Today is 15th so time for a reminder over at CAS Mix Up. This month we are using watercolour and Leslie is our host and she wants us to use autumn colours on our project. We also have a wonderful guest designer Ros over at Mikeysmom. She does the most amazing watercolour pictures so this challenge is ideal for her. I guarantee that a visit to her blog will be well worth it.
You might notice that today I have used the same stamp as for by original card this month. I wasn't able to play at the last Twofer card challenge last month so I thought I would do my bit to keep the idea going. This time I stamped just the top of the tree, without the trunk, in black ink and coloured it with water colour pens.
Once I was happy with it I used a circle die to cut it out, covered it with versamark ink and clear heat embossed the image giving it several layers so that it became a glossy, shiny medallion. I decided to add a little interest by mounting it on a slightly larger circle of shiny metallic card.
I often find myself saying that I love to see stitching on cards, but don't actually do it much myself, so I thought it was time to change that. This dotted cover plate is ideal for adding stitching as the holes are already made. I found some copper metallic thread and stitched around 2 of the leaf sprays having cut the panel down to size.
The panel was mounted on craft foam with the medallion positioned over it using foam pads. I stamped the sentiment and heat embossed it with chocolate pearl embossing powder, cut it to size and adhered with foam pads.
I am sorry you can't see the shine on the medallion, but I hope that I have inspired you to join our challenge, but don't forget to keep it CAS. We all find that hard sometimes.
You have until 24th to join us and don't forget to visit the blog to get more inspiration and some links to technique videos to help.
I am looking forward to seeing you in the gallery.
Before I go I have another card to share:
This time I coloured the stamp with metallic pens, used a circle die to cut it out and mounted it in the centre of this amazing cover plate. The sentiment is die cut from bronze metallic card and also from black card and then slightly offset.
I am sharing this oner at:
The four seasons challenge - Anything Fall Goes
Supplies:
Cardstock: White stamping card; Xcut adhesive metal effect sheets
Ink: Stabilo water colour pens
Stamps: Woodware, mini round twiggy tree; Chocolate Baroque, sentiments to dazzle
Dies: Memory Box, pinpoint leaf plate 94381; Waffle Flower, nested circles; Birch Press Design, string art frame; Creative Expressions, from me to you
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Both stunning cards Hilary love the medallions you created with the tree die beautiful stitching and great embossing on the second card
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Beautiful cards, Hilary! I love the colours and the stitching - gorgeous work, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWow Hilary, both those CAS cards are stunning! Such great designs! You stretched so well that stamp with two (three, with the original one) very creative ways! Love so much the idea of stitching a part of the dotted panel and the metallic thread is just perfect to enhance the colours of the tree and his glossy look!!
ReplyDeleteThe second card has a fabulous look too with that gorgeous cover plate and the metallic colours! Very well done on both!
Two beautiful creations Hilary I can see the shine on the first one it looks amazing I love the deep Autumnal colours and the stitching fantastic work on both makes
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lorraine x
Gorgeous colors on both cards, Hilary, but I especially love the stitching on card one!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and stitching. I also love the Copper color. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing cards Hilary! LOVE that gorgeous tree top and it looks so beautiful in the Autumn colours with the metallic circle framing. What a cool way to finish the embossed leaf design by stitching a few of the leaf sprigs. The metallic thread really shines! Your second card is also amazing with the beautiful coloured tree topper and the gorgeous copper sentiment over top. That embossed background is incredible! xx
ReplyDeleteThey both look so different Hilary but equally lovely in the Autumnal colours.
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A fabulous card, but when I scrolled down and saw the second one - wow! that is so beautiful and what a lovely die - I thought at first it was an EF. (note to self - do not need that die!)
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I love everything about your cards! The second one really caught my eye and I love, love, love that embossing folder! Thanks for joining us at The Four Seasons Challenge!
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These are both stunning. What an awesome die that is and your coloring is beautiful. The colors are gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards.
I love your colours so much and the bronze sentiment on the second one looks amazing. Great background too.
I hope you are having a good week.
Love Jules xx
Love the detailing of the 'actual' stitching on your first amazing card and what a stunning design. WOW to your second one too. Great colouring on both cards. I love how you've interpreted the Autumnal colours on both of your unique cards and thank you for the fabulous inspiration Hilary x.
ReplyDeleteYou have again taken this tree to a whole new level and brought the stitched cover plate along with it! How absolutely beautiful! The copper metallic with richly colored medallion all glossed up with clear EP is a real eye catcher. Lovely details, but still CAS. The cover plate on your second card is WOW, too, and this time the medallion is highlighting a shiny bronze sentiment. It's amazing how that little bit of black sets it apart from the background. Two beautiful cards that will be happily received by whomever!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA! Both cards are just AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
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Wow! Both of these are fantastic, Hilary! I LOVE this medallion and the way you've done the background with stitching and on the second die cut cover plate! Two awesome card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of fall colors and I love the textured bases and panels.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and gorgeous colours and design. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, I do love the background on the second. The die cut cover plate is an amazing fame for your autumn colours ♥
ReplyDeleteSpectacular cards, Hilary!! I love how you've used the stamp in both the cards. The extra shine really makes it extra special!!
ReplyDeleteGreat how you use the stamp. Both cards are stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh they are terrific! I love your stitching and the cover plate for your second card couldn't be more perfect!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I forgot to say thank you for the lovely shout out... You are so kind
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Hilary, I thought that the stamp looked familiar... another great rendition! The second card looks absolutely stunning... adding the sentiment on top of the stamp gives a completely different look. I love it!
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
Beautiful design Hilary, love the stitching you will have to do it again and the autumn colours on your tree finish your card off perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOMG...Two Absolutely Amazing works of mixed media art, Hilary! TFS your detailed descriptions and supplies. I loved your reminder card with the gorgeous medallion and stitched leaves. Perfect for our CAS Mix Up Autumn Colors Challenge. Your 2nd card with the gorgeous circle and metallic sentiment and absolutely beautifully textured string cover plate is Stunning too. TFS both beauties, my dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautifully created! Thank you for joining our challenge at Four Seasons!
ReplyDeleteDiane FS DT {Nellies Nest}
You are so talented! I absolutely adore these cards! Wonderful idea to do some stitching using that cover plate!
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, both in gorgeous Autumn shades. Love the stitched detail on the first one xx
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