Friday, September 18, 2009

Autumn Thanks

Stamps: Papertrey 'Autumn Abundance'. Cardstock: Kraft, Papertrey white, Old Olive. Ink: Memento black, Copics, Chocolate Chip. Accessories: Harvest Crafts gingham, Cuttlebug 'With Love' embossing border and 'Distressed Stripes' folder.

Although I always want to add 'more' to my cards, I end up liking the Clean and Simple cards best of all! Thank goodness for the Clean & Simple blogs sketches like this Fall-To #60 for inspiration and a reminder than most times less is definitely more.

This card also qualifies for Tuesday Morning sketch #11 which is not a sketch this week, but a challenge to use ribbon. Although this ribbon's use is fairly traditional, I like how the colors really pop off the solid background -- the ribbon is definitely one of the focal points!

Thanks also to great friends for my recent birthday gifts, two of which I used on this card. The 'Autumn Abundance' set from Tracy is so fun to Copic color while the Cuttlebug embossed dots from Michelle added just the right amount of texture for the sketch.

Beautiful autumn-like weather and great friends -- there's definitely a lot to be thankful for!

15 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! Your coloring on this image is just PERFECT and the ribbon is a wonderful fall touch! GREAT job!

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  2. WOW!!! Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colours!

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  3. Wonderful CAS card Jessica! I love the warm colors of Fall and your card captures that perfectly.

    Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

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  4. This is gorgeous! Great job on the challenge.

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  5. Hi Jess!! WOW!! This is just so beautiful!! I sure do love the pretty Fall colors in this!! What a gorgeous layout too!! HUGS

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  6. this is beautiful Jess! Such a perfect autumn card!

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  7. I love what you did! This is great!

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  8. Lovely card.

    Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

    Theresa

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  9. Beautiful card! I love the clean look of it. I just wanted to tell you how excited I am to be part of the Spotlight Divas and that I can't wait to start creating with you.

    Susan

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  10. ooooh, I am so jealous that you have this stamp set...it is on my wish list. You have done an amazing job of coloring it and I love how you have pulled this card together...all the elements work so well togehter!!

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  11. Very pretty C&S card!! Thanks for playing along with us at Tuesday Morning Sketches!!

    Sheri

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  12. Really nice Jessica. I love the added textures! I also prefer clean and simple and often less is more!

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  13. WOW! What an elegant but simple card. It is so hard to make simple cards look so good, you nailed it!

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  14. Really beautiful, Jessica, and I love the colors too. The embossing looks terrific and adds just the right amount of texture. Hugs, Kel :)

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  15. I love the embossing and the color of ribbon you used. Those details only make your coloring even more beautiful. This is a great card!!!

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