... to all of my followers, including the latest recruits (welcome to you all) for being so generous with your time and effort. I really appreciate hearing from you and am often to be found agreeing with / giggling at / sympathising with your comments. As we zoom ever closer to Christmas the hours appear to evapourate and challenge deadlines loom. With this in mind I will show you my entry for the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge - Thankyou (sponsored as ever by Simon Says Stamp) as the closing date is only a couple of days away and I don't want to miss it.
More of my leaves! These were included on purpose (it's been made for a very special person who wanted to see them up close and personal and to whom I am very grateful).
They used lots of parcel paper and kraft glassine covered in various inks and embossing powders. An attempt was made to replicate the real ones in each case.
Lots of bling could have been added but I really wanted the garland of leaves to make the statement, so some basic Coredinations cardstock above and below did the job nicely.
Originally I created a completely different background but it went wrong (yep, a bit has gone in the notebook of horrors and triumphs!) so I went back to basics and did something far simpler with permanent chalky inks and some Coffee Archival Ink. So there you have it for this one.
Pleased to say I'll be back v. soon with that tag as it got finished (and I really love it!!!) Here's wishing you all a wonderful weekend wherever you are. Hugs, Buttons x
What a Fabulous card Buttons. I love the colours and those leaves really do look like the real thing. I'd say a sure winner. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteHi Buttons
ReplyDeleteI love autumn and all the lovely colours the leaves go through at this time. You have captured autumn right there on the card. Love love love
Ria
Hi there Buttons - you could not have done better - letting those wonderful leaves speak for themselves is eloquence enough. The clean thank-you and muted background are perfect. I laugh and love "notebook of horrors and triumphs" - my one of those is a very large volume enlarging daily! Looking forward to your tag. Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteHello Buttons, This is so fab, I can almost feel the textures and I love the colours and sentiment. xx Flora
ReplyDeleteTerrific card Buttons and loving the great fall of leaves. Annette x
ReplyDeleteWow, such a wonderful card. All the leaves look fantastic, love the texture on them.
ReplyDeleteThe leaves look amazing, the shine, the colours, the layers...on the quiet background...lovely!
ReplyDeletehave a nice weekend, Alie :-)
Sensational .... the richness, the texture, it is mouth watering.
ReplyDeleteWishes
Lynne
Hi Buttons, well I know just how beautiful your leaves are already and this one is just as beautiful. I know your special friend will be absolutely thrilled to receive it and such a lovely thought on your part. Looking forward to seeing the tag! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteButtons , this is beautiful and I am sure whoever receives this will be thrilled! The background against the leaves is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove trace x
This is lovely! I have only just bought some glassine (arrived yesterday) so looking forward to playing with it too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOhh this card is so pretty with all those gorgeous leafs! Gorgeous! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteThese leaves are amazing and you've certainly achieved the realistic look, they are brilliant and I'm sure the recipient will be really thrilled to receive the card.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous card... thank YOU for all the amazing inspiration you provide with your wonderful work. So glad to have transferred a blogging admiration into a real life meeting!!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Stunning leaves Buttons, really gorgeous colours and textures. This is one very special card and I just know it will be loved - how could it not be?!
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
My goodness! Those leaves are beyond amazing. Love this!
ReplyDeleteReally stunning card - Absolutely perfect (as all your creations are)So inspirational! I LOVE the notebook of horrors and triumphs! ;o) xxxx
ReplyDeleteWowzersss your leaves are absolutely great, wowwzerssss Thank you for sharing with the DT from Simon Says Stamp and Show, Hugs Terry xxxx
ReplyDelete