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When I think of fall leaves, I automatically visualize shades of yellow, orange and reds. Not today. Today's card is all about the fern. I recently bought this beautiful background fern stamp. I don't own a lot of background stamps because with my CAS style I thought I wouldn't get a lot of use out of them. Wrong! I cut it down to create a small, but colourful panel of watercoloured ferns. I used my Stampin' Write markers to colour the rubber stamp, spritzed with water and stamped onto mixed media paper, pressing down firmly. Once the stamp was removed, I used a paper towel to mop up any excess water/ink, which left a beautiful, soft image for the background. Love it!
I simply added a black die-cut silhouette fern leaf. I added a very thin frame of black and a black stamped sentiment to tie it all together.
Check out the challenge blog to see the amazing reminder cards made by our design team and wonderful Guest Designer, Marcia.
Stamps: Plant Background (The Stampin' Place; Sentiment - Bouquet of Thanks (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Black (SU!)
Ink: Markers: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: water mister, Pair of Ferns die (Cheery Lynn)
Challenges:
CAS Watercolour October Challenge - Fall Leaves
LOVE the muted colors of your watercoloured background Loll...so pretty and really makes the silhouette fern stand out! A beauty for sure! Just looking through the gallery at all the cards this month, and boy are you going to have a challenge picking a winner...so many GORGEOUS cards!! :0)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Loll. Love the muted colours of your background. The perfect backdrop to your bold black fern die cut.
ReplyDeletethat is a great background stamp and you've used it beautifully, Loll!
ReplyDeleteLove that soft and pretty spritzed background, Loll!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Loll, love the background stamping then the die cut on top
ReplyDeleteHugs Kaz xx
Love your soft background of ferns, Loll with your black silhouette fern leaf.
ReplyDeleteI love how the soft pastels shadow your beautiful die cut. I'm also amazed at how clean your cuts are on your silhouette. This is so crisp and fresh, Loll! Beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteThe black silhouette is such a beautiful element.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful card. The background works beautifully with the die cut.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty in the soft colours - love the match of the background stamp with the die cut. You should post it in SCS F4A challenge from last Friday - a Fall card that is not in the traditional orange, red, etc. colours.
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a gorgeous card, so glad you bought the fern stamp because as always you come up with a masterpiece of clean and simple!
ReplyDeleteI missed that stamp during their sale, your eye for layout and colour are amazing Loll. I just love the soft colours and the pop of black.
ReplyDeleteLolly, I love the arty result you got from this technique and, of course, just love these colors! Good to remember that fall leaves aren't always yellows, golds, reds, and oranges!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, dreamy ferny background, Loll ... the soft colours are such a wonderful contrast to the black die cut ... beautiful! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty background ..... I love the soft colours, they really make the die cut fern pop! xx
ReplyDeleteOh golly, Loll, that fern background looks beautiful. I adore the colors you chose and how you stamped the image. The silhouette fern pulls everything together so perfectly with the pop of black. Fabulous! :) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteterrific background Loll and an awesome card.
ReplyDeleteMad about not being able to join in too... Happy Birthday to your fab challenge! x
Really pretty card, love these ferns!
ReplyDeleteYey to your beautiful stamping. Such a wispy, beautiful effect and gorgeous colours...another stunner x
ReplyDeleteI love the soft and pretty look of the background fern stamping with the straight to stamp technique using your markers Loll and the black frame and large fern over the top look really great. x
ReplyDeleteLove your interpretation of fall leaves, Loll. The soft green stamped fern background is so pretty. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love that you used the non-traditional fall colors for this card, Loll! The black frame and the black fern leaf enhance the beauty of the soft watercolours. Hideko :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! What beautiful, graceful ferns, my friend! I love the soft look with the black die cut fern for contrast!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it Loll! So clean and fresh looking! Have a great day! Love & Hugs. Hazel xx
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this is such a beautiful card mf...love, love the colours you used..
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Beautiful soft watercoloured fern background, Loll. I love your added black die cut fern and CAS design. TFS my friend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the soft background and how the black frame accents the die cut fern, Loll.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous background you made Loll. I love your choice of adding one dark fern.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say but absolutely stunning Loll! Love it
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Maxine
So beautifully coordinated background with cut out element. Great selection of shapes and colors. I love the delicacy of this card.
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BożenA
Your background is so pretty, Loll! I think the fern is a great choice because of the airy feel to this leaf, and I love how you added the black die cut to your design! Another beautiful card to celebrate your first birthday at 'CAS Watercolor'! Congrats again!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft ombre effect leaves - so serene and pretty. Then pairing them with black changes the overall effect and packs a punch! Great x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise to find this very cas-imply beautiful card in my mailbox recently. Love the soft coloured background for that stand out leaf. Love it. Thank you so much Loll.
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