08 November 2016

Thanks

Hi there!

I just love it when my favorite challenges allign and provide inspiration to design!



A close up of the detail on the leaf.


I took this photo in the sun to show off the gold metal background, and was so impressed with the little lens flare on the rhinestone, I had to include it ☺



The leaf was cut with my Silhouette cameo using watercolor paper. I scribbled with my zig markers on a piece of acetate (orange, yellow, brown) .

Spritzed with water and swooshed the leaf through the paint/water mixture.

I gave it time to dry a little, and then repeated the process with orange and brown without water.

When it was completely dry, I stamped the leaf with a text background (unknown origin) using Vintage photo distress ink.

Finished the leaf off with a spritz of Dazzle (Dye spray with a dash of sparkle, made by Enmarc)

I layered it over a gold craft metal rectangle die cut and added the sentiment (Casual Friday's Wonderful words) and rhinestones.

Challenges:

Cas-ual Fridays  ~ Colors (orange, brown, craft)

Happy little stampers  ~ November CAS challenge (use metal)

CAS water colour  ~ Text

AAA cards ~ Thanks

Time out challenges ~ Give thanks with a greatful heart.


                                     


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Hannelie

18 comments:

Loll said...

Gorgeous fall card Hannelie! LOVE the dark brown card base that is so rich and warm. Perfect place for your beautiful watercolour maple leaf. The gold really adds some lovely shine. You have amazing camera skills ... love how you show the shine of the gold and the reflection from the rhinestones. Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour! xx

sandie said...

This is stunning. I love how the colours blend together and the detail on the leaf is amazing. Thanks for joking AAA and Time Out x

Shelly said...

This is gorgeous!

Geri said...

STUNNING! I love the gold metal - great photo - really captures the sheen beautifully. LOVE the leaf too and the sweet little sproink of twine!

Bonnie said...

What a gorgeous design, Hannelie! The leaf is gorgeous with the watercolor and text and especially the wrapped stem! So pretty against the gold die cut panel! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour!

Cheryl W. said...

Pretty combination of embellishments, Hannelie. Your leaf is so interesting with its colors and texture.

Anita in France said...

Wow, Hannelie ... so gorgeous ... the richness of the gold (and the flare on the bling!) is fantastic ... that beautiful tied leaf is so perfect against it! Delighted to have you playing along with us at Time Out! Hugs, Anita :)

Jen W. said...

This is such a beauty, Hannelie! Love the detail of the leaf, the shine of the gold and the touch of twine.

stampwithsandy said...

Stunning! Love the gold elements and the beautiful layering you did on the leaf.

Violet Rose said...

So elegant! Perfect for the fall!

Karen Davis said...

Just stunning! Your leaf is divine and the twine around the stem, genius!

Karren said...

I keep coming back to look at this leaf. It's just gorgeous and so detailed. Fabulous card, Hannelie.

Shona Chambers said...

You know I always love your CAS designs and this one is a beauty! Love the gold with the fall colours and that you used a dark colour for your card base. Stunning card and always fabulous to see you at TIME OUT!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Fantastic design and the leaf looks stunning sitting on the gold panel!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous CAS Freestyle design Hannelie. I love all your beautiful Fall details and especially your die cut leaf with the text...adds so much dimension. TFS and joining us at CAS Mix Up. Hugs, Nancy

Rose said...

The touch of gold against that rich brown is gorgeous! Beautiful blended colours in your leaf & the twine & rhinestones are a lovely finishing touch.

Sue said...

Wow, what a stunning design, Hannelie! I love everything about it - the brown card base, the gold panel and beautiful leaf, great way to incorporate text! Congrats on your win at CAS Watercolour.

Bobby said...

Congrats on your win for this stunning card, Hannelie.