My friend, the oh so talented Mindy Backes, has started up a brand new challenge called Fab Friday. The design team over there are some stamping “rock stars” and are a group I admire so much. So of course I had to play along on their first challenge!! The first one is a sketch…and you know that I cannot resist a sketch! This one is really great and I had such fun with it!
Here is the final proof this week that the Seasonal Stamper’s Disorder (my inability to stamp in anything other than the “seasonal” colors) has taken over completely. Bring on the fall colors! Naturally, with fall colors come the most wonderful set, French Foliage. Love this one so much! I found an old piece of Cajun Craze textured card stock in my stash and it was just the right size for a card base. Meant to be! I did some distressing and decided that adding texture to the More Mustard panel with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder was needed. Perfect! I love these leaves cut out so I just stamped, cut and sponged the edges a bit. For the sentiment, I pulled out my new 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon from the Holiday Catalog (you didn’t think I could pass up a new ribbon did you?). It is designed to be stamped on so I used it for my sentiment from Made For You. I have to say that this card makes me happy! Not sure why, but it does. I LOVE, LOVE fall and I particularly love it in Virginia!
*Blog Candy*
In case you missed yesterday’s post, I am giving away some blog candy for coming up on 100,000 blog hits. I will be giving away a clear mount Googly Ghouls stamp set. All you have to do is comment on this post, Tuesday’s SUO Challenges post or yesterday’s Freshly Made Sketches post to be entered. I’ll select one winner from all the comments (sometime after 6p Eastern Time on Sunday, Sep. 9th). Feel free to comment on all of them for more chances. Sorry but SU rules don’t allow me to ship outside of the U.S.
I mentioned stamping rock stars before. Well, this card is also for another set of my favorite stampers…The Paper Players! Their theme this week is Leaves Are Falling. Awesome!
Make sure you take the time to go see what each of these groups has created. You will be so inspired to join in!
Don’t forget to leave me a note!! I can’t wait to send the Googly Ghouls to someone!! Thanks for stopping in today. See you again soon!
Stamps: French Foliage, Made For You; Paper: Cajun Craze Textured (ret), More Mustard, Early Espresso, Naturals Ivory; Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso; Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Eyelet Border Punch (ret), 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon, Neutrals Button, Linen Thread, Sponges
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This is one of my favorite sets too! I also like to cut out the leaves to embellish cards and fall projects. Your color choice was a perfect remedy for your “seasonal disorder111”
It’s hard to go wrong with French Foliage and you have done it proud! Gorgeous colors and I love how you have used the sketch!
Beautiful card! The leaves look wonderful in these colors and I like the bit of distressing on the background panel. Looks just like fall to me! Thanks for playing along with us at Fab Friday!
I love Fall colors and I like how you combined them on this card. Fall is my favorite season; now if the weather could just cooperate!
LOve French Foliage! I’m a fall kinda gal. Beautiful card.
Your beautiful card has me just in the mood for fall! Great colors and I love the details on the images and the distressed background. Your work is always inspiring, Jennifer!
I love this stamp set, so versatile. Great colors – so fall like.
This is fabulous Jen but then I love everything you make! I agree, these are the perfect fall colors and I LOL at Seasonal Stamper’s Disorder! I really like the background stamping you added and the texture is perfect! So glad you joined us at The Paper Players!
This is gorgeous! LOVE the fall colours and the distressing! Thanks for playing along with us at the Paper Players!
Love the cotton ribbon!! Didn’t even realize you used that as your pennant!! Beautiful card!
Brenna
Oh how I miss seeing those colors in the fall. Gorgeous card!
Love this time of year..French Foliage is a great way to start making those fall cards.TFS
This is hands-down, my favorite “natural” stamp set—and it is absolutely beautiful here! Great take on the sketch too–love that cotton ribbon! Thanks for playing at the Paper Players this week! So glad to have you!
Fall is so my favorite season…but then…winter. I do like the four seasons, but my favorite is the fall! Your card is nice and it is very fall-ish. I like the stamp set and it is perfect for the season. I love the colors and can’t wait to CASE this one..Thanks for sharing. Oh! don’t you just love this ribbon? It is so easy to manipulate, color and stamp on, I really like this one!
Lovely card! I’m looking forward to those fall colors, too.
This is superb, Jennifer! Thanks so much for the tip on the new challenge!!
What a fabulous fall card! I love the French Foliage set and you have used it beautifully – both as a focal image with the leaves and as a background. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Players this week!
I love your fall card! The colors are beautiful and it all comes together wonderfully! I really like that the banner is made from the stamped ribbon- great touch! Thanks for playing along at Fab Friday!
Hey Jen, I love love love Fall also and your card is beautiful. I haven’t even used that set yet because of Wonderfall but when I need more Thanksgiving cards I sure will. Thank you for your kind remarks on my blog. Hugs, Bev
Jen, wonderful Autumn card and perfect cuts overall. Everything looks so perfect and the colors are awesome.
Love this card!! The color combo is wonderful!! I think I also have SSD!! LOL Thank you for playing with us at Fab Friday!!!
Jen! I’m so happy you played along at Fab Friday! This is gorgeous! I love the colors and the embossing. I need to pull this set out! Thanks for the reminder!