Harvest Pumpkins

Growing up, I had a real love/hate relationship with fall.  It meant back-to-school time, which I was really conflicted about (I mean, on one hand, it's SCHOOL, and on the other, I lived in a very small town - in a valley that was pretty sprawled out - so it meant seeing my friends).  In particular, I wasn't a fan of the colors.  Orange, mustard, and orange-y reds just weren't, and still aren't, my favorite shades, so having them in your face for all the autumn decor was a bit much.  I've become a bit more open to using them, but still...

With that in mind, I chose to use some "non-traditional" autumn colors in today's card.  I stamped the pumpkins in Peaches & Cream, Fresh Sage, and Tin Pail, before fussy cutting them out.  They were layered over an embossed Tin Pail panel, and a Fresh Sage strip, that was heat embossed with my sentiment.  I wanted to add an additional detail of twine, so I used my craft knife to make two small slits on either side of the sentiment.  That gave me the ability to thread the twine through and underneath. 

I actually love the resulting card.  It's "fall" without the colors I'm still not sure of.

Thanks for stopping by!

Much love,                    

Supplies Used:

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Stamps: 

All Year Long SS-0638 (Exclusive Host Benefit)

Inks:

Tin Pail True Color Fusion Ink IP-0152, Fresh Sage True Color Fusion Ink IP-0150, Peaches & Cream True Color Fusion Ink IP-0149, Clear Pigment Ink Pad IP-0102, Sparkle Silk IP-0126, Copper Embossing Powder IP-0148

Papers:

Whip Cream 8.5" x 11" Card Stock CS-0040, Tin Pail 8.5"x 11" Card Stock CS-0147, Fresh Sage 8.5"x 11" Card Stock CS-0143

Embellishments:
Journey Twine Natural AC-0005

Tools:
Changing Seasons Embossing Folder EF-0031, Journey Platinum Machine TO-0090,  Journey Blooms Paper Trimmer TO-0039, Crease Tool TO-0040, Detail Pro Shears (4.5") TO-0063, Grand Pro Shears TO-0064, Heat Gun TO-0083, Journey Blending Brush - Large TO-0099, Retractable Craft Knife TO-0145
Adhesives:
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081, Journey Craft Glue AD-0111, Journey Foam Squares - Medium AD-0085