Monday, September 25, 2023

Fall Floral

Hi everyone.  Fall is my favourite time of year with all the amazing colours of the fall flowers and changing leaves.  This card is made with Peeking Dahlia Stencil (STAMPlorations), which is an off-the-edge design.  I used Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade and Seedless Preserves Seed for the flower - LOVE the contrasting colours.  I stamped the sentiment (Lots of Thanks - retired) in Seedless Preserves DOX inks.  I always forget to use DOX inks when I'm stamping a sentiment.  It makes a solid image in one go which means it stays true to it's colour, whereas I usually have to stamp Distress Inks two or three times to fill in a sentiment, which usually ends up darker than I want.  

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I'm sending this card to the Simply CAS September Challenge (second entry), where it's always Anything Clean & Simple Goes.  This month the optional theme is "Use A Stencil".
... and while I'm at it, I'm going to also enter this card into September Stencil Fun! Challenge (also second entry), where it's always Anything Stencil Goes.  This month the optional theme is "Fall".
I wanted to say I'm so impressed with Darlene and Diane's challenges.  I know the work that goes into organizing them, and they have a huge assortment of challenges every month (and some even bi-monthly).  Thanks for all your hard work Darlene & Diane!  You and your teams are appreciated!!

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Stamps:  Lots of Thanks (retired - Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade, Seedless Preserves; DOX Ink:  Seedless Preserves (Tim Holtz) 
Accessories:   Peeking Dahlia stencil (STAMPlorations), sponge brushes

21 comments:

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

How very beautiful, love the colour mix and the gorgeous flower. x

I Card Everyone said...

So simple, and really stunning, Loll - in two colors! I never use DOX for sentiments... I should remedy that!
=]

Bonnie said...

This is AWESOME, Lolly! I LOVE these colors and the off the edge design! A perfect way to welcome fall, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh, I LOVE this!! What a gorgeous CAS card, Loll!!

Christine Alexander said...

wow, gorgeous colours Loll, such a beautiful card ♥

Susan said...

Fabulous colour combination! I would never have thought about using the purple! Love the dahlia being off the edge of the card.

kiwimeskreations said...

A beautiful card Loll, and I love your colour combination - that is stunning
Blessings
Maxine

Liz said...

Fabulous CAS Loll, I love the stencilled sunflower. xx

Bobby said...

So lovely in those colors, Loll. I never would have thought of using purple for the center. Happy Fall!

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and absolutely STUNNING Loll! I just love the color combination...that Seedless Preserves looks awesome in your sunflower center! And I never think to use the DOX inks for my sentiments either, but will definitely have to try that!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

HilaryJane said...

I love this, it is my sort of card. Such happy colours too xx

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous choice of Distress Inks for your Off the Edge stenciled sunflower. Love how you stamped your sentiment with DOX Seedless Preserves and your Clean and Simple Fall card design, my friend. I need to get my sunflower stencil out:-) TFS and always inspiring me, my dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Pat said...

This is a beautiful stencil and I love the bright and pretty colours you have used and some super shading of this delightful dahlia, and a lovely sentiment to finish Loll. x

TK said...

Your sunflower is simply STUNNING! Wow, what a gorgeous take on such a pretty flower and your colors are perfect.
Here - here to Darlene and Diane! Yes, their challenges are amazing

Cat Craig said...

Love this, the colors you added give such lovely depth.

Sue N said...

Beautiful card, Loll! I love the rich yellow flower and purple center! Sue

Darlene said...

Oh Loll, this is SO GORGEOUS! Your coloring is AWESOME ... bright & beautiful!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Simply Clean & Simple & Stencil Fun challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth, Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B

Linda said...

Your Fall sunflower is simply stunning. The colour combo looks amazing and I do love an off the edge design xx

Vickie Y said...

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at Simply Clean & Simple Challenge.

BożenA said...

Applying ink through the stencil allows you to achieve such a beautiful ombre effect, as on this beautiful sunflower. I love this card, it is full of optimism and warmth.

Brenda said...

Love this Loll, the flower is so gorgeous, the depth of colors look so fall and sun kissed! I love the purple center and purple sentiment. Yes, I love stamping with DOX because you don't have to stamp a million times to get a nice stamp. Love it for your sentiment! Hugs, Brenda