Good morning folks.
The sunny weather of last week is a thing of memory, as autumn takes a grip.
At least we managed to finish the hay, although it was only large bales and not the small square ones we would have liked but still days however warm are not conducive to proper hay making. Better to get something though than loose the whole crop, which was a possibility.
Anyway its time for a new challenge at Cardz4Guyz where our theme this time is -
TREES or LEAVES or BOTH
The trees are showing a little colour, mainly berries it has to be said, but it wont be long before the fireworks really start. I love the colours of autumn but not necessarily the chilly weather that comes with it.
I was thinking of something that to do that would satisfy the theme and remembered that CAS Mix up were featuring inchies in their challenge, so off I went and produced this.
The sunny weather of last week is a thing of memory, as autumn takes a grip.
At least we managed to finish the hay, although it was only large bales and not the small square ones we would have liked but still days however warm are not conducive to proper hay making. Better to get something though than loose the whole crop, which was a possibility.
Anyway its time for a new challenge at Cardz4Guyz where our theme this time is -
TREES or LEAVES or BOTH
The trees are showing a little colour, mainly berries it has to be said, but it wont be long before the fireworks really start. I love the colours of autumn but not necessarily the chilly weather that comes with it.
I was thinking of something that to do that would satisfy the theme and remembered that CAS Mix up were featuring inchies in their challenge, so off I went and produced this.
I used a Creative Expression rubber stamp that I had success with last year here. Initially I was trying to find another image to use but loved the trio of trees so used it with a slightly different technique.
The stamping was done similarly to last years, using Zig Markers and small ink pads to add colour to my stamp then spritzing it with water and then stamping. To get more detail, I added some stamping without spritzing and also added some freehand trunks and branches with a fine water colour brush.
Each of my inchies, made from Mixed Media paper, were popped up on brown fun foam then added to a kraft card back panel, leaving a slight gap between each one. A simple stamped greeting from Uniko on a MFT die cut banner completes. The kraft panel was added to a 51/4" square card.
The stamping was done similarly to last years, using Zig Markers and small ink pads to add colour to my stamp then spritzing it with water and then stamping. To get more detail, I added some stamping without spritzing and also added some freehand trunks and branches with a fine water colour brush.
Each of my inchies, made from Mixed Media paper, were popped up on brown fun foam then added to a kraft card back panel, leaving a slight gap between each one. A simple stamped greeting from Uniko on a MFT die cut banner completes. The kraft panel was added to a 51/4" square card.
So that's about it from me, but please check out the rest of the Cardz4Guyz team here for more masculine card inspiration.
I'm joining in over at:-
I'm joining in over at:-
My choices - Inking with markers, watercolouring, blending with brush, spritzing, funky foam
Trees and Leaves
Your trees look awesome, you did a great job colouring them, a lovely autumn card. Thanks for sharing at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteYour trees are beautiful Jules. LOVE those gorgeous autumn colours. Works great cut up into inchies! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeletePleased you got your hay in, thankfully we finished by early August, caught the weather just right after lots of rain slowed things up.
ReplyDeleteA lovely design to your pretty Autumnal creation, many thanks for joining in with our 'Trees and Leaves' theme at Allsorts challenge.
B x
What a gorgeous stand of Autumn trees, Julie! A perfect design for inchies! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge xx
ReplyDeleteI like what you've done with the image. I would be a total coward about cutting up something so pretty but you have made it work so well. Love Dawn x
ReplyDeleteYour Zigs work like magic on the gorgeous colours. Beautifully done. Courageous too to cut the image up in one inch squares BRAVO! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creation!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge!
Ellibelle's Corner
Pleased to hear that your hay is done, not a moment too soon either as the weather has turned so vile!! I love this card, your inking is fantastic, so colourful and of the season x
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