Autumn Leaves

Hi everyone.  Today I'm played with a new-to-me product I bought from Simon Says Stamp - Glitz Glitter Gel.  I bought six mini tubs in a gorgeous array of colours.  This is my first time playing with them. :)  Turns out they are no longer available ... crazy!

I used a piece of patterned paper for the background.  I've had it for years!! ... probably almost 20 years.  I love the colours of the gorgeous fall leaves of the design.  I placed a stencil over top called Wander and Find (Carta Bella - retired).  I used Ripe Persimmon distress ink to add a fairly subtle shade of orange ink so that the design shows, but is not overwhemling as the stencil is very busy.  On top of that stencil, I used another stencil of a leaf sprig, Lovely Leaves from Wendy Vecchi (a gift from a sweet friend).  I sponged Rusty Hinge distress ink over top and left it to dry.  I then used a small sponge to add the glitz glitter gel, colour Sherbert, which is really a copper colour.  Once it was dry I outlined the leaves and stem with a gold metallic pen.

To finish the card I added a simple birthday sentiment (Many Everyday Messages - retired from Hero Arts) which is stamped in Versamark and heat embossed in gold.

Close-up ... this shows a bit more of the real glitz of the glitter ... so much better in real life. :)

I'm playing along with several challenges this time ...

My second entry into the new Stencil Fun challenge.  It's Stenciling - Anything Goes each month with optional twist.  I didn't do the twist again. :)

I'm also playing along with another of the challenges from Diane & Darlene - Double D Challenge - Octoberfest ... love this mood board, inspired by the gorgeous colours of those trees! 

And ... because I used a new-to-me product and some very old never-before-used paper, I'm adding this to the NBUS Challenge #43.

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Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages - retired (Hero Arts)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Patterned Paper (unknown)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Ripe Persimmon, Rusty Hinge (Tim Holtz); Versamark 
Accessories:   Wander & Find stencil - retired (Carta Bella); Lovely Leaves stencil (Wendy Vecchi); sponges, Sherbert Glitz Glitter Gel (Simon Says), gold metallic pen (Pilot), gold embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool

Challenges:

Stencil Fun October Challenge - Anything Stenciled Goes

Double D Challenge - Octoberfest

NBUS Challenge #43