Sunday, September 25, 2016

Papertrey Ink September Blog Hop

Today, I'm participating in the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop.

Our challenge was to use this beautiful photo as inspiration:


While the DT at Papertrey Ink were showcasing Christmas products this month,
I really couldn't get in the mood to make a holiday card just yet...


I started by stamping my sentiment from Phrases and Praises in
versafine onyx black ink on stamper's select white cardstock.
I made a border for my card with true black cardstock.
I wet some watercolour paper and coloured over it with two Zig Markers
and then went over the colouring with water.
Once it was dry, I splattered ink mixed with water over top.
Once that was dry, I diecut some Fancy Foliage Detail dies from it.


Some classic kraft button twine finishes it off.

Thanks for looking!
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37 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

LOVE!!! This is a perfect take on the inspiration photo Leigh. Beautifully done!!

Renee said...

Beautiful, Leigh!

Cindy H. said...

Beautiful card, Leigh!

Vicki Finger said...

I love, love love this card! Simple yet beautiful and also suitable for a man as well!

Julia Aston said...

Love the inking of your pretty die cut foliage Leigh - a wonderful sentiment to go with your beautifully designed card! Julia xx

Patti said...

Beautifully done Leigh!

Patti

Barbara said...

Love the CAS design. Leaves are lovely and with the rustic twine adds to rich texture of the card. Well done!

Shelly said...

Leah your card is wonderful! You are great at keeping things simple yet classy looking! I love the paper you made to cut your leaves from!

karen h said...

This is gorgeous! Wonderful composition; love the neutral colors.

Marlena M. said...

Beautiful, delicate creation Leigh!

Inkyfingers said...

Such a fabulous CAS design Leigh!

Kathy Mc said...

Totally different take on the inspiration photo, Leigh, but I love it. Another perfectly executed card by you that I can pin.

Birgit said...

Your card is simplicity at it's very best! Such an elegant card, Leigh!

Imke said...

Great take of the Inspiration Pic, Leigh ! I like how you´ve used the leave die cut.

Keri said...

Simply perfect, Leigh! :)

Betty Wright said...

Lovely design! Wonderful scripture choice.

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a pretty card! Love the beautiful sentiment! Thanks for the enabling!

Kathryn A said...

Lovely card, Leigh!

lainey said...

Your card looks like one of the packages in the picture. Like how you made your foliage!

Joyce said...

Beautiful card, Leigh.

Karen B. said...

Love how airy and clean this feels!

Celeste Goff said...

Your card is just stunning Leigh!

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and absolutely perfect Leigh! Love those die cut leaves and the sentiment!! :0)

Karen said...

Just a simply perfect card! Love everything about it.

Marybeth said...

Its beautiful , Leigh! Love the sentiment!

Megan Carroll said...

Gorgeous card Leigh! I love the leaves and the twine!

Amy Sheffer said...

I adore this, Leigh! Gorgeous!

Emily E said...

Beautiful card and I just love the sentiment!

Michelle said...

I LOVE the inking on the leaves!!!! Awesome job, Leigh!

Martha said...

Leigh, this is simply beautiful.

Nancy said...

Lovely design!

Vikki H said...

The simplicity of your design made a stunning statement especially with your special sentiment! Great card!

Luanne said...

My very favorite. It's just perfect in every way!

Annheidel said...

Lovely card! I like how you did the leaves.

Audrey Pettit said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Izzy Scrap said...

Gorgeous card Leigh ! So CAS and delicate ! And perfect interpretation of the inspiration photo ! Thanks for sharing.

Kim S said...

Somehow I didn't end up getting the Phrases and Praises set. Big mistake - your card is absolutely lovely and so meaningful! I love the simple foliage with the twine bow surrounded that sentiment.