Oh boy did I need to make this card. Last weeks crafting frenzy really put me in a creative slump. Every time I even thought about sitting down and making a card I cringed. These cutie patootie acorns just kept calling my name though. After several design revisions I came up with this, and yes I qualify for the first part of the sentiment. LOL
There She Goes has been showcasing some of the older sets again this week. For my card I used the two different sizes of acorns from the "Pumpkins on the Vine" set. Make sure you pop over to the blog and check out all the new creations from my fellow Trendsetters.
I know I have mentioned several times when commenting on your cards that I really need to use more washi tape. Well, here it is. Do you see it? Huh? hee hee While making a quick trip to Target the other day I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to peruse their crafty aisle. They had several Halloween themed items out including some American Crafts washi tape. One package of two rolls included a roll with bats on it and the awesome woodgrain that I've used on this card. Yep, that background panel is two rows of washi tape on some cardstock. Super cute huh!
The papers and cute little sentiment are all from last years fabulous Simple Stories Harvest Lane collection. I couldn't believe how perfect the little nut saying was for my card.
I even drug out several Distress inks and created those fun oak leaves in the foreground. I had intended to use them on my card but they didn't make the final cut. Here are the Copic colors in case you're interested.
Copics Used:
acorn caps E21, E23, E25, E27, E29
acorns E31, E33, E35
I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:Aud Sentiments--autumn
Crafty Ribbons--anything goes with ribbon
MilkCoffee--fabulous fall colors
Perfect Sentiment--find me some fall
Pollycraft--harvest colors
Our Daily Bread Designs--fall colors
Craft Your Passion--autumn/fall colors
Mojo Monday--sketch
Creative Inspirations Paint--autumn colors
Great Impressions--fall colors
Have a wonderful weekend!
Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Harvest Lane", Bazzill, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--There She Goes Clear Stamps "Pumpkins on the Vine"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools--Fiskars Bubbles border punch, sewing machine
Miscellaneous--Celebrate It ribbon, American Crafts washi tape, acrylic gems from my stash
40 comments:
This is gorgeous Tracy. I love those acorns, your colouring of them is perfect and such a great sentiment too. The woodgrain effect washi tape looks wonderful and the papers are beautiful too.
I hope you have a good weekend
hugs Sue xx
Beautiful card Tracy.I love autum colors.
Gr Elly
A beautiful card! lovely autumn colours and design! hugs, Marlies
What a gorgeous card Tracy, Love the washi tape panel and sentiment. I just love acorns, we have a little mini oak tree (bonsai) that my Grandson grew from an Acorn 18yrs ago :) we never expected it to grow of course....lol My BIL cut and shaped it for us, its our pride and joy. We will give it to Levi when he's 21 next year.
Huge Hugs Mau xx
Yayyyyyyyyyy!!! I'm so glad you are back!!!! It was only a short break, but so glad you are recovering!!
Re: washi tape-- oh my goodness !! I would have never guessed !!! Looks amazing & not at all like tape!!
I can't even see the seam !! Go girl!
You made the leaves in the front...!?! What!!!!?
I thought they were real ones... !!!
Clearly your mojo never really left -- you were just tired, my friend!!
Love your NUTS cards & we wouldn't want you any other way!! ;)) ;)) :)) xo
LOVE this! Pretty, pretty papers and colors and I adore the woodgrain washi panel. And how stinkin' cute are all those nuts?!!
Oh, and I totally qualify for the first part of the sentiment, too! ;)
Absolutely fantastic, my friend! Beautiful papers and wonderful design! :o)
Love this card! The washi tape is great in woodgrain!
Tracy, your cards are always so inspiring! The acorns are so beautifully colored and the Washi tape background is perfect!
OMGosh that is so super cute! I have some family members I could send this one to, lol. Love the dp and the great design. I get that way myself, where I just have to walk away from it, lol. Loved seeing everything in your frenzy though.
Such a beatiful card Tracy and love that sentiment!!
XXX Heidy
This is an awesome card Tracy...fall colors...my favorite! Can't believe how perfect you colored those acorns & the washi tape is great...why don't I ever find things like that in the aisles of Target? (by the way...we finally have Target here! Yeah!)
Hugs, Renee
Wonderful card, Tracy! Love the papers and eye-catching design! Terrific coloring, too! Have a nice weekend!
I'm nuts about your cards and I love that woodgrain washi!!
I haven't gotten on the washi tape bandwagon yet but you might make me reconsider! I love acorns and this is so cute, nice papers too!
LOL! So cute! LOVE your use of the Washi, girl! Such a warm, homespun, fall feel to your beautiful creation!
Pretty card love the stitching & design!
Thank you for joining in on the
Creative Inspirations paint challenge!
Michelle, dt team
Beautiful card, Tracy! I LOVE the acorns...wonderfully colored! And what great DP and layout! So glad you joined this week's ODBD challenge! Hugs, Cheryl
Such a fun card, I love the fall colors and your coloring -as I always do. :)
So sweet and beautiful Tracy!! Love the beautifully colored acorns, the sentiment and your choice of dp!! Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light challenge this week!!
All I can say is Wow, Tracy! I didn't know that was washi tape until I read it. And those leaves!!! I thought they were the real thing and that you used it for decoration. Creativity explosion on a great colored card!
Hugs, Kathya
Very creative use of washi tape! Who knew it came in wood grain! Love the acorns and your coloring is always perfect! Thanks for joining us at ODBD this week!
Beautiful card!
Pretty colours and great design:)
Hugs, Heidi:)
Beautiful card, Tracy! I love autumn! :) And wow, I could have never guessed that you used washi tape :D Hugs!
Tracy, I am 100% nuts about this card! Great use of the washi tape...very creative. Love your paper choices. The stitching is a great detail on the quilt patterned paper and those acorns are amazing. I thought the leaves in the foreground were real so kudos on the Distress inking. Thanks for joining our Fall/Autumn Colours challenge at Craft Your Passion this week. It was a treat to get to do a DT comment on one of your cards.
I think we're all a little nuts these days Tracy. ;) I love the pairing of the paper with your acorns. Such a fun card for fall! Hugs
Wow Tracey! I love this card! You are so creative! You did well with the Mojo Monday sketch!
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Love this card. And I love the washi tape you used. I would have never known it was washi tape if you didn't mention it. Hope you are enjoying your weekend my friend.
Hugs~
loving those cute little acorns - and your stunning colouring of course! gorgeous card and layout Tracy
Kim x
Love it! Fab colouring, great image and I love the woodgrain - perfect touch :)
LOVE it, Tracy! Acorns are one of my very favorite things... I just have to pick up every one I see when we're out walking. Such great patterned papers... love the wood grain!
Keep on going, girl... I get so much inspiration from you even though we have different styles! LOVE your work!!!
Cute card! Love the sentiment and design. Pretty!
Thank you for sharing this with us at Aud Sentiments!
Mel xx
Well, there's no creative slump here! This is fantastic! I love your sneaky washi tape panel and the acorns are just delightful! Have a beautiful day!
What a great card Tracy. Those papers are fabulous.
I'm really digging the papers you chose for this card and the composition. It's wonderful.
Mary Anne, Great Impressions DT
Beautiful autumn card, lovely papers and layers, love the nuts and the fun sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us at the Perfect Sentiment this week.
Hugs,
Sandy
This autumn card is just wonderful, Tracy! I love those papers and the woodgrain washi tape panel looks great. These cute acorns are colored beautifully.
Hugs, Anja
PS: Unfortunately I have a cold at the moment :o(
What a wonderful Fall card... Thanks for joining The Perfect Sentiment Challenge this week...HUGS...SK :)
Shut the front door! Seriously?? Wood grained Washi tape???? OMG...that's brilliant. I envy you city dwellers with useful stores!!!!! :)
This card is the bomb dot com (bomb.com)= (daughter's newest descriptive wording for 'awesome')
LOL...
Me xx
Love this card love the acorns and how it is arranged on the card. Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions come back next month.
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