Reasons to be Thankful...

My favorite season is autumn, so designing a stamp set to use with rich, earthy colors was a must for the September Whipper Snapper release. When I illustrated the Give Thanks set, it was the earth tone color palette I had in mind.

For the main layer on this card, I used various distress inks to create a warmly colored page. I applied the inks with a foam applicator so the colors blended nicely. I used one of the blossoms from the set, along with the sanded background stamp by Stampin' Up, to create this sort of Prairie Girl style background.

The "weeds" (could be wheat, or lavender, or...) are watercolored with various yellow, orange, and brown inks to make them more of a focal point in the design. I used the same image on the background for a soft, repeating texture.

I'm having a ball with the new sets ... they give me just that many MORE reasons to be thankful. *grin*

Comments

[Viv (VivLyn)]

I love fall and this has a very fall look and is beautiful! You always have the best ideas for cards!

[diane mcvey]

This is so serene and peaceful! And I love your apple card, too...wonderful!
You have so many great things on here I can barely keep up! Aren't the calendars just awesome? I must get the download and do some of those! Thanks for sharing all the great "stuff"! :D

[patty]

I have to agree the card appears to feel warm and inviting. Love it.

[Curt OBrien]

What a warm, feel good comfort card. Beatutiful! Best, Curt

[Crissy]

Oooooh, gorgeous!!

[Sharon in NE]

Okay, I'm not into fall...well, only for college football's sake. BUT...this card, is giving it new appeal. Gorgeous!

[denise (peanutbee)]

LOOOOOVE this card! All that background work with the flowers, sanded lines, and pretty blossoms looks fantastic!

[Shelly]

I love the earthy feel of this, just gorgeous!

[Dotty]

Beautiful! I just love the fall colors - such gorgeous hues and tones. I love the font used for this sentiment, it's classy.