Saying Hello (and Goodbye) to Autumn by Donna Peachey

  

 

Brrr...  it's getting cold outside!

The last of the leaves are falling and there's barely a bee to be found.  That's certainly the way it is for us in the UK anyway.

And as I'm not ready to face Winter just yet I've made a card that celebrates the colours of Autumn instead.  With all of the richness of the warm browns, oranges and reds...  A stark contrast to the icy white blanket of Winter.

Want to see how it was made?

 

I've started off by using the Forest Stag left over from my previous post.  

 

To get that speckled, textured look I've added Crackle Accents.  Simply dot on, leave for a few minutes to react with the Distress Stain and then use a paint brush to smooth all over.  If you didn't add enough Crackle Accents, don't worry.   You can add more.  Just be quick with that paint brush unless you are wanting more speckles.

 

I've used Brusho's to colour my leaves.  You'll only need two, but I've made extra so I can choose which I prefer. 

 

The card base has the subtlest of designs on it.  Here I've used the Dot Grid stencil by Memory Box, with just a touch of Stormy Sky and Hickory Smoke ink.

 

To add more visual interest without adding more colour I've used one of the frames from the Art Deco Frames and Phrases die set to cut out an aperture.  Don't discard that inner piece as you'll be putting it back in shortly.  But first, add a layer behind it by gluing on the same shape again.

You'll also need a black frame from the Stitchwork Rectangle Frames craft die set. 

  

Here's a view of the finished card from below.

To assemble, start by putting the aperture piece back.  I've simply cut a piece of scrap card to size and glued it behind the card base to hold everything in place.

Next add the Forest Stag, gluing two strips of scrap card behind it first.

You'll need to add that frame now.  I've spot glued it in the middle, just along the left and right hand sides. 

  

Then add the Brusho leaves, a stamped Hello and bee...  and two more leaves cut from the Ragged Daisy.  Did you notice that I added Silver Gilding Wax to my Brusho leaves?

Thanks for stopping by...

And if you are celebrating today, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you.

 

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Links to products used: 

 

 

2131 Forest Stag craft die

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

2148 Art Deco Frames and Phrases die set

2072 Stitchwork Rectangle Frames craft die

1842 Ragged Daisy

CL445 Little Kindness clear stamp set

88600 Dot Grid stencil

CL472 Art Deco Frames and Phrases clear stamp set

 

 

 

 

 

 

Challenge Reminder: Autumn Shaker Card by Nadine Carlier

Hello, Nadine here today! Have you entered the Poppystamps Happy Harvest challenge yet this month? It's not too late, you still have until Nov. 28th to enter.
For my inspiration for the challenge, I made an off the edge Autumn shaker card.

The Give Thanks Brushed die was the perfect sentiment for this card, topped off with some Rinea Foiled Paper.

I used the Whittle Maple Leaf and Whittle Oak Leaf dies for shaker windows and created a water brush effect using some ink and metallic color spray for the background.

Watch my video tutorial below to see how I created my shaker card.... 

The rules are simple and you could win a gift card to the Poppystamps store!! For all the details click HERE!  I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge!

See you next time!
Nadine

 

 Supplies

 

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

1596 Give Thanks Brushed

Challenge Reminder by Marybeth Lopez

 

Hi there! Marybeth here today to share how I made my Challenge Inspiration , fall thank you card.

I used so many of the new Poppystamps darling dies,: Doodle Thank You,Whittle Oak Leaf,

Whittle Owl and Whittle Wood Frames. 

After cut the leaves out I added a bit more water and used many other colors. ( this is the only picture I took)

I cut this Whittle Owl out twice once for the body ( darker) and then again ( lighter ) for the face.

I love the deep purple for the fall! The envelope is from Brich Press Design.

 

 

This is the back side showing how I add my fun foam. I add the tape then the strips of fun foam and cut where needed.

 Thanks so much for the visit today! Don't forget to play along in the Poppystamps Challenge for a chance to win!

 

Supplies

2147 Doodle Thank You craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

2119 Whittle Owl craft die

2125 Whittle Wood Frames craft die

Autumn Layout by Tanya Palamarchuk

 

 

 

Hello everyone!

Tanya here and  I want to tell you about my autumn. It is beautiful, warm and golden ... In this year, the autumn pleases us with warm weather and beautiful colors.

 

I like to play with a photo!

So I decided to make a clean LO. 

I used watercolor paper for background and a lot of different Poppystamps die cuts.

What cute squirrels, right?

I prepared for you a ful video tutorial! Enjoy!

 

 

 

Have a nice day!!!

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2002 Double Stitch Scalloped Rectangle Frames craft die

2120 Whittle Squirrel craft die

1698 Scribble Happy Birthday

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

1762 Petal Collage

2148 Art Deco Frames and Phrases die set

PSC#50 Happy Harvest

Welcome to the Poppystamps Challenge!  We're so happy you've stopped by and we sure hope you'll join us!  On the first of the month we announce a new Poppystamps Challenge  with a central theme.  The design team will provide samples for inspiration and you can play along through the end of the month for your chance to win.

The winner of our blog badge for last month's challenge Falling Leaves and Scary Things ionabunny.

The lucky winner of the draw (chosen by random number generator) for the monthly prize is Gail S.

Please contact me (jeanne) at poppychallenge@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Want to play? 

The rules are simple - just create a project following the theme, use at least one Poppystamps image or die, and link it up here.  The design we love best will receive our winner badge to proudly display on their blog, and one lucky random winner will receive a prize.  You don't have to have a blog to play.  You can link to any on line gallery.   In fairness to other players, we reserve the right to remove entries that do not use at least one Poppystamps image.   We ask that you link a maximum of  3 entries to each challenge.   You are welcome to link your design to other challenges.  Grab our badge to post on your blog post or side bar!

PSC#50 Happy Harvest!   Amazing fall brings with it an abundance of color and the bounty of the harvest.  This month we're looking for fall cards that celebrate the autumn season.     Think colorful leaves, bushels of apples, carts of pumpkins and the warm heart felt coming home.     Just be sure to use at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here's some samples from our design team.  Want a closer look?   No worries.. we'll be featuring these projects on Wednesdays throughout the month so you can see how each project was created.

Marybeth Lopez

 

Robin Tharaldson 

 

Nadine Carlier

 

Now it's your turn!  Need a little more motivation? How about a prize?  The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

You have until 12 am US EST on November 28 to link up your design here!  We'll start a new challenge and announce the winners on December 1.   

Thanks for joining us!  We can't wait to see what you make! 

Happy Halloween by Nancy Penir

Happy Halloween Poppy Peeps! Nancy here, and I'm bringing Halloween greetings to you on the last day of October.

That's right, it's holiday rush beginning tomorrow. So for today, what's better than one Halloween pumpkin? 3 Halloween pumpkins!

I began by giving 2 A2 sized watercolor cardstock a wash with purple and lime green. Nothing fancy here. Just wet the cardstock and apply color. If you want to speed drying time up a bit, use your heat gun.

When dry, I marked the half way point of my cardstock, and cut my pumpkin window once. I knew I was going to have a trio of pumpkin windows on my card front. Measuring first saves a lot of grief!

I die cut the image again in the top left corner, and a third time on the bottom right corner. Then watercolored the pumpkin orange. Watercoloring takes a bit of time, applying paint, letting it dry, and going over those spots you want darker.

I covered my pumpkins before adding the splatters of paint to the card, then when dry, foam taped the top card for dimension.

Here's a closeup of how I watercolored one of the pumpkins

Notice how I followed the stitching lines of the pumpkin, and applied my color darker on the lines and on the bottom. 

I glossy A-ed the center pumpkin and added a stem (product listed below). 

Too late to give this card away, but it'll keep till next year!

Have a Happy safe Halloween!

 

 

Supplies

 

1951 Pumpkin Collage

1953 Swirl Pumpkin

CL461 Halloween Costume Cats clear stamp set

A Whittle Halloween Treat by Michele K. Henderson

Hello Everyone!

We are so glad you could join us today! Halloween is right around the corner, so today I am sharing with you a super simple easy breezy last-minute Halloween card that is all treat, and no trick!

I originally planned on making three matching little treat tags, but I decided at the last minute to put them all together in a cheerful little candy parade! I used the Whittle Candy Corn, the Whittle Ghosts, and the Whittle Pumpkins! I can't get over how cute these faces are too! 

This CAS card is easy to make too! Simply cut out the little Whittle Candy Corn, Ghosts, and Pumpkins in yellow, white, and orange, and then cut a second set in light grey. Cut out tiny little squares in yellow and black, and glue them to the back of your tiny pumpkins and ghosts. This will make them come alive! Then glue the colored cut to the grey cut to create a little shadow and make them pop just a touch. These characters are too cute to spook!

We are so glad you dropped by today to share a little last minute Halloween inspiration! 

Happy Halloween!

 

Supplies

 

2122 Whittle Ghosts craft die

2123 Whittle Pumpkins craft die

2121 Whittle Candy Corn craft die

Fall Leaves by Robin Tharaldson

There is a "hint" of Fall in the air here in SoCal!!!  Last week it was in the 90's, so who knows what is coming next, temperature wise!!  My project was inspired by a video from Sheri Carroll, she used her acrylic block as a "smusher" and applied watercolors to her paper.  I used the same technique to create my Fall leaves for my Grateful card along with products from Poppystamps Holiday Happenings Release! Click HERE to see the entire release! 

I used Whittle Oak and Whittle Maple Leaf dies for my card; I just love all the detail in these die cuts!

The Triple Stitch Window die is the perfect frame for my Fall leaves. I popped up the leaf panel using foam tape for a bit of dimension!

My sentiment is from the Deco Frames and Phrases stamp set; just a perfect font for so many occasions!!  Be sure to watch my video to see how I created my Fall leaves!!

 

Thanks for stopping by...

 

 

Supplies

 

2133 Triple Stitch Window craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

CL472 Art Deco Frames and Phrases clear stamp set

Challenge Reminder Halloween Treats by Nancy Penir

Hello, my Poppy friends! Nancy here, with a reminder that Poppy has a challenge going on, with a chance for you to win a gc to the Poppystamps store!

I made a trio of tagged candy bags for the grandkids, and used the Halloween Costume Cats stamp and die set.

All 3 tags were die cut from black cardstock, decorated, with a bright contrasting tag behind. 

Candy Bag 1 features the sweet pair of kittens in a pumpkin.

Time to get out the stash of Halloween themed ribbon and washi and enjoy decorating cards and tags.

The tag is connected to my bag of treats with a clothespin thats been 'washied' with trick or treat tape. 3 ribbons form my simple junk bow.

My treat bags are simple acetate bags that show off the contents.

I did my tags and bags assembly line, cutting and coloring everything first, then assembling my cats on the black tags cut with Poppy's Leafy wreath die. Don't you love the colorful window of leaves?

Leaves and Scary things is your challenge. Can't wait to see what you create! Play all month!

Happy happy Fall, and Happy Halloween!

 

 

Supplies

 

CL461 Halloween Costume Cats clear stamp set

1950 Happy Halloween Signs

1952 Leafy Wreath Collage

1947 Halloween Costume Cats die set

2055 Double Stitch Tags craft die

Blog Blitz Fall Thank You Card by Nadine Carlier

Hello, Nadine here and welcome to the Holiday Happenings 2018 Blog Blitz!  Not only is this my first post with Poppystamps, but you also have a chance to win some new dies. Everyone likes to win prizes, right? All the details on how you can win are listed below at the end of my post.

I used several different dies for my card.  For the outer frame, I used the largest die from the Pointed Rectangle Frame Die Set and for the leaves, I used the Whittle Maple Leaf & the Whittle Oak Leaf dies. 

The pumpkins and owl are so cute! I die cut them out with some Rinea Foiled Paper using the Whittle Owl and Whittle Pumpkins Dies and layered them up on the Birch Stitched Frame Die.  Then added a quick sentiment using the Give Thanks Brushed Die but only used the thanks part of the die set. 

 Want to know exactly how I created my card and colored the leaves? Watch my video below...

Ready to find out how you can win some dies? Here on my post, you have a chance to win the Whittle Pumpkins Die Set!

The blog blitz runs from October 11-21. We'll be giving away a prize on every blog blitz post during this time. To enter to win you need to leave a comment on ONLY the posts that you wish to enter. To enter ALL the posts during the blog blitz you need to leave a comment on EACH ONE. One person will be chosen at random from each of the posts during the blog blitz. Only one prize per person per blog blitz. We use a random number generator to select winners from comments. You have until midnight US EST October 23 to leave a comment on each and every post that you want to enter. The winners will be announced on this blog on October 24. Good luck and don't forget to LEAVE A COMMENT!! :)

 

Supplies

 

2123 Whittle Pumpkins craft die

2124 Whittle Oak Leaf craft die

2136 Whittle Maple Leaf craft die

2119 Whittle Owl craft die

2074 Birch Stitched Frame craft die

1596 Give Thanks Brushed

1938 Pointed Rectangle Frames