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Saturday 22 August 2015

Just Us Girls #307 Inspiration Photo

Hello Everyone

Well it's time for my fourth challenge as GD at Just Us Girls.  This week they have an inspiration photo for you:


Now I had to ponder on this one for a while because it reminded me of Autumn which was the first challenge for August.  But what could I do with leaves that's a bit different?  Well, here's what I came up with - an alternative Christmas card!


I started off sprinkling some Brusho's onto watercolour card and then spritzed with water to blend it all.  I then used Sue Wilson's Holly Sprays dies to die cut four sprays from the coloured w/c card.  I thought cream card would go better for this challenge so I took a 7" square Anna-Marie card and then cut a piece of cream linen card slightly smaller.  Using my Lil Inker stitched circles dies I cut an aperture and then two frames.  On the cut out piece of the stitched circle I used Kaleidacolour Autumn Leaves to stamp my Quietfire Design "Gentle Thoughts" sentiment and then clear embossed it.  I marked where the sentiment should go on the base card so I could place it perfectly for the aperture and then added the two frames popped up with foam pads.  On top of that I used some Pinflair Glue Gel to add my four sprays of holly leaves.  The final addition was some Detail Sparkle Gold Gilt on the berries and a gold pearl in each corner.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by.  Please pop on over to Just Us Girls to see the wonderful creations the DT have made for you.

Happy crafting.







18 comments:

  1. stunning Karen..love the effect you made with the brusho.....may have to give this a try!....fabulous design....xxxx

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  2. Wow, Karen ... what a stunning wreath ... those brusho branches are just gorgeous ... brilliant colours and such fabulous texture and dimension! Another GD triumph! Hugs, Anita :)

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  3. Another great card, love the colours and all the elements together on it. Great sentiment too.

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  4. Beautiful Xmas card Karen, love the wreath and the colours from the brushos. I must invest in some and have a go! My craft room is looking pretty good now, I have a desk with lots of shelving underneath and loads of storage on the right. Hope to start putting my stash back soon :0)
    Val x

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  5. Beautiful Xmas card Karen, love the wreath and the colours from the brushos. I must invest in some and have a go! My craft room is looking pretty good now, I have a desk with lots of shelving underneath and loads of storage on the right. Hope to start putting my stash back soon :0)
    Val x

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  6. This is so, soooo beautiful, Karen!!! WOW, I love it!!! Your delicate wreath looks stunning and the sentiment is so fabulous - the two go together absolutely perfectly!!! This is a beautiful Christmas card, Karen!!! LOVE it!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!!!
    Hugz

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  7. Wow Karen, this is absolutely stunning! Love that gorgeous wreath you made and that colorful sentiment is perfect! What a pleasure it is to have you as our Guest Designer this month at Just Us Girls!

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  8. This is exquisite, Karendipity! Such an innovative, unique, and enchanting take on the photo!! You continue to rock the GD for JUGS!! Thinking of you! Hugs, Dippy xxoo

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  9. Colour perfect on that beautiful wreath Karen. Another stunner for us at Just Us Girls. Lovely having you as our Guest this month.

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  10. Amazing!! LOVE this card Karen. The design is fantastic, and I love the colours of your leafy wreath. Beautiful card! xx

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  11. This is beautiful! Love those leaves!

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  12. Your wreath and sentiment are gorgeous! Love what you did with the Brusho's and watercolor paper, stunning.

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  13. Such a gorgeous fall wreath -- love the colors

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  14. Oh so pretty! Love how you created the watercolored paper to cut out your design!

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  15. This is absolutely GOR-GE-OUS! I love it!

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  16. Gorgeous card Karen and just love your stunning colours....

    Anne

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  17. Absolutely stunning wreath! Love the beautiful colors!

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  18. Absolutely stunning wreath! Love the beautiful colors!

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