
Technique: chalkboard;
Ink: White, Kraft, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Cardstock: Kraft, Smokey Shadow (PTI);
Other: Autumn Acorns die, Harvest Gold & Dark Chocolate felt (PTI); orange raffia (stash); grey bakers twine (SU); white embossing (Hero Arts); colored pencils (Prismacolor);
Technique: chalkboard;
absolutely gorgeous card Karen – and what a wonderful card for your husband – love it!
I just love this with the colored leaves around the border!! The little felt acorns in the corner are as sweet as can be too!
Beautiful! Love how the blessing part shines! Love the felt acorns too!
I love that you white embossed the main part of your sentiment and made it stand out! The leaves are beautiful and the wood grain frame is perfect!
Oooo this is very pretty, Karen. I really like how you colored the leaves. I’m going to try that. I think you could play that one over at AAA Cards Autumn Colors challenge too?
Lovely, lovely card Karen! Love the highlighted sentiment in the center and the colorful leaves surrounding it all…your husband will love it!! :0)
So pretty. Like you colored leaves around your sentiment.
Fabulous card! Your layers & textures have come together perfectly in this design!
beautiful take on the inspiration photo… love the little felt acorns!
Gorgeous card and sentiment! Love the way the word Blessing pops right out and the coloured embossed leaves are perfect. Great take on the challenge.
Karen I love the way it looks as though the “blessings” glow! Beautiful card , I am sure your husband will love this!
Oh, this is lovely! I especially love how you highlighted that sentiment! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo!
This is perfectly executed, Karen, and love your felt acorns also. Great take on the challenge!
Beautiful card Karen! All the colorful embossed foliage looks wonderful!
Wow, what a beautiful card! Love that coloring and stamping. It looks like the word Blessing has a light on it. Well done.
I am sure your husband will love this card, very pretty card!
Such a clever way to use sentiment stamps Karen – love how you’ve made the main sentiment stand out…it looks amazing. The felt acorns give it such a warm feel too!
What a stunning card, Karen. I love the technique, and it’s just so super adorable. I’d love to have you join us at Word Art Wednesday. We’d love to have you share your amazing cards for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
Blessings,
Karen
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