I started by smooshing a mixed media panel with saturated distress inks (carved pumpkin, mustard seed, peacock feathers, seedless preserves). All 12 of the leaves from the Falling Leaves Cut Out set (51-680) were die-cut from the colourful panel. I used a white Posca pen to add the veins of the leaves.
I wanted to create a floating frame, which means the images float above the background frame. All leaves where temporarily taped down tightly together and then die-cut with an oval die. I then removed each piece one-at-a-time and place them back in place with pop dots underneath so they pop off the background. This is the easiest way for me to do the floating frame technique.
The sentiment (Happy Snippets 30-358) was white embossed on a black banner and adhered directly over the oval.
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Happy Snippets (30-358)
Stamps: Happy Snippets (both Penny Black)
Paper: White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, Peacock Feathers, Seedless Preserves (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Water mister, Falling Leaves Cut Out (Penny Black), Oval die - retired (Spellbinders), white embossing powder, heat tool, Posca white acrylic paint pen
How beautiful Loll and the colours really pop. The technique with the die cut and pop dotted leaves cut to the shape of the oval mat looks fantastic..so elegant and finished perfectly with the white on black sentiment. x
ReplyDeleteThe most striking thing about this card is your fabulous colors. They caught my eye right away! Love the floating leaves. What a brilliant idea to cut them from this panel of such vivid colors. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant, the floating effect is wonderful and those colours are gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the colors of the leaves.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Loll! You can come color my leaves any time!
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Oh, my! The color you were able to get on those leaves are absolutely gorgeous! Fabulous card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous Loll. I love the colours and the effect of the floating frame. I've only made a floating frame once. The way I was shown was so complicated, I've never tried it again. Your way looks much easier, so I'll have to give it another go. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaves, Loll! Love these rich colors and how they float on the card! It feels like they're falling through the air!
ReplyDeleteTruly a lovely piece of art Loll!!!!
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Jan
wow Loll, the colours are stunning and that floating frame is a great way to show off the leaves. I still haven't tried one of those :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Loll, love those yummy colours on your smooched piece to die cut the leaves.. and the floating effect is so cool, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteWhat incredibly beautiful colours! Love the card!
ReplyDeleteThe floating technique makes your vibrant and amazing leaves tumble down and look stunning Loll x.
ReplyDeleteWow! The colours are amazing and the design is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors of these leaves Loll, such a beautiful fall card. I thing the oval shape was a great idea and I love it, so cool to have the leaves "float" too. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteOh those colours make me so happy Loll! I love the floating technique too and your clear description of it makes me want to give it a go. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! Those colours look amazing, and the floating effect shows them off beautifully xx
ReplyDeleteStunning! Vibrant colors, fabulously floating -- love this, Loll
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning Loll! I LOVE the colours and they sure do pop!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful! Those colours look amazing. So rich and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, the colors! And the floating frame technique -- jotting your method down 'cause it's such a good idea. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA spectacular arrangement of these leaves in a circle. I also love colors, this purple reminds me of ripe aubergines. The beautiful contrast on the card only enhances the CAS layout.
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Wow, Loll, this is stunning. That mix of colors is beautiful and so rich looking. I love the floating frame.
ReplyDeleteWow, your leaves are absolutely gorgeous, Loll! Love the deep rich colors with a hint of blue.
ReplyDeletePutting all leaves into an oval and making them float made this card so special, and I love the effect! Such a fabulous and impactful CAS card, my friend!
Hideko xx
Rich and gorgeous, Loll ... love how these leaves float in all that yummy white space! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLove the floating effect, looks great! Definitely have to try this! I´m a leaves lover, too! Thanks for sharing the details!
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OMG..your card looks so beautiful on our dining room table, Lolly:-) I Love your rich colors and the floating frame technique, which I have only done once. Your drawn Posca Pen veins turned out beautifully and added so much interest to your leaves. The stamp set and die set leaves are perfect for the floating frames technique. The sets are now on my wishlist. Thank you again for your thoughtful and beautiful card. Love and Hugs...Nancy
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