A simple rendition of the leaves and the pumpkins (or gourds, as the case may be) for my key images, created with a little sponging followed by a little die-cutting, followed by a little more sponging. Although I did have a fancier 'vision' of what I wanted to create as compared to what I did wind up with, I'm okay with my 'fall cluster'. Best part: finding out that these Clearly Besotted dies are incredibly cute even without their stamp companions.
Head on over to ATSM #15 to see the impressive cards from the rest of the design team, then harness your mojo and share your photo inspired card in the gallery. This week's winner will receving 5 digis from our sponsor:
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Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!
This a very good interpretation of the photo. Sometimes simplicity is a far better representation. Beautiful. - Ji8m
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome! Love the cluster of images.
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, I feel so badly that I haven't visited your blog in a while...this card is absolutely GORGEOUS! Your inking/blending really made your die cut elements come to life...I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colours here Carol and love how you have cluttered these dies. You may have only stamped the sentiment but you can still enter this at TIME OUT Challenges!
ReplyDeleteCarol I absolutely love this, so crisp and autumnal. The colour on the die cuts are fab. :)
ReplyDeleteMorning sweetie, this is absoluteley gorgeous :0) Autumn is my fave time of the year, I think because I dont like heat and dont go out it is my time, I stand in my garden and let the wind blow me and I feel alive, no allergies just chilly wild happiness hugs Pops x x x
ReplyDeleteSimply super!.....love the colours and the crispness.
ReplyDeleteLovely Autumn card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Carol, wonderful inking and colours.
ReplyDeleteSuch glorious sponged die cuts, Carol ... all vibrant and glowing and autumnal! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove the clean look and the inking is gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteOooooooh.... oooooooh! I do love this!!! I never thought to use the dies without the stamps, but with your fabulous cutting and sponging and responding you have created something utterly gorgeous here! Such a sweet little fall cluster of goodness! Now I'm going to relook at all my matching stamp dies! :D (( Hugs))
ReplyDeleteFantastic card, Carol. Your sponged die cuts are perfect and I love that even with this cluster your card still feels crisp and clean. Those stitched mats have been on my wishlist for what feels like forever....oh how I love them! x
ReplyDeleteOh my Carol, your fall scene is so appealing and so fresh and clean. I love white space because it focuses my eyes on the main event. The stitched mats just adds to it all!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!! LOVE how you colored the little leaves!! And your grouping is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your card...it just ozzzes fall to me. I love all your wonderful dies and your sweet little scene. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is extremely awesome and I am so in love with that little leaf with the heart cutout!! The pumpkins and fall leaves are so perfectly arranged and I think you sponged them to perfection!! I am also so constantly amazed at the utterly sweet way you watch out for me - letting me know about places I have won or places where I should enter a card into a challenge! You are like my guardian angel and I am so sincerely grateful for your kindness and interest in me!! Thank you - I think when you said good things come in threes - you neglected to realize that your comment was the third good and perfect thing that happened for me!! You are a jewel and you sparkle and shine!!!
ReplyDeleteI do love Fall & I do love your wonderful card, Carol! One of these days I need to add CB to my collection--maybe you can get a commission--LOL!
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, this card is amazing!! I love your fall cluster and your take on the inspiration photo. I so love the way you cut out the hearts in the leaves, your leaves are amazing with the fall colors on them and your pumpkins are just to sweet! Yes, this is a fabulous card and I'm glad you are happy with it because I just think it is amazing! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving comments again. Not sure why your comments didn't stay the first time around, but that is technology for you. lol It can drive me crazy at times. You truly are a sweetheart my friend. Waving madly from PA like the fool I am! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteSweet card Carol! Love the colors of your leaves and pumpkins ... and those little cut-out hearts on the leaves are adorable. Loll xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so rich and yummy looking - and those hearted leaves are just the CUTEST!
ReplyDeleteI know present the award for best sponger ever to...du du du daaaa - CAROL! Wowwwwww, the richness and depth you have given these sweet, thankful images - breathtaking!! Yup, you win, by a landslide!
ReplyDeleteFabulous sponging...wow! Love those cute leaves and the overall clean look!
ReplyDeleteAdore this!! Such cute images and a wonderful take on the photo.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Such a fun cluster of pumpkins and leaves in the corner! Such a great colorful fall creation!
ReplyDeleteCarol may I tell you I ADORE this...simple...nice colors and I see a winner here....you are rock using the photo inspiration challenge...I dont know how to make with this pict but you did it so well...hugs, Monika
ReplyDeleteOne word: GASP!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so did ya really think it would end there? Of course not! Absolutely gorgeous! Your sponging is perfect! And so are your choice of colors! The dark brown mat makes this stunning fall scene POP!!!
Love this clean look card ! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThose leaf dies are totally cute - forget the squirrel in the set - I just want the leaf and acorn with hearts!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol. Love how you inked up your leaves. You're right the dies are fabulous. Love Clearly Besotted. Have a great day! hugs Monika xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely! Wonderful colouring techniques on the pumpkin and leaves :)
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