Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Papertrey Ink October Blog Hop

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

Our challenge was to use this beautiful photo as inspiration:


Isn't it beautiful?
Here's the card that it inspired...


I started by stamping my sentiment from Phrases and Praises in
PTI Ocean Tides ink on stamper's select white cardstock, to match the colours of the pumpkins.
I made a border for my card with soft stone cardstock, stamped with the woodgrain stamp
from Concord & 9th.
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.


A trio of pure poppy buttons and some button twine finishes it off.

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43 comments:

Michelle said...

Beautiful card, Leigh. A lovely take on the inspiration! :-)

Kim Heggins said...

So beautiful Leigh...lovely card and wonderful sentiment.

Wanda Cullen said...

Beautiful card...beautiful verse!

*Vicki* said...

So beautiful Leigh! Love the addition of the buttons! HUGS

Diane Jaquay said...

This is so beautiful!!

Rosemary said...

lovely card!

Happy Dance said...

I have this same sentiment on a plaque hanging in my entryway. I love this verse!! And I love your card, Leigh. Those Fancy Foliage die cuts are gorgeous, and I love, love, love the woodgrain border you've given this beauty. Simply a fantastic card!!! Love it!! Bev

Rema DeLeeuw said...

So pretty Leigh!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Leigh !!!

Nancy Penir said...

Love how you framed the verse with those gorgeous leaves. Love too, the border. Beautiful, Leigh!

carol (krillsister) said...

Lovely card. Awesome layout.

Colleen said...

Leigh, I love your leaves, the colors are just s[pt on, love those splatters! Fantastic card!! I guess two great minds think alike!! *wink

Joyce said...

Stunning, Leigh.

adele holcomb said...

I love everything about this card, Leigh: the colorful Fancy Foliage leaves, the woodgrain border, the bright buttons and the muted blue sentiment. I also love that you left in some of the pieces of the leaves -- it adds interest. Altogether a very eye-pleasing card!

Karen said...

I knew I'd regret not purchasing Fancy Foliage, and your beautiful card confirms it!

paperkicks said...

Gorgeous card, Leigh!! Love the leaves and the hint of a white-washed fence in the background!!

Marcia Hill said...

Lovely, lovely card Leigh and absolutely LOVE your sentiment! Also kicking myself for not getting that leaf die...NEED to add that to my ever growing wish list!! :0)

Lisa Elton said...

Oh gosh this is pretty!! Love the button accents!!

Luanne said...

Those fabulous leaves! I just love them! It's fun to see a cluster of buttons too, we don't see them like we used to, and they're one of my favorite embellishments. Awesome card!

Natasha said...

Such a beautiful card!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Your card is gorgeous!

Sunny said...

I *love* the button "berries"! Very creative. :)

Martha said...

Leigh, this is simply beautiful.

Greta said...

I'm waiting for those leaves to get back in stock--now I really want them! Beautiful card, Leigh--love that you used buttons!

Kari D said...

So pretty! I finally purchased Fancy Foliage....apparently just to CASE your amazing card.

Unknown said...

Pretty leaf die, great FAB colors!

Birgit said...

This is so pretty Leigh! I love your use of buttons for berries, that is so sweet and clever. The colors on this are so joyful! It's great that we both used the same verse. Great minds......

lainey said...

Pretty card and what a nice way to use a few buttons for the berries! Good idea!!

Diana K said...

This is a total stunner for me, Leigh. Love how you made your verse the total star of the card, choosing fine, sweet details to frame it. Gorgeous in every way. Like you.

The Paper Toile said...

Leigh, this is beautiful. I absolutely love the addition of those poppy buttons!

Lindsey said...

So beautiful!!! I wanted to play along with this one so bad, but we've all been sick at our house. Glad I can see how this gorgeous photo inspired you!

Audrey Pettit said...

SUCH a beautiful take on the inspiration photo! Love the clean crisp feel to this, with the touches of nature mixed in. The woodgrain is awesome. Love the foliage with the button tie, too!

bj martin said...

Beautiful Leigh! I love the way the die cut frames the verse - just perfect!

Vikki H said...

This card is perfect! and after seeing the several cards made with the Foliage Details die, it's on my list! Always appreciate your designs.

Kathy Mc said...

Great take on the challenge, Leigh, with your two-toned leaves, ideal sentiment and brushed edge. The buttons really jazz it up. Fabulous!

Linda said...

So lovely, Leigh. Pretty leaves.

Kay Miller said...

This could not be any move beautiful Leigh!! Gorgeous composition!!

Bobby said...

I love the red spots on the leaves and the woodgrain sidebar, Leigh.

jen said...

I love all your details, Leigh! Such a beautiful take on the challenge!!

A Crafty Person said...

Gorgeous take on this month's challenge!! I LOVE that we both used the same leaf die on our cards.

Joyously Noelle said...

What a clean and classy take on the inspiration! I like the buttons.

Jill Norwood said...

Love this!! So beautiful!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Lovely card Leigh. That verse is so pretty and the leaves look wonderful with the rich orange/red colors. Very pretty design.