For today's MMTPT Those Signs Should be Brightened challenge. Sorry - I'm short on time (so what's new), and focussed on just bright colour and not the fun, since I wanted to play along with Judy's TLC498 Wrap It Around challenge.
I stamped the sentiment first, then the leaves in bright colours. I used some drywall mesh wrapped around a narrow stamping block to stamp a grid "frame" for my wreath. I sponged the edges with Broken China, Scattered Straw and Peacock Feathers. Over this, I stamped using some crumpled tin foil wrapped around a larger stamping block, using Vintage Photo. It gave a great distress look! I doodled around the edges and then finished them off with a gold leafing pen.
Finished the card off with some Liquid Pearl dots.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 GMT Views: 3061
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20557
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 3:23 PM
A beautiful autumn wreath, Sabrina! The colors are as crisp as a fresh autumn day! I love your drywall mesh wreath base and the mix of warm and cool colors!
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31102
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 4:17 PM
I love the different colors you used to sponge your edges, Sabrina! I've never used more than 1 color at a time, but this looks so pretty! Your overlapping leaves are so interesting with the mesh bg added to them! This turned out so nicely considering you were strapped for time~
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Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 9862
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 4:51 PM
Love all the pretty fall leaves on this.
Stampers have been so creative with the wrap-around challenge, and it's been fun to see the different results.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 4:55 PM
This is so cool and so clever on so many levels! the leaves are gorgeous, and I LOVE the idea of using the foil. Wish I had thought of that (and hope I remember it, LOL). Fabulous effect! The finishing touches are terrific. If this is what you create when short on time, I have to wonder what you would have done with all the time in the world...
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 5:55 PM
Sabrina, you take these challenges to new levels! I LOVE that background and the wonderful distressed look you achieved! I covet that stamp set too and how beautifully you stamped your wreath! Awesome card!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 5:20 AM
Wow Sabrina this is absolutely beautiful. I can imagine this in a little frame. The colours are beautiful and I love the leaves. The border looks great and I love the hint of gold.
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Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28839
Wed, Sep 10, 2014 @ 8:29 AM
As usual -- WOW! Sabrina your cards are so pretty and amazing!!
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