Saturday, September 7, 2013

With Gratitude

Wow. This card took F O R E V E R  to complete. It doesn't look like much. I'm trying to think what took SO long. I think it was the leaves. I probably stamped a dozen before I got the colors I wanted. The turkey took a while too. It was done with markers. Oh, and the feather. That took a while as well. I guess it all adds up. I won't even admit to how long it took from start to finish. This card has been entered in the SUO Challenges blog for challenge #82 Harvest Time!

Here's the Sketch!


I got this wonderful color combination from Fab Friday's Blog. They also have wonderful challenges. This was from challenge #26.

Here's the color combo!
Here's my card!






Supplies Used:
Cardstock ~ Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla,
DSP ~ Sweater Weather
Ink ~ Soft Sky, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand
Stamp Sets ~ Ex Libris, French Foliage, Fine Feathers, Harvest of Thanks
Embellishments ~ Burlap, Hemp Twine (not SU)







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10 comments:

  1. ClaireSeptember 8, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    Well it was worth all the effort - it's absolutely stunning! The leaves look amazing...is the one on the bottom left real? It looks it!

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    1. Melissa September 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      Thank you! Nope, I made them all! The one on the bottom was actually a mistake. Funny how those ones sometimes turn out the best. lol!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Beautiful card-no wonder it took so long! Those leaves are just fabulous and so lifelike:)
    Nessa xx

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  4. Amanda MertzSeptember 9, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    WEll however long it took you it was worth it! So many great details! Love that turkey and your leaf/banner/twine grouping is absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!

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  5. Teresa ZuehlsSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I agree it was worth the time it took you to make. The leaves are stunning especially the one on the bottom. It looks soooo real. The burlap adds nice texture and such lovely coloring on the turkey too. Love your creative take on the sketch! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  6. Scrappy GériSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Oh wow!!! Beautiful! Stunning! Love it :)

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  7. Bada-Bing CreationsSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Wow, that's a lot of elements but you totally make them work! I always admire crafters who can put a lot on a card, I can't seem to do that and make it look GOOD! Thanks for playing at Fab Friday!

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  8. Katie MelhusSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    This is awesome!

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  9. Brenda MyersSeptember 19, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    This card is fabulous!!! I love the Oak leaf, it looks so real!! I love all the elements you have chosen, great job!! Thank you for joining us at Fab Friday!!

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