Fall Floral

Hi everyone.  Fall is my favourite time of year with all the amazing colours of the fall flowers and changing leaves.  This card is made with Peeking Dahlia Stencil (STAMPlorations), which is an off-the-edge design.  I used Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade and Seedless Preserves Seed for the flower - LOVE the contrasting colours.  I stamped the sentiment (Lots of Thanks - retired) in Seedless Preserves DOX inks.  I always forget to use DOX inks when I'm stamping a sentiment.  It makes a solid image in one go which means it stays true to it's colour, whereas I usually have to stamp Distress Inks two or three times to fill in a sentiment, which usually ends up darker than I want.  

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I'm sending this card to the Simply CAS September Challenge (second entry), where it's always Anything Clean & Simple Goes.  This month the optional theme is "Use A Stencil".

... and while I'm at it, I'm going to also enter this card into September Stencil Fun! Challenge (also second entry), where it's always Anything Stencil Goes.  This month the optional theme is "Fall".

I wanted to say I'm so impressed with Darlene and Diane's challenges.  I know the work that goes into organizing them, and they have a huge assortment of challenges every month (and some even bi-monthly).  Thanks for all your hard work Darlene & Diane!  You and your teams are appreciated!!

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Thank you.

Stamps:  Lots of Thanks (retired - Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade, Seedless Preserves; DOX Ink:  Seedless Preserves (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:   Peeking Dahlia stencil (STAMPlorations), sponge brushes

Challenges:

Simply CAS Septmeber Challenge

September Stencil Fun!