October 13, 2012

It's Fall 'Round Here!

Fall in New England is by far my favorite season!  I've grown up here and the cool crisp air evokes many childhood memories, especially jumping in piles of leaves with my friends.

So for our challenge this week at Our Creative Corner, our fabulous hostess, Meihsia Liu of Simply Paper Crafts, asked us to create a circular, Fall themed card/project using the colors and objects of the season.  I couldn't wait to get started!

Here is my design team card.  I turned to Tim Holtz for my inspiration!
I immediately turned to one of Tim Holtz' videos and tutorial, HERE for my alcohol and glassine leaves.  My photo doesn't quite show the depth of color I achieved on the leaves, but they look so real in real life.
Please drop by Our Creative Corner and join in on our challenge.  I promise you'll have fun with this fabulous technique!  Also, check out the awesome projects from the FAB design team - they are amazing!  

  Linda Coughlin- The Funkie Junkie
Sue Butler- Scrumplescrunch
Ann Marie Hile- Stampin' Anne
  Wendy Janson-  It's All About Stamping
Marcy Kaminski - En Papillote Arts (you are here!)
Irena Kowalczyk (aka Rudlis) - Love, Life and Crafts
Meihsia Liu- Simply Paper Crafts
Lori Rider- The Diva Stamper
Sharon Wheet- Designs by Sharon
Cristina Barnes - Dot Dot Stamping Design
Liliana Inguanti - Stampin' From Home
 Paula McClane - Scrap Addicts Attic
 Lisa Minckler - You Made Me Ink!
 Kim Price - Inkognito


I am entering this card in the Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Dies/Punches!  Check it out, the DT is full of inspiration!

SUPPLIES:
Paper -  PPI kraft, Hero Arts, Bazzill, Tim Holtz Glassine (from The Funkie Junkie Boutique)
Stamps - Sentiment - Hero Arts Season of Giving CL361 
Inks -  Ranger Distress Inks, Distress Metallic Stains and Alcohol Inks, Perfect Pearls Powder,  Perfect Pearls Mist, Memento
Other - My Favorite Things - Die-namics - Fishtail Flags and Rolled Rose, Tim Holtz Sizzix Die - Holly Branch, and Distressed Doily,  (from The Funkie Junkie Boutique) twine - (from The Funkie Junkie Boutique), silk ribbon and vintage button from my stash


Thanks for visiting my blog.  I'd love to hear your comments!
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11 comments:

Barb said...

Wow, is this ever GORGEOUS, Marcy! I love your amazing leaves and this wonderful design! The rolled roses are so beautiful too! Nice work, my friend! :)

Martha said...

Hi, Marcy! I HAD to come take another look at this BEAUTY you've created! Every detail is simply BEAUTIFUL! The leaves are FABULOUS!

OH, I so enjoy Tim's videos and tutorials. I learn so much by watching him create. (I did have the pleasure of watching him in person, when he was in Texas.) Thanks for the link to his video. I never grow tired of watching them.

Hope you're feeling better.
HUGS! ♥

Meihsia Liu said...

Oh, Marcy, this card is so elegant. I love the beautiful golden leaves and the gorgeous doily made with TH's die. The big button is such a great accent!.. :)

Lisa M said...

Dad-gum Marcy!! What a gorgeous circular depiction of fall on your card. The leaves look amazing and the layout on this textural beauty is just wonderful!! You were absolutely fired up to do this one...it's BEAUTIFUL!!

CinnamonSally said...

Marcy this is so pretty, I love the look you have created!!

Sharon said...

Marcy, I'm a closet TH fan. I watch his videos, and have secret urges to recreate his work. But, I lack his vision and I admire yours! I love what TH does with kraft glassine. And your leaves are superb! Those yellow rolled roses are just the perfect balance to an already gorgeous creation.
have a great week. hugs, sharon w.

Virginia L. said...

This is more than just A CARD! It's a MASTERPIECE, Marcy! You have got Tim's essence in this circle card! The leaves are absolutely GLORIOUS and I love how you tie the prettiness with a bow and with the addition of rosettes! VERY inspiring work, my friend!

Lin said...

Just gorgeous, Marcy - love those delicate leaves! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge!!

Anita Houston said...

This is just beautiful Marcy! I love the shape for sure, but it the whole design that's eye candy! Love those leaves!

Paper Profusion said...

Hi Marcy, this is just beautiful. Those leaves have a fabulous shimmer. A very feminine depiction of fall. All in all gorgeous. Nicola x

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

I really love what you have done here, Marcy. The use of the distressed doily die is brilliant and that velvet ribbon is completely yummy! And you can even go wrong using that awesome kraft glassine! Sorry I am so late getting around to thanking you for sharing in Sunday Share at Frilly and Funkie. I'm so thrilled that you played along and best of luck in the drawing!

Hugs,
Linda