Happy Saturday, friends! Welcome to the The Paper Players Blog Hop where we are celebrating Fall today! If you're following the hop in order, you've arrived here from Lovely Lesley's blog.
Here are all the "Hoppers"...click the names to visit each blog. Some of us have blog candy too so be sure follow the whole hop!
Nance Leedy (you are here)
Rita Wright
Tara Bilbao
Tara Bilbao
I know you will be shocked to know that to me, Fall means TREES and WOODGRAIN, lol. For my hop card, I paired the Leaves of a Tree stamp with the gorgeous colors in the Spice Cake DSP:
The technique to ink the tree is apparently tried-and-true but totally new to me! I'm not sure what it's called but Linda Heller demonstrated it at Stampcation last month. Basically, I created my own ink pad by pooling drops of re-inker onto a square piece of felt. Then I just inked the tree stamp with my felt ink pad and stamped directly onto some Very Vanilla cardstock. edit: I found this great tutorial from SU demo Tonya Ball--thanks Tonya!
The result is beautiful blend of colors just perfect for this autumnal tree. Here I used Pool Party, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede and of course just a little touch of Dazzling Diamonds!
**BLOG CANDY ALERT**
And just to keep the sparkle going, I'm giving away a tub of Mica Flakes!
All you have to do is just leave me a comment about my Fall Blog Hop card! I will draw a random winner from all comments and post the winner on Saturday November 5th. Please be sure to leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you're my winner! How easy is that?!
I hope you visit us at The Paper Players tomorrow when Ann brings us a seasonal challenge What will it be? Be sure to visit the Paper Players blog tomorrow morning to play along. For now, please click HERE to visit {Sassy} Rita's Blog. She is next on our blog hop! Thanks for stopping by!
supplies:
stamps: leaves of a tree; hand-penned holidays; woodgrain
paper: soft suede, very vanilla, more mustard CS; spice cake DSP
ink: soft suede
xtras: soft suede, more mustard, pool party, pear pizzazz reinkers; in color ruffled ribbon; linen thread; distressing kit; dazzling diamonds; craft felt
113 comments:
Like you, I can't believe I haven't tried this technique yet. I love this stamp and have been coloring the leaves with SU markers..no more!!! Thanks for the tip and the chance to win!
What a cool way to get all that color variation; it looks great! I love your ribbon treatment; I can't even get mine to look quite that awesome! Of course you know I LOVE the woodgrain and Spice Cake. :o)
Hello Nance. This is just fabulous. Love all the colours and texture, so much detqail, absolutely fabulous creation. Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx
Beautiful card. Love that dsp and all the great colors; the best paper this year (so far) for SU.
Lovely card Nance. I love the technique for inking your tree - very effective. Cheers!
Beautiful use of paper and techniques to show off the lovely tree stamp. Thanks
Wow how beautiful is this!! Sounds easy enough, but you know how that goes!! I will have to try this technique!! Felt, hmmmm...
I saw Linda's tutorial on this technique and have wanted to try it also. Great job on the application! Love your card!
That colorful tree is stunning!
Wow Nance, I had not heard of your technique until this post. I think I might have to check that one out. And I love how it made that stamped image pop. Simply gorgeous card!!
Oh so VERY cool....what a perfect technique for this image--and a perfect fall/Thanksgiving card!
A technique I have not used in a long while, but one that is perfect for fall leaves! TFS!
Sue-Lynn in PA
suelynn99pa @ gmail . com
Thanks for the new technique. Love the look of that tree.
really love the color combination. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I love seeing creations by other stampers. I have been dying to use the mica flakes hope to see some ideas on this product soon. Thanks for sharig.
Nance, your card is just perfect! Your stamping created a true fall look with all of the colors. Of course, I love the Spice Cake DSP, too.
Oh that is so cool. I keep thinking how you would "sponge" those different color. Now I know and will have to try that. Love the blog candy. I would have loved the card too to see its full effect in live person. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow, your tree is lovely. I will have to try this technique. Lovbe the colors of the Spice Cake DSP. TFS
Lovely! This little tree is definitely back on my wish list! Love how you inked it up... Thanks for sharing!
This card is gorgeous! Thank you for the chance to win some blog candy.
Love all the colours on the tree Nance, lovely card.
I'm with you re: fall wood grain and trees (though my trees seem to be more leaves...maple leaves to be exact LOL!) Your tree is fabulously coloured and I love the WG in the BG with the pop of blue in the ribbon. Lovely card :)
Oh so pretty Nance! I have never heard of this technique, but it truly works...your tree is gorgeous. The little bit of sparkle was the perfect finishing touch.
these mica flakes are still a mystery to me, I would love to see what they really look like in real life. I also have never heard of this technique before so TFS!
I am a tree lover and gravitate to cards with that theme. Your card is beautiful!
Barb
bjslasky@comcast.net
Hello!
Wonderful technique! I have not seen this done before and the results are stunning! Beautiful leaves!
Wishing you a great weekend!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Oh wow, this is awesome! Love the look, have never tried it, thanks so much for the inspiration! :D
This is STUNNING Nance! Love the leaves on the tree.
Hugs,
Lesley
How gorgeous is your tree!! Love that font too!
Love the colors,love those stamps and love your card!
That tree is gorgeous!!!
That stamp is so pretty. I love the card you made with it.
Beautiful! The woodgrain background is a nice touch!
I've loved this stamp when it first came out! You did a beautiful job with the Fall colors.
Susan B.
I love your card, you have inspired me to try that technique!
thanks so much for sharing!
boogirl50@msn.com
Nice Card... TFS
Nance your tree is GORGEOUS. Wow the blend of colors is so cool. I love how you let us know the trick. I'm going to have to try that technique.
Thanks for a chance at some of my 'favorite type' - blog - candy too! Hugs
The card is beautiful! Love the colors on the tree. Thanks for sharing your technique. A great idea to try.
Jennifer
Gorgeous Fall card, love the technique and will try. Thank you. KittyKitty366@aol.com (Pat P. Mass.)
Loved how the colors looked on the tree. Thanks for sharing with us.
What a gorgeous card! I love this new technique! Thanks for sharing!!
The tree is fabulous! What a great technique! And did I spy some woodgrain looking as handsome as always? This is beautiful!
I am so tampted to get this stamp after seeing your card. Great ideas.
Your color selection is so beautiful! I wouldn't have thought of the blue, but it is beautiful here! Well done!!
Simply stunning with your fall color choices. It's such a fun technique to use too.
Simply Stunning! I love the mix of colors you chose and that tree stamp is on my wish list, thanks to you!
Autumn cards are definitely about trees and your card is marvelous. Love that technique!
What a pretty card. I've never heard of that inking technique. Thanks for sharing it.
cathyaust@hotmail.com
What a great technique, I'm absolutely going to try this! Your tree turned out beautiful! I like the pop of blue too w/ the ribbon
Nance - this is phenomenal! Love that multi-colored tree and the woodgrain background with the pop of pool party ribbon.
I have never tried this technique either and will have to do so very soon! Now to add craft felt to my shopping list as I don't think I have any in my house. LOL
Gorgeous fall card! Love the technique. Great background. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
Wowza, is this ever pretty, Nance! What a cool technique to ink in different colors, too! Can't wait ti try that out. Finally I can use up some of that felt just sitting in my craft room closet. Alas, I am going to have to buy that tree stamp, as well. Haha! The Dazzling Diamonds adds the perfect touch, too. You know my motto...everything is better with some sparkle! Absolutely fabulous, friend! Have a happy day today! Big hugs! :)
Great idea using felt that way. Have seen something similar using a large cotton ball. The colors look so great on your tree. Gotta get that stamp! :)
I love what you did with the leaves, the color..the shimmer, the whole card is a beauty!
Thank you for sharing this technique. Your card is beautiful!
What a lovely card and a new technique for me as well.. will definitely have to try it..nice effect!
Bernice P
Wow, I never heard about this felt technique before. LOVE IT. And your card is so pretty. Thanks for sharing not only the card but the technique as well.
txjennywren.blogspot.com
I love it! I have not tried that technique and will have to visit that tutorial for more info. The tree is gorgeous!
Chris R. from Iowa
ckrobinson01@hotmail.com
Nance- love this card and the technique looks like a great one to try! Thanks for sharing your love of stamping with all of us! :-)
This is a fantastic technique and I love your colour combo. I am totally going to try it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Marnie
What a fatnastic technique! Thanks for sharing! I love the colours you have used. They are just perfect for a fall card and the touch of dazzling diamonds finishes it all off perfectly!
Beautiful card- such a perfect image for doing multi-color like that!
This is the 1st time I've visited your site and I'm so happy I did. Wow, what a tree! Love the technique for the tree. I've never seen the technique before, but it is a "winner". I'll be back to visit all the time now. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas and for the chance to win some candy.
I love that stamp and can't wait to use it. I love how you did it and I'm going to try to do it, too.
Thanks for sharing your ideas and technique.
love the way you inked up the stamp with so many colors! great job!
Beautiful tree... thanks for telling us how to do it!
Wow ... what a super fabulous effect on that tree - I love it, thanks for the tutorial ... a gorgeous card too, love the ribbon and twine treatment ... thank you for the inspiration!!!
Nance, your card is absolutely stunning. Will have to check out that tutorial and try your technique as the colors of your tree are simply divine. Thanks for the chance to win Mica Flakes!
bdlakebum at yahoo dot com
Debbie G
Beautiful card !!! Great technique too. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing
debbieanng at yahoo dot com
Wow, where have I been? I haven't tried this technique either and need to do so. It is a gorgeous effect!
Wow, Nance! I am in awe! Not only is the technique one that I haven't seen before. I think you have created something really special using this technique! This tree is amazing! Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous project. (Sigh ... we don't have this stamp set in AUS ... but perhaps one day???) Oh ... and we also don't have MICA flakes (hint hint!!!) Giggle! Hugs xx
I've never tried the felt pad technique before but this is the perfect stamp for it -- beautiful!
Beautiful card and such a great and wonderful technique.
Thank You
ColleenB.
I have to agree with everyone else, a new fun technique, can't wait to try it. Also love, love, love your card it's even prettier in RL! The color treatment really showcases the beautiful tree stamp...sigh another stamp I'll have to buy! Love the touch of ribbon peeking out as well and the pretty DS paper.
Luv,
Mom
These are both of my favorite sets. Keep up the good work.
Such a great idea! You made a simple stamp look stunning! I love SU demos! huxspal@yahoo.com
I LOVE what you've done with this tree Nance! I'll definitely be giving this a try! TFS and have a super day :-)
That inking technique is new to me too and what a stunning result! Don't know if I'd have thought to put More Mustard and pool party together but I really love them!
I love how you incorporated the sparkle with the changing colors of the leaves in the tree! Beautifully done!
Jessica
jessicadklein4@yahoo.com
What a perfect way to color that tree with all it's different leaves. I have just fell in love with that stamp thanks to you. Also thanks for the tutorial I can't wait to try it.
Beautiful card!
Gorgeous card. Beautiful stamp emphasized by the blending technique you chose to use! Happy to be a new follower from the Hop!
:O)
Jessica
What a great technique. Can't wait to try it! Your card is beautiful and elegant - love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
I love the look of the card. The colors flow together beautifully. kboyer@whidbey.net
What a cool card.. I'm liking it, big time!
Nance, I am so in love with your card. Perfect details.
Happy Halloween!
xo, Marian Garcia
Nance, I am so in love with your card. Perfect details.
Happy Halloween!
xo, Marian Garcia
Nance, This is fantastic! I just love your tree and inking technique. It works beautifully with Spice Cake ( YUM!) It always take me a few moments to take in all your details and these are just lovely. The tied ribbon is such a great element as is the rough edges of the paper. Fabulous my friend!
Fabulous card, love all the details. Carol x
Fall is the perfect time for the inking technique you used on the tree. Thanks for reminding me of it!
I love how the tree turned out. I have not tried this technique so I will give it a try soon. TFS!
Beth
bethbeaty at gmail dot com
Love this card- thanks for the remminder on such a neat technique! Love it :) Thanks for the chance at sweet blog candy too!!
Great card & technique! Thank you for sharing & for a chance to win some blog candy!
iebyrne at yahoo dot com
Very pretty and original!
Stampcz@frontier.com
I love the technique you used for the tree and will give a try for sure! Thanks for explaining it.
Nance, I just love the way you colored that tree. I've never seen it look quite so lovely as this! And you are definitely the Queen of ribbon treatment... always something unique. TFS!
Hi Nance! Beautiful card! Your tree is stunning with this felt ink pad technique. I haven't seen this before, so new to me too. I will have to give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration. Kelly
kelly_wentling@yahoo.com
This is absolutely gorgeous! I've not heard of that technique before but after seeing how stunning this tree looks I'm definitely going to have to try it! Love that beautiful Spice Cake DP and how you did the ribbon! Thanks too for offering such great blog candy!
kcrouse1950@verizon.net
My list is growing! That is so beautiful and colorful. I must learn that technique!
Sheri
sherik421@gmail.com
Beautiful, Nance! I love this technique! This image looks fabulous with this DSP!
Love this card...'great technique! Thanks for this chance to win sweet candy!
brendastamps at hotmail dot ca
I've never even heard of this technique! I'm going to have to try it now for sure after seeing your beautiful card. Love the colors in the tree.
Christy
triathletecece@yahoo.com
*heart* your card. Clever technique.
Great choice of collors for fall!
Toodles,
CandyCC
Hi Nancy, I love this stamp. And I especially like that you took a different spin on the coloring and took on the winter colors and the sparkle frost look! What a Fantastic Card!
I have used that technique and I think is great, is perfect for the tree and mixing colors. Perfect color combo on yours!
What a stunning card! I love that paper and stamp set together. The Pool Party ribbon adds just a pop oc color. Great card!
Robbie
Oh, Nance...this tree is so beautiful! I never had a lot of re-inkers and I have seen so many great ideas for using them lately. Must be a hint!! Everything on this card goes together so well. Wonderful fall card!
GOTTA LOVE SPARKLE! Beautiful! Hand-Penned is one of my fave sets...Thank you for the chance to win...
marisol gutierrez
the blending of colors is a very interesting idea. Nice work.
I love this technique. I'm going to give this a try, too.
Just stopped in for a peek and love this card. Dazzling Diamonds looks good on anything.
I really didn't think I needed to have that stamp but you're sure making me change my mind with this beautiful creation!
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