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Saturday, October 04, 2014

Fall Maple


Hi everyone.  Time for a new challenge at ATCAS ... this one is chosen by our wonderfully talented leader, Kylie (Kylie is Addicted to Stamps).

She has chosen this code word ...








ATCAS also welcomes a new Guest Designer for October ... welcome to the very talented and creative Hannelie (Desert Diva)!  I hope you'll take some time to check out Hannelie's amazing blog which is packed full of unique and inspiring cards ... you'll be glad you did! :)



A while back I inked up some copper metal sheets with a mix of yellow, red and green alcohol inks.  I made up a couple of large pieces while I had the mess out and used one of those today to cut this large maple leaf.  I sponged mesh stenciling on the background and finished it off with a small sentiment to try to balance the large leaf.


I hope you'll join us for the ATCAS #49 - Stencil challenge.  Come check out the challenge and see Hannelie's beautiful stencil card, along with the other amazing cards from the rest of the Design Team.  As always, the challenge is open for two weeks, so there's lots of time to play along.  Hope to see you in the gallery!!



I'm entering this into Virginia's View Challenge #8 - Clean and Simple.  I love making CAS cards and was so excited to see this challenge! :)




I see that my colours are perfect for the Autumn's Bounty colour challenge at Less is More #192 ... so I'm entering :)







 Stamps:  A Little Sentimental (Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  White (Neenah)
Ink:  Alcohol inks:  Honeycomb, Poppyfield, Botanical (Ranger); Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Copper, Large Leaves #2 die (Cheery Lynn), Textured Mesh stencil (Memory Box), Sponging tool with felt pads



Challenges:
Virginia's View Challenge #8
Less is More #192


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42 comments:

  1. Stamps and Paper4 October 2014 at 02:02

    Loll your leaf is stunning you've coloured it beautifully and it looks gorgeous against your embossed background

    Anne

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  2. Julie B4 October 2014 at 02:32

    This is a real autumn showstopper Loll, that leaf is wonderful. :) x

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  3. Kylie4 October 2014 at 03:16

    That leaf is certainly a show stopper. The subtle stencilling is perfect! xx

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  4. sandie4 October 2014 at 03:53

    great colouring and that gold leaf is stunning x

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  5. Viv4 October 2014 at 04:56

    Love these metal leaves Loll. Great background too!

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  6. Kim M4 October 2014 at 05:23

    I love your copper leaves! They are just gorgeous! Fantastic card. :-)

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  7. Deepti4 October 2014 at 06:30

    This is beautiful, I enjoy ur copper leaf creations :)

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  8. Anonymous4 October 2014 at 07:52

    Oh my I love your leaf its incredible, the depth of colour is just amazing, truly fabulous against the stencil and the size and placement of the sentiment is sheer perfection.

    Marie

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  9. Mau xx4 October 2014 at 08:42

    Hi loll so glad to be back visiting. I have missed your Gorgeous creations. You are certainly the Lady I think of when I think of Leaves, you always seem to get them perfect every time.
    Your card is stunning!!!
    Hugs Mau xx

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  10. Vicki Dutcher4 October 2014 at 10:57

    Totally stunning!!

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  11. Unknown4 October 2014 at 13:03

    Absolutely stunning Loll, love your leaf........think I'll resort to alcohol inks for my copper as I can't get the right outcome with heating. Gorgeous stencilled background.

    Karen x

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  12. Brenda4 October 2014 at 13:41

    Beautiful card Loll! I love the colors in the leaf so much, it's amazing looking. Love the little sentiment and the stenciled background. Hugs, Brenda

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  13. Bobby4 October 2014 at 14:00

    Simple stencil background + one gorgeous leaf = one outstanding card. Stunning, just stunning.

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  14. Bonnie4 October 2014 at 15:16

    What a beautifully colored maple leaf, Loll! The simple mesh background grounds it beautifully!

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  15. Barb Ghig4 October 2014 at 15:21

    Every time I click on to your blog and you have a card using your copper metal sheets, I lose my breath for a moment, and today is no exception! Your maple leaf is absolutely GORGEOUS, Loll! The colors and texture are so beautiful, and I love how it pops against your stenciled background! Such a beautiful card!!!
    Someday, I'll learn how to say all of that in one sentence...sorry :)

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  16. Lee-Anne4 October 2014 at 15:46

    You've done it again...another fabulous design in copper, Loll! Love the background...just perfect with that maple leaf!

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  17. Pat4 October 2014 at 16:15

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  18. Sandy4 October 2014 at 18:25

    A truly gorgeous card!
    Sandy xx

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  19. SYLVIA-ANNE5 October 2014 at 01:43

    Ohhh - I love how you create these wonderful copper leaves Loll - a simply awesome card!
    Sylvia xx

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  20. Anita in France5 October 2014 at 07:28

    So striking, Loll ... and simply gorgeous! Anita :)

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  21. Cindy C.5 October 2014 at 09:43

    Stunning leaf!!!

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  22. Jeanne H5 October 2014 at 09:59

    So beautifully done, Loll. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  23. Chrissie5 October 2014 at 12:18

    I've seen leaves that you have done before Loll, they are totally stunning... this is a fabulous card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  24. Craft-E-Place5 October 2014 at 12:50

    Wow, this card is amazing. The leaf is absolutely stunning.
    Elaine

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  25. Darnell5 October 2014 at 22:47

    You know I always go nutso over your metallic fall leaf cards, Lolly! I just sit here and stare and stare in wonder!! Hugs, Dolly

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  26. Anne5 October 2014 at 23:21

    Loll your metallic leaves are awesome, so sumptuous. The stencilled background is perfect for it
    Thanks so much for joining us in our autumn challenge
    Anne
    LIM Designer

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  27. Karen M6 October 2014 at 02:15

    I always love your pretty leaves Loll and this one is stunning - such a beautiful card - hugs xx

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  28. Unknown6 October 2014 at 03:26

    Absolutely LOVE the leaf! So beautiful! xx

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  29. Connie MacFarlane6 October 2014 at 07:47

    Loll, this is stunning! That metal leaf is so eye catching and your stenciled background is the perfect complement.

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  30. Sid6 October 2014 at 07:55

    Really loving your metallic leaf !! Makes for a fantastic card !

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  31. Virginia L.6 October 2014 at 11:18

    I am so happy and excited to see your challenge entry, too, Loll! That metal maple leaf is AMAZING!! I would love to see a tutorial how you made the leaf!!!! Thanks so much for playing Virginia’s View Clean and Simple Challenge!

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  32. Benzi6 October 2014 at 12:32

    Beautiful, Loll. Your card certainly says Fall and you know I love that copper leaf. Great colors.

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  33. Pamellia6 October 2014 at 13:52

    Holy cow Loll! OK, I think I need you to get on a plane and come and teach me how you do your leaves!! You make the most beautiful autumn cards with the most gorgeous leaves!! Just spectacular! Hugs :)

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  34. Susie W.7 October 2014 at 04:58

    Stunning card Loll! I just love autumn leaves and this one is AMAZING. Love the stamped background behind the leaf too. Perfection!

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  35. Canonbury creations7 October 2014 at 09:35

    Wow Loll your leaf is amazing the colours are so realistic! Fab card:)
    Val x

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  36. Sazzle Dazzle7 October 2014 at 09:48

    Striking, stunning and utterly gorgeous Loll.
    That metal leaf just POPS - love it!
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  37. shirley-bee7 October 2014 at 13:06

    Beautiful card, Loll! Love that autumn leaf!

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  38. MaryH7 October 2014 at 14:39

    Always love it when your card has one of your copper pieces on it. Great idea to work on the copper with the alcohol inks too...it worked beautifully on this maple leaf. Really like the textures you've got with the embossing behind the leaf - wonderful card. TFS &Hugs

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  39. Cathy8 October 2014 at 17:56

    Beautiful card Loll, the alcohol inks look awesome on the copper, love the textured background too, Cathy x

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  40. cm9 October 2014 at 08:03

    All the fabulous comments have been used, so I'll just add my voice to the others: GORGEOUS!!
    ~c

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  41. Nonni9 October 2014 at 11:35

    This looks so impressive, Loll! xxx

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  42. Jaydee14 October 2014 at 18:42

    Loll, I never get tired of these gorgeous metal leaves you create. This one jumps right off the page and I love the background behind it. Just gorgeous!
    hugs
    jaydee

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)