Hey everyone, it's time for a Twofer! September's prompt at the
Twofer Card Challenge is leaves so my cards feature an older die, Verona Flourish, by
Poppystamps.
The leaves on the first card were die cut from water color paper painted with Brusho powders.
The leaves on the second card were die cut from PTI colored card stock. I originally water colored the houses with Kuretaki watercolors but
they were too bright so I inked everything over with DI Fossilized Amber turning reds to
orange and aqua to green. A bit of DI Gathered Twigs was also added.
The leaves got a dose of Fossilized Amber as well.
Supplies:
Stamps: SSS Tilted Banner Sayings
Dies: Poppystamps Verona Flourish, Vincent House, Clovis House, Stitched Main Street Tags, PTI Scripted die, MFT Blueprint 26
Paper: PTI Royal Velvet, Amethyst Allure, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, Terracotta Tile,
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, DI Fossilized Amber, Gathered Twigs, Tea Dye, Brusho Purple, Scarlet, Brilliant Red, Kuretaki Water Colors
Our special guests this month are Linda (
Scrappin', Stampin', & Singin'), and Susan (
Cat's Inkcorporated) Please head over to the
Twofer Card Challenge blog to see the amazing inspiration from them and the rest of the team!
Thanks for coming over to visit! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Kara
Love both of your leafy lovelies Kara! The leaves colored with brushos are stunning just as they are. I'm especially fond of the cluster of leaves beneath your row houses. It's so charming! The addition of DI on top of the water coloring adds so much depth. Two beautiful inspiration pieces here Kara. Enjoy your fall!
ReplyDeleteTwo...fer beautiful cards Kara! Love the beautiful purple leaves not the first and the fall colored leaves around the sweet homes!
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These are both fabulous, Kara! The variegated colour on your brusho leaves is gorgeous ... such rich, deep tones ... so lovely against the dark card base! What an inviting neighbourhood scene ... you created a brilliant autumnal feel to it with the fossilised amber wash and that wonderful tumble of fallen leaves! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh, those purple leaves are so gorgeous. What a beautiful card you made with them. The design on the fall card is so pretty. I love those houses and the wonderful fall colors. It is the prettiest time of year with all those gorgeous reds, oranges, gold and green but you jazzed it up by adding purple! Great cards.
ReplyDeleteWOW...two FABULOUS cards Kara!! I am especially in LOVE with your 1st card...the colors are so BEAUTIFUL, absolutely STUNNING!! Love how you die cut the birthday sentiment on the 1st card too! And of course your 2nd card is just as lovely with the traditional fall colors...what a great idea to surround your little neighborhood with all the fallen leaves! Two lovely, lovely cards my friend! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing color combination on the purple card... so unique and fabulous for leaves!
ReplyDeleteAnother wow! Seeing so many wow's from the design team! I love your 1st card, the colors are so rich in those jewel tones-an absolutely stunning birthday card! Your second card is so warm and cozy, loving those houses and how you colored them but I really love how you have them nestled down on those leaves! Giving such a warm and cozy feel just like autumn is! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI always learn something from you, Kara! I would never have thought to overink an image like you did with the amber DI in order to tamp down the coloring! Brilliant! The result is truly perfect colors for fall! It's so cool how the roof on that middle house looks like aged copper! Bonus!! And your birthday card design is super rich with those bold grape colors that just pop against the black! I also love that sediment border with the rounded corners!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSo clever, love the colors of your leaves!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kara, I am in love with the rich purples and reds of your birthday card! So stunning! And the houses on a bed of fall colored leaves look so inviting! Very clever way to tone down the bright colors! This card has so much dimension! Spectacular designs!
ReplyDeleteTwo colorful beauties, Kara! Adore the purple card with the tumbling leaves and the leafy cluster behind the houses looks amazing too!!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic cards, Kara. I love the purple one as purple is one of my most favorite colors. Lovely cards, Kara. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous leaf cards. I wouldn't think 'purple shades' for the leaves, bu these are stunning! The colors really pop against the dark background. And I love your idea of grounding the village houses with the pretty fall leaves! TFS & have a great week.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are such fabulous cards but I am in LOVE with the purple leaves Kara!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh ... LOVE those gorgeous purple brusho leaves Kara. They look amazing over the deep purple background. Great design with the two-toned card base and rounded corners. Your house is so adorable. What a great idea to add the amber to tone down brightness. It worked perfectly! The gathering of leaves under the house is so fun. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Kara! The purple leaves are so regal and I love the cluster of leaves under the houses!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Kara, they are both perfect in their own way!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous water colored cards, Kara! I know two friends who would love the first card with all the pretty colors, especially the color purple! Your second card is just as lovely with the wonderful house and beautiful leaves!
ReplyDeleteHello my sweet friend! Well I'm in love with BOTH cards, can't decide which I love more... the rich purpeley goodness, or the fall delight. Read over your process for both, and you and your color techniques are just amazing! Wish we lived closer... we could color play all day! Gotta give a nod to two GORGEOUS designs too! Hugs, lady!
ReplyDeleteTwo totally awesome designs using those leaves. The purple one reminds me of a tapestry. And, the other one is a perfect card for the Fall season. What fabulous leaf dies.
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ReplyDeleteoh my word both those cards are so gorgeous and wonderfully created.
I love everthing about them they are so colourful and would delight anyone to receive them.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a fabulous pair of cards Kara! I love the glitzy look on the purple card and the Brusho work does you proud. The second card is so beautifully autumnal and I just love what you did with the houses. Such a great job!
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Carol x
These cards are stunning. I especially like the first one, don't you just love brusho powders? I must get mine out more often. xx
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